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    What is the best and inexpensive CD/DVD burning software out there?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JoeJimGregory, Jul 23, 2006.

  1. JoeJimGregory

    JoeJimGregory Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is the best and inexpensive CD/DVD burning software out there?

    I have Sonic MyDVD LE in my laptop which works well except for certain files that I don't have codecs for, like .avi, etc. However, it's a trial software and has limitation.

    Can anyone suggest a replacement, or shoul I buy the MyDVD plus?
     
    JoeJimGregory, Jul 23, 2006
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    Nero express has to be the best that i now of but i think it cost 60 dollars or so...
     
    yuio, Jul 23, 2006
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    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    you can get nero 6 OEM for about $6
     
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    NuntiusLuminis Notebook Evangelist

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    You can get them all for free, if you know what to do :/
    But, if you're really that scared, then I suggest using the software
    that came preinstalled in your computer. Seems Roxio is pretty decent.
     
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  5. JoeJimGregory

    JoeJimGregory Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you elaborate on how you can get the software for free? The software preinstalled (MyDVD LE) is great, but some of the features that I want to use (customizing a dvd menu) are only available on the full version (MyDVD Plus) :confused: .
     
    JoeJimGregory, Jul 23, 2006
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    He's talking about warez, which is illegal.

    Check your local papers. A lot of the big box retail stores have deals with rebates where you can get programs like Nero 7 Ultra edition for $50 or less. Otherwise, you can get copies of Nero 6 OEM for cheap if there's a mom-and-pop computer store near you.
     
    saturnotaku, Jul 23, 2006
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    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    The only free CD burning program i know of is this, dont know if it will do what you want it to though. I suggest getting a OEM copy of Nero 6, it really isnt that expensive and with CD/DVD burning software it really is a buy once and never again issue.
     
    _radditz_, Jul 24, 2006
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    LFC Ex-NBR

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    _radditz_, thanks for that link. Is it good, i.e. accurate and fairly fast?

    I just need a CD+DVD data burner and also video DVD burner (as if in backup DVDs that I own [ ;) ] to DVD-R/RW etc)

    Don't need a CD solution. EAC for that. Anyone else know of other freeware solutions?

    What about this a) and this b) ?
     
    LFC, Jul 24, 2006
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