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    Burning software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ankumar, Oct 26, 2006.

  1. ankumar

    ankumar Notebook Guru

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    I just bought a new notebook with a DVDRW and was wondering which burning software you would recommend. I have a fair amount of data I need to back up (presentations etc.) and would prefer using 1-2 DVDs instead of multiple CDs. I've used Alcohol 120 when burnings CDs, would this be a good program to use for DVDs? Or are there better programs available?
     
    ankumar, Oct 26, 2006
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I'd use Nero. Should have come with your drive. If you wanted the absolute best, I'd suggest k3b, but that's Linux only ;)
     
    Pitabred, Oct 26, 2006
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  4. RogueMonk

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    Nero is good.
     
    RogueMonk, Oct 26, 2006
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  5. jetstar

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    I use Sonic. Nero is good as well.
     
    jetstar, Oct 26, 2006
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  6. mattgonebad

    mattgonebad Notebook Consultant

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    Nero And Sonic are great, I also suggest cdburnerxp pro3, i use that most of the time and it works great
     
    mattgonebad, Oct 26, 2006
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  7. Arla

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    I use Nero pretty much exclusively, never had any complaints.

    I also like the fact that I can back backup .ISO images of my software CD's in case I need to reinstall later and find that the disk has gained a scratch.
     
    Arla, Oct 26, 2006
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    I used Nero 6 Ultra Edition for a long time, never had a problem.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Oct 26, 2006
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  9. ankumar

    ankumar Notebook Guru

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    Is Nero 7 signifcantly different than Nero 6 Ultra? I couldn't find Nero 6 on the official website.
     
    ankumar, Oct 27, 2006
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  10. ankumar

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    Thanks for the help, went with Sonic in the end.
     
    ankumar, Oct 27, 2006
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  11. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    I got tired of all the clutter, duplication and DLLs out the wahoo. Seems like I would end up with 7 programs to use favorite features.

    For just straight file burning I use windows which use roxio drivers, works very well for the price ;)

    For the odd ISO file I use one of the best, Imageburn, free.

    For Music, iTunes for mp3 cd's or DVDs. OK, I'm back to three, but the price is right? Total size; around 20meg due to iHog.
     
    hydra, Oct 27, 2006
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  12. Sykotic

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    Im cheap, Roxio came complements of a friend several years ago and I take it with me to each new notebook. I have gotten so used to it for my everyday burn that I cant learn how to use anything else. GL
     
    Sykotic, Oct 28, 2006
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  13. dhacmbs

    dhacmbs Notebook Geek

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    i use nero 7

    it will burn/convert anything under the sun
     
    dhacmbs, Oct 28, 2006
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  14. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nero is good. :)

    I got it with my notebook
     
    usapatriot, Oct 28, 2006
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  15. EnergyzeX

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    I like Nero 7. Its the way too go =).
     
    EnergyzeX, Oct 29, 2006
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  16. burningrave101

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    What are some of the actual benefits to CD/DVD burning with Nero 7 over Nero 6.6?
     
    burningrave101, Oct 30, 2006
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