CD/DVD burning software wanted

Skybird · 08-28-12, 07:13 AM

Simple question. Which CD/DCD burning software, freeware, is recommended as an alternative to Nero, which is good, but expensive and bulky?

These are the musts:

- Win7x64 compatible.

- simple, ergonomic handling, no gizzmoe fancy stuff (or handling nightmares like Windows Media Player)

- Purposes, exclusively:

1. burn data CD.
2. burn Data DVD
3. burn music CD playable from any HiFi CD deck.

Nothing else is needed.

Penguin · 08-28-12, 07:20 AM

Check out CD Burner Xp, it's like Nero with no frills, for example it also allows you to drag & drop mp3 files and convert them to an Audio disk. Despite its name works flawless on 7 64

Herr-Berbunch · 08-28-12, 07:21 AM

CDBurnerXP is the one I use, although I've not had to for a while. Never had a duff disk unlike Easy and Nero.

http://cdburnerxp.se/

Edit: despite the name it does do DVDs, HD too.

Edit2: beaten to it by Penguin. At least we went for the same.

VipertheSniper · 08-28-12, 07:33 AM

I use ImgBurn in the rare case I burn a CD or DVD

http://www.imgburn.com

can do everything you want and is about as lightweight as cdburnerxp, guess it all comes down to what kind of UI you prefer.

Magic1111 · 08-28-12, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penguin

Check out CD Burner Xp, it's like Nero with no frills, for example it also allows you to drag & drop mp3 files and convert them to an Audio disk. Despite its name works flawless on 7 64

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

CDBurnerXP is the one I use, although I've not had to for a while. Never had a duff disk unlike Easy and Nero.

http://cdburnerxp.se/

Edit: despite the name it does do DVDs, HD too.

Edit2: beaten to it by Penguin. At least we went for the same.

I can confirm that! I use CDBurnerXP on Win7/64bit for years without any problems!

For me the best freeware burning program ever!

Best regards,
Magic

Skybird · 08-28-12, 07:41 AM

Thanks everybody, I'll try it out.

Betonov · 08-28-12, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Edit2: beaten to it by Penguin. At least we went for the same.

A German and a Brit agreeing on something. Good enough for me. I'll try it

nikimcbee · 08-28-12, 08:57 AM

You realize Skybird, you've alerted all of the starforce software in Europe, and they are homing in on your position.

Herr-Berbunch · 08-28-12, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betonov

A German and a Brit agreeing on something. Good enough for me. I'll try it

You know Penguin isn't a real German, he has a great sense of humour and some of his posts aren't exactly precision engineering.

*

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

You realize Skybird, you've alerted all of the starforce software in Europe, and they are homing in on your position.

*racist stereotype warning.

Garion · 08-28-12, 11:11 AM

I still use an old version of Nero.

Cheers

gary

kranz · 08-28-12, 11:33 AM

My method:

+

(must be blank!!!!11one)
+

=

I've never had any problems, CRC errors etc.

nikimcbee · 08-28-12, 01:45 PM

Star Force is not fooled by your method:

Jimbuna · 08-28-12, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic1111

I can confirm that! I use CDBurnerXP on Win7/64bit for years without any problems!

For me the best freeware burning program ever!

Best regards,
Magic

Agreed and a link:

http://www.filehippo.com/download_cdburnerxp/

kiwi_2005 · 08-28-12, 07:01 PM

BurnAware Free, best free burner for me. Only one problem if you dont like toolbars. AVG Security toolbar has to be install ya can't skip it. But it seems to only install on IE browsers not FF.

Burnaware options
Data Disc
Blu-ray Disc
Boot Disc
Custom Disc
Audio CD
MP3 Disc
DVD Video
Burn Image
Copy to image
Make ISO
Make Boot Disc
Erase Disc
Disc Info

link
http://www.burnaware.com/burnaware_free.html

Penguin · 08-29-12, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

You know Penguin isn't a real German

hey, I can prove it!

I'm a real German, I have a Pickelhaube (well, at least a selfmade one...)

This brings me to the question: do you have a Bowler hat, mate?

If nott, vi hav vayz to make ju talk: (Warning, video includes extreme gruesome atrocities)

08-28-12, 07:13 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,507 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	CD/DVD burning software wanted Simple question. Which CD/DCD burning software, freeware, is recommended as an alternative to Nero, which is good, but expensive and bulky? These are the musts: - Win7x64 compatible. - simple, ergonomic handling, no gizzmoe fancy stuff (or handling nightmares like Windows Media Player) - Purposes, exclusively: 1. burn data CD. 2. burn Data DVD 3. burn music CD playable from any HiFi CD deck. Nothing else is needed. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-28-12, 07:21 AM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	CDBurnerXP is the one I use, although I've not had to for a while. Never had a duff disk unlike Easy and Nero. http://cdburnerxp.se/ Edit: despite the name it does do DVDs, HD too. Edit2: beaten to it by Penguin. At least we went for the same. __________________

08-28-12, 07:41 AM	#6
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,507 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Thanks everybody, I'll try it out. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-28-12, 08:57 AM	#8
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You realize Skybird, you've alerted all of the starforce software in Europe, and they are homing in on your position. __________________

08-28-12, 11:33 AM	#11
kranz The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,430 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	My method: + + + (must be blank!!!!11one) + = I've never had any problems, CRC errors etc.

08-28-12, 07:20 AM	#2
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Check out CD Burner Xp, it's like Nero with no frills, for example it also allows you to drag & drop mp3 files and convert them to an Audio disk. Despite its name works flawless on 7 64

08-28-12, 07:33 AM	#4
VipertheSniper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austria Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use ImgBurn in the rare case I burn a CD or DVD http://www.imgburn.com can do everything you want and is about as lightweight as cdburnerxp, guess it all comes down to what kind of UI you prefer.

08-28-12, 11:11 AM	#10
Garion Commander Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 452 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I still use an old version of Nero. Cheers gary

08-28-12, 01:45 PM	#12
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Star Force is not fooled by your method: __________________

08-28-12, 07:01 PM	#14
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	BurnAware Free, best free burner for me. Only one problem if you dont like toolbars. AVG Security toolbar has to be install ya can't skip it. But it seems to only install on IE browsers not FF. Burnaware options Data Disc Blu-ray Disc Boot Disc Custom Disc Audio CD MP3 Disc DVD Video Burn Image Copy to image Make ISO Make Boot Disc Erase Disc Disc Info link http://www.burnaware.com/burnaware_free.html __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.