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    CD Burner XP pro reliable?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nickr1, Feb 4, 2007.

  1. nickr1

    nickr1 Newbie

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    I've always used a free version of Roxio CD burner for my simple data and music burning needs. But I now have a DVD burner on my new laptop and need software that will burn DVDs. I'd have to buy the $30 Roxio dvd burning version at the store but someone mentioned I should check out CD Burner XP.

    The software looks fine to me, but I was hoping I could get feedback on if it can be relied upon to burn data DVDs without data corruption etc. I make a lot of data backup DVDs, and I want to be rest assured that the software is as reliable as Roxio has always been. I've always found Roxio simple to use and it's never screwed up a burn leaving me to later find missing data etc.

    Anybody got any experience?

    Thx everyone :)
     
    nickr1, Feb 4, 2007
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    i use nero, never had a problem :D
     
    yuio, Feb 4, 2007
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  3. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    personally, if you ask me. buy the 3rd party software. microsoft software is always second rate.
     
    pukemon, Feb 4, 2007
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    RedSensiStar Notebook Deity

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    NO!! CDBurnerXP has sucked in my experience. I always use Sony DVD disks because I'm a biased Sony freak so maybe it has been my disks. but honestly, too, I have tried a few of my friends Fuji's and still had cracked out results.

    example: even at a low burn rate (which should ensure better quality etc) my movies would distort in the middle of the scene, 1-2 seconds lapse.

    I have used it on my Sony FE790, ToshibaM45, Dell Dem 4600, and Dell XPS 410.

    The results? Often times the DVD will burn alright without a problem.

    Many times it will spend 30 minutes burning a disk and then report some sort of error message, in which case the disk is ruined, and my time has been wasted.

    I have recently, uh, picked up Nero 7 Ultra Ed, and I have never experienced a better burning experience + customization + so many options.
     
    RedSensiStar, Feb 4, 2007
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