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How can I use a virtual disk drive to install an ISO game file on my Windows PC?

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For newer versions of Windows, all that you have to do is double-click on the virtual CD-ROM drive in the Finder, then choose "Mount." After running the installation, it should be good to go.

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What if I don't have the option to mount?

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You will need to download and install a program such as PowerISO to mount the ISO file.

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How do I play a game that is an ISO file on my computer?

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Mount the ISO file as shown above, then run the setup/autorun/autoexec.exe file. It should start installing.

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Will this work for PPSSPP?

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No. Only PSP games will be able to work on PPSSPP. Mounting PSP games is impossible on Windows.

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In Windows 10, if I have downloaded a file of an older game, like for Windows 95 or older, what do I do if a dialog appears saying it isn't compatible with my operating system after clicking "Setup"?

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You can right click on the .exe file, press the "Compatibility" tab, then select an option that works for the program you are trying to run.

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It tells me to insert the disc when I select 'Setup'. What should I do?

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You must mount the ISO first, Then run the setup. If it's not working, use PowerISO.

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I'm on Windows 11. Do I need another program like powerISO to mount game on my PC?

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Windows 8+ includes an ISO Mounter by default, so you won't need PowerISO or another similar program to mount an ISO, though you might if you want to create them.

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If I use PS2 CD games and convert the file on it to ISO using imgburn, can I install it to PC like PC game exe?

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No. The ISO would just be a PS2 disc condensed down to a file to your computer. Windows cannot run PS2 (or any game console for that matter) executables. You can however download a PS2 Emulator, which can run PS2 ISOs.

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