DAEMON Tools Lite is a reliable application that creates virtual drives on your computer, providing you with the possiblity to emulate CDs and DVDs for instant access.

DAEMON Tools works with the most popular formats, including ccd (CloneCD), bwt (Blindwrite), mds (Media Descriptor File), cdi (Discjuggler), nrg (Nero), pdi (Instant CD/DVD), b5t (BlindWrite 5), cue/bin, iso and isz. On the other hand, those of you who wish to mount image files created by Ultra ISO, Magic ISO and Power ISO won't be able to use DAEMON Tools Lite.

Installation shouldn't take more than a few seconds, although we had to spend several moments to skip the steps where the installer attempted to copy several unwanted files, such as a toolbar, and to change the homepage and search engines for web browsers installed on our computers.

The application sits quietly in the System Tray, allowing you to quickly change settings and to load image files without launching the main window.

The program can create up to 4 virtual drives, but this should be enough for the average user. In addition, it works with most CD and DVD Rom drives and has the ability to load almost any image, no matter its protection, be it Securom, Safedisc or Laselock.

DAEMON Tools Lite is a software solution that will impress you, especially thanks to its advanced features that can deal with virtually all image formats on the market.

As a conclusion, DAEMON Tools Lite is a great alternative to paid software. Its ease of use and accessibility make it a decent CD/DVD drive emulation program.