No. 12 of 23 ·Virtual Drive Software

Virtual CloneDrive

Windows

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Virtual CloneDrive is ranked #12 of 23 in virtual drive software on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Virtual CloneDrive plans and pricing

Virtual CloneDrive Free Freeware; up to 15 virtual drives oss.elby.ch · 5 Oct 2026

Free plan: Yes
Image formats: ISO, BIN, IMG, UDF, DVD, CCD
Max virtual drives: 15 drives
Optical image mounting: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows XP, XP64, Vista, Vista64, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 10, Windows 11

Purpose: Virtual CloneDrive creates virtual CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drives that behave like physical drives.
Mounting: Image files from a hard disk or network drive can be mounted by double-clicking them.
Media emulation: It emulates CD, DVD, and Blu-ray media.
Drive limit: It supports up to 15 virtual drives at the same time.
Convenience features: It includes recently mounted image history, automatic mounting of the last image, and an eject button to unmount images.
Integration: It integrates with Windows Explorer context menus.
Cost: The product page describes Virtual CloneDrive as freeware that can be used at no cost.
Requirements: The listed system requirements include a Windows compatible PC, a 500 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, and administrator rights for installation.
Windows versions: The page lists Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, including specified 64-bit editions.
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.
Installation limit: Administrator rights are required to install the software.
Download: Elby lists Virtual CloneDrive version 5.5.3.0 as freeware on its download page.
Maker headquarters: Elaborate Bytes AG lists its address as Huobrain 15, 6333 Hünenberg See, Switzerland.
Headquarters: Hünenberg See, Switzerland
Price from: Free

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