Nexcopy introduces Disc License flash drives that emulate a CD-ROM device.

Lake Forest, CA – July 19, 2021 – Nexcopy Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced flash memory solutions, has announced the release of its Disc License CD-ROM flash drives. These devices provide a hardware-based way to make a USB flash drive appear as a CD-ROM when connected to any host computer.

Why Disc License?

With optical drives disappearing from modern laptops and desktops, organizations that relied on CD or DVD media need alternatives. The Disc License drive bridges that gap. It appears to the system as a CD-ROM and is permanently read-only, ensuring that files cannot be altered, deleted, or reformatted. This makes it an effective method to create a USB CD-ROM flash drive that retains the benefits of optical media.

Greg Morris, President of Nexcopy, explains: “Think of Disc License as a blank CD. The drive capacity matches the GB size ordered by the customer. Point our software at any ISO file and the drive becomes a CD-ROM.” He adds, “What makes it elegant is the ability to re-write ISO files at any time. In practice, it’s like a CD-RW—but in the form of a USB stick.”

Key Benefits

Optical discs have long been trusted for software distribution thanks to auto-run functionality and read-only protection. Disc License preserves those advantages while moving away from fragile optical media. Because the device is hardware write-protected, it cannot be infected with malware or tampered with once data is loaded.

Features

• Default state is read-only (hardware write-protected)
• Burn any ISO file to create a CD-ROM USB flash drive
• Supports bootable ISO files
• Free Drive Wizard software for ISO burning
• Re-write with new ISO files anytime
• Hardware solution—cannot be hacked by software
• Available in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, 2GB to 128GB

Industry Response

Stan McCrosky, head of Sales, highlights the demand: “After 15 years in the CD/DVD duplication industry, we’ve seen companies struggling to repurpose large ISO libraries. The Disc License drive solves that immediately—no conversion needed. Customers can use their ISO files as-is, and the response so far has been overwhelming.”

Implementation

Using the drive is straightforward:

• Connect the USB drive to a Windows computer
• Open the Drive Wizard software
• Select an ISO file
• Click “Burn” to write the ISO

To re-write, follow the same process—Drive Wizard will overwrite the old image with the new ISO.

Options and Availability

Nexcopy offers the Disc License in six body styles with customizable colors and branding, including Oxford (swivel), Newport, Lexington, Augusta, Huntington, and Geneva. The Oxford swivel drive is stocked for same-day printing and shipping, available in USB 2.0 (2GB, 4GB) and USB 3.0 (8GB–128GB). Custom branding is available through Nexcopy’s Logo-EZ printer.

The Drive Wizard software is available from Nexcopy’s support page and requires licensed Nexcopy drives to function.

Product Information

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Product page: https://www.nexcopy.com/usb-secure-flash-drives/disc-license/

Availability: Lock License USB 2.0 and 3.0 media are available for immediate delivery. Contact Nexcopy or authorized dealers for details.