Virtual CloneDrive is a CD, DVD and Blu-ray emulator. Image files can be "inserted" into the virtual drive from your harddisk or from a network drive by just a double-click, and thus be used like a normal CD, DVD, or Blu-ray. Virtual CloneDrive supports up to 15 virtual drives at the same time - no matter if the image file contains audio, video or just simple data. Virtual CloneDrive is fully integrated in Windows Explorer context menus and on top of all it is free!
Publisher’s description
What is VirtualCloneDrive?
VirtualCloneDrive by Elaborate Bytes is proprietary Windows software in the video players category. It ranks 34th by popularity among video players in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 1.8 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.5.3.0, released on April 20, 2025. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 80,473 times. Similar programs include VLC media player, QuickTime and MPC-HC.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.8 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No update for more than a year
In short: VirtualCloneDrive is a video player tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is VirtualCloneDrive safe to download?
- The file is served by elby.ch, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C676E1CAD4D505E3511715EFC3BE72617053DFB08812E24E0706238BE6B8C627· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 4 years · about 0.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5.3.0Latest | April 20, 2025 | 1.8 MB | Any CPU EXE |
| 5.5.2.0 | March 30, 2021 | 1.8 MB | Any CPU EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ElaborateBytes.VirtualCloneDrive -echoco install VirtualCloneDrive -ySetupVirtualCloneDrive5530.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Elaborate Bytes
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 5.5.3.0
- Released
- April 20, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 80,473
- Website
- elby.ch
- winget ID
- ElaborateBytes.VirtualCloneDrive
- Chocolatey package
- VirtualCloneDrive
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is VirtualCloneDrive free?
VirtualCloneDrive is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is VirtualCloneDrive safe to download?
The download comes from elby.ch, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install VirtualCloneDrive with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can VirtualCloneDrive be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does VirtualCloneDrive support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for Any CPU.
Does VirtualCloneDrive run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of VirtualCloneDrive?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to VirtualCloneDrive?
VLC media player, QuickTime, MPC-HC, MPV (Official CI build, MSVC) and Audacious. The alternatives page compares them.
