CDBurnerXP Pro

[Ostracized]

CDBurnerXP Pro is one of the most popular freeware burning software there is.
A new long-awaited version just came out


Version 4.1.1.660 - 2008-06-21 16:31:15

* Fixed problem with X64 OSes

Version 4.1.1.659 - 2008-06-21 12:26:23

* Option to remember last used project type
* Command line version
* LightScribe integration
* Allow burning mixed mode discs
* Audio player can play multiple tracks in a row
* Support for ReplayGain
* Added support for audio cue sheets
* Added possibility to start CDBurnerXP with multiple files as parameters, to add them automatically to a new data compilation layout
* Added picasa button plugin
* Added possibility to expand playlist files for data discs
* Added option to associate CDBXP with ISO files
* Speed selection for disc copy
* Added a new checkbox to associate .iso files with CDBurnerXP in the installer
* Accept single command line argument
* Both vertical and horizontal tiling is done properly now
* New dialog for adding audio files
* Remember last used ISO path
* New consistent icon set
* New startup dialog, offering more options immediately
* It's now possible to get device information from read-only devices as well
* File drops are no longer sorted when compiling an audio disc
* Fixed ArgumentException in Ripper
* Rewritten cover printing. Now centers covers correctly for letter size as well.
* Automatically converts to the correct sample rate
* Fixed nmsaccessu service descroption

Download cdburnerxp (http://www.cdburnerxp.se/download?latest)

[Aurion]

Well,Ive used an Old version of this tool & it was kinda nice one,now im using Cheetah DVD Burner since I hated Nero coz of its common contious errors :biggrin:

[anon]

i have been using ashampoo burning studio so far. didn't know about this soft, will have a look at it....


thx again :top:

[zatoicchi]

been using nero for a looong time, maybe it's about time i look for a secondary software..thanks for the source

[Ostracized]

I ditched nero for some time now...been using the VSO burning suite (copytodvd,blindwrite,convertxtodvd). Very simple and very effective, thats all i need.

[czullo]

ImgBurn is so much better :)

[anon]

but it's always good to know there are alternatives :wink:

[Aurion]

but it's always good to know there are alternatives :wink:

Yeah this is the point LOL :biggrin: since Nero got too heavy after Version 7.0 coz of its included toolz which are useless IMO

[anon]

agree :top: nero got very bloated lately, that's why a lot of people use older versions. newer ones install a lot of stuff you will never use and that can't be removed by conventional means (nero scout!? when will i use that, keep 'my computer' clean !! :tongue:)

[Ostracized]

There are slim versions of nero like Nero Micro and Nero Lite. Nero Micro has only Nero Burning Rom and Nero Express and its ~10 mb.

[czullo]

yeah cdburner xp have ~2.7, imgburn~1.7

[zatoicchi]

actually nero lite and micro is pretty good, installed and running in my laptop

[anon]

yeah cdburner xp have ~2.7, imgburn~1.7

IE has v7 and firefox 3.0 has just been released... but FF rocks anyway :biggrin:

[Vation]

CDBurnerXP ver. 4.2.7.1878 just came out.

Listed here changes are not impressing but since 4.1 lots of things improved, stability , it is less ad less buggy, and still alive project, so this is one of two best burning freeware apps for windows second is definitely ImgBurn.


+ New Feature
* Changed/Improved Feature
! Fixed Bug
- Removed Feature (possibly because of because of many bugs)

Version 4.2.7.1878 - 2010-01-30 14:45:39

+ Lithuanian translation
! Fixed a bug which caused some window positions not be saved
! Fixed language setting not being remembered

Version 4.2.7.1875 - 2010-01-28 05:49:55

* MP2 files are now processed more quickly
* Made audio size bar more accurate
! Prevent "internal SDK error" messages by checking if the CD is completely empty when burning an audio disc
! Fixed "Browse"-Button without translation
! Fixed ISO generation using the command line option "-layout"
! Fixed an unnecessary error message in the options dialog
! Note: This release will forget most of your UI settings (just once). In order to switch the configuration systems, this cannot be avoided. Sorry for any inconveniences.
! Fixed configuration error messages (by getting rid of the .NET configuration system)

Download latest(this link always regardless of version is up to date):
http://cdburnerxp.se/downloadsetup.exe

[Vation]

Version 4.2.7.1893 - 2010-02-03 06:01:24
*Updated to StarBurn SDK V12
!Fixed: Selecting a different burning speed has no effect when burning ISO images
!Fixed erasing DVD-RAMs
!Fixed ISO creation per command line (files in root folder were missing)
!It is no longer necessary to append a "/" at the end of the source path when using the -folder command line argument

Download latest(this link regardless of version is always up to date):
http://cdburnerxp.se/downloadsetup.exe

[atlantis]

nero or this is better ?

[SBfreak]

This one.:happy:

[atlantis]

and can you tell why :smile:

[SBfreak]

because I've tried both?:huh:

[atlantis]

in wich ways this is better then nero :smile: I Read someewhere that nero it's faster then this in cd burning :confused2:

[Instab]

unless an app has serious bugs there is no better or worse. it's just a matter of taste.
and burning fast is not a good idea anyway

[SBfreak]

The application is continuously supported..like 3 updates every month..no such thing as bugs.

[Instab]

The application is continuously supported..like 3 updates every month..no such thing as bugs.

that's not how i meant it but good to know :top:

[SBfreak]

that's not how i meant it but good to know :top:

I know.I was just trying to add some more info:happy:

[dreamer]

nero or this is better ?
a few years ago I decided Nero was too heavy for me and tried free burning programs..
I stumbled across CDBurnerXP which was great and all but it couldn't write Audio CDs properly..
there was a bug with the writing library that interrupted writing VBR MP3 files to a audio CD.
I thought I could wait and encode all my VBR that I want to burn to CBR but I waited for months and they still didn't go for the other writing library.. so I got back to Nero, this time Nero Micro (38MB(!)) and I feel good with that.

I don't know whether they (CDBurnerXP) fixed it or not, it's an incredible program, but that problem was too much for me:rolling_eyes:

so it's Nero (MICRO!) for me..

[SBfreak]

a few years ago I decided Nero was too heavy for me and tried free burning programs..
I stumbled across CDBurnerXP which was great and all but it couldn't write Audio CDs properly..
I'm sure they fixed that nasty bug by now:happy:

[anon]

If this thread is now about which burning program you use, mine was Ashampoo Burning Studio until it started to give me a lot of coasters. I then switched to ImgBurn.

[SBfreak]

Imgburn is a bit slow...but then again I'm no expert.
I prefer CDburnerXP.

[anon]

For me 15MB/s DVD burning isn't slow but I'm not an expert either :lol:

I only follow the basic tips: turn off your antivirus before burning, close all unnecessary apps, keep your hands off the PC during the process...

[SBfreak]

That's what I always do.:lool:
I don't want to buy extra DVDs..

[dreamer]

turning antivirus off? first time I hear that affects burning..
I usually burn and leave the PC alone to do its thing but recently I didn't have time and burned in a rush whilst doing stuff and listening to songs on Winamp.. the DVDs turned out okay though!

[SBfreak]

No it doesn't affect burning.It affects computer performance and performance sometimes affects burning.

[anon]

turning antivirus off? first time I hear that affects burning..

It's probably like SBfreak said. I turn it off because otherwise my antivirus will scan the files as I burn them, and that can have a bad side-effect.

[Vation]

Lots of changes there:
CDBurnerXP: Development (http://cdburnerxp.se/en/development)

Download 32 bit 64 bit portable and msi versions:
CDBurnerXP: Downloads (http://cdburnerxp.se/en/download)

[desodorante]

For me 15MB/s DVD burning isn't slow but I'm not an expert either :lol:

I only follow the basic tips: turn off your antivirus before burning, close all unnecessary apps, keep your hands off the PC during the process...

I never thought of turning the AV off. Such a basic tweak! i will try this as I get very high burning times (16min to burn and 30 to verify)

[tokiodrift1]

It's probably like SBfreak said. I turn it off because otherwise my antivirus will scan the files as I burn them, and that can have a bad side-effect.

It could be possible that on a slower PC the disabling of the AV could help to get a working cd/dvd, but I think nowadays on a normal decent pc you dont have to turn off your AV.
There won't be any side-effects. I can confirm that at least for Kaspersky and older Symantec Engines.

I can confirm this because I am always making a verify scan after burning the disk.

However, today I erased all my nero stuff and replaced it with CDBurnerXP Portable and InfraRecorder Porable.
Together around 9 MB, so thats the way to go.

ImgBurn & InfraRecorder/CDBurnerXP is a good combo. :top:


BTW, I am not sure but for me it looks like as the whole web is bloated today by CDburnerXP Release-News.

[Vation]

Changelog:
CDBurnerXP: Development (http://cdburnerxp.se/en/development)

Download:
CDBurnerXP: Downloads (http://cdburnerxp.se/download.php)

[desodorante]

So NET 4 huh? Disgusting! I hate it when your favorite soft starts going from Dr Jekyll to Mr Hyde. Besides, Joliet STILL does not work and I still have issues when erasing files from a compilation (keeps the file's used space); but I guess that NET 4.0 is more important....because 3.5 is SO outdated and SO not worthy.

[Vation]

Why CDBurnerXP it is free it does what it is supposed to, it is lightweight and frequently updated with new features and bug fixes.

Changelog:
CDBurnerXP: Development (http://cdburnerxp.se/en/development)

Download(imho it is best to download it without ASK toolbar bundle):
CDBurnerXP: Downloads (http://cdburnerxp.se/download?more-options)

[Vation]

features:
CDBurnerXP: Features (http://cdburnerxp.se/en/features)

changelog:
CDBurnerXP: Development (http://cdburnerxp.se/en/development)

download Without OpenCandy or Portable:
CDBurnerXP: Downloads (http://cdburnerxp.se/download?more-options)