TotalMounter

What TotalMounter is

TotalMounter is a free Windows utility for virtual optical drives, virtual disks, and network storage. It mounts ISO, CDI, BIN, MDS, MDF, IMG, RAW, CCD, and NRG images, and its virtual CD/DVD burner can write data to an ISO file using CD/DVD burning software. For virtual disks, it creates and mounts IMG and VHD files; AES 256-bit encryption is listed for virtual disks. The built-in iSCSI initiator connects to CHAP-protected targets, including those created by iStorage Server, and TotalMounter can also connect to an INetDisk Server as a client. Virtual Write lets users add files to a read-only drive without changing what other clients using that drive see. The feature list supports up to eight virtual drives. The Free edition includes a basic GUI, virtual optical drives, encrypted virtual disks, iSCSI disks, the INetDisk client, and forum support. Listed Windows requirements include 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, and Server 2008. Mounting INetDisk or iSCSI requires Ethernet.

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who need virtual optical or disk drives, or connections to iSCSI and INetDisk storage. Personal use is among its listed audience categories.

Limits

The Free edition is listed as free and supports up to eight virtual drives. The feature list marks image writing as unavailable.

Getting started

1. Open the TotalMounter product website.
2. Use a Windows system that meets the listed operating system requirements.
3. Install or run TotalMounter on a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows system.
4. Connect Ethernet before mounting INetDisk or iSCSI storage.
5. Use the Free edition, which includes a basic GUI and forum support.

Verdict

TotalMounter brings virtual optical drives, virtual disks, and network storage access together in a free Windows utility. Check its listed operating-system requirements and Ethernet requirement before relying on its network features.