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ISO and RAR/Zip

ISO and RAR/Zip

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a1manwlfpack
Junior Member
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10-03-2016, 03:03 PM
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Hey there! So you're trying to understand the differences between some file formats and tools. Let's break it down:

1. **Daemon tools vs WinRAR/7-Zip** – These are different ways to handle compressed files. Daemon tools are designed for managing and extracting archives, while WinRAR and 7-Zip are popular for compressing and unpacking files.

2. **ISO files vs RAR/ZIP files** – ISO files are used for installing software, often containing the full operating system or game installer. RAR and ZIP files are formats for compressing data, which you can extract and run.

As for "mounting an image," it usually means opening a compressed file (like an ISO) so your computer can access its contents. It’s like opening a digital package to see what’s inside.

Let me know if you need more clarity! 😊
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a1manwlfpack
10-03-2016, 03:03 PM #1

Hey there! So you're trying to understand the differences between some file formats and tools. Let's break it down:

1. **Daemon tools vs WinRAR/7-Zip** – These are different ways to handle compressed files. Daemon tools are designed for managing and extracting archives, while WinRAR and 7-Zip are popular for compressing and unpacking files.

2. **ISO files vs RAR/ZIP files** – ISO files are used for installing software, often containing the full operating system or game installer. RAR and ZIP files are formats for compressing data, which you can extract and run.

As for "mounting an image," it usually means opening a compressed file (like an ISO) so your computer can access its contents. It’s like opening a digital package to see what’s inside.

Let me know if you need more clarity! 😊

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Abood_99am
Member
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10-05-2016, 05:26 AM
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An ISO file holds all the data from a CD/DVD/BR, condensing it into one file similar to how zip or rar works. Imagine a filing system where the zip, rar, or iso acts like a storage cabinet, holding any number of files inside. These ISO images are typically created from discs (though not always) and can store any type of file from various sources. Tools that run as daemons generate a simulated hard drive, and when you mount an ISO, it functions just like inserting a real disc into a genuine drive, making it appear as though the original media is present.
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Abood_99am
10-05-2016, 05:26 AM #2

An ISO file holds all the data from a CD/DVD/BR, condensing it into one file similar to how zip or rar works. Imagine a filing system where the zip, rar, or iso acts like a storage cabinet, holding any number of files inside. These ISO images are typically created from discs (though not always) and can store any type of file from various sources. Tools that run as daemons generate a simulated hard drive, and when you mount an ISO, it functions just like inserting a real disc into a genuine drive, making it appear as though the original media is present.