Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package
Platform : Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP
Type:
Manufacturer: Pinnacle Systems
Size: 20.3MB
Rating: 4
Verdict: A great antivirus and antispyware program at no cost
System Requirements:
Minimum: Pentium III processor or equivalent; 64MB Ram; 100MB hard disk space; CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or DVD-Ram burner.
InstantCopy 8's abilities are limited but the little it does, it does well. The software will appeal to those who create DVD movies, as a key feature is on-the-fly conversion of DVD video discs to almost any other disc formats, such as Video CD (VCD) and Super VCD.
It's important to note that the software cannot deal with copy-protected DVDs, however.
InstantCopy 8 will make mirror images of CDs, regardless of copy-protection (the DVD movie industry is under tighter control). In addition, a second application called InstantDisc copies the content of a CD or DVD to the hard disk, enabling the user to access it as a 'virtual' drive, so the original disc needn't be present.
One obvious use for such software is for creating backup copies of games for PCs and consoles, thereby protecting the original from damage.