What do you use for CD and DVD burning?

**Learning Newbie** · 04-08-2008, 07:26 PM

I'm using Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Both of them are for personal use, and the discs I want to burn are a variety of things. Everything from music CDs for the car to gobs and gobs and gobs of data. I'm thinking DVDs for SQL backups, et cetera. And occasionally movie video DVDs.

So what software would people recommend? I think Nero is what a lot of people use? Is there something that will be able to work against a lot of different types of data, but cost less (or even free?).

**tripy** · 04-08-2008, 09:24 PM

There are a lot of free cd/dvd burning apps for windows.
I used to use cd burner xp [ http://cdburnerxp.se/ ] but I have fired it for dvdburn [ http://www.mrbass.org/dvdburn/ ]some times ago.

And when I'm on linux, sometimes I use k3b [ http://k3b.plainblack.com/screenshots ], and sometimes brasero [ http://www.gnome.org/projects/brasero/ ]

**blackanger** · 04-10-2008, 04:03 PM

personally i just just the built in software that came with vista. It works fine for me, but im not doing anything fancy, just a couple cds here and there

**Moelman** · 04-10-2008, 04:08 PM

I use nero for burning CDs and DVDs, I think it came with my DVD burner, works pretty well for me.

**BamaStangGuy** · 04-10-2008, 04:10 PM

I've used Nero since I was in High School. It's what is familiar to me and has never failed me.

**Lpspider** · 04-11-2008, 12:48 AM

There is a lot of free software out there. I've used a lot, but I currently use Nero for burning DVDs.

**tamar** · 03:49 AM

Another vote for Nero.

But here are some free alternatives:
CDBurnerXP (more here: http://lifehacker.com/software/featu...rxp-304430.php)
BurnAware (and here: http://lifehacker.com/352326/tackle-...with-burnaware)

**ceekeigh** · 04-11-2008, 04:08 AM

Nero is what I use and I think it's the best for me. It comes when you purchase a writer.

**BWDOW** · 04-11-2008, 06:47 AM

I am using Nero and i am very happy with it.

**henery008** · 04-11-2008, 06:53 AM

Nero is one of the best for writing/burning CD and DVD. I am using it since I learned computer

**A Monkey Typing** · 04-11-2008, 01:47 PM

Another Nero recommendation

**Learning Newbie** · 04-11-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceekeigh

Nero is what I use and I think it's the best for me. It comes when you purchase a writer.

Wow, everybody loves Nero!

Mine is a laptop that came with a built in DVD and CD writer combo, but no Nero preinstalled. I've downloaded the time limited trial, but it's only good through the end of the month. I'll try some of the free alternatives and see how they work out for me, then report back.

**tripy** · 04-11-2008, 03:21 PM

Good lord...
Even if nero came with my burner, I think I have never even installed it...
I'm wondering if there is anyone that will answer this thread saying that they don't use nero ?

**KML9870** · 04-11-2008, 04:03 PM

For music I use Nero, but that's it. Everything else I use the XP default and drop and drag what I'm burning. I don't burn music that often anymore because everything is on my mp3 player so it all goes with me.

**kizzad** · 04-11-2008, 05:01 PM

I use Nero for cd's and dvd's, but for things like ISO images and Bin and Cue files i normally use Poweriso

**ebittner** · 04-14-2008, 02:21 PM

I use Nero too for everything it is easy and you can get it for really cheap these days. There are a few downfalls but for the price you can not beat it.

**rolda hayes** · 04-16-2008, 02:51 PM

HA! i DONT USE NERO!!!!

Ulead for me!

**johniman7** · 04-16-2008, 03:44 PM

For anything with CDs or DVDs I use nero. I think the interfaces are great and easy to use, and they work every time.

**lovekissing** · 04-17-2008, 04:30 AM

me and my boyfriend use NERO...

**girlgeek** · 04-17-2008, 07:02 AM

I used Nero (it was pre-installed) and I loved it. With my new pc I have Ulead installed which is actually pretty good too.

04-08-2008, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink) What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
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04-08-2008, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
tripy Fetchez la vache! Latest Blog Post: Pretty pretty please…. Posts: 1,703 Name: Thierry Location: In the void Talkupation:	There are a lot of free cd/dvd burning apps for windows. I used to use cd burner xp [ http://cdburnerxp.se/ ] but I have fired it for dvdburn [ http://www.mrbass.org/dvdburn/ ]some times ago. And when I'm on linux, sometimes I use k3b [ http://k3b.plainblack.com/screenshots ], and sometimes brasero [ http://www.gnome.org/projects/brasero/ ] __________________ Listen to the ducky: "This is awesome!!!"

04-10-2008, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
Moelman Moel-sama Latest Blog Post: WoW Dungeon Launch Contest - $700 in Prizes! Posts: 1,284 Talkupation:	I use nero for burning CDs and DVDs, I think it came with my DVD burner, works pretty well for me. __________________ World of Warcraft Forum My Personal Blog - JeffMoeller.com

04-10-2008, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
BamaStangGuy This is my custom title Posts: 1,779 Talkupation:	I've used Nero since I was in High School. It's what is familiar to me and has never failed me. __________________ Mustang Evolution - Ford Mustang Enthusiast Website Music Forums - General Music Discussion Forum

04-11-2008, 12:48 AM	#6 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
Lpspider Seniority Minority Posts: 1,532 Talkupation:	There is a lot of free software out there. I've used a lot, but I currently use Nero for burning DVDs. __________________ AdminAddict.com - Do you run a forum?

04-10-2008, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
blackanger Novice Talker Posts: 10 Name: Zach Talkupation:	personally i just just the built in software that came with vista. It works fine for me, but im not doing anything fancy, just a couple cds here and there

04-11-2008, 03:44 AM	#7 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
tamar Ultra Talker Latest Blog Post: Confessions and Reflections of a [Former] ... Posts: 462 Name: Tamar Weinberg Location: New York Talkupation:	Another vote for Nero. But here are some free alternatives: CDBurnerXP (more here: http://lifehacker.com/software/featu...rxp-304430.php) BurnAware (and here: http://lifehacker.com/352326/tackle-...with-burnaware) __________________ Techipedia: All About Social Media Last edited by tamar : 04-11-2008 at 03:49 AM. Reason: i decided to make the links pretty

04-11-2008, 04:08 AM	#8 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
ceekeigh Skilled Talker Posts: 84 Name: Kevin Location: Etcetera Community Talkupation:	Nero is what I use and I think it's the best for me. It comes when you purchase a writer. __________________ Etcetera Community - Our Community... Our Home... Our Life...

04-11-2008, 06:47 AM	#9 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
BWDOW Experienced Talker Posts: 44 Talkupation:	I am using Nero and i am very happy with it. __________________ Best Web Designs Of the World Forex Rates Today

04-11-2008, 06:53 AM	#10 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
henery008 Novice Talker Posts: 13 Talkupation:	Nero is one of the best for writing/burning CD and DVD. I am using it since I learned computer __________________ Computer Rentals Plasma Rentals Conputer Technology

04-11-2008, 01:47 PM	#11 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
A Monkey Typing Super Talker Latest Blog Post: Valid Markup and the W3C Posts: 117 Location: Northeastern PA Talkupation:	Another Nero recommendation __________________ 2MonkeysTyping Webdesign Monkeybusiness

04-11-2008, 03:21 PM	#13 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
tripy Fetchez la vache! Latest Blog Post: Pretty pretty please…. Posts: 1,703 Name: Thierry Location: In the void Talkupation:	Good lord... Even if nero came with my burner, I think I have never even installed it... I'm wondering if there is anyone that will answer this thread saying that they don't use nero ? __________________ Listen to the ducky: "This is awesome!!!"

04-11-2008, 04:03 PM	#14 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
KML9870 One Bad Mamma :-) Posts: 3,304 Name: Kandi Location: Western NY Talkupation:	For music I use Nero, but that's it. Everything else I use the XP default and drop and drag what I'm burning. I don't burn music that often anymore because everything is on my mp3 player so it all goes with me. __________________ ~~Kandi~~ Commit random acts of kindness frequently!

04-11-2008, 05:01 PM	#15 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
kizzad Novice Talker Posts: 10 Talkupation:	I use Nero for cd's and dvd's, but for things like ISO images and Bin and Cue files i normally use Poweriso

04-14-2008, 02:21 PM	#16 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
ebittner Experienced Talker Posts: 37 Talkupation:	I use Nero too for everything it is easy and you can get it for really cheap these days. There are a few downfalls but for the price you can not beat it.

04-16-2008, 02:51 PM	#17 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
rolda hayes Wannabe Adventurer... Posts: 480 Name: Darren Location: England Talkupation:	HA! i DONT USE NERO!!!! Ulead for me! __________________ "I always wanted the adoration of John Lennon - With The Anonimity of Ringo Starr..." QuizBay Help with the testing of this Beta site!

04-16-2008, 03:44 PM	#18 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
johniman7 Webmaster Talker Posts: 653 Talkupation:	For anything with CDs or DVDs I use nero. I think the interfaces are great and easy to use, and they work every time. __________________ John Irving: President, JLI Media Loved by few, Hated by many, Respected by All Chernobyl Accident

04-17-2008, 04:30 AM	#19 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
lovekissing Extreme Talker Posts: 201 Name: mashimaro Talkupation:	me and my boyfriend use NERO... __________________ Give online jobs a shot in the competitive jobs classifieds for a career search.

04-17-2008, 07:02 AM	#20 (permalink) Re: What do you use for CD and DVD burning?
girlgeek Skilled Talker Posts: 50 Talkupation:	I used Nero (it was pre-installed) and I loved it. With my new pc I have Ulead installed which is actually pretty good too.