Elias clicked the icon. A menu popped up, stark and utilitarian. Mount Image.

: Modern Windows and macOS now have native "Mount" functions for ISO files, making third-party emulation software less critical for basic image mounting. Preservation : This specific version is mostly sought after by retro-computing enthusiasts

The real "war" was with copy protection systems. The developers of Daemon Tools were in a constant race against companies like , which created SafeDisc, and MLS , which created LaserLock. These companies would regularly update their protection schemes to blacklist known virtual drive software.