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looking for a dvd burning software and is vista so bad

#1 mitch77

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Posted 14 March 2009 - 11:14 AM

Hey all,
I am looking for a dvd burning software that allows you to burn dvd's and cd's and copy them also the ability to make data cd's and dvd's. I have looked at roxio 2009 but it doesn't make any mention of data cd's or dvd's. So I am not sure that is one of the functions. I don't wanna spend 80 bucks if I can't put files on cd's or dvd's. Is windows alone enough to accomplish this task? Some have said it is not. Also Roxio hasn't exactly got beaming reviews. Is there a program out there that does these tasks that is reliable and is not going to clash with windows vista? I don't have windows vista yet but I am getting it with a new computer that is coming in the next few weeks. Is windows vista as bad as some have said it is. I am getting it with service pack 1 but I don't know if that gets all the kinks out. So if I could get some feedback I would really appreciate it. Thanks and I look forward to speaking with you all in the future.
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 04:37 PM

Roxio isn't all that bad, but has had issues in the past (we use it at work).
Try our Freeware topic to see what's out there: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html

Vista is fine, especially with SP1. My Vista system has been running since the RTM came out in late 2006 without any serious issues. Windows 7 will be released in the near future, so you may want to wait for it to come out before investing in a new OS.

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#3 MilesAhead

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Posted 14 March 2009 - 06:45 PM

Try CDBurnerXP for CDs and Imgburn for DVD burns.
Both are free.

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#4 the_patriot11

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Posted 15 March 2009 - 12:59 AM

I generally like Nero, even though you have to pay for it or get it from a combo package from say a dvd burner.

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