Possible to make a hard-file seem like a CD?

Welshieinnz · 31 July 2008, 12:36

Hi all,

Im trying to install a prog but it needs to run from the CD. however, I have the files on my hard disk in a folder. Is it possible to somehow convince it that the directory is actually a cd at all?

cheers in advance.

davideo · 31 July 2008, 12:48

The success or not of this depends on the CD itself

Some CDs only need an assign to make them work - so once the CD is copied to your hardrive - make an assign of the original CD name to that drawer.

If you're lucky it'll work.

If not you'll have a bit more work to do than I can reply to while at work.

Dave G

Welshieinnz · 01 August 2008, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by davideo

The success or not of this depends on the CD itself

Some CDs only need an assign to make them work - so once the CD is copied to your hardrive - make an assign of the original CD name to that drawer.

If you're lucky it'll work.

If not you'll have a bit more work to do than I can reply to while at work.

Dave G

I'll give it a try. Thanks. Any other hints would be great though.

turrican3 · 01 August 2008, 01:08

which game do you wanna try ?
If it's microcosm forget about it !

Welshieinnz · 01 August 2008, 05:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by turrican3

which game do you wanna try ?
If it's microcosm forget about it !

I'm actually trying to install Amiga Sys 4 with OS3.9.

Toni Wilen · 02 August 2008, 12:46

Create CD image file with some burning software and mount it via virtual drive software?

31 July 2008, 12:36	#1
Welshieinnz Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wellington/New Zealand Posts: 74	Possible to make a hard-file seem like a CD? Hi all, Im trying to install a prog but it needs to run from the CD. however, I have the files on my hard disk in a folder. Is it possible to somehow convince it that the directory is actually a cd at all? cheers in advance.

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31 July 2008, 12:48	#2
davideo Amiga Tomcat Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Lincs Posts: 1,500	The success or not of this depends on the CD itself Some CDs only need an assign to make them work - so once the CD is copied to your hardrive - make an assign of the original CD name to that drawer. If you're lucky it'll work. If not you'll have a bit more work to do than I can reply to while at work. Dave G

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turrican3 Moon 1969 = amiga 1985 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: belgium Age: 48 Posts: 3,913	which game do you wanna try ? If it's microcosm forget about it !

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