# Using a Disk Image with a Virtual Optical Drive

While working in Windows, you can mount a disk image to the virtual Windows DVD drive as if it were a DVD inside a real drive. To do so:

1. In Windows Explorer, open **Computer** or **This PC**, right-click the DVD drive icon and choose **Select disk image**.
2. Locate the disk image you want to use and click **Open**.

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**Note**: This functionality is available only for Windows with Parallels Tools installed.
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