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Virtual CloneDrive
Hünenberg See, Switzerland
What it is
Virtual CloneDrive creates virtual CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives that behave like physical drives on Windows. Image files stored on a hard disk or network drive can be mounted by double-clicking them. Supported formats include ISO, BIN, IMG, UDF, DVD, and CCD, and the software can emulate all three listed optical media types. It supports up to 15 virtual drives at once. Windows Explorer context-menu integration, a history of recently mounted images, automatic mounting of the last image, and an eject button cover routine mounting tasks. Elby lists support for Windows XP through Windows 11, including specified 64-bit editions. The software is freeware at no cost. Installation requires administrator rights; listed requirements also include a Windows-compatible PC, a 500 MHz processor, and 256 MB RAM. The listed release is version 5.5.3.0, dated 2025-02-10, with an updated ElbyCDIO.sys driver.
For and against
For
- Mounts images by double-clicking
- Supports ISO, BIN, IMG, UDF, DVD, and CCD
- Up to 15 virtual drives
- Windows Explorer context-menu integration
- Freeware with broad listed Windows support
Against
- Windows-only software
- Administrator rights required for installation
- Listed minimum is a 500 MHz processor and 256 MB RAM
The verdict
Virtual CloneDrive provides straightforward optical-image mounting with several convenience features and support for up to 15 drives. Its freeware model and listed Windows compatibility make it a practical choice for compatible PCs.
Who it suits
Virtual CloneDrive suits Windows users who need to mount optical-disc image files as virtual drives. It is also relevant when support for multiple simultaneous virtual drives is useful.
Plans and prices
Virtual CloneDrive
Freeware; up to 15 virtual drives
Read 5 Oct 2026 · oss.elby.ch
On the record
- Convenience features
- It includes recently mounted image history, automatic mounting of the last image, and an eject button to unmount images.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Cost
- The product page describes Virtual CloneDrive as freeware that can be used at no cost.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Download
- Elby lists Virtual CloneDrive version 5.5.3.0 as freeware on its download page.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Drive limit
- It supports up to 15 virtual drives at the same time.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Image formats
- It supports ISO, BIN, IMG, UDF, DVD, and CCD image formats.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Installation limit
- Administrator rights are required to install the software.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integration
- It integrates with Windows Explorer context menus.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Latest listed release
- The release notes list Virtual CloneDrive 5.5.3.0 dated 2025-02-10, which updated the ElbyCDIO.sys driver to version 6.1.5.0.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Maker headquarters
- Elaborate Bytes AG lists its address as Huobrain 15, 6333 Hünenberg See, Switzerland.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Media emulation
- It emulates CD, DVD, and Blu-ray media.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Mounting
- Image files from a hard disk or network drive can be mounted by double-clicking them.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Virtual CloneDrive creates virtual CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drives that behave like physical drives.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The listed system requirements include a Windows compatible PC, a 500 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, and administrator rights for installation.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
- Windows versions
- The page lists Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, including specified 64-bit editions.oss.elby.ch · read 5 Oct 2026
