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Technical News & Discussion => Windows News & Discussion => Topic started by: Noreen on Jul 30, 2009, 17:50:51

Title: Nero
Post by: Noreen on Jul 30, 2009, 17:50:51
Free version of basic Nero 9 available. http://www.nero.com/eng/downloads-nero9-free.php
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Rik on Jul 30, 2009, 17:53:13
Karmic find, Noreen.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Noreen on Jul 30, 2009, 17:57:19
 :thnks:
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: bobleslie on Jul 30, 2009, 18:11:45
 :thnks: very much, Noreen. I always use Nero but my version is 7, so great find.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Noreen on Jul 30, 2009, 18:13:47
Quote from: bobleslie on Jul 30, 2009, 18:11:45
:thnks: very much, Noreen. I always use Nero but my version is 7, so great find.
I have the basic Nero 7 too, supplied with computer. I haven't downloaded the later version yet.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Gary on Jul 30, 2009, 18:21:31
Quote from: bobleslie on Jul 30, 2009, 18:11:45
:thnks: very much, Noreen. I always use Nero but my version is 7, so great find.
7 Is much better than 9 it got more and more bloated installed tool bars and became hell tbh, I would never go near it again, and as for getting it off your pc you have to use their tool for a clean uninstall  :shake: Nero is like a virus
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: bobleslie on Jul 30, 2009, 18:26:07
Thanks very much for that feedback. First hand experience is always useful.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: BrianM on Jul 30, 2009, 19:47:26
 A good find Noreen :thumb: I've tried earlier versions of Nero but was never happy with it,  myself i use Roxio but maybe it's what you get used to.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: drummer on Jul 30, 2009, 21:34:16
I still use a free OEM version of Nero 6.5 with NeroVision Express 3.1 that came bundled with an Asus DVD drive.

Can't fault it because it does everything I require except create ISOs, but I use another program for that.

EDIT: Sorry Noreen, I meant to say thanks for this as I'm giving it a bash.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Sebby on Jul 30, 2009, 21:38:28
Now that really is a karmic find, Noreen. Nero 9 Basic is probably better anyway as it shouldn't be so bloated!
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: LesD on Jul 30, 2009, 21:44:03
Well worth a Karma Noreen.  :thumb:

Should be in the Bargain Bin as well.

I have been a Nero Convert having lived through the dire days when Roxio first took over Easy CD Creator and "wrecked" it initially. I burnt Toaster after Coaster for months before converting to Nero and haven't looked back since. The Roxio forum was one of the ones I cut my forum teeth on!    :)

I am currently on 7 so reading Gary's warning I shall try the free 9 on one of my Windows 7 RC partitions that are only for testing purposes anyway.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Simon on Jul 30, 2009, 21:58:04
Thanks Noreen!  :karmic:
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: drummer on Jul 30, 2009, 23:43:41
Hate to report that this isn't worth your bandwidth because it's a very crippled version of Nero and probably does much less than the burning software you currently use.

Personally, I regard this as malware because it's just an advertisement disguised as a freebie.

Avoid.


Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Simon on Jul 30, 2009, 23:51:43
I haven't installed it yet, as I already have an earlier version of Nero, but I was wondering which bits were missing.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Gary on Jul 30, 2009, 23:52:44
There is a Nero 9 Lite flying about the net, but I would use version 7 or something else entirely, shame it got more bloated than Norton and a shame this version is crippled as Drummer has found out,  :karma: for finding a version may be of use to some and will not over take your pc or install toolbars without permission. The total size of Nero 9 on your drive after installation would be around 650 MB+ which is definitely larger then what is expected. In most case you only need Nero BurningROM for burning CD/DVD. So anything smaller is better
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Gary on Jul 30, 2009, 23:53:13
Quote from: Simon on Jul 30, 2009, 23:51:43
I haven't installed it yet, as I already have an earlier version of Nero, but I was wondering which bits were missing.
You have version 7 Simon? There is a Lite installer that has been compiled online http://www.blogsdna.com/2788/download-nero-lite-v9260-say-good-bye-to-bloated-nero-installer.htmyou just need a valid key for it.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Simon on Jul 31, 2009, 00:09:37
Yes, Nero 7, but it seems OK to me, Gary, as I only installed the bits I wanted.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Gary on Jul 31, 2009, 00:26:50
Quote from: Simon on Jul 31, 2009, 00:09:37
Yes, Nero 7, but it seems OK to me, Gary, as I only installed the bits I wanted.
& was a good program after that it got worse and installed stuff that AV programs called spyware, toolbars etc that you had no control over, stick with what you have  :thumb:
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Glenn on Jul 31, 2009, 05:54:32
I use CDburnerXP these days. Great find though Noreen
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Noreen on Jul 31, 2009, 10:18:01
 :thnks: I think that I'm staying with my present installation of Nero 7 as it does all I want (combined with WMP), I'm not very adventurous especially at the moment.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Rik on Jul 31, 2009, 10:19:09
I tend to stick with what works for me, Noreen. I usually don't find I use the extra bells and whistles, so why clog the machine up with them?

How is the arm?
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Noreen on Jul 31, 2009, 10:37:56
My arm is getting better however at the weekend I strained a muscle in my back which is making life a bit difficult at the moment. Can't sit at the computer for too long at a time and getting up and down with one arm and now a bad back is wearing.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Rik on Jul 31, 2009, 10:40:43
:(  :getwell:

I can imagine. Can you take ibuprofen?
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Noreen on Jul 31, 2009, 10:54:54
No, doesn't go with my other medication. Just taking paracetamol at the moment although I have got some codeine which I'm trying not to take. Gets very disheartening at times as my arm was and is doing well. :mad: I've got a friend visiting shortly so that'll help.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Rik on Jul 31, 2009, 11:04:06
Same here. It's a shame as it's more effective than paracetamol for muscle problems. Enjoy your visit. ;D
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: vitriol on Nov 24, 2009, 23:56:31
Sorry for digging up an old thread but.........my father in laws laptop has no CD burning softare on it at all, even though its less than a year old.  Tried to use CDBurnerXP but it cannot detect his DVD RW drive.

So suggestions? Was going to dload the Nero 9 lite as posted in the OP but I remembered this thread and thought I'd revisit it.  Anyone know of anything better, free is good :)
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Simon on Nov 25, 2009, 00:23:57
Shame you can't get CDBurnerXP to work, as that's what I would have suggested.  How about this one?

http://www.deepburner.com/
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Lona on Nov 25, 2009, 00:34:30
Here's another one that might do the job..................

http://www.freewarefiles.com/ImgBurn_program_16872.html
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: bobleslie on Nov 25, 2009, 00:38:21
I've used Nero 7 on several computers without problem. I've also used ImgBurn with no problems.
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Gary on Nov 25, 2009, 02:10:47
Quote from: bobleslie on Nov 25, 2009, 00:38:21
I've used Nero 7 on several computers without problem. I've also used ImgBurn with no problems.
Nero seven was the last decent version before toolbars and bloat became the Norm, I believ you can find Nero Lite or just the burning Rom in trial format online, avoid version 9 an 8 they are far to bloated for their own good.
Quote from: vitriol on Nov 24, 2009, 23:56:31
Sorry for digging up an old thread but.........my father in laws laptop has no CD burning softare on it at all, even though its less than a year old.  Tried to use CDBurnerXP but it cannot detect his DVD RW drive.
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What version are you using? there are two betas  here http://cdburnerxp.se/ one is 4.2.6 to enable it to work on Windows 7 as well as Vista and XP etc It seems CDBurner has problems with Sata burners in windows 7, try downloading the latest Intel Matrix Storage Manager from http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Chipsets&ProductLine=Chipset+Software&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+Matrix+Storage+Manager

here is the URL  of fault finding help from the site http://cdburnerxp.se/help/Appendices/troubleshooting

Title: Re: Nero
Post by: Sebby on Nov 25, 2009, 14:31:54
Quote from: Simon on Nov 25, 2009, 00:23:57
Shame you can't get CDBurnerXP to work, as that's what I would have suggested.  How about this one?

http://www.deepburner.com/

I used to use that. It's a really good free option. :)
Title: Re: Nero
Post by: vitriol on Nov 25, 2009, 21:46:58
Thank you all, will check the links out.