CD Burning Software Recommendations Please

Albromor · 10-21-2005, 01:28 PM

I have an old P3 system (hoping to get a whole new system with DVD by the end of the year). I used to run 98SE a few years ago and when I built it I purchased a CD R/RW Rom drive packaged with Nero 5. Since that time I had to reformat,I loaded Windows XP Professionl, and my CD-ROM died. I was getting my CD Burns done on another computer but I have found I need my home PC to do this work.

So I reinstalled Nero 5 but I can't get it to burn. It doesn't seem to recognize my new Rom Drives. I am also wondering if my N5 copy only worked with the one it came bundles with. I went to Nero's website and they do have some support but I am uncomfortable changing out a .dll file. Otherwise I'd just use N5 and get more uptodate software for my new rig. I also have a feeling that both XP and the new ROMs conflict with N5 due to age.

Any suggestions about getting N5 running and if not what other Burn software do you recommend that is easy. Thanks!

shamrock_uk · 10-21-2005, 01:45 PM

http://www.cdburnerxp.se/

A random freeware programme for you [img]smile.gif[/img]

Larry_OHF · 10-21-2005, 01:47 PM

I have XP home, and installeed a DVD-ROM in my PC recently that came with Nero movie express something or other...and that replaced my older version of Nero that I had for my TDK CD-R, RW. But I am not at a loss because WinXP has a built-in CD burning program that does what I need it to. I did not see you mention in your post that you prefer not to use the Windows version of CD burning...so I have to ask if you are even aware of it or does it not do what you want it to?

[ 10-21-2005, 01:48 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

Albromor · 10-21-2005, 03:22 PM

shamrock, do you use this freeware? Thanks for the headsup. I'lldefinitly check it out.

Larry, I did not know this about Windows XP. What do I find it under??? All I want to do at this point is burn data CDs. Thanks!

andrewas · 10-21-2005, 05:09 PM

If you explore the drive with a blank CDR in, you will be able to copy files to it and then burn the files to the CD.

But if you wanted to burn a .iso image or do a bitwise copy, you will need proper software.

Personaly, I use Nero 6.

Larry_OHF · 10-21-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by andrewas:
If you explore the drive with a blank CDR in, you will be able to copy files to it and then burn the files to the CD.

But if you wanted to burn a .iso image or do a bitwise copy, you will need proper software.

Personaly, I use Nero 6.

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Felix The Assassin · 10-21-2005, 05:29 PM

Free, can handle anything, to include .iso!
I replaced both Nero and CD creator when I went to WinXP, as both were older and not supported, as is your version 5. WinXp does a fair enough job, but is incapable of .iso
http://www.deepburner.com/

Zebodog · 10-21-2005, 05:58 PM

You can add a small powertoy to XP which supports iso.

http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm

Although I don't do a lot of burning, this combined with XP's native burner support has been quite sufficient.

johnny · 10-21-2005, 07:15 PM

My best experiences are with Alcohol 120%, but it's not free. Not sure what's on your mind here, but there's nothing this proggy can't handle.

shamrock_uk · 10-21-2005, 07:18 PM

No, I don't use that one, I use K3B which unfortunately doesn't seem to have a Windows port

[ 10-21-2005, 07:19 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

10-21-2005, 01:47 PM	#3
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	I have XP home, and installeed a DVD-ROM in my PC recently that came with Nero movie express something or other...and that replaced my older version of Nero that I had for my TDK CD-R, RW. But I am not at a loss because WinXP has a built-in CD burning program that does what I need it to. I did not see you mention in your post that you prefer not to use the Windows version of CD burning...so I have to ask if you are even aware of it or does it not do what you want it to? [ 10-21-2005, 01:48 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ] __________________

10-21-2005, 05:29 PM	#7
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	Free, can handle anything, to include .iso! I replaced both Nero and CD creator when I went to WinXP, as both were older and not supported, as is your version 5. WinXp does a fair enough job, but is incapable of .iso http://www.deepburner.com/ __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

10-21-2005, 05:58 PM	#8
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 74 Posts: 578	You can add a small powertoy to XP which supports iso. http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm Although I don't do a lot of burning, this combined with XP's native burner support has been quite sufficient. __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.

10-21-2005, 07:15 PM	#9
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	My best experiences are with Alcohol 120%, but it's not free. Not sure what's on your mind here, but there's nothing this proggy can't handle. __________________

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10-21-2005, 01:28 PM	#1
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	I have an old P3 system (hoping to get a whole new system with DVD by the end of the year). I used to run 98SE a few years ago and when I built it I purchased a CD R/RW Rom drive packaged with Nero 5. Since that time I had to reformat,I loaded Windows XP Professionl, and my CD-ROM died. I was getting my CD Burns done on another computer but I have found I need my home PC to do this work. So I reinstalled Nero 5 but I can't get it to burn. It doesn't seem to recognize my new Rom Drives. I am also wondering if my N5 copy only worked with the one it came bundles with. I went to Nero's website and they do have some support but I am uncomfortable changing out a .dll file. Otherwise I'd just use N5 and get more uptodate software for my new rig. I also have a feeling that both XP and the new ROMs conflict with N5 due to age. Any suggestions about getting N5 running and if not what other Burn software do you recommend that is easy. Thanks!

10-21-2005, 01:45 PM	#2
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 3,092	http://www.cdburnerxp.se/ A random freeware programme for you [img]smile.gif[/img]

10-21-2005, 03:22 PM	#4
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	shamrock, do you use this freeware? Thanks for the headsup. I'lldefinitly check it out. Larry, I did not know this about Windows XP. What do I find it under??? All I want to do at this point is burn data CDs. Thanks!

10-21-2005, 05:09 PM	#5
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	If you explore the drive with a blank CDR in, you will be able to copy files to it and then burn the files to the CD. But if you wanted to burn a .iso image or do a bitwise copy, you will need proper software. Personaly, I use Nero 6.

10-21-2005, 07:18 PM	#10
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 3,092	No, I don't use that one, I use K3B which unfortunately doesn't seem to have a Windows port [ 10-21-2005, 07:19 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

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