User manual FARSTONE VIRTUALDRIVE PRO 11

VirtualDrive Pro 11 VirtualDrive Pro Version 11 for Windows® XP, Vista, 2000 & Server 2003 ® User's Guide VirtualDrive Pro 11 Copyright Notice No part of this publication may be copied, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the express written permission of FarStone Technology, Inc. FarStone grants you the right to use one copy of the enclosed software program ("SOFTWARE") on a single computer. If the SOFTWARE is installed on a network, or more than one user can run the SOFTWARE at the same time, you must purchase an additional license for each additional user or computer. Trademark FarStone®, VirtualDrive®, VirtualDrive Network and VirtualDrive Professional are trademarks of FarStone Technology, Inc. Microsoft®, Windows® and MS-DOS® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this User's Guide may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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Legal Department 6 Morgan, Suite 160 Irvine, CA 92618 4 VirtualDrive Pro 11 Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview ··············································································· 7 1.1 Product Features ...................................................................................................... 7 Chapter 2: Installation ························································································ 8 2.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................... 8 2.2 Installing VirtualDrive Pro .......................................................................................... 8 2.3 Uninstalling VirtualDrive Pro....................................................................................... 9 Chapter 3: Getting Started in VirtualDrive Pro··················································· 10 3.1 Launching VirtualDrive Pro....................................................................................... 3.2 VirtualDrive Pro Start Menu...................................................................................... 3.3 VirtualDrive Pro Main Console................................................................................... 3.4 Creating a Virtual CD .............................................................................................. Building an Image from CD or DVD-ROM, Video CD/DVD, or Photo CD ······························ Building an Image from Audio CD ················································································ Building an Image from a Mixed Mode CD ····································································· 3.5 Creating a Virtual Drive ........................................................................................... 3.6 Custom Backup ...................................................................................................... Creating a Project······································································································ Adding Files and Folders to a Project ············································································ Working with Project Files and Folders·········································································· Setting Project Properties ··························································································· Burning a Project to Disc ···························································································· Using Multiple Discs for a Project ················································································· Burning a Project to Virtual CD (Image)········································································ 3.7 Restoring a VCD to CD/DVD ..................................................................................... 3.8 Burning Settings .................................................................................................... Disabling the CD/DVD Drive Auto-run Feature ······························································· Choosing Burning Settings ·························································································· 3.9 Cloning a CD/DVD .................................................................................................. 3.10 The VCD Manager ................................................................................................. Using Virtual Drives in the VCD Manager······································································· Using Physical Drives in the VCD Manager····································································· Adding VCDs to the VCD Manager ················································································ Organizing VCDs in Cabinets ······················································································· Searching for VCDs···································································································· Extracting Files from a VCD ························································································ Inserting a VCD into a Virtual Drive·············································································· Ejecting a VCD from a Virtual Drive·············································································· Importing and Exporting a VCD List ············································································· 3.11 Enabling and Disabling Physical Drives..................................................................... 3.12 Converting VCDs and ISO 9660 Images ................................................................... 4.1 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 20 20 21 22 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 Chapter 4: Command Line Support ···································································· 27 Running VCDs with Command Line Syntax ................................................................. 27 5 VirtualDrive Pro 11 4.2 Creating Shortcuts to Run VCDs ............................................................................... 27 29 30 30 30 30 Chapter 5: Virtual Hard Drive Pro ······································································ 29 5.1 Creating a RAM Disk ............................................................................................... 5.2 Loading an Image as a RAM Disk .............................................................................. 5.3 Saving a RAM Disk.................................................................................................. 5.4 Removing a RAM Disk ............................................................................................. 5.5 Exploring a RAM Disk .............................................................................................. 6.1 Chapter 6: Live Update ······················································································ 31 Technical Support and Product Updates ..................................................................... 31 Glossary ············································································································ 32 6 VirtualDrive Pro 11 Chapter 1: Product Overview VirtualDrive Pro is a CD emulation utility that creates disc images, or "virtual CDs" from game and application CDs and DVDs. This enables you to run games and applications without the physical disc loaded in a CD/DVD-ROM drive. Your virtual CDs (VCDs) run in any one of up to 23 "virtual drives" that you configure in the software and that appear as drive letters in Windows Explorer. VirtualDrive Pro also includes a full version of Virtual Hard Drive, a RAM disk drive utility that functions like an extra hard drive on your computer, only much faster and without wear and tear on physical parts. 1.1 Product Features CD/DVD Support VirtualDrive supports the following CD/DVD formats: CD-ROM, CD Extra, CD Text, audio CD, mixed-mode CD, photo CD, video CD, DVD-ROM, multi-session CD, and unprotected DVD video. Copy Protection Support VirtualDrive Pro is compatible with many (but not all) titles using SafeDisc, SecuROM, LaserLock, StarForce, and other protection types. Full Windows Integration The user interface is integrated with Windows Explorer and Device Manager, so that you can insert, eject, and browse your VCDs in a familiar environment. VCD Cabinet Sort your VCDs in your VCD library and place them in different "cabinets," or categories. Image Compression VirtualDrive Pro uses a high-performance compression engine when it builds VCDs. Compressed VCDs are automatically decompressed when you access them. Optimized Disc Performance Play VCDs directly on your hard drive, or with access rates approximately 200 times faster than a CD-ROM drive. Optimized Application Performance An included copy of Virtual Hard Drive Pro lets you run files and applications in physical memory, boosting performance by bypassing the slower, mechanical hard drive. 7 VirtualDrive Pro 11 Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 System Requirements Windows 2000, XP (including 64-bit system), Server 2003 (including 64-bit system), or Vista (32-bit system and 64-bit system) CD/DVD drive or recorder 50 MB of hard drive space Intel Pentium (or compatible) 233MHz processor or better 2.2 Installing VirtualDrive Pro 1. Close any running applications. 2. Click on the VirtualDrive Pro executable file. 3. If you accept the terms of the license agreement, select I Accept the License Agreement and click Next. 4. Enter your Name, Organization (optional), and serial number. Click Next. 5. The installation wizard will recommend a default folder for VirtualDrive Pro program files. If you would like to store program files in another location, select Change to open the file browser and designate a new folder. 6. Confirm the setup configuration and click Next. 7. Choose the number of virtual drives to be configured on your system and click Next. You must have at least one virtual drive on your system or the program will not install. 8. Selecting the appropriate checkbox place a program shortcut on your desktop. 9. Select Finish. You must reboot your computer before you can launch VirtualDrive Pro. 8 VirtualDrive Pro 11 2.3 Uninstalling VirtualDrive Pro 1. Close all other running programs. If the VirtualDrive Pro icon is displayed in the System Tray, right click on the icon and select Exit to close VirtualDrive Pro as well. 2. To launch the VirtualDrive Pro uninstall wizard: a. In the Windows taskbar, select Start All Programs VirtualDrive Pro Uninstall VirtualDrive Pro. Or: b. Select Start Control Panel and double click the Add or Remove Programs icon to open the Add or Remove Programs screen. Select VirtualDrive Pro from the list, then select Add/Remove. The uninstall program will remove all files created by VirtualDrive Pro, except image files (VCDs with the "VCD" or "D00..." extension), project files ("CIF" extension) and some log files that keep a record of the VCD list in your VCD library. These files are located in the VirtualDrive Pro install path and can be accessed or deleted in Windows Explorer. Note You can select the checkbox to delete VCD List or VCD files in the VCD Cabinets automatically while uninstalling VirtualDrive Pro. 9 VirtualDrive Pro 11 Chapter 3: Getting Started in VirtualDrive Pro 3.1 Launching VirtualDrive Pro All To launch VirtualDrive Pro, double click the program icon on the desktop, or select Start Programs VirtualDrive Pro VirtualDrive Pro Manager. The VCD Manager lets you organize your virtual discs in the VCD library, insert them into virtual drives for play, and open them up to examine their contents. You'll find more information on the VCD Manager in Chapter 3, Section 6. To view other functions of VirtualDrive Pro, click on the Feature List tab (under the VirtualDrive Pro logo in the upper left-hand corner). This will launch the VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, with shortcuts to virtual CD creation, RAM disk creation, and program settings. On the left side of the Main Console are buttons to the following program components: A) VirtualDrive; B) Virtual Hard Drive Pro; and C) Live Update. 10 VirtualDrive Pro 11 A. VirtualDrive: Software that emulates your computer's CD/DVD-ROM drive, enabling you to run converted CD/DVD programs directly on your hard drive. Click on the VirtualDrive tab to: Create a Virtual CD Make an image file from a physical CD/DVD. Create a Virtual Drive Configure up to 23 virtual drives to play your virtual CDs (limited to the number of available drive letters on your computer). B. Virtual Hard Drive Pro: This RAM disk drive utility lets you run files and applications in non-swappable physical memory. From the Virtual Hard Drive Pro screen you can: Create a RAM Disk Load a RAM Disk Save a RAM Disk Remove a RAM Disk Explore a RAM Disk C. Live Update: Use this link to check for the latest program updates. 3.2 VirtualDrive Pro Start Menu The VirtualDrive Pro icon should be displayed in your Taskbar Notification area. Double click on the icon to launch VirtualDrive Pro. Right click on the icon to open the VirtualDrive Pro Start Menu. The Start Menu offers a quick entry point to the most commonly used functions in VirtualDrive Pro: 11 VirtualDrive Pro 11 VirtualDrive Pro: Select this option to launch VirtualDrive Pro. Insert: Select an image to insert into a virtual drive. You can choose an image from your VCD library or from any other location on your hard drive. Eject: Click to eject a VCD from a virtual drive. Browse: View the contents of an inserted VCD via Windows Explorer. Exit: Select this option to quit VirtualDrive Pro. 3.3 VirtualDrive Pro Main Console By default, the Main Console displays a Quick Start menu. Click on the Settings tab to change preferences in the software. Quick Start 1. Create a Virtual CD/DVD Please refer to Creating a Virtual CD (Section 3.4) for details. 2. Create a RAM Disk Configure a virtual hard drive in a designated amount of RAM. Settings 1. Global Settings a. Show Animation when you insert or eject a VCD: Select this checkbox to display the action of inserting or ejecting a VCD. b. Keep VCDs loaded upon system reboot: Select this checkbox to keep VCDs loaded in VirtualDrive Pro when you restart your system. 2. Virtual Drive Settings a. If VirtualDrive Pro does not work with certain games or protected discs, you may want to change device information. b. You can enable Autorun in all drives on your system--virtual and physical. 3. Virtual Hard Drive Settings a. Auto-load most recent image: Automatically load the image that was last mounted in your RAM disk whenever you launch Virtual Hard Drive Pro. b. Save image upon restart or shutdown: Automatically save your last image file to your hard drive whenever you turn off or reboot your computer. c. Save image during hibernation: Automatically save your image whenever your computer goes into sleep mode. d. Back up image before saving it: Virtual Hard Drive Pro can automatically back up your RAM disk data so that it is not lost in the event of power loss or a system crash. e. Save the image every "N": This setting will automatically save your RAM disk at specified intervals. Serial Numbers and Support To activate a full version of VirtualDrive Pro, click Help Evaluation Starter and enter your serial number. A serial number can be used on only one computer system on any given LAN. 12 VirtualDrive Pro 11 FarStone posts game and disc support information at www.farstone.com/gamecenter. The Game Center link is also available from the VirtualDrive Pro Help menu. Should you experience a problem with your software, FarStone encourages you to submit a support ticket at www.farstone.com/support. 3.4 Creating a Virtual CD A virtual CD or VCD (.VCD extension) is an image file created from a physical disc. VirtualDrive Pro lets you build VCDs from the following disc types: CD-ROM DVD-ROM Mixed-mode CD Video CD Unprotected (non-CSS) video DVD CD Extra CD-Cops Audio CD Photo CD Multi-Session CD CD-Text VirtualDrive Pro supports many (but not all) DVD-ROM games, encyclopedias, multimedia content, and other large file formats. Building an Image from CD or DVD-ROM, Video CD/DVD, or Photo CD Insert the application disc. In the VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, select VirtualDrive Create Virtual CD. 2. Select the physical drive from which you will build an image and click Next. 1. If wish to change the default path for saving your VCD, click the button, browse the directory structure to select a location, enter a name for your VCD, and click Next. 4. You can change the default settings for your VCD build. For instance, you can use CD read method, data compression, Intelligent Extraction, and designate a protection type. a. If you don't know what type of protection is on your CD/DVD, choose Intelligent Extraction to build your VCDs. b. Select Other Protection Type if you would like to select a known protection type from the dropdown list. c. Select Use Data compression to save hard drive space; however, this option will prolong the time it takes to build a VCD. 5. Click Advanced to change the default file name of your VCD and enter a password, description, etc. a. CD Label: Show the name of your VCD. b. Description: Add a description for your VCD. c. Author: Enter the name of the CD's publisher or author (i.e., FarStone Technology). d. Comments: Add other comments to your VCD. 3. 13 VirtualDrive Pro 11 (Optional) You can set a password for VCDs. This password will be required whenever you decide to access VCD. (Optional) If the source CD does not have an Auto-run file, you can specify a program to run your VCD when you insert it in a virtual drive. Click the program you would like to use. 6. button to browse for the Once you have modified the properties of the VCD you are about to create, click Next to begin the build process. Note In order for your VCD to work, you may still have to install the game or supplemental software that is currently required to run the disk-based application that you have converted into a VCD. Building an Image from Audio CD Insert the application disc. In the VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, select VirtualDrive Create Virtual CD. 2. Select the physical drive from which you will build an image and click Next. 1. If you wish to change the default path for saving your VCD, click the button, browse the directory structure to select a location, enter a name for your VCD, and click Next. 4. Select the tracks you want to include in your audio VCD by checking the appropriate boxes. 3. Note If your CD player is running, the Select Tracks window will not be able to show the tracks list. Select the Preview Track Play button 5. to listen to the track. Click Next to begin building your audio VCD. Building an Image from a Mixed Mode CD 1. Insert the application disc. In the VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, select VirtualDrive Create Virtual CD. 2. Select the physical drive from which you will build an image and click Next. button, 3. If you wish to change the default path for saving your VCD, click the browse the directory structure to select a location, enter a name for your VCD, and click Next. 4. You can change the default settings for your VCD build. For instance, you can use CD read method, data compression, Intelligent Extraction, and designate a protection type. a. If you don't know what type of protection is on your CD/DVD, choose Intelligent Extraction. b. Select Other Protection Type if you would like to select a known protection type from the dropdown list. c. Select Use Data Compression to save hard drive space; however, this option will prolong the build process. 5. Click Advanced to change the default file name of your VCD and enter a password, description, 14 VirtualDrive Pro 11 etc. a. b. c. d. CD Label: Show the name of your VCD. Description: Add a description for your VCD. Author: Enter the name of the CD's publisher or author (i.e., FarStone Technology). Comments: Add other comments to your VCD. (Optional) You can set a password for VCDs. This password will be required whenever you decide to access the VCD. (Optional) If the source CD does not have an Auto-run file, you can specify a program to run your VCD when you insert it in a virtual drive. Click the program you would like to use. button to browse for the 6. You can select the audio tracks you want to include in your VCD by checking the appropriate boxes in the tracks list. Note If your CD player is running, the Select Tracks window will not display the track list. Select the Preview Track `Play' button 7. Click Next to begin the build process. to listen to the track. 3.5 Creating a Virtual Drive A virtual drive emulates the functionality of a physical drive and appears as a drive letter in Windows Explorer. To create a virtual drive: 1. In the Main Console, select VirtualDrive Create a Virtual Drive. 2. Select one or more available drive letters and click Start. Note You can create up to 23 virtual drives, depending on available drive letters. 3.6 Custom Backup VirtualDrive Pro lets you create a custom data and UDF virtual CDs. Creating a Project You can burn a project of selected files to CD/DVD or save it as a virtual CD (VirtualDrive Image file). Because disc types are created using the same method, here we describe how to make a data CD/DVD only. To start a new Data CD/DVD project, select any of the following options from the CD/DVD Burning Manager: 15 VirtualDrive Pro 11 1. File New Data CD/Data DVD, or; 2. Click the small triangle to the right of the New button, then select Data CD/Data DVD, or; 3. Right-click in the Project Pane and select New Data CD/Data DVD. For more information on disc types, please refer to the appendix Definitions. Note If you are burning a UDF CD, CD/DVD Burning uses Unicode in the file name and supports only 127 characters. An unclosed CD cannot be used for a multi-session disc. Tip: Windows Explorer lets you view only the last session of a multi-session disc. With VirtualDrive Pro, you can view the contents of all sessions through CD/DVD Burning Manager Tools Device Info Disc Contents. Adding Files and Folders to a Project You can now add files and folders to your project using any of the following methods: Drag files and folders from the Source Pane or from Windows Explorer to the Current Project Pane. Copy and paste files and folders from the Source Pane or Windows Explorer to the Current Project Pane. Select files and folders from the Source Pane, right-click on the selected objects, and click Add. Select files and folders from the Source Pane and choose Edit Add to Project. Select Edit Add File to display the Open dialog box, then select your files and folders. Right-click the Destination Project (to which the file will be added) or a destination folder from the Project Pane and choose Add File. This will display the Open dialog box, where you can select your files and folders. Right-click on any blank area of the Current Project Pane and select Add File to display the Open dialog box, then select your files and folders. Note As you add files to your project, you can preview documents, photos, videos, and audio files by double-clicking on their icons in the Source Pane. You can also view the contents of a folder by right-clicking on the folder and selecting Open. Note The horizontal scale bar at the bottom of the Project Pane displays the total size of the project. The default scale is set automatically according to the project type you are creating. You can change the scale by clicking the icon in the left corner of the toolbar. 16 VirtualDrive Pro 11 Working with Project Files and Folders Once you have added one or more files to your project, you can complete the following operations: 1. Create a new folder a. Click anywhere in the Current Project Pane and choose Edit New Folder, or; b. Right-click on any blank area of the Current Project Pane and select New Folder. 2. Delete files and folders: You can add or remove any files and folders from your project. a. Select a file or folder and choose Edit Delete from the menu bar, or; b. Right-click on the file or folder select Delete, or; c. Select the file or folder in the project and press the Delete key. 3. Rename files and folders a. Select a file or folder and choose Edit Rename from the menu bar, or; b. Right-click the file or folder in the project and select Rename. 4. View File Properties a. Right-click on a file or folder anywhere in the CD/DVD Burning Manager and select Properties. A dialog box will show general information about the file, including type, location, size, time created, and attributes. Saving a Project 1. Choose File Save As from the menu bar. 2. Type in a file name and select a location for the file. 3. Click Save. Opening a Project 1. Click File Open from the menu bar, and browse for the project you want to open, or; 2. Right-click anywhere in the Project Pane and click Open. Renaming or Deleting a Project You can rename a project in the Project Pane. This will be your CD label when you burn the project to CD/DVD. 1. Select the project, and click Edit Rename from the menu bar, or; 2. Right-click on the project and select Rename. To delete a project from the Project Pane (this does NOT remove the file from your hard drive): 1. Select the project and click Edit Delete Project from the menu bar, or; 2. Right-click on the project and select Delete Project. Setting Project Properties The project properties dialog box displays the general, file system, CD archives, and audio properties of a project. 17 VirtualDrive Pro 11 To view project properties: 1. Select the project, and then click File Properties from the menu bar, or; 2. Right-click on the project and select Properties. Property Types 1. General Edit the CD Label and view the type, location, size, and attributes of the project, the number of files and folders it contains, etc. 2. File System Set the file system of the disc as UDF, ISO9660, or ISO9660+Joliet, edit Volumes, Serial Number, CD Publisher, etc. Note 1. If you choose ISO9660 (+Joliet), please note the following limitations of a ISO9660 disc: The maximum interleaf depth is restricted to 8 levels (including root directory). ISO9660 supports file names in 8.3 format (8 characters for the file name and 3 characters for the file extension). An ISO9660 disc has the best compatibility with other operating systems and devices, and can be read from all operating systems. 2. If you choose UDF, the burned disc can only be used on operating systems with a UDF file system reader installed. Currently, Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP3), Windows XP and later versions support UDF discs. 3. Advanced Set the disc format and times. Format CD-ROM Mode 1: Data is stored in sectors with each sector holding 2,352 bytes of data. For Mode 1 CD-ROM data storage, the sectors are further broken down. 2,048 bytes are used for the expected data, while the other 304 bytes are devoted to Sync, Header, EDC (Error Detection Code) and ECC (Error Correction Code). CD-ROM Mode 1 is used for error-intolerant discs such as software, game discs and documentation discs. Create Time Use the date and time of the original file: Sets the date and time stamps of the files and folders on the burned disc as the date when the source files or folders were created. Use the current data and time: Sets the date and time stamps of the files and folders on the burned disc as the date and time when the disc was burned. Use this time: Lets you specify a date and time stamp for the files and folders on the burned disc. Burning a Project to Disc 18 VirtualDrive Pro 11 1. Set the Default Recorder to a physical CD/DVD recorder in your computer. 2. Choose either of the following methods to launch the Burning Setup window: a. Select File Burn from the menu bar, or; b. Click the Burn icon. 3. A Burning Setup dialog box will display. Choose your burning settings and click Record. Note If the Auto-run function of your recorder is enabled, an Auto-run warning dialog box will appear before the Burning Setup dialog box is displayed. 4. Click OK to end the burning process. Using Multiple Discs for a Project Burning Data onto Multiple Discs VirtualDrive Pro supports split-volume. When your data exceeds disc capacity, VirtualDrive Pro can burn the project onto multiple discs. Later, you will need to insert only the first volume of a multiple disc set to view and retrieve data. 1. Create a Data CD/DVD project in CD/DVD Burning or Easy Backup. 2. When you burn the project to disc, VirtualDrive Pro will automatically divide the data and prompts you to tag each volume. 3. Once the first volume has been burned, VirtualDrive Pro will prompt you to insert more discs, as needed. Note: Only DATA CD/DVD projects can be burned onto multiple discs and only when the file system of the disc is set as an ISO 9660 disc. You can set the disc file system in the Disc properties / File System area. Retrieving Data from Multiple Discs 1. When you insert the first volume of a multiple disc set, the integrated tool Retriever will run automatically. If the Retriever does not run automatically, you can run it manually launching START.EXE on the disc. 2. Clicking on the disc entry in the left pane will display all disc data in the right pane, including data from other discs in the set. 3. Select the file(s) or folder(s) to be retrieved by checking the corresponding check boxes. 4. Click the Retrieve button to launch the Data Retrieve window. Select a location to save the retrieved data. Searching for Files on Multiple Disc Sets 1. Click the Search button to launch the search window. 2. Enter a file name in the search box. You should enter a full file name with its file extension, but can use "*" as the extension to search for all type of files. 3. Choose a search mode and click Search. 4. Once the search results are displayed, select the file and click Retrieve to save it back to your hard drive. 19 VirtualDrive Pro 11 Using a Virtual Drive to Retrieve Data on Multiple Disc Sets 1. Copy the image file on each disc to the same location on your hard drive. Typically, the first volume of the entire image (the image file copied from the first disc) is named as "DATA_CD.VCD.000", and the second as "DATA_CD.VCD.001". 2. Insert the first volume into a virtual drive. You can now work with the image as you would with any image created in VirtualDrive Pro. Burning a Project to Virtual CD (Image) 1. To create an Image from the selected files, set the default recorder to the Imager Recorder. 2. Select File Burn. to select a location to save the new Image file. Name the Image 3. Click the browse button file a name and click Next. 4. Enter a description of the new Image in the description box. 5. (Optional) You can set a password for Image files. The password will be required if you attempt to insert the Image or view the content of the Image. 6. (Optional) If the CD does not have an Auto-run file, you can specify a program to run it when the Image is inserted. 7. Using data compression will save hard drive space but will also require a more time to build the Image. 8. A dialog box will display the attributes of the Image about to be created. Select Burn to begin building the Image. 3.7 Restoring a VCD to CD/DVD You can restore an Image by burning its contents back to disc. This will recreate the original files you used to build the Image. 1. From the VirtualDrive Pro Main Console, select Image to Disc. 2. Select the Image file you want to burn and click Open. Only one Image can be selected at a time. 3. The selected Image and its relevant information will be displayed in a dialog box. You can also replace the selected Image with another one by right clicking in the dialog box and selecting Add. 4. Click Next and choose your burning settings, then click Burn. 3.8 Burning Settings Disabling the CD/DVD Drive Auto-run Feature If the Auto-run function of your CD/DCD disc drive is enabled, a warning dialog will appear before you choose Burning Setup, and can sometimes cause an error when you try to erase or burn a disc. You can disable the auto insert notification by clicking the first radio button in this dialog box. Note: This will log you off of Windows, so be sure to save your open documents and close all applications before proceeding. 20