Alcohol 120%2.0.3 Build 11012

Those who are looking for a CD/DVD burning and emulation software application are surely aware that their options basically come down to only a handful of applications, each of them with its very own strong points.Alcohol 120% is one of such applications that really stands out, thanks to its comprehensive functions and increasing popularity.

Installation process

Installing Alcohol 120% is not exactly an easy task, as the whole process is basically split in two different parts. First, the installer copies a few files on the target computer and requires a reboot - after this, the setup kit continues, offering to install a browser toolbar that the app does not require to run properly.Experts are also allowed to choose the components they want to deploy, whereas novices are advised to leave the settings to the default mode in order to make sure the software utility functions correctly once it gets installed.

Clean feature lineup

The interface is well structured, and its numerous features are organized in dedicated tabs on the left side of the main window, while the discs and the virtual drives one is working with are shown in the middle.

Follow the step-by-step approach for creating and burning images and copying or erasing discs

To ensure the virtual discs are mounted successfully, Alcohol 120% features several wizard-like guides that are useful to beginners and experts alike when it comes to actions such as image creating and burning, disc copying or drive erasing.

Rich suite of configuration settings

The Settings window is heftier than the one typically included in this type of software utilities, which can only mean the app offers a lot of customization options to its users, and this feature is best exploited by professionals who know how to correctly adjust the emulation settings, the memory buffer size, the virtual drive or the data type parameters.

An overall powerful CD/DVD burning and emulation app

Even though it supports a limited number of virtual drives, Alcohol 120% can be of great use to novices and experts who want to experiment with such an app. It provides support for a comprehensive suite of configuration settings.