I recently DL a game but it is in *.ISO format, how can i play this, do i need to convert it? I searched the boards and someone mentions DEAMON Tools, so I got that and it didnt work, I have the iso file burnt onto a cd, and Deamon tools didnt even see the cd, even though it was in the drive. How do I go about playing this game that is in ISO format?
how do i use an *.ISO file?
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silverpig
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An .iso is a cd image. Using nero:
File/burn image
select the whatever.iso and burn it. Simple.
Daemon tools just creates a virtual drive so you can load the .iso and make your computer think it's a cd.
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File/burn image
select the whatever.iso and burn it. Simple.
Daemon tools just creates a virtual drive so you can load the .iso and make your computer think it's a cd.
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Think of an .iso file as a HUGE zip file, being able to pack a bunch of files together with gigabytes of data (basically just a copy of a CD thats placed into one big file). You need a program wich can "Unzip" or open these .iso files so you can copy the information from inside onto your hardrive. I dont think you can play the game straight from the .iso file, its basically like trying to run a program off of winzip. A program that can open .iso files is <A HREF="http://download.com.com/3000-2250-10007677.html" target="_new">WinRAR</A> which you can download at <A HREF="http://www.downloads.com" target="_new">http://www.downloads.com</A>. Try downloading that and opening that .iso file with WinRAR. Hope this helps.
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Just buy the retail game, it's easier (and legal).
Disregard my previous post.
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That is simply not true. Iso files are generally the retail game with a crack folder added. All you have to do is download the file, burn it, crack it if necessary, and play it.
If you then like the game, go buy it. Otherwise throw the downloaded version away.
It's a good way to demo games since the system requirements are never realistic and the demos are usually misleading.
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If you then like the game, go buy it. Otherwise throw the downloaded version away.
It's a good way to demo games since the system requirements are never realistic and the demos are usually misleading.
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I dont think anybody would go out and buy the retail version of the game if they already have the full version they downloaded for free, unless this person had very high morals and felt guilty. I have seen a statement somewhere saying that you may download these files but must delete the program after a certain amount of days, but I wonder how many people actually do this.
I dont think this is a good way to "Demo" games however since you already have the full game and there is no need for you to go out and buy it. Demos are supposed to tease you and make you want to buy the game, and if the demo is good enough, its likely that youll go out and buy it.
Demos shouldnt mislead you, none of the ones I have tested out mislead me in any way. The system requirements also shouldnt change from the demo and the full retail game unless drastic changes are implemented into the full game. Im not sure if these files are illegal but my guess is yes, since it is copying and distributing a copyrighted CD.
I dont think this is a good way to "Demo" games however since you already have the full game and there is no need for you to go out and buy it. Demos are supposed to tease you and make you want to buy the game, and if the demo is good enough, its likely that youll go out and buy it.
Demos shouldnt mislead you, none of the ones I have tested out mislead me in any way. The system requirements also shouldnt change from the demo and the full retail game unless drastic changes are implemented into the full game. Im not sure if these files are illegal but my guess is yes, since it is copying and distributing a copyrighted CD.
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Not all games even have demos. And we had a long discussion about system requirements and most people would agree that the system requirements aren't realistic.
As far as people deleting the files and going out and buying the game, I think that's an individual decision.
I loved UT (still do), I would have probably blindly bought UT2K3. I downloaded the demo and was dissappointed though. I then downloaded the full game and was still pretty disapointed. I actually gave it TWO chances before giving up on them. This led me to have doubts on Unreal II. Unreal II doesn't have a demo. I downloaded the whole game and was dissapointed with it as well. So I didn't buy either.
Neverwinternights is awesome. You can't play online with the downloaded version though. So after trying it, and liking it, I went and bought it at Costco for $23. I'll probably buy the expansion pack when it comes out in May. I didn't even realize there was a demo for never winter nights though and bought the game based on a downloaded version that a friend had.
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As far as people deleting the files and going out and buying the game, I think that's an individual decision.
I loved UT (still do), I would have probably blindly bought UT2K3. I downloaded the demo and was dissappointed though. I then downloaded the full game and was still pretty disapointed. I actually gave it TWO chances before giving up on them. This led me to have doubts on Unreal II. Unreal II doesn't have a demo. I downloaded the whole game and was dissapointed with it as well. So I didn't buy either.
Neverwinternights is awesome. You can't play online with the downloaded version though. So after trying it, and liking it, I went and bought it at Costco for $23. I'll probably buy the expansion pack when it comes out in May. I didn't even realize there was a demo for never winter nights though and bought the game based on a downloaded version that a friend had.
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You can't pack gigs of data into an .iso at all. An .iso is a straight image of a cd. Since there are no multi-gig CDs, there aren't any multi-gig .isos.
You can in fact run the game straight from the .iso if you use that virtual daemon tools program.
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You can in fact run the game straight from the .iso if you use that virtual daemon tools program.
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I'll have to agree with DH on this one. I've downloaded lots of games and played them. If they can keep my interest then I'll go out and buy the game. It's the only right thing to do. I can't see spend 50 or 60 for a game that you'll only play once or twice.
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