WinCDEmu is an open-source CD/DVD/BD emulator - a tool that allows you to mount optical disc images by simply clicking on them in Windows Explorer. If you have downloaded an ISO image and want to use it without burning it to a blank disc, WinCDEmu is the easiest way to do it. Features:
One-click mounting of ISO, CUE, NRG, MDS/MDF, CCD, IMG images.
Supports unlimited amount of virtual drives.
Runs on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows versions from XP to Windows 7.
Allows creating ISO images through a context menu in Explorer.
Small installer size - less than 1MB!
Does not require rebooting after installation.
A special portable version is available.
Translated to more than 20 languages.
Does not occupy drive letters when not used.
Supports data, DVD-video and BD-video images.
WinCDEmu is free for any kind of use - it is licensed under LGPL
(checked 11-30-12)
A link to a version of the program is below (add .exe to the filename after download).
Free ISO Burner
Free ISO Burner can directly burn your ISO and CD/DVD image file - no need mount any "virtual drives" which emulate physical CDs or DVDs. Standalone program - no installation necessary and can run from a flash drive.
(checked 11-30-12)
A link to a version of the program is below (add .exe to the filename after download).
Version: 1.2
Release Date: 20-Jan-2009
File Size: 800 KB
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7
MagicISO
MagicISO is a powerful CD/DVD image file creating/editing/extracting tool. It can open/create/edit/extract CD/DVD image files, and it can convert bin to iso and back, as well as make ISO files from a DVD/CD-ROM or hard disk, and handle bootable information.
http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-features.htm
(checked 12-2-12)
Version
5.5(build 281)
Released
2/21/2010
CDBurnerXP
From the site:
What is CDBurnerXP? CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free. It does not include adware or similar malicious components.
main site:
Key Features
burn all kinds of discs
audio-CDs with or without gaps between tracks
burn and create ISO files
data verification after burning process
create bootable discs
multi-language interface
bin/nrg → ISO converter, simple cover printing and much more!
Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/2008/Win7/Win8 (x86 / x64)
Latest install used by me is attached below (add .exe to the filename after download); newer version is available.