Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

Raimondas reviewed v16.0.03000 on Nov 2, 2014

Too high price.

PhredV reviewed v16.0.01300 on Sep 18, 2014

Been way to bloated since Ver, & or so....I'm using a cheaper
alternative that does all I want it to AShampoo decent program....
and half the cost........

Oh, and alliewinters person...you are the
very definition of "ASSHAT."

CyberDoc999 reviewed v15.0.08500 on May 22, 2014

the price is too high and it is bloated

nvic reviewed v15.0.07700 on Mar 19, 2014

Bloatware. I used to love this app back in the 6.x days, but just about everything newer has been terrible.

alister reviewed v15.0.04600 on Mar 12, 2014

Nero use to be good but now it is just bloated. There are plenty of free cd/dvd burning programs out there that are just as good if not better.

BANDIT- reviewed v15.0.07700 on Feb 18, 2014

A massive package for £60 quid... But unfortunately it became defunct in many ways as Open-Source & freeware, much of which requires No Install Crept onto the Net. A useful tool in the package is "Nero InCD" which can be found most Anywhere, FREE.

CD/DvD is a bit of a lost cause now..ONLY 2*
The "Die-Hards" will find NERO useful, but do some research before Paying..!!

Try @Sourceforge .. @Free-codecs .. OR go for a "Top 9" free video..
@http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/best-free-video-editing-software-9-top-programs-you-should-download-1136264
OR Top 8 DvD Apps..
@http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/best-free-dvd-burning-software-1141938 .

NO. I don't work for Techradar. That's what Google threw up..... Good Luck..!!

Artem S. Tashkinov reviewed v15.0.07100 on Dec 21, 2013

A bloatware perfection

Raimondas reviewed v15.0.03600 on Nov 27, 2013

Nero 15 compared to 12.5 is slightly better because of new features, but on other hand they added some restrictions in Nero recode 2014 (15v.) SD video file max bitrate 2500kbit/sec (even youtube quality is better!!), MediaHome still uses about 6GB RAM after playing 1.5h video file >.< I replaced some Nero sub-applications by other softaware (Ashampoo burning studio, Cyberlink PowerDirector, 4media HD video converter, Arcsoft TotalMedia Theatre), but still can't find multimedia suite to replace Nero by 100%.
Astroburn does everything as Ashampoo burning studio 14 ...

Obren reviewed v15.0.03300 on Nov 26, 2013

Too bloated, if you want a commercial app, try Astroburn.

nvic reviewed v15.0.03300 on Nov 25, 2013

Wow this became bloatware...

I'm still using v6 on XP and v8 on Win7.

Raimondas reviewed v12.5.01900 on May 28, 2013

Not worth to buy. Burning ROM is the only handy and decent application in this Nero 12.5 multimedia suite. Plus it can be replaced by other software: Ashampoo burning studio 12, etc ...

By the way: Nero 12.5 ratings goes down very fast. 1/9 (1 person likes and 9 dislikes) on other download websites

HeilNizar reviewed v12.5.01900 on May 28, 2013

lol-ware :P

Slug_Coordinator reviewed v12.0.03400 on Feb 2, 2013

Why is a free download and demo listed as Freeware? Do people forget what FREE means!!! Shareware, Demo Ware, and Trial Ware, doesn't mean FREE!!! Please stop listing stuff wrong.

Zootopia3001 reviewed v12.0.03400 on Feb 1, 2013

Over 300mb's in download size. hahahahahaha
Version 6.6.1.4 was the last good version.

Raimondas reviewed v11.2.01000 on Jun 26, 2012

Long time ago it was perfect software.
Now it turned into something crap (the best MMS was Nero 9 so far).

Compared to other MMS (Cyberlink, Roxio) both are better than Nero 11 MMS:
they are both much better programmed. And i believe other MMS are better too :D

Nero prefers to add new shiny things instead of fixing reported bugs.
Whats the point to have latest soft with outstanding features that do not works?!

The price of Nero 11 MMS is affordable, but in my opinion it would be a waste of money because you would buy other MMS after Nero 11 lmao ....

Plus technical support of Nero is very poor: they simply ignores your reported issue instead of trying to reproduce it ... >.

Music4Ever reviewed v11.2.01000 on Jun 14, 2012

Nearly 400 Meg for a burner? (crazy)

Why Nero have continued to bloat out their software for many years eludes me.

stevvie reviewed v11.2.01000 on Jun 13, 2012

This get more and more bloated every release, while not actually getting better. Shame Nero used to be my goto dvd burner.

DudeBoyz reviewed v11.2.01000 on Jun 13, 2012

This is just not cool.

I'm sticking with Nero Burning ROM version 10.6

It doesn't have all that extra stuff, and it allows you to install on 2 pc's without any hassle, like version 11 does.

egg83 reviewed v11.2.00900 on May 9, 2012

Why would this product need so much bloat to burn cds and dvds? CdburnerXP has a good portion of this products basic functionality, and it does it with only about 6mb! I too, used to use this product at version 7. That is when it was awesome. Yeah, yadda yadda terabyte drives, yadda yadda quad core yadda 8gb ram, whatever! A CD/DVD burner does not have to have all that bloat to be functional!

some guy reviewed v11.2.00900 on May 8, 2012

just to bloated after Nero 7 it went all to he77

Uriel reviewed v11.2.00400 on Feb 27, 2012

The license is only good for ONE computer. It constantly warned me about this when I used the same key on two computers.

Input Overload reviewed v11.2.00400 on Feb 27, 2012

Look at the size of the download - 370 Meg - For a burner - Crazy

juanito1968 reviewed v11.0.12200.23.100 on Oct 5, 2011

Provided link tooks to Nero.com website where the ONLY DOWNLOADABLE trial release is the 11.0.10700 one (and its not the complete suite but a small web installer, as per these days trend).
Personally I'd like FF BN be more accurate wz release #s and that all software pieces were available both as web and standalone installers (IMHO if we download BD via Torrent sites / direct downloads, MS Windows OS from MicroSoft why cant we download a standalone installer as well?).
Thats all up to you folks.
Cheers.

jack00810 reviewed v10.6.10600 on Aug 3, 2011

Works well for me.

gurgle reviewed v10.6.10600 on May 9, 2011

It was very good before version 6, after version 6.6.0.16 or even 6.6.0.18 was the best of the burning applications after that it just keeps more and more fat and it simply clogs your system with so much useless stuff completely unrelated to burning. As most of the great soft of the past it is useless as far as the main function (burning discs) is concerned. I switched to Imgburn and found that free application marvelous it allows absolutely anything as far as burning discs goes. Way more customizeble than nero and since it is really focused on what it supposed to do, I do not think it has any competetion right now, free or paid. I tried Nero, Ashampoo, Roxio etc, you name it. Nothing is more easy and more flexible then imgburn, it just left these bloated monsters like Nero or Ashampoo light years behind. try them all all and see for yourself. But be warned of the hard to clean slowed down and clotted system after you install any behemoth like this!

SineWave reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 21, 2011

There was a time when this was a really good program. Those times are so gone now. Version 7 and 6. I was using 6 for years, until I found ImgBurn. I mean, a program for burning should burn CDs and DVDs, not order pizza and coffee for you all while clogging your Windows with almost a kind of a new operating system. Word "bloat" can't even describe what "Nero" burner has become. Even at version 6 and 7 was already too bloated in my opinion. There are some really remarkable burner apps now, so there's no reason to bloat your Windows with this anymore... But to say something positive about it - it was a great and stable app once and I was really satisfied with it. Well, times change.

war593122 reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 20, 2011

Totally bloated now. Loves to hang and crash.

Version 7 was best build. Quick and got the job done easily.

hardgiant reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 20, 2011

Nero Burning ROM is still the best for basic burning of CD/DVD or BluRay. With more features then the other Burning apps. It now smartly comes separately from the full suite which lowers the download to 82 megs instead of 300 megs.

HeilNizar reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 20, 2011

Nero: Oh memory, hum hum yummy yummy, more please more.

What a joke, the last time Nero made something good is v6, just like Skype, Yahoo, Daemon tools etc.. they start fine and end up poop.

Using ImgBurn here, its so lite and so working that I lick my screen when its on.

DudeBoyz reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 20, 2011

This is a confusing mess.

To simplify, I bought ONLY the core app - Nero Burning ROM version 10 for just under $50 USD. That helped a LOT. Not much bloated junk in that single app, thankfully.

BUT, they shove this ContrelCenter thing down your throat and have said since it came out that you can ONLY upgrade to the latest patch by going through that upgrade software. The problem is, their Upgrade stuff doesn't work all of the time. I've waited days for their site to get functional at times, and it is incredibly frustrating.

NOW I see they offer all the updates on a disc - and you have to PAY 10 Euro for it! Are you kidding me? Just let me download the freaking static EXE patch file and then I won't have to dork around with the unstable upgrade process/app that they have. I should NOT have to PAY for patches to the same freakin' version!!! Are you kidding me? ARGH!!!

That said, the core program does burn media well and works pretty reliably, but still, they are making me jump through annoying hoops and now that Windows 7 includes Multi-Session and Write Once (Mastered) burning on both CD media AND DVD media, I'm not sure I'd bother recommending Nero to anyone unless their needs were very specific.

ARGH! They should not make this program this hard to update, you know?

grimson reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 20, 2011

Again, software once great now fallen deeply.
Bye!

PaulWilliams reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 19, 2011

I've used Nero in the past when there weren't many options for disc burning, but after version 6 it started getting really bloated with unrelated programs, so I switched to Nero Lite until they threatened legal action against the creator and it was discontinued. Even if I choose to install only Nero Burning ROM, the installer still adds 100's of megabytes. Fortunately, I found ImgBurn.

Why would anyone buy this $70 - $100 when ImgBurn is free and only 5.25MB. The only feature that this has that ImgBurn does not is multi-session disc burning, but I can do that with the Windows 7 disc burning program.

olirosee reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 19, 2011

@Registered, nice review and analysis. I also think that Nero was great at v7 and went downhill from there, with huge installer downloads and installation times that rivalled those of Windows itself. v8 or v9 installer was so buggy that I had to wait weeks until a fix came out that allowed me to install it. I actually paid for every version from 6 to 9 (discounted rate) but since 2008(!), have not burned a single CD or DVD - it's all cheap (quality) hard drives now, using over 20 TB of storage - imagine this on DVD or even Blu-Ray!

Also the appearance of GB-USB sticks (I've had a 32 GB drive since 2008 or 2009) meant that I could carry the data volume of 7 DVD with me, rewritable, editable, with no final error message telling me that the entire process had to be repeated with a new medium. Not the fault of Ahead or Nero, but as media files now can be played in .mkv and other formats from dedicated media hardware, less and less people get bothered with burning hard media for single-view content, e.g. TV episodes or moviers that turned out to be less than the marketing promised.

What I want to say is that CD, DVD, even Blu-Ray will become marginal in data storage and transport, and there's just so little you can add to this program (whose core functionality is provided by free alternatives) to make it valuable again. I don't think Nero is the first choice for any of the functions it performs, and with an install size that rivals the OS... perhaps still good value byte for byte, but truth be told, for me just a nostalgic memory of the times when I burnt 5, 10, 20 DVD in a single day (and still have the 400 odd disks stored somewhere, slowly rotting away) and internet was slow... I'd suggest make a core version of it, just like v6 or v7, donationware, with not more than 20 MB installer size and perhaps 50 MB on the disk. I might buy it for old times' sake.

jorgosch reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 19, 2011

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some guy reviewed v10.6.10600 on Apr 19, 2011

crapware!

Raimondas reviewed v10.5.10300 on Nov 10, 2010

very nice multimedia suite.

ZenoLabs reviewed v10.5.10300 on Oct 18, 2010

Quite good, but too bloated.

Registered reviewed v10.5.10300 on Oct 18, 2010

full of crap, too many running files when rebooting windows,

and what's with the index system, windows indexing is fine, and operates on a low level (very resource friendly), nero indexing is very resource hungry, it maybe fast, but it comes at such a high cost.

Nero 7 with (custom install), is great, granted it requires a lot of things to be turned off, and nero scout has to be deactivated on first use, but nero 7 is great, nero 6 is easy to install and very slim, but it's missing some very important features like Blueray support, as well as some long lasting bugs that have plagued nero for a long time, bugs that were finally squashed for nero 7 release.

nero is trying to fulfil all requirements, but they are spreading there self too thin, the quality of these programs are so generic, and so many of the applications that come with nero would never be used..... the problem these companies have is that there product has reached a point where is can't be updated any further, it has reached it's maximum potential, there is no further room for improvement, nero has become ergonomically great.....
but how does a company survive..... how does a company continue to sell a product that can no longer be updated further....... there is only one way, start offering more....... go into uncharted territory, offer the customer more for there buck, change from a single application, too a suite of applications.

nero is a wonderful program......ON ITS OWN MERITS, but the company Ahead cannot survive on just there flagship,

i don't like what there doing, but as a person who understands that if you stand still you will be left behind in today's market, with the world of burning tools available for such low cost, if not for free such as (IMGBURN, CDBurnerXP), Ahead has no choice i can see but to expand there nero suite,

there biggest downfall is two fold.....

1. there installer setup is to inefficient, too slow, and very unclear, it also does not allow the user too turn off enough things for the user, many of the things installed are not mandatory, but yet still get installed without the users knowledge...... a more intuitive intelligent setup routine is needed.

2. the size, nero seems to be built from thousands of files, the footprint placed on the users system is unbelievable to see, full install of nero takes over 2GB of space on the harddrive, this has the downside of loading times, to load application off nero is very slow, but unsurprising considering how many files need to be loaded to get the application up and running, "Ahead" needs to think about compression, they need to compress there files with tools such as "PECompact" or put there loose files into a image, like a PAK file, which is how many large pc games come supplied, thousands of files are put into 1 file (uncompressed of course too avoid performance degradation)

nero is massive, but it doesn't have to be, ahead should start thinking about compressing there files, CPU's are so powerful, that mass decompression has hardly any effect on system performance these days.

i once long ago compressed nero full install (number 6 i believe) from 1.7GB down too 752MB (using PECompact) and nero worked fine,

Andy Dean reviewed v10.5.10300 on Oct 15, 2010

I've given this a try and for me it's still full of stuff I'll never use.
For now I'm sticking with Ashampoo Burning Studio, although that also seems to gain a bit more bloat with every update.

kronos1962 reviewed v9.4.26.0b on Sep 13, 2010

Complete junk. I remember the good ole days when Nero was less than 10 MB's.

producerman reviewed v9.4.26.0b on May 1, 2010

NOTHING NEW EVER WORKS

I have used Nero 6 Ultra Edition for years and love it. I just bought Nero 10 to run on a new Windows 7 64 Bit Premium laptop. Nero 10 doesn't really run on Windows 7 (64 bit mode). It only runs in 32 bit (vista) compatible mode. I should have spent the money instead on upgrading Windows 7 to Professional so I could just install my old Nero 6 in XP mode. ( Windows 7 Premium does not have XP mode). Following are the problems with Nero 10 so far - excluding the weirdness I just described. Yes, I have updated Windows and all the drivers for the laptop.

1. Nero Media Hub does not let me turn on the subtitles in my mp4 files the way Nero Showtime did in Nero 6. I have not been able to watch any of my Japanese films for a month now. Nero 10 does not come with Showtime.

2. Nero Media Hub will not let me create a play list easily the way Nero Showtime did. In Media Hub I first have to scan my entire hard drive for media. Nero 6 does not require that. This is what an earlier reviewer of Nero meant when they called it invasive. I have already made my own library. I don't need Nero to make another one.

3. After scanning, I have to open a completely separate browsing window and drag & drop the files I want to watch back into the Media Hub window. This process creates the potential of files and folders being accidentally misplaced. Nero 6 did not do that. Showtime allows you to browse and select the files you want entirely within the same application window and it will not let you move folders or delete files!

4. Nero Vision Xtra from Nero 10 does not give me the ability to change audio streams when I need to edit DVDs the way Nero Vision Express did in Nero 6. It automatically selects the first audio stream and you are stuck with that. I have been told by their tech team that I have to open Nero Recode (a completely different application) and select the correct audio stream, then reburn the DVD to my hard drive. Then I can go back to Nero Vision Xtra and begin the edit process. This additional burning process takes 2 to 4 hours to complete; which is normal, but it increases my workload before I can actually start editing.

5. I have attempted this twice now and both times Nero Recode has failed to burn to the correct quality size. I tried it two different ways, but both times it resulted in an unusably pixilated file that was 4 to 6 times smaller than it said it would be when I started the burning process.

I have described 5 different instances here how Nero 10 is less functional than Nero 6. Tech support said that they do not know when the first updates will be made available for Nero 10... So my list continues.

6. Nero does not perform returns and refunds.

7. Nero's customer support contact forms do not allow you to use contractions. When you click submit, it gives you an error message and adds forward slashes to every apostrophe in your text.

P.S. Don't try Cyberlink either! They're just a cheap copycat of Nero simply for the sake of being competition. Their new product doesn't work either. Just find a copy of Nero 6 Ultra Edition and resign yourself to the fact that you'll never be able to use pan and zoom effects in your video projects (which is really the only reason to buy Nero 10. Remember, Nero 10 does not run in Windows 7 64 bit mode).

NOTHING NEW EVER WORKS

UProf reviewed v9.4.26.0b on Apr 29, 2010

Pros: may be fine . . . if you are willing to be taken advantage of

i purchased version 9 40 days ago -- at the same price they are charging for Version 10.

I asked about a free upgrade or at least a reduction. No way

Summary: This is not a company I want to do business with. The only way to defeat such greed is to refuse to buy their product.

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Virtual_ManPL reviewed v9.4.26.0b on Apr 1, 2010

1/5 = nice bloatware...
better use FREE programs like CDBurnerXP or InfraRecorder...

DrTeeth reviewed v9.4.26.0b on Mar 24, 2010

It is because of Nero's bloat that I now use lean freeware programs for all my burning needs. How the mighty have fallen.

nugro reviewed v9.4.26.0b on Mar 24, 2010

The very definition of BLOAT itself.

jblane reviewed v9.4.26.0b on Mar 24, 2010

I really can't understand why this wonderful piece of software turned into something I cannot even define: libraries scattered all over the hard drive, useless system services and/or startup executables, neverending installation, impossibility to choose exactly what to install and what not to install.
Are the brains in the marketing department really sure that people want a powerful burner/converter embedded in an invasive and mediocre multimedia centre?
2 stars only for what it used to be.

dougau reviewed v9.4.26.0b on Mar 23, 2010

Works as advertised.

dejavu reviewed v9.4.26.0b on Mar 23, 2010

What happened Ahead?

JustForMyMemory reviewed v9.4.26.0 on Feb 11, 2010

5-star for the past.

now it's all crap.

Bart Welson reviewed v9.4.26.0 on Oct 9, 2009

There are free tools 100x smaller doing 100x a better job than this unoptimized bunch of crap.

Vexii reviewed v9.4.26.0 on Oct 9, 2009

To big with lots of unneeded stuff.

some guy reviewed v9.4.26.0 on Oct 9, 2009

Bloat to many freewares do a better job

Terijan reviewed v9.4.12.3d on Sep 1, 2009

Good software, i like it.

cyberia reviewed v9.4.12.3d on Aug 28, 2009

How is "bloatware" a problem? If your PC is so weak, or your drive is so small that more features and the associated disk space is a problem, you shouldn't be assembling and burning CD's, and particularly not DVD's with it.

If the interface were cluttered, then I'd take it down a star or two, but it's not!

Is OpenOffice.org "bloatware." Think a little before you pile on the buzz-word wagon.

VoidBlank reviewed v9.4.13.2c on Jul 18, 2009

I am very disappointed where nero has got to, it used to be my favorite burning app, but not any more, now it is bloated with features I do not need, while the core features did not improve over the years.

sn0wy82 reviewed v9.4.13.2b on Jun 30, 2009

Bloated crap! This used to be the best burning suite, but over time has become obsolete. Also to mention, Nero 9 requires .NET to run!!!

Vexii reviewed v9.4.13.2b on Jun 30, 2009

Bloated piece of crap!

Nero Micro FTW.

Diam0nd reviewed v9.4.13.2b on Jun 30, 2009

Nero as a suite turned to sh*t quite some time ago. It got huge, bloated, and full of unnecessary utilities that NOBODY really needs.

BUT Nero as a standalone burning application is still the best in business, imho. I've tried pretty much everything starting from Burnaware to ImgBurn and many others, but Nero by far is the most flexible and advanced burning application there is.

As for the bloat, well, I simply choose not to install anything but the burner itself at installation, that's all.

roj reviewed v9.4.13.2b on Jun 29, 2009

Long since got off the Nero bandwagon.

IMGBurn is it. everything important that Nero does in a slim, lightweight and efficient package. Free too. Don't waste bandwidth with this monstrosity - it's the poster child for the typical garbage commercial software of today.

The Nero team should be ashamed given their inspired beginnings crushing another bloated piece of crap: Easy CD Creator.

You have become that which you most despised.

ONE star for bloated, invasive crap.

JohnR3184 reviewed v9.4.13.2b on Jun 29, 2009

Don't even bother with this piece of crap. I never seen an install take so long. Stick with Version 8. Its much faster and more reliable.

legion reviewed v9.4.13.2b on Jun 29, 2009

I dont need almost 400MB crap apps, useing only Nero Burning Rom (Micro edition). Ahead - wrong way...

landfish reviewed v9.4.13.2b on Jun 29, 2009

a CD/DVD burner under 1Gb sorry not for me, come on Nero we want at least 2GB burning software surely you can pack some more crap into this.

400MB this is ridiculous and should be treated as such.

thartist reviewed v9.4.13.2b on Jun 29, 2009

sweet! just surpassed the 400MB barrier!

Terijan reviewed v9.4.13.2 on Jun 6, 2009

It seems this version has some serious problems with installation (windows vista x64 SP2). Nero General clean tool uninstalled all nero 9.2.6.0 features successfully and then, when i rebooted PC and tried to install 9.4.13.2 - installation crashed and nero was just partially installed. Could not neither remove it, neither to do complete install.
Re-installed windows. 1st installed Nero, and then all windows updates. So, it seems it conflicts with some windows updates ... But itself Nero 9.4.13.2 works fine, a few new features they added.
For those who still has old nero version i think it is better to stay with it, because this new version has some serious installations bugs.

jeffdeck reviewed v9.4.13.2 on Jun 6, 2009

I've been a long time Nero user who upgraded to version 9 and then rolled back to 8 after all my file associations were hijacked by 9. I agree with many that this went from one of the best to one of the worst programs I had ever purchased. But the latest release, 9.4.13.2, fixes the file association problem. I've had no problems with the software since installing. Also, the installation time itself, which was a disaster when 9 was first released, has improved remarkably, including a much shorter install time. So for those of you who were wondering if this update fixed the file association problem, the answer is YES! I think Nero should have listed that fix in its release notes.

thartist reviewed v9.4.13.2 on Jun 4, 2009

Nero would indeed RE-GAIN a lot of the lost respect if they started to sell the burning rom separate from the bloated sh't.
But if they insist...

some guy reviewed v9.4.13.2 on Jun 3, 2009

Nero needs to focus just on burning and try stop being a all in wonder photo edit ,bloat piece of crap.

dougk2 reviewed v9.4.13.2 on Jun 2, 2009

I base my rating on only the Nero Burning Rom portion of this application. Despite the fact that I am a multimedia junkie, I just haven't found the need to run the other applications in this suite when there are great and in many cases better freeware alternatives available. Now back to burning rom...

I would have given this application 5-stars six months ago, but then something happened that renderedthe application useless on my system. It burns ok until finalizing the disc, then fails. It is a quad-core system with two burners, and hardware issues have been eliminated. Removal and reinstallation did not help, which gave me a first hand opportunity to contact Nero support.

Let me say right now that Nero support is close to useless. They ask you to run their info tool, which collections a boat-load of info about your system and then upload it to them. But I have my doubts that they even look at it. The support rep just feed me their top solutions to common problems. I had addressed all of their suggestions in my initial e-mail to them, but they had nothing else to offer in the way of troubleshooting or a fix (other than reinstall the OS).

I had to switch to ImgBurn out of necessity and haven't looked back since.

cowgaR reviewed v9.4.13.2 on Jun 2, 2009

yeah yeah, imgburn is great but isn't able (in the year 2009) to copy DVD on fly (DVD->DVD) and many other things Nero Burning Rom did 5 years ago!

and don't forget to click on the tab inside of a tab accesible by 3rd radio button in a panel on the main tab inside a tab container...aka great img burn interface

in Nero it is a drag&drop plus one modal window to set prior to burning, noobs...

I would give it 3 (as I am only using Nero Burning Rom and some stuff out of whole bundle) but need to give it 5 because of these one star reviews...

ballyhairs reviewed v9.4.13.2 on Jun 2, 2009

Yuk-ware!
Just use Burnaware or ImgBurn

Mumoto reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Jan 24, 2009

Qlib compare Nero with Imgburn :)

Imgburn is faster and works better, without all the bloat/junk you don't use ..

Nero 6 and below are the better versions, it has become a bit TOO commercial ...

burfadel reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Jan 24, 2009

The only thing I use from Nero is the burning programme, yes you can deselect what you don't want but downloading such a big file for almost nothing is pretty crap. Not to mention I tried to talk a friend out of buying it, which he did anyway. He's really annoyed, to put it lightly. You buy the full suite, only to find that you have to pay even more to use the apps which you specifically paid the extra money for in the first place (the dvd authoring stuff etc) - thats a bit of a con. Not to mention even though he has a valid licence it comes up with the 'Buy now' screen, which he has to close off and load nero again several times and it suddenly works. A clean install of windows didn't help either.

They simply lost the plot making Nero, if they want to spend money developing softwate people DO NOT want then thats their problem. They may be paying a premium for it now but other free alternatives are getting better all the time, it won't be long for people to realise its not worth spending the money on and go to a more reliable, cheaper alternative.

radiomaffia reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 19, 2008

Needs .NET Framework 3 I founded out after a faillure to run, time after time re-installing. I do not hope that Nero is going the same way as Norton did for instance, the higher they are the harder they fall! I will stick to Nero Micro 8.3.2.1 if you dont mind, rated that always 5*

mjm01010101 reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 19, 2008

Request to betanews: Can we still have version 8 available for download? It is still being updated, and Nero's servers absolutely suck. Would be great if you could host! I'll click 50 ads if you do so!

Adrian79 reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 18, 2008

years ago, when I used to burn CDs and stuff I would have nero installed.

Now w/ ipods and network streaming I have no need to "burn".

Nero was the best.

Qlib reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 18, 2008

to all the idiots who call nero bloatware.. LEARN HOW TO DO A CUSTOM INSTALL AND JUST DESELECT WHAT YOU DONT WANT..

windowsusers who call nero bloatware just need to shut the hell up!

dogbert0360 reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 18, 2008

(To Qlib)

Yes, you can pick the stuff you want...after you downloaded 150+ meg's worth of program, which after its installed (and don't get me started about the 'slowwwww' installation)takes up a fair amount of disk space, even after you've deselected half of the stuff!

My feelings are still the same...

veeoh reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 18, 2008

Whoah! Big bloat on this, and whats with the stupidly long install?

Imgburn - now there's a top program.

iriedawta reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 18, 2008

@FixXxeR...Thank You on clearing up this nero installation bit with us. i thought I was the only one that was having problems installing the new version of nero 9.2.6.0. I am getting a error message of The installation process cannot be resumed. "A rollback of the failed component will be performed." This is what they have supposedly fixed in this version..:\. Well I can tell you they didn't fix it!!. I am using vista x64 and I also have win xp sp2 and they both give the same errors. I don't know what these people in nero are doing, but either they have to hire new developers or get this software working properly. I was going to reformat my vista and try it, but according to FixXxeR that didn't work either. This software was the best out there in the past; now it has gone down the drain. I sent in a support report with the same error message they supposedly fixed . Imagine paying for something and you can't use it. They won't give you your money back. So I actually gave them money for free.

FixXxeR reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 18, 2008

I recently purcahsed the Nero suite based on the track record I had with their products being very easy to use and operate. This was just one version ago with v8. This time, I purchased the program, attempted to install it on both a clean install of vista and of Windows XP Pro SP3 and it failed. The install lasted almost 2 hours and turned out to be due to system restore being enabled and each application install on the nero suite being a separate installer (hence a separate restore point).

No problem, I disabled system restore. After that point, I attempted to install it again. This time the installer made it to about 90% then failed with the error "Setup has been interrupted and cannot continue". OK, now what? I contacted nero support. After spending time on the phone with them, they advised me to run the nero cleantool to remove what appeared to be just a failed installation. Good deal, or so I thought.

Repeated attempts at installation after running the clean tool, rebooting, and re-running the setup proved unsuccessful with the same error messages.

Nero, I used to rely on you for everything from burning discs to converting my videos to DVD to ripping them from my HD Video Camcorder. Now, I cannot even get it to install. Sorry, 1/1 for the product as it stands now and not what it was.

kindbud1 reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 17, 2008

An expensive, bloated pile.

SteveJohnSteele reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 17, 2008

I wish reviewers would actually review the software and stop complaining that something is not what they personally want.

ImgBurn burns CD/DVDs that's about all it does. Nero does a LOT MORE.

Yes Nero USED to be just a CD burning program ... BUT it grew up.

It is now a fully functional MEDIA STUDIO ... including media ripping and editing, DVD menu creation, CD and DVD authoring. Media Centre functions, including TV and radio. And many more.
All of which it does very well.

IF these functions are NOT what you require then by all means use a different application. But please stop giving Nero a low rating just 'cos it does MORE then you want it to.

There are options to decide which items to install.

lorg reviewed v9.2.6.0 on Dec 17, 2008

Author/Maintainer of this program forgot what Nero was about, installer near 400000 KB! a 20KB (and even less in size) tool can do the job! Costs nothing!

Where is 0 rating?

hosscrop reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Nov 2, 2008

I have been a Nero user since Version 3 but I have to agree 370Mb is somewhat bloated and the installation takes my 3.3Ghz core quad quite some time. I have just ditched Nero 9 fom my PC and will never us it again.
From Nero to Zero!

nilst2006 reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Nov 2, 2008

Once Nero was the best burnerprogram around. Today it is bloated. It does "phone home" as well. I remeber when it had the size of almost nothing, but did work very well. Today it takes too much of the space of the harddrive. Next version will probably be 10 gigabytes..... Ahead should never added all the extra crap. It doesn't even burn/copy copyrighted discs anymore. I am quite satsfied with f.ex Ashampoo, Alcohol a.s.o. Nero is pure crap today !

janset reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Nov 1, 2008

I foresee version 10 will be about 1 Gigabyte and still do exactly the same as version 3, of course it will be slower and buggier.

DudeBoyz reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 31, 2008

I have to give this version some props because In CD seems to be working with more stability and less overhead.

Some of us really like In CD and I'm glad they included it with version 9 of the product line.

So, for not leaving In CD users in the dust, I feel comfortable giving it a 3 at this point.

rotjong reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 31, 2008

Nero has been the best for years but they have finally destroyed themselves. The installer is enormous and can take a fast quad-core system far too long to install. The software is bloated and you can find individual separate programs that are freeware that give you better results than the individual programs in the Nero Suite.

The software is too bloated, too buggy, and grown too expensive for what it actually accomplishes.

Having used every version of Nero since before XP was officially released I have now dumped Nero completely. I refuse to install it on any systems anymore.

elopez17 reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

I'm glad lfcrules mention that he or she change to Ashampoo Burning Studio 8 and I'm like him or her, Adios Nero!
Thanks lfcrules

some guy reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

Nero tries to hard to be a all in one program . All bloat I just want to burn. Image burn and Burnware blow this out of the water.

bufftbone reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

chubby chasers will love this one!!!!!!!

bigshotshotdown reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

I stopped using Nero at 6. Currently using CDBurner XP and really liking it.

Undesired Username reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

I began truly despising Nero the day they blacklisted my legitimate serial number, and made me go through a hassle to get a new one.

Now, I hate it for the same reason so many other people do: It's a giant, system-raping mess.

ballyhairs reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

lol

adamlau reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

Not even the upcoming Micro version can save this fine piece of bloatware from a low rating. ImgBurn is the way to go these days.

Skyfrog reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

From the very best to the very worst. :(

lfcrules reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

I was a long time user of Nero, and was even willing to put up with the bloat cause it rarely gave me problems. However, after the nightmare I had trying to install Nero 9 (wasted an hour only to find it's slower and buggier than ever) I decided enough is enough... I've since switched to Ashampoo Burning Studio 8 and I'm glad I did. Adios Nero!

saphirex reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

Be 'informed' before you buy into the 'slippery'- non refundable- poorly coded & 1GB++ Nero 9. Besides being an install nightmare if it does install the results can even be more dis-enheartening as several of the applications simply do not work at all...

Check out the 'truth' as Mulder and Scully would say it's right under Nero's nose their own forums for how BAD Nero 9 really is--

http://forum.my.nero.com/index.php?showforum=12

http://forum.my.nero.com/index.php?showtopic=952

Be smart and go with the FREE ImgBurn for all of your burning needs.

SaphireX

mfarmilo reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

Hugely BLOATED. If you're running XP, I see no reason to install anything version 6. Unfortunately that version doesn't work on Vista (by design maybe?) so you're forced to go to at least version 7. I honestly don't see why they have to go adding so much crap to what used to be the best burner there was.

Diam0nd reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

I still say this is the best burner around. You don't like the bloat? Don't cry about it, just don't install it. Sounds simple enough.

testman reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

It's OK software, but there's little to differentiate this with 8 or even 7. Takes waaaaaay too long to install too. They really need to dump the code and start from scratch.

The other problem with this version is that apparently if you have the download or trial version of Nero 9, you need to run the Nero CleanTool to uninstall Nero 9, then use this update to install it clean. Ridiculous.

From Nero pages:

"Nero 9 customers who purchased a Downloadable Version (not Retail Box) or currently have Nero 9 Trial version, must follow the steps below to take advantage of the latest Nero 9 Update
Step 1: Run the Nero Clean Tool - this uninstalls your previous version of Nero 9 in preparation for the current Nero 9 update. Nero Clean Tool will also uninstall the following applications - Nero Move it, Nero BackItUp 4 and Nero MediaHome 4 - if installed on your computer. Please make sure to keep record of your current serial numbers for reinstallation of these applications.

Step 2: Download and Install the latest Nero 9 Product Update.

Step 3: Enter in your current Nero 9 serial number to complete installation process.

Step 4: If you own other Nero products (such as Nero BackItUp, Nero Move it, Nero Media Home) you will need to reinstall these products individually."

echohead reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

pr1xsel: XP + imgburn

seriously...why would anyone take nero over imgburn?

pr1xsel reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

Nero is bloatware and Microsoft should do something!
Vista already has a lot of stuff and Nero makes another one for watchign movies and editing and so on... They should make small installation pack with only burner!

Haveing do download 370mb exe then unpack = 900mb and then pick isntallation of the stuff you need and 3 gigs of HDD space have gone for nothing special...
( a lot of programs make bloatware and make folders and more unneeded files and begginners at computer fields just always press next button without looking what's included with installations )

thartist reviewed v9.0.9.4d on Oct 30, 2008

Today's stupidest argumentation:

"with 1TB disks being so cheap, what's the problem?"

wdhpr reviewed v9.0.9.4c on Oct 25, 2008

I became a member of file forum just so I could make a comment on this piece of crap. I grew whiskers waiting for it to install. To then run the program took for ever to load.
I bought version 6 years ago and to be honest there is not a hell of allot of difference.
With so much lean and clean freeware out that does most of the same stuff. How do they think their going to survive the market selling this crap? Name recognition only goes so far and long.
I uninstalled it, cleaned my registry and deleted the left over files and folders. I am back to nero 6. Image burn also ROCKS. Does most of the common stuff with ease.

Jille reviewed v9.0.9.4c on Oct 17, 2008

Nero's sleek design LOL...

catchpole reviewed v9.0.9.4c on Oct 16, 2008

379,380 KB? oh my...

jorgosch reviewed v9.0.9.4c on Oct 16, 2008

Could someone actually review it and do a feature comparison with v8? From the release list it seems that Ahead has taken away quite a few features and put them on separate pay modules.

italyx reviewed v9.0.9.4c on Oct 16, 2008

Cannot agree with SteveJohnSteele: a wonderful program gone bad. You can't even choose NOT to install some features, they'll be there in a way or another (libraries, services)!
Fortunately I had created a restore point before giving it a try: the file associations were all messed up, installation took AGES to complete.

wdc reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Oct 1, 2008

absurd bloatware, a good program gone trash

SteveJohnSteele reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 30, 2008

I wish reviewers would actually review the software and stop complaining that something is not what they personally want.

Yes Nero USED to be just a CD burning program ... BUT it grew up.

It is now a fully functional MEDIA STUDIO ... including media ripping and editing, DVD menu creation, CD and DVD authoring. Media Centre functions, including TV and radio. And many more.
All of which it does very well.

IF these functions are NOT what you require then by all means use a different application. But please stop giving Nero a low rating just 'cos it does MORE then you want it to.

Lands reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 30, 2008

Bloatware, imgburn for the winner.

trynow reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 30, 2008

Commercial demo and beta and 15 day time limited! AND File Size: 370,450 KB.Requirements: NET Framework 3.0. Uninstaller?:Yes,
OS Support:Windows 2000/2003/Vista/XP All installations in it for all OS supports so file size is 370mb. For XP home or XP pro installation file could not be this much. Who has sperate OS at home or work can download different size installations so file size be smaller than before. I have Laptop and I dont need huge software I want everything in it but not huge installation file size.And want to see Nero right mouse clicks ability there also. Thanks all.

ssb reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 30, 2008

What a useless bloated crap!!!

AVOID IT

TomekLutel reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 30, 2008

there was a time when Nero was good about burning, now it is s*** about everything and they want us to pay for this bloat. If you need decent burning software go for ImgBurn, its way Ahead of Nero, its small, fast, doesn't mess with your system (like nero scout...) and its free. Thank you very much.

Diam0nd reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 30, 2008

Pure crap and bloat. BUT the burner really IS the best and that is the only thing I install and use.

ZenoLabs reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 30, 2008

Bloatware.
They say "Simply Create, Rip, Burn, Copy, Share, Back Up, Play, and Enjoy": I just asked for a burning tool.
Look at Oldversion: (http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=nero) and see how you can change a great, small burning software into a pachidermical 370MB useless, stupid suite with 90% of features you'll never use.
No, thanks.

Pkshadow reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

I bought Nero 8 what a bloated usless time consuming program. Nero Scout I finally got turned off but who needs double index service and one that does not work well and is on all the time consuming large amounts of system resources.

Nero refuses to update properly after a custom install and have to d/load the whole program where once d/loaded you need to use the Nero Removal Tool then reinstall. If you do not do so and install over top if it lets you it installs everything...So much for a custom install.

After using Nero Removal Tool there is tons of stuff left in the registry that even Norton does not remove nor does CCleaner. Found this out after I ran TweakNow 2.2 and it found tons to delete.

Am back running a Ver of 6 that works well for me.
If not there is always other free programs, Ashampoo has a freebie out.

I will never bother with Nero 9 after my ver 8 experience.

Can hardly wait for the Tivo edition...like not!

Zero, Zero, Zero for 9

Banquo reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

It makes me sad to see what a piece of trash this has become. I still use version 6 and like it very much, but it's the last version I'll ever use. If the need comes for something newer I'll look to another company.

Registered reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

BLOATWARE!!!

nero seriously have lost there way, for people like many who wants to choose there individual applications for there task at hand, nero steps on that right,

yes one could argue that you can select what components you want to install, but that's not enough, behind the scenes nero still install huge amounts of files which taxes any system it installs to, further more it also installs applications that run on startup of the sytem aswell as services that also run in the background which can't be turned off unless a user knows advance windows functions, for example bringing up services manager and turning them off that way.

nero has taken on far to much, and they have destroyed what was once a great peice of software, the install takes forever, there installer is far from smart, if anything it barely does the job (i miss the days when NERO was installed using WinRAR installer.

for people that wants a all in one package, then nero is still not the right choice, it just asks to much from even the most powerful system on the market today, and the speed of loading most of these programs are terrible, for example there photo viewer, it takes over 4 seconds to load, irfanview loads in 0.2 seconds on my system, why, because nero has thousand's of files that make it function and they all have to be loaded, which leads onto the next issue, because of the many files that nero requires, it takes up massive amounts of space on any hard drive, gone are the days when nero only took 350+mb for full install, now your looking at over 1GB of data, if not more on any system.

and last but not least, is the very terrible update system, nero still downloads far more then it needs to, you would think that if only some of the programs needs updating, then nero would just download those files it needs, but no, nero will download a big massive update package that actually contains loads of files that are already on your system, so in fact, over half of the update package is not actually needed, as only a few of nero's applications needs updating, the rest of the files gets installed even though there only overwritting files that are actually the same versions. the reason why is because there is not much difference from a update package to a demo package.

nero has really lost there way, and like someone else has said, it started going wrong for them with the birth of nero 7, although i was still a nero user at that time, but when nero 8 came along with there new Index system (why o why do we need a index system when windows xp and above comes with it's own one, which is far easier, and a lot more efficient due to the fact that it's integrated with windows itself) things just got so bad, i finely had enough, the resources that nero package puts on one's system, and the amount of options in the installer applications that has to be adjusted is to much for any half decent computer user to have to put up with any more.

1 is not low enough, i give NERO a big fat 0 (ZERO),

nero has lost there way, and i don't think they are finding there true path any time soon.

although i am amazed, from a great product that was rated as the best burning suite, has gone to the worse package one could ever conceive, how the mighty has fallen.

some guy reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

bloat-ware
Nero tries to hard to be the all in wonder edit mix burn software.
just stick to burning. If I want to edit sound I will use a sound editor of my choice . If I want to capture video and edit it , the same goes.
Their are just to many freewares that do a better job . It's like the AOL or the Real Media of burning software.

DudeBoyz reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

UPDATE: The core burning app still does not save layout specifics like column widths, locations, seperation bars / browser bars, etc. People have asked Nero (Ahead) for this ability since at least version 5 and they still won't allow you to save the exact state of your interface.

The transparent splash screen actually crashes at times in Vista (not in XP). It is also incredibly sluggish in Vista, even with 4 gig of memory. I tried disabling InCD and more, but it did not help much.

But, it ran much faster in XP. But still, it sure did put a lot of resident apps that I unloaded with MSCONFIG.

Rating dropped to 2. I almost dropped it to a 1, but I need more times to evaluate the rest of the package before I make that decision.

This update brings some mixed feelings.

If all you really want is a Burning Application, Nero is no longer that. It has not been that for at least two versions now, 7 and 8.

What it has become is an all-in-one product that seeks to provide an umbrella coverage for all of your actual and potential media needs.

I am unhappy with the price I think more because I wish it was leaner and cleaner and more of a burning application. So I'm conflicted on the value of the product. It may be a great value for those who need and want all of these features, but for me, I think I would prefer a mid-level option or a more Basic option like Nero Linux 3

They have decided to break some features out into plug-ins, but I'm not sure that does little but end up costing you more.

If I can usefully evaluate some more feature and function specifics before the next release, I'll mention them here in an update. But as it is, from what Nero was to what it has become, it doesn't seem more to me than an average bundle.

It is also dependent on DOT NET 3 Framework and to me, that is a negative. I would prefer the program to be written and optimized in a tight language and set of libraries. Programming efficiency and performance seem at odds when you start factoring in DOT NET.

olavinto reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

Nero started as a burning app. Nowdays it is not just a burning app so do not blame it for being pretty complete suite of multimedia related tools instead of just a burning app. It is very good for burning and all disc related functions.

Although it would be nice if they offered a liter version with just the burning functions. I personally don't care about the file size even if it were a few gbs. i have 12 mb/s connection but for some people it is an issue.

But as it was said CDBurnerXP is a very good program if only burning functions are required. And it's free.

thartist reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

Yes! i SO wanted a new Nero it to be bigger and better!!! c'mon guys, it's just 370 mb...

sorlag reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

370MB for a burning app?
Enought said...

sheppi reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

Agree with others, it's bloatware...
i'm using now CDBurnerXP and i'm really satisfied...small size, enough functions, nice GUI and no disutilities :)

Andy Dean reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

Nero has become so bloated that I simply can't be bothered to download it anymore. To make matters worse you even need to apply for a key for the trial version now.
I'm sticking to Ashampoo Burning Studio for the time being. A lot smaller and also does a better job than Nero.

sdmunoz reviewed v9.0.9.4b on Sep 29, 2008

Nero 8.3 -> 186mb of bloatware.
Nero 9.0b -> 344mb of HYPER-BLOATWARE

BurnAware Free and ImgBurn are better ones.

unger71 reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Aug 13, 2008

dvd video doesn't work. imgburn does the job.

dchapin reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 21, 2008

Typical of most recent software Nero assumes to know more about what you want to do than you do. It consistantly mis-recognizes cd/dvd drive capabilities as well as media limits. If you cd media rated 1x to 52x you will not be allowed to burn as slower than 16x. If you use dvd media rated 2x to 16x you will not be allowed to burn at less than 8x. Faster is not always better. The majority of standard dvd players will not play back reliably at higher than 4x.

Like most current software Nero attempts to set itself up as a one stop solution for all your media needs. Rather poorly too. You can choose a custom installation and opt not to install such features as Nero Home or Nero Backup, however the core services are installed anyway.

If you simply want to reliably record cds capable of playing on any player or dvds playable on any player then Nero is not the right choice.

If you want a Nero knock off of Windows XP media edition then go for Nero. Realize of course that its simply attempting to duplicate all the features you already have installed in your opsys.

Rafel reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 15, 2008

I used to use Nero 6. I tested Nero 7, and i didn't like it, and, of course Nero 8, i hate it.
If you only burn a few music/data CD's or DVD's you can use free APP's. I use Img Burn and Infra Recorder, two little programs, and didn't messed my system.Sorry, but when i buy music CD's i rip them and when i have got a lot of ripped CD's i burn in a Mp3 DVD
If you'r a burning pro, syre this is your program, but not for me.
4 stars because is a very good software, i don't doubt, but i don't pay 80€ if i'll never use the greater part of tools.

slinkys_delsol reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 15, 2008

All this "BLOAT" Talk. Thing is, ALL applications anymore have BLOAT, ever notice that everything has a Google or Yahoo Toolbar install anymore and some providers consider that the update???

No matter what you install, ALWAYS choose a Custom / Interactive Installation so you can actually see what you are installing.

Now to the review of this:

It's a much cleaner build than the previous (8.3.2.1). Load times of saves projects and such all are faster. I still don't like their activation "Scheme" in version 8.x, but it's their software.

If you are going to invest ANY $$$ in CD / DVD / Blu-Ray Burning software which realize, it is a COMPLETE CD / DVD Package (Covers all Aspects needed in Burning), then NERO is the way to go.

kholdstare reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 14, 2008

Nero is by far the top burning app out there. Better to use commercial program like nero than some 2-bit free app that is made by amateurs which means the program could mess your computer. trust me try nero and you will like it don't beleve the reviews by the people who say its bloated when they do not realize that you can customize the install to install only what you want to trim the fat down

Daddy_Spank reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 14, 2008

best burning software... just make sure to ONLY install the apps you need, to avoid bloat symptoms....

Diam0nd reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 14, 2008

Best burner around. I install nero only, and nothing else. Nice clean interface, reliable burning. Works like a charm for me.

Andy Dean reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 14, 2008

I really feel that Ahead have lost the plot with Nero. Most people won't ever use half the stuff bundled with these later releases.
Personally I used Nero 6 for a long time and found it a good solid burning app. I've tried Nero 7 and 8 but to me the bloat is too much. I've now moved over to Ashampoo Burning Studio which is like a breath of fresh air compared to the latest Nero builds.
The unfortunate thing is that the people most likely to be taken in by the Ahead hype are the casual PC users who probably are running lower end machines which could become overburdened by Nero's bulk.

dejavu reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 14, 2008

Free alternatives do the job!

srnty reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 14, 2008

Well, having a high end system, still I have never encountered bloated software like this. Is there actually anybody out there who really needs this? And by the way, no, I don't want to uncheck thousands of options during installation and still end up with trash on my system anyway just because I want to burn a simple audio cd.

improvelence reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 14, 2008

boohoo my piece of s*** computer cant run nero so i am going to troll around trashing it.

this is what you losers sound like. nero is awesome.
stop whining because you cant afford a good pc and stop smoking crack so that you can.

Cris3 reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 14, 2008

A classic example of bloat. It tries to take over your computer associating itself to every media type. Updates are a chore and they just lay over the top of the old version until I had over a GB of Nero and all to burn a disk?

I removed Nero.

I installed the free Ashampoo Burning Suite v6.61 and live happily thereafter.

roj reviewed v8.3.6.0 on Jul 14, 2008

"So to those that dont like it - stop complaining - we used to use horse and cart - thats progress for you :)"

Yes, this is progress:

Let me give you a HUGE download of stuff you don't want to use that will add crap to your system that you can't completely disable no matter that you don't use or want to use it..

Let me include a feature set of trivia so vast yet utterly useless to those who want to simply burn an audio CD or data / movie DVD

Let me add such a vast array of features that the so-called FINAL releases of the software become a terminal bugfest, impossible to sustain from a developement point of view and requiring multiple point revs to approach a modicum of stability.

And let me charge YOU, the poor dumb twit who doesn't know any better, for the pleasure of all of the above.

Yup, progress indeed.

Stick it.

ONE Star - use CDBurnerXP Pro and / or IMGBurn instead.

unger71 reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Jun 4, 2008

dvd movies doesn't work

trynow reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 24, 2008

every another version it get huge installation. 185 mb before it was 175 mb. Why not 150 mb for version 9. tune xp for nero in it. Or nero have to tune up XP for burning cd s dvd s in a short time.

Jammerdelray reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 15, 2008

This version of Nero is very nice, it comes with everything the older versions did, just in a much nicer easier to use interface. It's in Beta folks which means it is going to be buggy until the final version so don't complain when you download beta software which is in testing phase. Dont like the bugs then beta software is not for you.

Sephiroth... reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

@SteveJohnSteele
You are right Nero now its a complete media center. The only thing that him lack its a good CD/DVD Burner. XD

SteveJohnSteele reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

Nero has grown up (!)

It used to be JUST a CD/DVD burning app
Now it's a functional media center
and video/audio editing app

Just like Microsoft used to be just DOS - and is now Windows installed on 90%+ of the worlds PCs

So to those that dont like it - stop complaining - we used to use horse and cart - thats progress for you :)

some guy reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

after version 6 Nero lost it.
as some one else stated it contains alot of useless crap. Nero please stop trying to be the AOL of CD burning software..........

echohead reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

nero micro ftw.

Qlib reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

people need to learn the diffrence between bundleware and bloatware.. nero is the same nero its always been.. it just comes with a lot of useless crap.. that IS annoying however is that Nero Recode is STILL BUGGY AS A BUSH... and that you have to reinstall the entire darn thing to update..

and this one actually installed in vista ultimate SP1 as opposed to the previous version.. lately I've taken to Prassi Ones but.. its not really getting updated...

ballyhairs reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

Yukkk!!!

Pkshadow reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

Is bloated thats for sure but as a all in one media centre as this is, theres your bloat.

I bought the retail CD and installed it then found out that had to un-install it and use a wipe tool and down load the 8.2.8.0 web version and use my key to activate it if I wanted bug fixes plus.

I now look at this version today and check the Nero site and if I want to get the bug fixes and anything else they have done to this I must again use the Nero wipe tool and d/load and reinstall again. There is registry hunting involved also.

A 3 for "poor" ability to up dating of the software/bug fixes and making a person uninstall/reinstall as well as a wipe tool and registry key hunt and registry errors.

bigmama reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

i still use the "light" Nero 6
Ahead still supports and releases new versions

check it out

madmike007 reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

Well i think Nero is the king of the hill in many ways although it could do with some attention on certain areas, its still the one to beat!

Chocobito reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

Too much bloated, many other alternatives are much good that this like:
Ashampoo Burning Studio 7.21 (version 6.6 Now FREE)
IMGBurn (Excelente freeware)
And many more

Paul Skinner reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

Yes, it's bloated.
Yes, it was better back in the day.

I've still yet to find one to beat it.
*Edit* Person above: I want one app that can render video, burn Music CDs (from MP3s) burn images, burn data CDs, and burn DVDs. Find me ONE app that can do it, and I congratulate you.

Also: their servers are made of soggy cardboard.

What happened to the torrent they used to have for the updates?

*Edit* My bad. It's under 'trial' only and not under updates.

*Edit edit* Even their tracker is made of soggy cardboard.

Diam0nd reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

Great application. I download it. Install only the burning part, say no to the ad panel. Works great, has ton of features. What's the problem with it again??

But as for the crap, yes, nero is getting worse and crapier. And this is sad...

roj reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

One word:

NO.

Too much crammed into the product. It's burning software, not an OS. This is the Windows Vista of burning applications and that is NO compliment.

ONE star from a perpetual Nero 6 user.

x-ray reviewed v8.3.2.1 on Mar 12, 2008

no changes

arvind reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Feb 27, 2008

Nero 8 is a fine example of what happens when you try to do too many things instead of sticking to what you're good at. Loved it till version 6.6. After that it's been a new crappy version year after year. Guess it's time to look for alternatives...

StreetBoyz reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Feb 1, 2008

hey anyone have nero 8 ultra edition serial number? can u guys spare me one? :).. cracking serial to nero 8 is not good so i need the original legal serial number if anyone got one.. i would really appreciate it.. email me at iflipboyznyci@aol.com

beldin reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Jan 30, 2008

I did, as earlier reviews have suggested, a custom install. After removing everything but Nero Burning Rom (I even removed the NBR help files) I was still left with an install that needed more than 200 MB, how anybody can claim that this is not bloated is beyond me. But in comparison to the full install which is 1.8 GB I guess 200 MB is small and nibble.

When the 15 trial days have gone, so will Nero 8.

Nikkie reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Dec 28, 2007

It works fine.All the programs i've ever installed, i have adjusted startup and many other things concerning my set-up.I only had to restart once.This is nothing new and not hard.My laptop runs the program fine, I don't know if i need all the things that came with it but it will be fun to learn.I like to get creative anyway.
My laptop isn't the greatest but it does the job.I have a toshiba with a celeron m and 1 gb ddr2ram.It cost me $200 due to black friday at best buy.Most $500 notebooks sold right now, outperform mine though.The program upon installation asks you what you would like to install, You don't have to install anything you don't want to.Ofcourse certian parts go with others and they include what the majority has ranted and raved about for so long.So far it works fine for me.I am more a fan of version 7 but that's only cause i havn't had the time to mess with version 8 yet.I am almost certian i will like it cause i'm noticing features that caught my attention.(dvd section) :)
If you arn't a fan of so many extras, just don't select them when you are at the install screen.You can choose ''custom''.
If you want to just skim over and get the raw basics, just get nero lite, it's on fileforum.
If you really can't stand nero for some emotional issue, go for Infrarecorder..Ashampoo made far too many coasters for me.I havn't had coasters since 1998...

rhinohide reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Dec 23, 2007

I was sort of agreeing with Qlib.. UNTIL I did the automatic "upgrade" to the latest version. It took 15 or 20 minutes to download 175MB of "updates", the full product is only 184MB. I have a fast connection, they have a slow server. Then it proceeded to uninstall everything I had, and require a reboot, then install the "updates" and require 2 more reboots, yes, 2 more. At the end of that I am now the proud owner of Nero Scout, it didn't give me a choice during the "upgrade". Nor does their appear to be an option to uninstall it. It also installed 2 services and started scanning my machine. One called BackItUpScheduler and one called NMIndexing Service, neither have descriptions, neither are options during the "upgrade". NMIndexing starting scanning all my hardrives without asking and running about 75% cpu on one of my cores. It also adds a RUN item in the registry called NeroFiltercheck which is probably no big deal. So, after 20 or 30 minutes of updates, and manually disabling services and having Nero Scout forced up my *ahem*. I'm heartily sick of Nero. The DVD movie editor really stinks, and Nero SmartStart gives me a headache trying to figure out where to click just to run something. Really bad interface. Also, as a loyal, registered customer I was given a sweet deal to upgrade online so I did, only to see it significantly cheaper at a local electronics store a couple of months or so later. I'm sorry to say it, Nero used to be the best, now it's just bloated crapware. Sad. They could at least not screw their registered customers on price.

Qlib reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Dec 20, 2007

people who doesnt understand how to avoid nero scout shouldnt make reviews.. sure it comes with lots of extrra stuff but none of it has to be installed.... and the support for Mini HD-DVD is great..!

girts reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Dec 20, 2007

Performance is not so good.
The bad is that Nero AG developers cannot fix bug in Nero Express, where Disc Name when it is marked is no possible to delete with Delete or Del button on keyboard. I was reporting this problem many times but they say that it is issue, but stil cannot fix it..
This bug was in all Nero 7 versions and still is.
Bad, bad from Nero AG.

Diam0nd reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Dec 19, 2007

I use/install only the burner and well, that way nothing is bloated about it. Kiss my *** :P

some guy reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Dec 19, 2007

to bloated made to many coasters
BurnAware is better non bloat and FREE

roj reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Dec 19, 2007

what's bloated about it?

As one example, Nero Scout.

I can't choose to NOT install this junk and it insinuates itself into my OS quite insidiously.

Then there are the myriad bugs and inconsistencies. When you try and be all things to all people, a mess invariably ensues (two popular operating system failures this year by prominent vendors are excellent cases in point).

I wouldn't buy this junk with YOUR money.

ONE star for crap that can't convince me to leave version 6 which is stable, fast and slim.

mjm01010101 reviewed v8.2.8.0 on Dec 19, 2007

During install it complains that it wants to reboot EVERY TIME I ATTEMPT INSTALL. Man how Nero has gone downhill. I used to rave about this software.

UnionC reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 30, 2007

Nero 8 has become a little over boated and buggy.. I have been an avid used of Nero 7 for some time now and for the most part have liked it. I chose which components to install and it did what I needed it to do. With Nero 8 I have acquired some unusual problems with Audio and Video decoding. It seems something installed with Nero 8 would crash the sound hardware on my machine when trying to play DivX movies.. One core of my processor was maxed out and I would have to Hard Power off my machine to be able to shut it down. I an not impressed with this at all. An un-install of Nero 8 and all is well with my sound again..

Qlib reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 29, 2007

whats bloated about it?.. nero burning rom has hardly changed at all.. sure theres lots of OTHER programs in the package.. some are even decent.. like nero vision and nero recode.... a program thats bloated is one that is a single program with lots of useless crap.. here you can CHOOSE WHAT PROGRAMS TO INSTALL.. it aint friggin bloatware..

and nero burning rom is still as good as ever.. if you dont need cover editors and sound editors and such.. then DONT INSTALL IT.. and if you're still stuck on a 56k modem.. then get offline!! ur slowing us ALL down!!

hook_ reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 23, 2007

Bloated piece of crap. And it seems like buttons under Label tab is broken. Again... Back to good old version 6.6.

comeoffit reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 21, 2007

People are just whining about Nero like brainwashed lemmings. Nero is still THE premier digital media and burning suite. Period.

However, I completely agree that there is way too much nonsense bundled into the relatively massive download. I believe that some of the subcomponents should be available separately. Why are audio and image editing applications included in the main download? Yes, you can opt not to install these things--a fact the crybabies ignore... or don't know in the first place because they didn't even install Nero 8--but why be forced to download it at all?

That said, Ashampoo's burning software does not include anything equivalent to Recode. Nor does it have a utility to mount disc images. And so on. And on.

No other burning software (that I know of, for sure) supports all the audio formats that Nero does. No other allows you to tweak the audio prior to creating an audio CD. So if I want to take FLAC files and create an audio CD with loudness effects, what do I use? If I want to recompile a DVD to put it on a 4.37-GB disc, what do I use? Not Ashampoo. Not InfraRecorder. Not 50 separate, half-done, undocumented, buggy freeware lunch-hour projects. Nero!

Diam0nd reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 21, 2007

Works great for me. Ashampoo is nice, but way too simple.

SteveJohnSteele reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 20, 2007

The CD Burner has grown up

bufftbone reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 20, 2007

Best keeps getting better! Nay sayers beware, Nero is back with a vengence!

dougau reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 20, 2007

Works great for me

armpit reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 20, 2007

Nero needs to diet! Ahead software, stop being so lazy and shrink down your suite.

Adrian79 reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 20, 2007

great software, worried about bloat? hardrives are cheap, only install what u need, etc.. aka go to hell with ur crying :-)

cheers!

guti reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 20, 2007

Good product, but bloatted on 5.0 and ahead.
If you don't need so many features, and prefer a simpler, and open source approach, you can try Infrarecorder (http://infrarecorder.sourceforge.net), which by the way, includes x64 native versions, and portable ones.

Andy Dean reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 20, 2007

Like others here I find this app far too bloated these days. Why do software companies feel that they need to add stuff that no one wants just to make their programme seem like a value product?
If I want to burn a CD or DVD I want to do just that and not have an all singing all dancing thing grind my hard drive around for around a minute while it opens up.
For me Ahead have lost the plot with Nero and should offer lite versions for those who want them. The Nero Lite from a 3rd party has too much broken in it to warrant much attention.
So for me this release warrants a score of 1.

roj reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 20, 2007

After trying the first release, this is not on my list of software to waste time on. This new release is no improvcement.

Going back to 6 and staying there.

ONE star for pure unadulterated crap.

Niandertal reviewed v8.1.1.4 on Nov 20, 2007

Nero is the best, but Ahead is making it bigger and bigger. They should be doing the opposite. This is not a dvd-maker studio, it was supposed to be a simple cd/dvd burning software.

Satansgeek reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Nov 4, 2007

What a nightmare! Like other users I find this software to be nothing but trouble and incredibly bloated. Nero do indeed supply downloads that don't work...the cab errors reported by other users are very, very common. If you download via torrent then it is likely to be able to be able to check the download and spot some of Nero's dodgy downloads but even then you can't expect this garbage to work properly. I too am a long term Nero sufferer who has finally had enough of this junk. If I could give negative ratings this would get one....a simply awful product!

pca reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 30, 2007

i get an CAB-error missing when installing

KRome reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 23, 2007

have used nero for many many many years. Unfortunately, I have been falling out of love with it. Nero 8 was the bloated straw that broke the camels back. I was getting runtime errors, it was slow to load on my fairly modern system.

Also, the new nero phones home to check serial numbers which I dont care for.

I had heard good things about ashampoo burning studio here so i decided to try it. Wow. Just wow. The UI is nicer than Nero. It wasnt designed to be run in full screen like cruddy Nero.

It can do everything nero can, only its cheaper, smaller, faster and prettier.

sumone reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 19, 2007

Tries to become an operating system instead of focussing on disc burning.

hgfire reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 17, 2007

I thought Nero 7 was a bit bloated and overkill but compared to Nero 8, it's a users dream. Just like the major virus prevention suites, Nero 8 has encapsulated bloat ware beyond belief. This version is huge and I wonder, for what. What a shame Ahead has allowed this software to become just another heavy laden bloated piece of software. Once upon a time, this software was the cream of the crop, now it's become a serious flop. After reading many threads, I wished I had investigated and read all these reviews. Some are positive, most are not.

There were many times during the installation, I actually thought the install had froze, hung. Once installed it became apparent in a very short time, this version was in serious need of overhaul. I wondered if Ahead was in the check box frame of mind when creating this version. It's as if they wanted to alert their customers that this latest version could do thousands of tasks no other software could. Sad to say, this is a huge step backward for Nero. I want to be fair, Nero's customers will sound the alarm loud and clear of its fate or success. I for one, will look forward to a more lighter weight software. Several people have suggested ashampoo burning studio. I'm on my way to investigate and evaluate the trial for 40 days.

Don't laugh Roxio, your software is bloat ware as well.

shivermetimbers reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 14, 2007

OMG... I was suckered in to buying the newest version... UGH.. bugs, nothing works, slow... on and on. Bad thing is... I cant get my money back. And they wonder why people pirate and hack software. If your thinking about buying this.. don't. version 5 was way better!

Peace

..::][Ben][::.. reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 14, 2007

Cant tell with words how bulls*** nero is. It gets biger and biger with more and more bugs.

maxstep reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 11, 2007

Bloatware, doesn't support unicode.

finalcut reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 11, 2007

I've replaced this now bloated software with Ashampoo Burning studio. Cheap cost and so powerful.

RIP Nero, just like Easy cd creator..

Project51 reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 11, 2007

If what you need is more than a complete Office Suite for Burning data files, then Nero 8 is perfect for you... but not for me. But that just me, I don't speak for everyone.

If you install this, it will also install a permanent service at the background that will run even if you don't use Nero. A waste of memory, boot time, and harddisk space.

brusco reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 11, 2007

STOP THE BLOATED MADNESS FFS!!!!!
Since the end of version 5.xx.xx this app has been piling on the pounds for absolutely NO increase in productivity for the user.

Ahead are clinging to the old myth that more bytes for your money = good value. Even MS has ditched this ideology. Ahead have really lost their way here. There are now many superior leaner products out there, both free and pay-ware.

The ridiculous add-ons, useless obscure codecs, trashy looking UI, unnecessary explorer plugins and background services make this one shoddy piece of crap.

Mick Leong reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 11, 2007

I tried the 8.1.1.0 and theres more bloat than ever. There were lots of bugs and band-aid programming:-
1. On one system it will not install at all - keeps complaining that the installation has been interrupted.
2. It still sports old fashioned mentality/programming style - user should only be required to select files to burn and nero should tell user whether a cd or dvd is required. It does not make sense to first select a CD then select files and found we only have a spare DVD - start all over again?
3. Why is it unable to dynamically swicth bethween cd and DVD discs? (at lease for data burning?)
4. Why is secure disk palced in nero express and not main stream nero?
5. There is no need to monopolize the whole PC screen during its operations.
6. Messages are wrong - When its burning it should say "active" or "burning" and not "ready"
7. I only want to pay for nero mainstream not the other bloats. Nero package should be sold in parts .
8. Nero should stick to doing whats they do best - just data/video burning and not have photosnap, neroplayer etc

davidtb reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 11, 2007

I got N8 about 2 months ago and played with it, all of it.
It's got a new look, but that's about all I could tell of it.It locked up several times in Vista X86 on install, but they fixed that.
I like 7, it a bargain binner now, you can get the essentials for free from some places.

ssb reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 11, 2007

Oh my God, what a crap!
1GB of useless and buggy code, just to burn CD/DVD...

roj reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

After 6, thjs software went straight to hell.

It's no longer worth wasting download bytes on.

THREE stars for a once sleek leading edge in quality app now gone to seed.

some guy reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

for one program that does all it's good but still like the earlier version's 7-6

and guy below me look at the file size 13 megs lol

echohead reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

nero 8.1.1.0 is a whopping 13MB. and infrarecorder is complete garbage.

Adrian79 reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

works great! i have a hardrive that is "big" so no b1tching about bloat here :-)

zridling reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

I love Nero, but version 8 is where I exit to InfraRecorder or other options. Does everything I ask of Nero, is free, and is a whopping 176M smaller.

guti reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

Powerful and easy to use... But expensive and bloated.

For me Infrarecorder is a better choice.

Diam0nd reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

v8 works flawlessly for me. I mean, they didnt really add ANYTHING whatsoever except for a nicer looking gui, BUT it works perfectly well. And thats what matters the most for me.

Andy Dean reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

A good programme but now far too bloated. I tried Version 7 and went back to 6. I've recently tried 8 and yes you've guessed it went straight back to 6 again.
Ahead are filling Nero with a heap of stuff that few people will use. I'll try this again should a micro hack be released for it but until then version 6 stays on my PC :)

godzila reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

nero its better

the artist reviewed v8.1.1.0b on Oct 10, 2007

about 180 MB of download again? Not for me.

I'll keep using the hacked Nero Micro release. That's what they deserve.

crabsandsiph reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 9, 2007

This is a resource hog which looks beautiful and organized.

This program seems to have slowed my machine to a snails pace. Windows vista eats my 2gigs but allows me to multitask nicely with low to medium resource programs- but nero 8 changed that. My machine now sucks completely in speed and has made it freeze for a minute here and a minute there-seemingly close to locking it up completely.

In Nero's defense though, i didn't defragment after installing nero8. I also didn't play with it at all. I installed it, experienced my computer suck, and uninstalled it.

This program looks beautiful on the upside.

It also defines bloatware- 1GB! 1GB for a cd burner and media manager + Player. Itunes is 60mb now (i think). Windows XP is 1GB. Presumably future versions of nero 8 will have cleaned up code, slimming it down and speeding it up.

In conclusion, nero 8 is beautiful bloatware.

..::][Ben][::.. reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 8, 2007

Today i wanted to add an language to nero8, which usualy can be done in 10 seconds. But nero needs 15 minutes to include it (for an 5mb language file), 2gb of hd space and an reboot!
I never ever have seen such an s***ty programmed app.

slinkys_delsol reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 8, 2007

I am a BIG Nero Fan, but I tried to install this on three (3) separate systems. All gave me the same error that:

"A previous Installation did not complete (eg: Windows Update). Please reboot and start the installation again."

I installed no updates, I made no other changes. I gave up. I reinstalled my Nero 7 Ultra without issues.

Attention Nero: FIX YOUR INSTALLER!

rburly reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 6, 2007

I had some trouble with installation as noted below, but it loaded well afterward.

I'm pleased with the features of Nero. It does everything I need it to do. Bloatware? Get more RAM. That criticism has never held any water with me. I only have a problem with "too much" once there are conflicts with other software. Another great release.

gehtnix reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 6, 2007

...to make it short: I installed version 8 and uninstalled again, this time "Your Uninstaller" had to remove more than 4800 registry entries.
BTW: What has "buying more RAM" to do with not liking an application anymore because it has gone bloatware? I will buy more RAM for my private
file server at home, it needs to be upgraded from
64 MB to 128 MB.

You can do EVERYTHING nero does by searching the web to get a little freeware collection of small apps for all that tasks. Some of them even don't need to be installed, just unpacked...

Raimondas reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 4, 2007

This program with every new version goes better and better! Many new features has been added and bugs fixed. I like this new interface. But it is a bit sad, that this program don't supports my TV tuner Hauppauge HVR 3000...

By the way, Nero 6.6 reloded worked much better with my old tuner.

Qlib reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 4, 2007

blasted thing refuses to install.. it unpacks.. starts the "preparation" crap but then just tells me the installation was interrupted and nothing on my system was changed.. WTF?..

I uninstalled nero 7.. i ran the cleaning tool.. bunches of reboots.. checked the registry and everywhere I could think of for leftover files.. nothing....

reinstalled nero 7.. that worked just fine..

GIMME A VERSION THAT WILL INSTALL!!

kiwibank reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 3, 2007

yikes!!!..the only good thing about this bloat-monster is nero recode...and even that ain`t what it used to be...

cousinkix1953 reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 3, 2007

No thanks! I will continue using my 6.6 software instead. I hate this Windows activation BS and Vista style installers that won't even work after a certain time. Treating the customers like suspected thieves and pirates (without evidence) just turns me off.

There is freeware, that will burn typical CDs and DVDs with no hassles. I'll use them on a Vista platform before I buy this Nero 8 crap at any price...

McAleck reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 2, 2007

177 megs? give me a break!

pjb reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 2, 2007

Not impressed with this release. It did not install correctly for me. With the bits that did install I can't see anything to justify the upgrade, especially with the very small discount given to existing customers.

Point Zero reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 1, 2007

Oh My God !

What was once a reliable burning utility has silently turned into a whole bunch of bloat, installing this tool will get you 40 BSOD's for 20 written DVD's, ain't that a deal !!!

Yeah, sure, I do understand commercialism, once something is perfectly fine, there ain't much left to keep sales besides adding more and more useless crap. But That !? Only Symantec is allowed to produce such a pill of resident crap,services, low level drivers, and more system hooks getting shot in the core of your system.

At least give the non-braindead customers the option to only install the only nice feature of this frigging pile of bytes, The Burning Rom app. You can do that with a 100kB file these days.

DoHickey reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 1, 2007

RE: the install error that CT Jim spoke of.
I had this trouble too & I've never had any luck with the cleaning tools. After my last experience with Nero support, I made the decision to use the system recovery from now on. It's not worth the whole support tech pass you around to each other thing. When it installs correctly, it's the best Nero ever.

Diam0nd reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 1, 2007

Nero really IS a #1 burner. Yes, the download IS big, but why cry when I bet most of you people got broadband.

tuneslover reviewed v8.1.1.0 on Oct 1, 2007

Best burning software plus its ShowTime is as good as WinDvd. I went with WinDvd, that was oky but that sucks much money but Nero 8 is not. I also tried Nero 8 torrent but that was a joke. I was disappointed when seen that it was over 900MB but Now it seems that its not really. Thanks Nero! I love you!

mo_mo reviewed v7.10.1.0 (Updated) on Sep 17, 2007

yup, nero is an excellent burning program but sometime i just wish they should make the installation file a bit smaller if they can =)

improvelence reviewed v7.10.1.0 (Updated) on Aug 24, 2007

I don't care what anyone says, Nero is still one of my favorite apps. If your computer cant handle the bloat then get a new computer. If you cant afford a new computer, then charge that mofo.

I will say one negative thing...the whole "Ask tolbar option" thing pisses me off. As if paying for the damn thing wasnt enough.

Ct Jim reviewed v7.10.1.0 (Updated) on Aug 6, 2007

My impression of this product changed dramatically on 7/31/07 when I rec'd a notice that an update was available. I made the HUGE mistake of downloading the update!! As I followed what was going on, I noticed that many files were being replaced in their entirety but I assumed this was normal. Long story short: "Fatal error in installation." (!!) I have tried the various Nero "Cleaning Tools" but nothing works. I tried manually deleting some of the 133 files but was told I couldn't via various messages. I tried Nero Support and I feel I'm getting nowhere since I keep getting different support guys who want me to send them Microsoft Paint "pictures" of the error messages instead of my word-for-word description of what happened when I tried various deletion/ clean-up methods. Has anyone out there faced this problem and resolved it without going thru a complete System Restore? I just want to completely remove this tentacled monster from my Hp m7330n, Windows XP computer!! Thanks!!

smarterthanyou reviewed v7.10.1.0 (Updated) on Jul 13, 2007

This is the best burning software for optical discs in the world. There is no such thing as faster and more reliable software than Nero. When compared to Roxio's software, Nero is much less bloated and runs a lot faster. Considering all of the features you get with Nero 7 I don't know what everyone is complaining about.

Optical disc burning software can't get much better than this in terms of features and ease of use.

the_lord_almighty reviewed v7.10.1.0 (Updated) on Jul 12, 2007

Go for the Ultra Maximum Ultimate XTreme Enhanced version instead.

burfadel reviewed v7.10.1.0 (Updated) on Jul 12, 2007

Great programme, the only thing I use to burn. I like many others though, believe its not written as well as it could and is bloatware. All the video encoding and sound editing stuff should be combined for example. Or at least combine soundtrax with the wave editor!

BIG THING:
The first thing I do is turn off the indexing service. Yes Nero comes with its own indexing service which is a RAM hog. It has its own service (nmindexingservice) which should be turned off, as well as some startup items. Its actually worse and more of a nuisance than the Microsoft one, and kinda pointless having another 40mb+ memory app that does something thats already included in the operating system, and it DOES NOT give you a choice of turning it off during setup. Thats a very poor choice, and its a gross waste of memory.

AntiochMedia reviewed v7.10.1.0 (Updated) on Jul 12, 2007

photonboy: You should look for MPEG Modifier to fix XViD/DivX files for compatibility with DVD Players that do not support QPEL... I do the same for Doctor Who episodes =)

It's a tiny little app that does the trick.

Nero is 'neat' but unless you have a fast computer, the bloat is unwelcome. Nero is somewhere between being a properly integrated suite and being just a big bundle of programs stuck together by an installer.

Perhaps I'll get back into Nero with v8 ... perhaps they will really improve filesize and integration of apps. As it stands, no program should be this large. It's just sloppy coding.

Also - for something this large and commercial... the interface looks VERY amateur... it doesn't look sleek ... should feel / look more like Windows Media Player (or iTunes if you will)... or just something pleasant. Their autostarter thing is silly.

wat0114 reviewed v7.10.1.0 (Updated) on Jul 12, 2007

Overall, this is an excellent optical media burning suite. But as others have mentioned, it has become gigantic and it would be nice to see Nero offer a slimmed down version at a lower price for those who don't need all the extras. If truth be known, however, that would be the majority of us, so their sales would obviously suffer. Their download servers are a royal PITA as well. Painfully slow.

photonboy reviewed v7.10.1.0 on Jul 8, 2007

I absolutely love the Nero 7 Ultra. I use Nero Recode, Nero Vision, Nero Burning ROM and Nero Showtime all the time. Nero Home has potential but doesn't work with my remote control.

I'm a little baffled at the people who don't like this because there's very little that I'd change. I actually love the way the Main Window is designed.

I do have a few issues though:
1) I had problems with NeroScout and had to disable it and also disable some Nero software from starting
2) ProductSetup works by downloading the entire roughly 270MB file no matter what you are updating even if it's only 1MB worth of files.
3) Nero 7 Ultra extracts over 500MB to a directory and NEVER uses them. If you extract the compressed program and run setup by opening "SetupX" then Nero 7 Ultra installs fine without wasting the 500+MB of space but you can't update it. Isn't that odd since it ends up downloading the entire compressed file again anyway?

These points aside, I absolutely love Nero Burning ROM, I use Nero Vision and convert AVI (divx/xvid) Doctor Who and BSG for my sister who doesn't have a Divx player. I now use DVD Rebuilder Pro for DVD9 to DVD5 but I use Nero Recode to analyze the DVD9 files first. Occasionally, you can drop down to DVD5 without compressing by removing languages and extras (Main Movie Only may be best.)

*Yes, Nero has some faults, but most people don't have the Nero Scout glitch and hard drive space really is cheap. I use the program constantly, but there are other similar programs that some might find better to their tastes.

I can also recommend "NTI Platinum." http://www.ntius.com/default.asp

the artist reviewed v7.10.1.0 on Jul 5, 2007

Nero micro. 20MBs. Nero Burning Rom + Nero Express.

google for the site.

AntiochMedia reviewed v7.10.1.0 on Jul 5, 2007

I used Nero for years. I want a v8.0 that is streamlined, modular, and that doesn't install a huge pile of codecs into Windows (or at least offers a nice and simple management console for them).

This is extreme bloatware. It's ridiculous. The bundled application suite doesn't really have any 'glue' to make it feel like it's one large suite - other than a loader menu that has the programs together - but come on, my start bar does that for me.

I've TRIED so hard to like this, but I just don't feel that I own Nero anymore - I feel like it owns whatever resources and diskspace that it wants. I've triend NeroLite and similar programs - mostly successful about that.

Now, I found InfraRecorder the other day. I believe it's either 6MB installed or for the installer. It has an 'Express' and regular app - just like Nero... it's streamlined and has a VERY fast interface. The only downside is that the MP3 -> WAV process does not happen while burning - it uncompresses them first, then burns... so that can slow down burning.

My point? Try InfraRecorder, then rate Nero. Whatever Nero is trying to do seems to be in favor of marketability, not the user. There are better apps out there.

pjb reviewed v7.10.1.0 on Jul 5, 2007

Works really well here on my PC (Vista *32).
Nice applications, good ability to pick and mix which bits to install.

Diam0nd reviewed v7.10.1.0 on Jul 5, 2007

kgruber
Not true. Works flawlessly on my Vista Ultimate x64.

gnosis reviewed v7.10.1.0 on Jul 5, 2007

One. Vista is a bloated OS.
Two. There are still problems with the whole idea of vista and programs not begin compatible with it.
Three. Maybe you should be pointing your finger at the right person before you go throwing you words around so loosely.

As for Nero, I have never been a big fan. I have always used alcohol 120%. It just seems to work better for what I am using it for. Nero is a better product for novices users or people that are less technically inclined.

kgruber reviewed v7.9.6.0 on Jul 3, 2007

Complete garbage on Vista x64. It will hang with a message saying "scanning for devices." I will never download a bloated piece of crap like this again. God bless FireBurner!

If you need something full featured that works, Easy DVD Creator 9 does a decent job.

davidtb reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 23, 2007

I like it,I use it, I just don't use this kind of software that much. Their multimedia functions need work and I think it affects the appeal of the software.
Whether it's Nero, Roxio or WinMC this kind of software is in a bad way for a breakthrough. 4 Stars.

DudeBoyz reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 22, 2007

This is a good suite - and the updates are appreciated.

But man, this thing has just flat out gotten HUGE.

Remember when the Nero Burning ROM part was a 30 meg download?

I wish they would break out Burning ROM into a separate product at a lower price so people who do not need all of the rest of the stuff in the suite could pay like $29.99 or something for just the core Burning ROM functionality.

Budgie29 reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 22, 2007

Nero has been a very good app although this is now becomming seriouslly bloated and I have moved on to
ashmpoo burning studio which even has susport for blue-ray

joltdude reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 22, 2007

If you update using Nero ProductSetup it *IS* a partial update..problem is the servers seemed to be so bogged, it was actually faster downloading the whole app from elsewhere.

This is the first time iv actually had success with doing a partial update with ProductSetup

It is a little bit on the bloat side, and id like to see Nero offer their own Minimal install and such (esp without some of the image/sound file accosiations and Nero Scout (PITA app)but...

It fixed a major GPF i was having when trying to run Nero Home... It would usually GPF and give me the Debug dialog after I selected my tuner card and wouldnt get any further. Now Nero Home seems to work...

lanky reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 22, 2007

Partial update would be really nice. The size of the download is rather large.

There is thankfully a guy who does a stripped version.

For those who like just the Burning Rom or the some parts of the Toolkit like the Nero CD-DVD Speed and also Burning Rom. Try out Nero Lite.

For just Nero Burning Rom only, try Nero Micro
(Search for Nero Lite and go to download and choose "*- Micro" version)

bigmama reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 22, 2007

use nero 6 instead

nero 7 has
too many useless tools
very big in size

nero 6 is
still updated
small in size
useful tools to use

twosheds reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 22, 2007

Anyone know how to auto-update without the Nero SmartStart? I hate system-tray crap and have disabled it, and now cannot find any program in Nero program folder called smartstart.exe or similar.

zridling reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 21, 2007

Is it me, or did Nero burn through this 7.x version pretty quickly? It was released just last April. Version 7 will be my last. As good as this is, I only use one part (burning rom) since the rest is substandard and I have the usual issue with that whole bigFAT download. We're well into the 21st century; if you haven't given me a partial update download that's easy, then you're just not listening, and you don't care.

ghammer reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 21, 2007

For burning, nothing else comes close.
I wish there were an 'essential' version without the extras, but until something else comes along this is it.

photonboy reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 21, 2007

I have extensively reviewed this in the past. It is a truly excellent program.
There is some confusion:
1) You do NOT have to download a 150MB file every time it updates. Nero has an update section called "ProductUpdate." My only complaint is that the default installation installs roughly 500MB or so just to a Temp folder which serves no other purpose than to be used for this update feature. Installing by extracting with Runrar and running StartX does NOT create this huge temp file, however ProductSetup does not work. Perhaps not a huge issue in a world where 320GB hard drives are $100 but for 30GB laptop users this IS a big deal.

2) Nero 7 Ultra is not the only Nero package. People claim to want just a basic Nero Burning ROM package. Well, most burners come with just such a package so I don't know what the problem is.

Nero 7 Ultra may have many features that most people don't use, but in my opinion Nero Burning ROM, Nero Showtime, Nero Recode and Vision easily justify the cost not to mention several other apps and tools.

I've been using Nero since version 5. I've seen a continued commitment from Nero to improving this product in a timely manner and I expect this Suite to remain my choice for some time to come. The interfaces are so intuitive after a short period that I couldn't see writing them any other way. I am hoping to see a simple BluRay or HDDVD compression utility soon. (i.e. compress to 4.2GB, single-layer DVD with H264/AVC that plays on standalone High-Def player or via Nero Showtime)

maxstep reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 21, 2007

Regardless of varios statements - bloatware. Yes I know how to do custom setup. Does its job though....

Adrian79 reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 21, 2007

the website only shows 7850

Diam0nd reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 21, 2007

Whatever you people may say, Nero is still #1 burner. Smaller competitors lack flexibility, simple as that.

You don't like the bundled components? Don't install them, its not like they are a must. Not happy with size of the package? Get adsl, and dont tell me its expensive, i heard even russians are starting to switch lol %)

Letterman reviewed v7.9.6.0 on May 21, 2007

@ benyahuda

I know we can use the custom setup. But this app is Nero Burning Rom!! I don't want buy a hole suite. Just one app! Even with the custom setup, i don't want do download a 150MB package every time they update it.

extremely well reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Apr 1, 2007

Like Andy said, take 6.6.1.15a released 3/21, or whatever is the latest on this link:
ftp://ftp1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/

benyahuda reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 27, 2007

For those who hate the bloat, choose the custom install option instead of the default.

Almost everything can be added or deleted including Nero Scout.

If you really want a burner application that is light and tight this is NOT the app for you. There are plenty of free burner apps that fit that description.

Nero is a fine suite for many people. Rate it on what it is, not what you want it to be.

caronn reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 21, 2007

I hate NeroScount because NeroScount in Windows Vista is useless. I don't understand why an user can't remove it from the installation components!!!!

Paul Skinner reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 20, 2007

I'm with JEdwardP on this one.

Broadband doesn't make a difference, because Nero's servers at update time are roughly equal in usefulness as wet cardboard.

It really is a silly size update.

Andy Dean reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 20, 2007

Not a review but more of a pointer. I like all you peeps feel Nero is getting far too bloated. I've tried version 7 but for me 6 was the best. Ahead released an update for 6 on the 13th March 2007 to version 6.6.1.15. Link here http://www.nero.com/nero6/eng/nero-up.php

Haven't seen a changelog yet.

JEdwardP reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 20, 2007

I just upgraded my secondary machine from 7.5.9 to this version, and found that the installed size (for a Burning ROM-ONLY installation) increased from 56 MB to 69 MB.

What did I gain in exchange for those extra 13 MB? As far as I can tell, only a glitzier looking file browser window, which was already a bit too glitzy for my taste.

Yes, Nero still has the best burning engine that I know of, but that engine seems to become less worthwhile with each release, as it's buried under the weight of more and more digital dross.

zridling reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 20, 2007

Love and have used Nero for many years now, but this huge update download is just idiotic. They're wasting a lot of bandwidth and losing money by not offering just the burning rom/nero express version to users. Sure, we all custom install this program, but it's the download we're carping about.

For all their other components, someone else does them better, faster, and cheaper. Program gets a "5"; but for the download and installation hassles (say NO 121 times in a row), it deserves a big fat "1". (And no, broadband doesn't matter; the monster is out of hand.)

yokozuna reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 20, 2007

Nero Recode 2.5.20 has been "nicely" updated. The number of frames per second is lower around 20% in comparison to Nero Recode 2.4.50. Some presets do not work (e.g. recoding films to Nero Digital 1/3 DVD), so you have to do everything manually. Went back to Nero 7.7.5.1.

bigmama reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 20, 2007

big in size
many features (useless???)
some stability problems

however you can do everything with this suite

and it's the best out there

smaller size with same features, less requirements, fixed stability problems and better price will get 5 out of 5.

For now 4.

USE NERO 6.6

the artist reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 20, 2007

Best burner by far, but i BEG that they allow NeroBurning/NeroExpress as a separate download off that huge pack of crap.
Obviously they'll most likely not do that because nobody would ever see again their other programs (those that NOBODY CARES about) but i keep dreaming.
175-200 MBs of crap only for the burner, for EACH VERSION is intolerable! That why i stick to the much less bloated version 6.

who else is with me? Let Ahead Software feel our anger!! (hehe)

PD: awesome data about NeroLite!!! http://rapidshare.com/users/UVZ78L
PD2: WinXP/Vista x64 are a compatibility nightmare. Move to x86.

Diam0nd reviewed v7.8.5.0 on Mar 20, 2007

Best burner around. Yeah, it might be a bit too heavy and bloated, BUT 1. we got broadband, so size doesnt really matter 2. nobody forces one to install components he/she doesnt need.

Tenoq reviewed v7.7.5.1 on Jan 24, 2007

Fix InCD, please.

Damn thing hasn't worked properly since mid-way through version 6. It'll work fine on one machine, then go completely haywire on the next. So frustrating!

Overall, unimpressed with all the versions of Nero 7 so far. Keep trying, boys. :P

RaGhul reviewed v7.7.5.1 on Jan 24, 2007

Aaaaah, the modern era of bloatware is now in full swing!

Nero's burning engine is 'hands-down' a rock-solid beast. But the updates are a big headache. This MUST be addressed by Ahead if they want Nero to survive in a world full of freeware, OpenSource, and very small, cheap, efficient apps... all of which are just a quick download away!!

I've seen this monster grow like a bad virus over the years. So, now, I use Nero Lite. It's a stripped-down version, with all the functionality/none of the bloat.

It's the same burning engine, just none of the crap:
http://www.updatepack.nl

If you want Nero Recode... well, try CloneDVD, DVD Shrink or 1-Click instead, and save on Tylenol!

nilst2006 reviewed v7.7.5.1 on Jan 19, 2007

Yes, i give this just 2 out of five.

Every time i install it it deletes ALL files in C:\Windows\Installer

After a reboot almost 50-60% of all icons disappear.

Nerovision Express doesn't even start...a subsystem can't.... Yes, it doesn't say any more !

Uninstall leaves at least 70% left on the system....

Have to clean systemregistry manually to get rid of it.... Afterwards still 10% is still on the system.

I'm running XP x64 with ALL updates.

I have friends with exactly the same problem !

Have written to Ahead but they can't help...

This is pure crap !!!

extremely well reviewed v7.7.5.1 on Jan 18, 2007

My GOD you ppl care about the meaninglessest things. Nero rulez, and it's always good to consolidate everything into one monster file (see Vista Home+Biz+Ultimate+32+64 single DVD for example).

It's always good to totally uninstall before installing newer vers ANYWAY. Saves lotsa future headaches.

kda reviewed v7.7.5.1 on Jan 18, 2007

I thought I might update from an earlier version of 7.xx since this one promises to be compatible with VISTA (should I decide to upgrade my OS).
I only install and use a few of the Nero modules like Cover Editor, the Burning modules, Smart Start and Tools.
So I opened Smart Start and chose to Update as the fellow below so mockingly recommends.

I was taken to a download site where I watched horrified as a 254 MB download was accomplished. Then update uninstalled my existing version of Nero and restarted my computer. Then the "update" continued.
When complete, the update had installed EVERYTHING Nero offers including every single module that I never wanted, had never installed before and would never use.
So using the built in update routine may not yield the results you'd expect.
I did a system restore from a backup I had made for this occasion and then visited the Ahead site to download the 190 MB "update" module. This download, as it has in the past, let me choose the specific modules I wanted to install and all went well.
This is nice software for sure but it sure beats you up when you update.

some guy reviewed v7.7.5.1 on Jan 18, 2007

Nero needs to change the updating method. To update one program you need to down-load a huge service pack witch contains many programs. I find this to be a big downfall. Overall their software is a nice 1 do all but the way it is updated is the hole in the side of the ship.

carlo_tor reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Dec 22, 2006

Nero (7.5.9.0a) is a good mastering tool, and you can select which function shall be actually installed.
But Nero Recode (2.3.7.0) still shows the "too big" bug: when you shrink a DVD (DVD9 to DVD5), the resulting files are too large and do not fit into a standard DVD media. You can circumvent that by manually setting the desired size at 4380-4400 Mb.

kmleow reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Dec 5, 2006

Getting bloated...

photonboy reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Dec 3, 2006

I love it and use most of it. Nero Showtime has really improved in the last two releases (it had lots of annoying glitches).

Nero Burning Rom, Nero Vision, and Nero Recode work great but I think Nero Vision needs to improve its Chapters as you are forced to have a thumbnail for each chapter instead of just having them present for the remote control.

I've used all the other programs. The only other one that comes close is "NTI" but I still prefer Nero.

Nero has one "problem." When you install it, it extracts about 500MB to a permanent folder in the hidden Temp folder on your C-drive. Depending on what you install, this may bump up your overall C-drive size by 800MB or more. This should not be necessary.

You can avoid this by extracting the downloaded Nero file to a local file with Winrar, install it from the folder then delete the folder after. You can't auto update via Product Setup, but you'll have to decide how much you care about hard drive space.

azazel- reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 29, 2006

If you have 7.5.x installed and you're completely downloading a whole new installer for each point release, you're a retard. Run the software update program. Don't blame Ahead for your own stupidity.

mjm01010101 reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 28, 2006

haha, they released an "a" version, that is another 150 megs to download just for a bugfix... sad. Nero, my how you've fallen.

BogdanSHA reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 28, 2006

@herbert7890 - I have 7.5.9.0 installed on Vista (build 6000) and it works ok.

some guy reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 28, 2006

for a all around burning program it's pretty good.
would have gave it a 5 but one thing that really bugs me is when you exit the program you need to do it like 3 times, like they not really sure you want to exit? are sure you want to exit?
no really quit?
if you exit it will stop?

herbert7890 reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 28, 2006

so, this version is compatible with windows vista? if thats right, i will download it right away :) anyone can confirm this to me?

Dreimanis reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 28, 2006

installed all this bloat using complete install.. gues what? it isn't even starting? everything works except the burning software.

doctorsmith reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 28, 2006

I'm holding back till they crack the 200Mb limit :-)

DudeBoyz reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 28, 2006

If you could separate out just the core Nero Burning ROM application and score it on its own merits, I think it would be more fair.

But since they only make Nero available in that huge bloated bundle, I guess they get what they deserve.

All the shovelware they throw in - most of it is so poorly written that it gives the Nero product a bad name.

I wish they would just focus on making the core burning app better. That is what really got people to be fans of Nero in the first place.

mike.smith63 reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 28, 2006

Thanks for the update on whether to download or not as it takes days to download NERO normally. That said it is a blooming good product and I wouldn't use any other.

zridling reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 28, 2006

The "a" update includes more Vista features. Here are the release notes detailing that 7.5.7.0 was Vista ready.

My only gripes are (1) the huge freakin' download; and (2) the tedious installation of 17 screens just to install the Burning ROM component.

Point Zero reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 27, 2006

Another example of why higher version numbers doesn't mean better quality.

boaz reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 27, 2006

Still using v6.0.14. Just when they got v6.x to be rock solid, they came out with v7. All of these updates for 7.x wouldn't be so bad, if the size of the download wasn't so huge, and the download servers weren't bogged down.

v6 does everything that I need.

utomo reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 27, 2006

Congratultaions.
After just few days, we need to download another 150 MB, without knowing what new :)

This is not good.

roj reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 27, 2006

I'm not neutral. The entire 7.x line is crap. This is an attempt to be all things to all people and in doing so, the company has not only achieved mediocrity but has also lost sight of its target market: people who burn CDs and DVDs.

It's bloated, it's buggy it's slow. Each release is a patch job to fix more weirdness that should have been caught before it was released. Stability is nowhere near the rock solid efficiency that was 6.x - which is why I went back to 6.

This is a grand waste of money tantamount to a Roxio product - and that's the deepest insult I can imagine for a piece of software that does what this is designed to do.

TWO stars because mediocrity should not be rewarded with anything more.

oc-athlonxp.com reviewed v7.5.9.0A on Nov 27, 2006

Neutral rating until I know what's the difference between 7590 and 7590a.

hari_the_barbarian reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 27, 2006

I have used Nero for as long as I can remember. I still do like it, but i do wish that they make a smaller version with just the burning software in it.

8189720 reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 24, 2006

utomo is right by saying we need a smaller version. Kind of like Winamp, by offering a lite, a full, and something in between. It's great that we have all these tools available, and yes, we don't have to install them if we don't want to. However, we have to download them all only to end up installing Nero Burning Rom. Waste of my bandwidth and time for an application that could probably be 10 MB as a standalone without all the other bloat.

robmanic44 reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 23, 2006

Tried it. Purchased it. Used it. Like it. Price is not bad considering the choices.

Diam0nd reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 23, 2006

Best burner EVER. Yes, it is big. Yes, most people (including me) need only the burner. BUT, keep this in minds: NOBODY FORCES YOU TO INSTALL THE COMPONENTS YOU DON'T NEED. Not happy about the size? Don't install the stuff you don't need.

Nero > *

benyahuda reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 23, 2006

I give this a 5 because it will let those users who are not interested in learning how things work, install and use a full range of products.

It also allows me to just install what I need of it. While I prefer and usually use other applications for my burning needs once in a while Nero has what I want for when I'm trying to burn something none of the more streamlined applications will do.

I have on occasion had to burn a file that none of the other applications I use could "see". My choices were, change the extension or use Nero Express.

utomo reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

Nero need to offer smaller version, when user only need the burning tools only.
otherwise people will say it is bloated, or they use the version 6.

Lets hope Nero will hear what user want.

constust reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

I recommend getting the 5 series(5 Rating in my book) unless you are inexperienced and need easy cartoonish wizards.

DataBitz reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

Whats new/fixed?

gaucij reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

I hate how people say that Nero 7 is bloated.
Thats what the customize option is for! The only CD and DVD writing suite I trust.

BoNeLeSS reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

I only need from this a MSI package easier to deploy. There's no way to make an unnatended installation of Nero 7.5 with SMS or Zenworks, damnit!

kendallohio reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

does anyone know what changes have occurred in this most recent release?

tickleonthetum reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

Nero is the only burning suite that works every time on my PC! The others crash regularly when I've tested them before paying out for new versions.

I agree that there is a lot of extra stuff included, much I will never use, but it's better than not enough. Also I may need one of them someday!

I have found version 7 to be better than 6, and would not go back if you paid me!

I would gladly recommend Nero to friends...

Keep up the good work Nero team!

wat0114 reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

Okay, ver 7 does have more than I will probably ever need, but at least it's there if I do need it someday. The program works fine for my burning needs, including dvd movie burning. The audio cd - mp3 encoding is excellent.

photonboy reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

I use almost all of Nero 7 Ultra's functions and the program is near perfect.

People that complain it's "bloated" can just stick with a free basic copy of Nero 6 that you can get with a DVD burner anyway.

Also, you can choose which components you wish to install. If you only want Nero Burning ROM then just install it.
(The only "problem" I've discovered is Nero 7 Ultra extracts the entire contents to a folder on the C-drive. That's around 500MB not counting the actual install folder. You can avoid this by extracting the setup folder with Winrar then running setup from it.)

What is added?

You can find the revisions at the Nero site. Mostly it's just VISTA compatibility.

SteveJohnSteele reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

Dear Nero

fantastic suite of programs
glad to see you have gone beyond JUST being a CD/DVD burning app
keep up the great work

signed
Steve

ps
ignore them whining about the program being to large - they are probably still using Windows 95 on a P2 with 32mb and a 4gb HD :-)

improvelence reviewed v7.5.9.0 on Nov 22, 2006

ALERT: thezelda is a moron

Funny, ..::][Ben][::.. how I seem to make so much use out of that "Useless Crap". Nero has a lot of very useful applications, if you know how to use them or have a use for them...if not DON'T INSTALL THEM. I love the simple video and wav editing features. I love Nero home for watching TV and its DVR functionality. And besides, you don't have to upgrade if you don't want to. Betanews is for reviewing the functionality of software, not whining because your computer is a slow piece of crap that cant handle modern applications. Change is good, it is not 1998 anymore. And besides, if you want to talk about CRAP....try out roxio.

..::][Ben][::.. reviewed v7.5.7.0 on Nov 16, 2006

Good and easy to burn scvd and dvd, but nero is packed with much useless crap, more to be added with every new version.

Malcy reviewed v7.5.7.0 on Oct 31, 2006

A great DVD/CD burning application lies buried somewhere in this bloatware. I couldn't believe the 188MB download size, they really need to release a simpler version dedicated just to burning.

Rated low because of the bloat, but the burner is one of the best.

Letterman reviewed v7.5.7.0 on Oct 17, 2006

lordgibbness! You're the man! Well and enough said.

lordgibbness reviewed v7.5.7.0 on Oct 16, 2006

Seems to be the case that when good programs have been around for a long time the company doesn't know what to do except add more features and increase the bloat. It happened to Norton a long time ago. It happened to Zonealarm and many others.

Regarding Nero, version 5.5 was probably the leanest (but didn't include DVD recording) and so v6.6 is probably the best version to use, with v7 being slow and overbloated.

k2r reviewed v7.5.7.0 on Oct 16, 2006

If you only want to burn some files, data or mp3, audio cd/dvd or cd's with any kind of data...Get DeepBurner Free. Everything what comes after Nero 5.5 is crap to me. They don't update the CD Recorder list for those versions.( 5.5 ) So it don't recognize my NEC 2500a DVD Recorder.

Banquo reviewed v7.5.7.0 on Oct 16, 2006

What does this offer me over Nero 6.x aside from useless garbage like Nero Scout? Nothing.

InSuboRdiNaTioN reviewed v7.5.7.0 on Oct 16, 2006

@freegoo:
First off, it is not space contstraints. 90% of my hard drive space is unused.
Second, I don't have Nero installed to verify this, but I'm pretty suret that if you go in to add/remove programs, it shows that 100+ meg install size w/ just burning rom installed. The installation is not just limited to the Program Files/Nero folder.

freegoo reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Oct 15, 2006

@InSuboRdiNaTioN
"People aren't just complaining about the download, it's also the install size. Nearly 150megs if you ONLY want the burning component."

That's flat out not true. I installed Nero Burning Rom with ONLY the burning component in a VM and the hard drive space taken was less than 30 megs. Don't click full installation if you don't want all the extra "bloat". Myself, I use a lot of the apps so it's a good value for me. I don't let it crap all over my startup registry though.

It **IS** crazy that Nero doesn't offer smaller packages for people that don't want all the extra applications that come with it... but it's not that big of a deal with broadband is it?

PS, You know that you can get a 200+ gig hard drive at Newegg for around fifty bucks? Enough for 6,826.67 Nero minimal installs.

improvelence reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Oct 1, 2006

This works fine on x64, ignore the comments of the moron below. This works actually great on x64 and nero home is the only pvr software and tv viewing software that I could get to work right on x64. The file size is large because this ISNT just CD burning software...i mean comon, anyone complaining about this is either

A. Too stupid to realize the potential of this software.

B. Never used the software.

C. To cheap to shell out the cash.

D. All of the above.

Nero improves with every realease, they are quick to fix bugs..and the software never "destroys your os"

Man..they need to weed out the idiots on here...

InSuboRdiNaTioN reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 26, 2006

Diam0nd-
People aren't just complaining about the download, it's also the install size. Nearly 150megs if you ONLY want the burning component. That's pretty hefty, and adds a lot of registry keys to top it off. It's so bloated that you'll find a program called neroLite, which is designed to trim down the nero installation.
I have been a long time user of Nero but recently switched to Ashampoo Burning Studio. It does everything I need it to do, and is MUCH lighter on the resources. I like to keep my system relatively lean, and Nero as it odds with that.

Diam0nd reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 20, 2006

v7 is as good as it gets. People, you need to stop crying about the size of the download, and start not-forgetting that most of you have at least DSL. So why cry about size? +You can install Nero ONLY. So why cry about how much it takes on your system? Hilarious...

nilst2006 reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 20, 2006

I really liked Nero before, but the newer version the worse it works. Really sad. This version is the worst ever. It f****d up my xp x64 completely when the installation failed and deleted around 300 systemfiles. Not an application to recommend to anyone. I have now switched back to Roxio's latest.

DudeBoyz reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 19, 2006

6.6.1.6 it is for me, similar to the guy who uses his 6.x version.

The core burning app is lacking some of the key stability that 6.x has had, and they have done very little to improve upon that core app, it would seem. Heck, it can't even be set to save column widths and positions for the main interface!

The fact that Recode still doesn't even work as reliably as the DVD Shrink that it is based upon should tell you something of why version 7 is not as well regarded.

As a whole, the program is more bloated then ever. I guess it would not be so bad if they offered a lower priced (say $29) Nero Standard version along side the Ultra version, which would allow you to not pay for the bloat you don't want.

The core burning app is what made Nero worth looking at in the first place. It is sad they focus less development upon it than they do the non-critical apps bundled in the Ultra package.

pyridox reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

Personally I have switched back to version 6.6.0.14, as version 7.x is too much more than what I need for everyday CD/DVD burning. I don't need DVD authoring, video recoding, a graphics viewer/editor, or streaming AV. v6.x provides all of the functionality for my needs like: ISO CD, Audio CD, & ISO DVD burning, and even audio encoding.

photonboy reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

Nero is an amazing product. They have done a really good job with this latest version. The Vista release which should just be a few lines of code fixed should be almost identical to this with the possible exception of a color makeover specific to Vista. (I have no real info on that)

Contrary to some inadequate complaints, Nero is incredibly stable and is not "bloatware." If you don't want to pay for all the apps then get version 6. For crying out loud, you can get a free burning disc with a $50 DVD burner so I don't understand the complaints.

Nero is simply the best overall DVD burning/authoring around for ease of use and price.

BogdanSHA reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

@boaz:
New Features:
Blu-ray disc data recording
p.s. try Deepburner

JEdwardP reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

I still really don't understand the complaints of bloat against version 7 as opposed to 6.

YES, the Nero 7 INSTALLER is much larger, than 6 was, but since Nero 7 actually allows for a custom installation and version 6 did not, it means version 7 yields far LESS bloat ON YOUR HARD DRIVE. I only install the burning component, which only uses 37 MB of disk space.

And since Nero Scout, highly annoying and completely useless as it is, can be quickly and easily gotten rid of such that it doesn't even reincarnate when doing an upgrade install, I see no cause to dock points for it.

4 1/2 stars (OK, I'll admit I don't like downloading a 189 MB installer just to get one 37 MB application, so for that, I do dock it half a point).

noBuddy reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

I like it. Pretty much options for burning perfect Audio CDs. And Recode is super. AVC codecs mostly perfect.
I even use Nero Vision if I need a fast MPEG2 Recorder, does his job well. Or authoring fast a DVD, if there´s no time to do it the normal way.
Takes only 1 minute to un-register the unneeded DLLs or Programs. Made a batch, and Scout and all the "express" things are gone.
For the Manual work: only 4 points.

Artem S. Tashkinov reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

I give Nero 7 only three balls because it does what it is intended for (it burns CDs/DVDs) at the same the installer size is nonsense and you cannot stop some Nero features from being installed (like NeroScout).

Also Nero doesn't uninstall properly, leaving a lot of garbage registry entries.

boaz reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

As a few others mentioned here, they should have a version that doesn't contain Nero Vision/Nero Recode, like a lite version.

And wow! the program jumped frm v7.2.3.2 to v7.5.1.1!

mikeyx11 reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

Absolute CRAP...

- Costs too much
- Is too big
- Runs slow and is a resource hog
- Can cause problems when removed
- Conflicts with certain other programs

perhaps reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

A brand new version only to add blue ray disc recordable properties. Where're the Windows Vista's Nero Burning Rom Version? I'm very upset with Ahead team!

BoNeLeSS reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

OK, Nero guys... Make a component based installation (¿never saw "Full, Default, Minimal, Customize"?) and then we will talk about it.

Dreimanis reviewed v7.5.1.1 on Sep 18, 2006

sorry, too much.

Bagobie reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 29, 2006

@fatray
Nero 7 is the definition of bloatware

Either way I prefer Alcohol for 1:1 copies... never had a single problem

cannie reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 29, 2006

Very good but too bulky. Why do you need to download 130 MB to install only one or two apps as most users do? To install only one app the Windows register gets not only the keys it needs: it gets also several hundred unuseful keys which I clean afterwards using a registry cleaner. Furthermore, it installs the same programs twice in different locations. Good but mad. I only need Nero Burning Rom, as most users do, so simple as possible.

sQin reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 29, 2006

works or not i stay with v6. It's lightweight compared to v7

zridling reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 28, 2006

It's only bloated if you load every single component that no one uses. Loading just ROM is only 47M. Okay, that is crazy, but it works.

hondaman reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 28, 2006

Agreed.

This is horrible. Stick to 6.x

roj reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 28, 2006

A bloated buggy mess. Stick to 6.x. What more needs to be said?

ONE star.

obox reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 28, 2006

Version 7.x - it's only global Bug not more!
I prefere 6.x

I hope, that ver. 8.0 will be much better & smaller. I can't undersatnd why thye can't separate burn-engine and all other media soft?

I think, they have to make Nero 8.0 Lite - only burning, not much.

fatray reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 28, 2006

Nero Product Setup still doesn't work, it keeps saying will update after system restart. Never does, still same version and not the latest even after downloading a small 3MB file.

Still this is the best, works perfect for me. Is it bloated? I don't think so.

Shrekmachine reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 28, 2006

@the_artist
Did you try Tools->Product Setup?
RTFM ;)

bsr500 reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 28, 2006

It's the best burning software out there.... Unfortunately! Another company needs to come along and make something that was as good as nero back in 6.* and before days. This crap is just way too bloated. But unfortunately, just like Windows, it's the best out there even though it's crap :).

rburly reviewed v7.2.7.0 on Aug 28, 2006

I use Nero for burning using FLAC, APE, and SHN files directly. No other software I know of is as good. I use it to archive music and other files that I have and have never had a problem with it. It's feature rich, and I like that.

It's the best I've found for what I need.

fpcorsair reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jul 8, 2006

I've been using Nero for the last 4 years and for me it's never been a contest with other burning apps. It does what I need it to do, without errors (unless I'm using inferior discs), for audio, data and video DVDs. For the costs, you can get it pretty cheap if you find a markdown, then a rebate. All in all, I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

I am curious as to when Vista problems with Nero will be addressed --- but that has no impact on my opinion of Nero 7.

Blackhole8746 reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jul 6, 2006

Great! If you don't like the garbage-ware do not install it, Ahead software gave you the ability to deselect it...

digitalking reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jul 6, 2006

It works without any issues, and does what it says it does. No weird hieroglyphic messages I have encountered with other burning programs. 5 stars from me.

cricri_pingouin reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 24, 2006

I am not a happy bunny. Not only Scout is still not an option, but now on top of that, it will automatically enables "Nero Desktop search" which hijacks and wastes part of my precious taskbar. Scout should definitely be part of the installation options, and not forced on the customer.
Apart from that:
- Scout and Desktop search are relatively easy to disable (by first disabling Scout from its options, and then unregistering MediaLibraryNSE.dll).
- Nero remains the best CD-DVD authoring software in my opinion, and I did try a lot of them (including some freeware such as CDBurnerXP which honestly are not in the same league).
- Since version 7, apart from the Scout issue, you are offered to choose which portions you want to install, and it does what you ask.

As it stands now, I'll give it a three.

TomekLutel reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 24, 2006

Nero 7 is definition of bloatware. If you need good burning software, go for Nero 6.6.1.4 and skip this resource hog. It works flawlessly with newest hardware.

ssb reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 24, 2006

The well known burning application plus a huge, bloated collection of garbageware.

zridling reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

No problems here. Version 6 is great if you have old hardware. But with the new stuff, you need 7.

thezelda reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

Nero 7 is trash.

Use 6 instead. Sorry Ahead, I would "5" version 6 anytime.

I use AnyDVD + CloneDVD/CloneCD for most things now anyways.

cdaledave reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

I had problems with burning an audio CD from MP3's. If Nero converted the files, the resulting CD had skipping & popping audio. If I use a different converter such as Winamp's write to disk, the CD was fine. Other than that, Nero rocks.

anomoly reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

Rediculous. anyone who installs everything is a noob anyways. Skipping? passe issue. (mp3pro.dll v6 audioplugin)
With the audio plugins, the dvd creation capabilities, & it's utter stability, this is still the best burning software period.
Scout removal: via run box
regsvr32 /u "%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\Ahead\Lib\MediaLibraryNSE.dll"

rotjong reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

I burn all my audio CDs using Nero 7.x releases these days and have since Nero 7's release. I have not had any skips or pops. Maybe I am just amazingly lucky or maybe it has to do with the brand and model of CD/DVD drives used. I use a Plextor PX-708A and a PX-716A. I mainly burn using my PX-716A.

Minus the fact Nero includes stuff I don't need and you have to download the large installer, I can't find faults with Nero.

Paul Skinner reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

Version 7 caused all Audio CDs that were made with it to have skips and errors on them.
Switched back to version 6 and everything was fine again.
Stick with 6.

guti reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

Here is how you can uninstall Nero Scout if running a x64 edition of Windows: http://guti.bitacoras.co...ntry=entry060623-105650

pyridox reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

I was using version 6, and recently sprung for the v7 upgrade. After updating to this version (7.2.3.2b) it infiltrated my system terribly. I even wound up with a Nero search bar on my task bar! I wasted my $ on version 7.

I uninstalled and went back to the latest v6 again. I hear that version 8 will vacuum the inside of the computer for you!

hondaman reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

Nero and I got divorced. I just cant handle the kitchen sink mentality of this software anymore.

ThumperZ1 reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

Bloatware, for sure. However in this world where every product must do everything..why don't they just have addons..
I went back to 6 and will stay there until I have to go back to 7 or 8..

DACWILSOL reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

I am about to eat my own words. I gave Nero Burning Rom 7.2.3.2b a low rating when it first came out. The low rating was for it being buggy, crashing and basically still version 6. I was using Roxio EMC 8 in place of Nero and enjoying the program. Since I paid for Nero version 7, I downloaded the current verson and found it to be more stable with plenty of options to get my burning and various other needs done. Nero Burning Rom 7.2.3.2b is a vast improvement from when version 7 was introduced. I am currently using it without any problems to report.

Tene reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

How did it descend into what it is now? It used to look good, now it's very, very ugly. It looks so out of place in the XP/2003 gui. How does one change it to look good again?

And the size ... what's so conceivably better in v7 than v6 that requires such a large size? Off I go to CDBurnerXP ...

wat0114 reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

Okay, it is bloated in the sense that it has too many unnecessary "features" but not in the sense that the bloat cripples the machine like Norton av and NIS does. Nero 7 has never failed me yet when it comes to burning - error free - exactly what I need, so for that it gets a 4.

The developers really should, however, simplify this utility by purging some of the excess and getting rid of the stupid scout.

Oh yeah, don't ever try using their autoupdate feature either; it's an unmittigated joke. Simply download the update, uninstall the current version, reboot and re-install the update.

roj reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

Bloated.

Buggy.

Scout is an aberration and you can never fully unlod it.

This is a classic example of an excellent application gone to seed as it tried to be all things to all people.

Stay away - stick with 6.

boaz reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

Nice, but personally I liked v6.x better. I think v6 was a little smaller in size (~128mb download now) & a little more stable. I went back to v6 a while ago. I don't need all of those extra features for my use.

As someone mentioned, an express or lite version would be nice for those whoe don't need all of the rest.

Banquo reviewed v7.2.3.2b on Jun 23, 2006

The b stands for bloated. I'll stick with Nero 6 thanks.

YinCh reviewed v7.2.0.3b on Jun 11, 2006

Nero 8 will include its own operating system and will need at least 1600x1200px monitor to run it. LOL, Nero is exaggerating with all these features. A lite version will be welcomed.

stopbuggingme reviewed v7.2.0.3b on May 29, 2006

I like the version 6 better (well not better, but I it doesn't cost me more S$$$). Just don't load SCOUT and you will be fine.

If you don't already own 6 this is a great program. If you already own 6 then there is no reason to upgrade yet.

desibabausa reviewed v7.2.0.3b on May 25, 2006

I hate the new version of Nero. It puts the small toolbar on the start menu and bunch of other stuff in your computer too.
I rather stick with old version which is available at www.oldapps.com

utomo reviewed v7.2.0.3b on Apr 27, 2006

My comments:

Too big to download. better if nero offering the Burning only for download or all.
need more user friendly, if we fail burn the CD or DVD using the smart start (maybe because the data is too big, etc) we cannot edit and continue. we need to start from begining

CyberHobo reviewed v7.2.0.3b on Apr 27, 2006

I stuck with version 6 and I'm glad I did. Version 6 has been very stable and does what I need it to do.

arossetti reviewed v7.2.0.3b on Apr 27, 2006

My first 3 for Nero. The update does not address the issue that many are having with Nero Vision taking 40 or more seconds or sometimes several minutes to launch. 7.0.8.2 is a 5 star winner, but 7.2.0.3b is still a work in progress.

My question is, didn't they get enough negative feedback regarding Nero Scout, that they had to introduce a desktop search component that resides on the taskbar in this build? Nero needs to pay attention to their loyal, long time customers.

photonboy reviewed v7.2.0.3b on Apr 27, 2006

I have always given 5 stars, but I find myself having to retract some comments after using the latest two builds.
1) Nero Vision takes a ridiculously long time to launch (I thought I had a glitch because there's no good reason for this)
2) Showtime does not display correctly on my 16:9 HDTV. The picture is too small and is shifted to the bottom of my screen. Same for video files and DVD's. (I'm not certain but I think this starts at version 7203.

Despite this, the latest version of Nero Vision works even better. It now encodes to fit the DVD size instead of only discrete sizes. I just tried it and it works great.

I think I'll uninstall Nero completely, then reinstall 7082 without Nero Vision. I'll then install the latest Nero Vision (despite its slow boot time it works better so what are you going to do?)

I must say I'm incredibly disappointed in Nero. I've been a strong supporter but releasing blatant errors like this is not good for their reputation.

ajsaragosa1979 reviewed v7.2.0.3b on Apr 27, 2006

its not a "patch" its a full installation of the software, you want a "patch", try the update app included in your current version of nero 7.

mjm01010101 reviewed v7.2.0.3b on Apr 27, 2006

122 meg patch for a cd burning app!

With nero's 12 month history of releasing once a month that's almost 1.5 gigs of software yearly! For burning CD's!

Madness!

9i08 reviewed v7.2.0.3b on Apr 27, 2006

It's good, lots of features but I soon dumped it after I realised the wonders of CDBurnerXPPro, which is free and is suited to my needs.

sn0wflake reviewed v7.2.0.3b on Apr 27, 2006

Like she said yesterday; it's too big ;)

unistyle reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 26, 2006

I tried to burn a simple audio cd yesterday with nero.. a simple audio cd that ended up being a coaster cause it skipped like crazy. nero couldn't even burn an AUDIO CD without skipping! wtf!? i couldn't believe it.. i mean i think that it might have been the first coaster i burned in years. booted up itunes to burn again.. worked perfectly, of course. it boggles my mind that a cd/dvd burning app could fail at such an easy burning process.

darthbeads reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 26, 2006

How the mighty have fallen. So sad.

Nero is great for making coasters, not so great for making functional CDs or DVDs.

oomingmak reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 26, 2006

Bloated and buggy. It always amazes me how a top quality app can be deliberately ruined by it's developers. Nero used to be excellent, lightweight and stable but the devs have lost the plot.

Hey guys, why don't you throw in another 40 applications and that way it will be 40 times better than it is now.

serkan7 reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 26, 2006

I am keeping to try every release of Nero 7 with hope. However it is still a disapointment for me. It still fails on too much DVD or CD burning process while nero 6 or alcohol %120 doesn't... Don't tell me that my hardware may have a problem. I have 3 different PCs with 5 different burners (3 CD-RW, 2 DVD-RW) from 3 manufacturers and all of them have loads of power for burning. It is just the software fails...

I think Ahead is going to be another Nullsoft... They are losing and they don't see this... In a near future they should get rid of "7" name and try some think like 8 or 13(6+7 :)) as their marketting strategy.

steve1077 reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 26, 2006

I have problems with Nero 7, after it burns a DVD it gives me an error and I can't shut it down, Nero 6 works fine, and Aheads support is worthless, it takes them weeks to answer and they never fix the problems

XaNoR reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 26, 2006

Nero 7 sux, and since they dont listen to their customers Ahead sux too... The Mp3.dll and Mp3Pro.dll are not working as they should. Audio CD's are skipping...

hardgiant reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 26, 2006

Installed it and it took up 170 megs which is not bad for a fully loaded app that I use most features. Compared with Roxio which used 1.4 GiB of space this thing is anorexic.

For those that don't want the extra stuff just install what you want. Some complain at the 122 meg download but hell it's convienant to have a single updated file to download.

Nero Rocks but I wish they would add a indexing app to the product like CD cataloguer or Where is it, that would be very useful.

Zankur reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 26, 2006

I think most people form perceptions about a product on rumours associated with certain products like norton,and this nero....
People just see the product,and write non-sense reviews....
Nero is an excellent application or to be correct a digital media suite,which has tonnes of applications to help you out....
Most people compalin about norton and nero being a heavy load on system resources,i have them both and i have my pc running like ferrari....
So,plz upgrade ur pc,and then install this application,it rocks!

benyahuda reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

While I use other apps for most of my burning needs and Nero is huge, there are times where Nero is just what I need. So I always have at least the burning part installed.

The parts I don't like (like the main UI) I leave out. But that is my choice. Another user may find what I don't like to be the most useful. At least Nero gives me the choice of what to install. I give them credit for that.

I also find Nero to be very stable on my rather tempermental machine. In fact no version has ever crashed on me.

photonboy reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

Nero may not be perfect, but it's the best program in its class.
Bloatware?
People keep misunderstanding the term. Bloatware means that the coding is inefficient. I admit that Nero is LARGE, however you can pick and choose what you install. Nero 7 should have a basic version for purchase.
Most of the problems people are having are NOT Nero's fault. There are many other hardware and software issue's that can result in burning problems that appear to be Nero's fault.

If Nero 6 works for you, then that is fine. If you need most of the features that Nero 7 Ultra provides then you won't find a better program in my opinion.

pyridox reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

The last version wasn't too bad, but the first 7.0.x versions were very buggy on my system. We'll have to see if this version is stable. Version 6 seemed a lot more stable for me. I use a standard ATAPI DVD burner, on a standard Pentium 4 3.0GHz system, which is not overclocked or anything.

zridling reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

Good point. With Nero, you are buying not only the kitchen sink, but the house, the garage, and the yard. In other words, Nero has you covered, whatever your needs. But if you only need one small part, then you'd be better served finding it elsewhere until Nero decides just to release the DVD/CD burner portion of the app separately. Why they don't just doesn't make sense. Oh wait, I forgot. It costs $70 USD, now it makes sense. D'oh!

zee7 reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

I bought the new version, but went back to 6 also. I didn't really mind the extra features cause I've got plenty of HD space and thought they might come in handy, but Nero 7 just isn't stable. Buggy + Bloated = Uninstall. It's sad to see Nero go down like this.

donpacman reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

Is it safe to say Nero 7 is bloated?

mjm01010101 reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

I too stuck with version 6. It does exactly what I need in the software:burn discs.

shroom reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

120m isn't that much right... But that is 120m or nothing. My v6.6.0.16, which is under 40mo (language included), works really fine and because I only need the burning tool I don't see the point of grabbing this new version :)

Skyfrog reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

Until they get rid of the stupid Scout (and no I don't want to have to get rid of it manually every time I install the program) I refuse to upgrade. Version 6 does everything I need and much more and doesn't add garbage I don't want. All I need is a CD/DVD burning program, not an all in one mega media center.

ToeKneeC reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

Do people know what Nero is - 120 Megs is not just the CD burner, it about a dozen programs. From CD Burner, Backup, Label printing and tons of Video programs (which I use).

The review isn't on the size but what it does. And this is about the most complete package. In todays standard for a hard drive 120 Megs isn't much. It's about 35 IPod songs :)

lgjivic reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

I used to use only burning rom, but now I don't use nero at all! I'm not that crazy to throw away 130+MB. With version 6 it was my favourite burning software, but now it is the worst!

OK, its not 130MB yet, but soon it wil be, maybe allready with next version...

riceboy reviewed v7.2.0.3 on Apr 25, 2006

Still buggy as heck since ver. 7 came out..will stick with 6.0.18

Bagobie reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Apr 6, 2006

Okay app if you like bloatware...

Otherwise, for burning purposes, Alcohol 120% is the way to go.

photonboy reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 18, 2006

I gave Nero an unfair review and I'm correcting that. I said it corrupted my computer. It turns out that it is a problem with the NVidia NForce 4 drivers creating issues with SATA drives using NCQ.

I use many aspects of Nero and it works very, very well. I use it to burn data, images and dvd-video. I also create dvd's and MP4 files. I can turn MP4 files into divx-compatible files that play in my DVD player (LG-LDA 530) using MP4CAM2AVI.

I tried all the other burning software and didn't know how good I had it until I went back to it. Nero continues to improve its software both in quality, features and ease of use.

The Nero 7 Ultra suite is something many people should not be without.

I do fault Nero for not putting out a low-cost solution with minimal functionality of version 7. I don't understand their reasoning here. I guess they expect people to use the older software which is still being bundled. Come on, Nero, produce a $20 "Nero 7 Basic."

**Don't use MP3Pro: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3Pro

Yogurth reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 13, 2006

I have to agree that Nero as burning app is unmatchable. The unfortunate decision to bundle other Ahead products with Nero, will considerably lower it's user base and with a good reason.

For Nero Burning Rom 5 stars.
For bundled *rap 1 star.

Adrian79 reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 8, 2006

same probs as 'roj' below....

even when i reboot i get an error when windows loads "nero fatal installion problem" yadayada..

regvac didnt help ..still gettin the error LOL!!!!

well system restore point 2 the rescue!

----------------------edit------------------update------

when the .exe file is downloaded, right click it choose 'properties' and choose "unblock"..now it installed fine after doing that ;-)

burfadel reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 8, 2006

Nero is an excellent programme, however they have made a serious judgement error when it comes to software included. Many people like myself just want the burning part of it, which is a fraction of the total 103mb+ download. Why would you want to download 100+mb each download when you only want 15mb of it? Sure they can have a complete package, but they should have the burning part separate for those of us that just want to use that. If I weren't a Nero user and had been using Roxio etc., there is no way that I would try Nero out as its now bloated and an unrealistic download.

The second complaint I have is that the install seems to take much longer than it realistically should. This may be to do with the 300+ cab files chucked together in the main install file (use a programme like winrar you can view inside the install file). If they used a more efficient compression method they could easily cut it down to

The third complaint is that this version doesn't even work properly. It says when loading it that some files are missing, and they're not included in the install or cab files (you can't use the older versions either). Might be related to the other install issues people have had.

steve1077 reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 8, 2006

Still seems like there are bugs here, it works fine on some computers but on my laptop after burning a DVD it says there has been an internal error and would I like to send Nero the details, when I click yes I get another error message and then I cant shut Nero down, but it did burn the DVD without errors, and this version now has support for labelflash

roj reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 8, 2006

Pure s***e.

It produced a fatal installation error in the last stages of the install and requested that the program be uninstalled. When I tried to do so through Add / Remove Programs, it errored out again.

I used earlier versions of 7 and see no advantages (and several disadvantages) to using it over 6. It's treatment of audio CDs is uneven vis a vis the gaps between songs.

ONE star for a pointless and buggy "upgrade".

Avoid this.

ssb reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 8, 2006

Multi-megabyte garbage...

Shrekmachine reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 8, 2006

@QQ Think BEFORE you vote!
This is to rate this software and not your personal needs. Nero is for people getting the most out of their CD/DVD-Device with all related tasks. Go to a software that fit yours and vote that one.
With your argumentation you can give MS Windows XP the same rating.
"Windows is totally overbloated because I only want to burn a CD, and not do this and that"

Did you get the point?

hardgiant reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 8, 2006

I hate the smart start window, it needs to be resizable.

Scout should be an option.

Otherwise Nero is still a great Burning ROM suite much superior to Roxio or others that are on the market. I love the new look and feel of version 7 and I have had no problems burning a cd or dvd with it.

UTAKER reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

carstereosm, i did not forget :)

pyridox reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

I have to say, I liked version 6.x better. The last version seemed very buggy. They alway take forever to post a changelog!

For now, I'm back to the latest version 6 of Nero.

Sorb reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

I too got the "Fatal Error: Installation corrupted - please reinstall NERO" error message from the 7.0.8.2 installer and neither Modify, Repair or Remove worked after that and I couldn´t reinstall 7.0.8.2 or the previous version either.

Maybe it was a mistake not to shut down Firefox and iTunes when asked during installation. Anyway Nero 7 Clean Tool saved me from having to reinstall my computer or to change to another burning program all together.

It´s just too bad Ahead doesn´t have a user- or support forum on the Nero website for help with stuff like this.

gate1975mlm reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

Nero 7 is great! No problems for me.

EarlyMorningHours reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

Nero adds roughly 300KB to the registry on a medium install. By medium, I mean no Nero Home, Media Center, PhotoSnap. It definately has become a major pig. If you're handy with editing .msi files, it's not too difficult to remove Nero Scout.

bourgeoisdude reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

Too much bloat. I want something I can just say "burn a dvd with these files", "burn this type of video into a DVD-movie format", or whatever. There's 14 different options just to load Nero, and that's just too much for ordinary users to learn.

xpose reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

I downgraded back to nero 6. I like cds and dvds that actually burn successfully.

dzjepp reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

Slow slow slow... why dosen't BN mirror this app themselves :<

And Ahead brought this onto themselves... by FORCING us to download the entire package each time, it's ridiculous. Their poor little ftp servers can't coupe with the demand. I only use the burning rom, and that's all I want to download, nothing else.

kerson reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

To remove the Scout thing do as follows:
click "START" then click "RUN" and type this exactly or simply copy and paste:-

regsvr32 /u "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\MediaLibraryNSE.dll"

sn0wflake reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

g** d*** it's freaking big. I guess you need this to burn it on a CD after you've downloaded it to have enough harddisk space available.

benZin reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

I love Nero, but its version 6 is better for me. 7 is bigger...

Keith. reviewed v7.0.8.2 on Mar 7, 2006

How come 7.0.8.2 is about as well so soon

pluto2se reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 7, 2006

well the new 7 version looks like it works alright and I appreciate the option to not install what I don't use although the scout s*** should have been on that list too which it isn't. The installation size itsn't all that much worse than 6.x which is bad as it is of course. The thing that I totally hate is nero's use of the registry. Has anyone actually watched what is added to the registry during installation? We're talking about TONS AND TONS of s***. I counted to like 200 clsid's, and tons of other stuff, that's absolutely horrifying. This WILL slow your computer down, believe me, just add a few apps like these and your computer will CRAWL! If I jsut had a good option I'd say hasta la vista to nero but there simply isn't anything decent so it'll have to do but I'm NOT a fan of nero, not since many many versions ago.

carstereos reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

change log can be found under http://ww2.nero.com/nero...mium_Release_Notes.html
Release notes always seem to be late. The software is made available to Betanews users before www.nero.com gets updated. Thank you BetaNews.

(UTAKER - don't forget to View all Reviews)

UTAKER reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

changelog?

dathorpe00 reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

Great Program no doubt. Very good burning software.

darkpepe reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

Bloat! Stick to version 6!

Project51 reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

This is the best burning tools if you have no "LightScribe" burner. Otherwise I'll stay again on 6.

nicobarengo reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

Best burning tool!, never had a problem.

To remove Nero Scout, just execute:
regsvr32 /u "%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\Ahead\Lib\MediaLibraryNSE.dll"

Adrian79 reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

i'm one of those wierd people that simply does NOT have any problems with nero 7 ;-)

great job!

davygiven reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

Better sticking with the latest update to Nero 6 (v6.6.1.4).

And yes they are still releasing updates to Nero 6.

gate1975mlm reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

Nero Scout can be hidden from my computer using a free program called TweakUi

Skyfrog reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

This was a great program until they added that stupid Nero Scout thing.

arossetti reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

Looks like this isn't a general update, it's just for Nvidia purevideo, and only updates Nero Showtime.

I still like Nero 7, though, and can save some bandwidth for a bit ;)

Das mod reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

it was good until 6.6.0.18..... since i upgraded to this version 7 .... ALL music cd's are recorded with glitches and skipping .... DAO mostly but once in a while on TAO as well .... nero left me down

Pantagruel reviewed v7.0.5.5 on Mar 6, 2006

Great program.

THe only annoying thing is that one has to download 100MB each time just to update the program to the next version. Make patches, please!

teto reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 8, 2006

nero vision always crashes when creating chapters, to activate the dvd plugin i needed to uninstall the old version with the nero cleaner 2000 tool, i'll reinstall the old version.

englishmen reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 7, 2006

Very good program and ill be damned a change log, now that's a first.

carlo_tor reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 7, 2006

Very good product. I made a custom installation over the previous version and it kept my (partial) configuration.
I cannot give a 5 vote because the Recode-too-big bug is still there: when I recode a DVD-9 movie in order to fit a standard DVD-5 media, sometimes the recoded files are too large. I can circumvent that by selecting a custom size of 4350-4370 Mb, and in some cases the resulting files are smaller than the real media capacity (lower quality). DVDShrink was perfect, as regards the size of recoded files.

dzjepp reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 6, 2006

Good as always.

Keith. reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 6, 2006

Would not update unless the existing install was removed, the conversion is to Nero digital Mpeg 4 and it didn't launch anything buut kept returning to the options, removed it, re-installed the previous version and will probably never use another Nero product, or " update "

rotjong reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 6, 2006

The update is looking good so far. No problems encountered and the install was just as smooth as always.

Adrian79 reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 6, 2006

yay!

8189720 reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 6, 2006

Problem installing it. When I try to install I get an error saying that I need write access in my %Documents and Settings\user name\Local Settings\....\tmp folder. I've reinstalled Windows and if Nero is one of the first programs to install it's okay, but sometimes later on if I need to reinstall it I get the above message. I've since gone to version 6.x and have no issues. For that reason, if I can't even INSTALL the program it gets a bad rating. Else, how am I supposed to even use it?

Project51 reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 6, 2006

I did try 7.0.1.4b, but my LightScribe drive didn't work.

I tried everything, and it only work when I reverted back to version 6.

So sorry for giving this a 1 rating. And since there's no mention of LightScribe in the bug fixes... I'll assume it wasn't fixed.

cooldude7273 reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 6, 2006

Changes/Bugfixes

* It was impossible to edit an audio file anymore once the audio file has been added to a compilation
* When ripping tracks, it was not possible to create a new folder from within the save dialog
* In rare cases Nero crashed when getting free drive space
* Encoding of single tracks was not possible - only all tracks of the compilation
* Burn process may have failed in case a saved project is used and if the process will be started within 4 seconds. The error: 'unspecific recorder error' was displayed
* Last position of the window is not saved before closing the application
* Video CD menu entries were readable in preview, but not on the burned Video CD
* Virus scan did not work with ZIP files
* Nero did not detect any CD/DVD device if 3 or more devices are connected, but the virtual “Image Recorder” only

photonboy reviewed v7.0.5.4 on Feb 6, 2006

I have used every part of Nero 7 Ultra with no issues, so I don't understand other people's problems. I found Nero to be very intuitive and fast.

I did have some problems, then, when I did a lot of reading I discovered that many problems that people were associating with Nero were hardware or software problems. It turns out that a bad drive and an overheating chipset were my problems.

Other reasons for problems include: bad CD/DVD media, optical drive, power supply or software issues. Windows XP frequently suffers from the same blame that Nero 7 does. Since the computer needs to be working almost perfectly to insure a good burn with no errors Nero 7 frequently receives the blame for other underlying problems that have not been detected.

Nero 7 works excellent and I recommend it highly!!

tremens reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Jan 31, 2006

Nero Burning ROM works great. Smartstart can be good for newbies.

zmth reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Jan 30, 2006

There is a bug in 6.6.0.18 and probably several versions: one can only add to an existing session ONCE no matter what. I always choose do not close to allow later files to be added but still it only lets you do it once. The next time I get the same type error you got. I have BENQ DVD DC DQ60, DMA is ON and was recording data cd but think that is irrelevant. Problem is with NERO software, adds more and more useless things to clutter up you hdrive and registry etc. and the basics get worse!!

desibabausa reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Jan 27, 2006

Didnt like version 7.

Rather stick with nero's version 6 series.....

look at http://www.oldapps.com

they have many old versoins there.

DACWILSOL reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Jan 3, 2006

I bought version 7 because of the new features. A week later version 6 is updated. I feel as if I got jipped. Switched to Roxio EMC 7 and upgraded to version 8. I am enjoying it very much. Applications are alot easier to use than Nero and they work. My computer does not freeze or crash or ignores my cd/dvd drives as Nero did. Nero 7 still has the same problems as Nero 6. Roxio will remain on all my computers from now on. Only thing Nero can do for me is give me my money back!

urbanriot reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 26, 2005

I recommend the last version of the 6 series over 7 (tested up to this version .14b). Introduced recently is a bug that occurs 1 out of every 3 burns an inability to close discs. This is easily reproduced on 3 of my systems (fresh install on one) and various burners (Plextor, Sony/Lite-on, and LG). Also introduced in the 7.x series is the horrible Nero scout which is forcefully installed and can only be removed with hacks. STICK TO VERSION SIX!

roy_eyal reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 24, 2005

Disable Nero Scout:
regsvr32 /u "%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\Ahead\Lib\MediaLibraryNSE.dll

You can extract the setup file and tweak \Redist\Config\conf.txt to avoid the bloated setup

The only plus for this version is the more customized setup as opposed to version 6

Another huge bloatware :\
Can't we just have the burn app?

hardgiant reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 24, 2005

The audio cd skipping is caused by a bug in the new mp3pro.dll, I very surprised that Ahead did not fix this issue.

http://rapidshare.de/files/7528898/mp3PRO.dll.html

c:\program files\common files\ahead\audioplugins

Simply zip up the new one or delete it and replace it with the older version.

I really like Nero 7.x, it's nice an polished, the only thing I dislike is the scout app which should be an option at install. I have all the indexing I can stand right now.

mjm01010101 reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 24, 2005

Recommended this to a friend for the audio cd tools, but apparently it is causing the cd-skipping issues everyone else on here talks about. I like it for the data cd and image features, but I probably won't go to 7 based on his experience with it. He can burn fine with other programs, like itunes and deepburner.

some guy reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 24, 2005

I still think Nero is the best all in one burning program to this date. Only bad thing is , evrytime Nero has and update you have to download the whole set of packages, Nero needs to come out with a lite version, I don't need the photo share and wav mix and a few otheirs, they put on their but dam what a pain, to update.

tmservo reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 24, 2005

No change since 4.0? Are you kidding? Recode, NeroVisions, DVD+DL support, support for LightScribe, NerobackitUp!... just to name a few of the more major changes.

Version 7 has brought out several changes that are appreciated:

Easy compilation of multiple AVI/MP4/Quicktime into a DVD with Menu features in NeroVision, NeroRecode. The newest thing I'm seeing is the now support for DiVX6 .divx files to import into NeroVision Express, as well as a tighter outbound compression scheme option in NeroBackup for FTP Usage. Both of which are welcome options.

QQ reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 24, 2005

Basically nothing n ew since version 4.x.

It's bloated, it's ugly, it's full of bugs. Sorry Nero, but you went downhill, you're doing everything the big software companies can do wrong - you go after money.

Blackhole8746 reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 24, 2005

Would you bother tellin' us what's new since 7.0?
Cheers...

pyridox reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 23, 2005

I hope this fixes some issues that I was having with v7.x. I went back to my version 6.6.0.18, but will now try the updated v7.0.1.4b.

husky87 reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 23, 2005

great program but the last couple of version 6 releases and version 7 release's leave my audio cd's jumping and skipping :/ duno wots rong wif it, other burning programs burn it perfectly!

Adrian79 reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 23, 2005

great stuff! changelong mia :-(

A_T reviewed v7.0.1.4b on Dec 23, 2005

Quick bugfix for all you Nero beta testers out there ;)

JEdwardP reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 16, 2005

When I last reviewed version 6.6x, I finally had to dock points for the bloat. But since version 7.0x finally allows me to install ONLY the burning component, which brings the installed size down to 36.7 MB, I can no longer complain about bloat.

Yes, I wish there were an installer package that contained ONLY the burning component, but I'm happy that I'm no longer forced to INSTALL any of the other stuff.

I can only think those still complaining of bloat must somehow be overlooking the custom install option.

dzjepp reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 13, 2005

Don't see what the problem is with the bloat for experienced users. They really upped the ante in their marketing scheme this time. They hope begginers will just install the entire package and have Ahead dominate their multimedia needs.

If you have half a brain, keep what you whant, remove what you don't need. I only installed the burning rom and the tools. Disable nero net completely. Takes up 42mb of space.

I give it 4 stars because they do not have an efficient update system in place yet... When you go to update in the menu, it gives "http unable to connect" errors. The "update" download on the nero site is still the 100mb package that contains everything. I only want a small package with the burning rom, that's it.

And when you do run the update, it does not recognize that you need an update, it installs in the same folder but it names the setup as "Nero 7 Demo", not ultra or priemium or however when you install the retail package.

Please let us download only the burning rom in updates, and make the system recognize that we only need an update (like in 6), and I will be happy.

Namero reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 13, 2005

great Software but with lack of image spupport

what on this software is bloated ? You can install it costum and you needn´t install anything you dont need !

Nero is an all in 1 solution not an "oly burn" programm like alcohol , so dont compare it !

roj reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 13, 2005

Installed this. What an elephant in a tutu. 6.6.0.18 does everything meaningful that this does in one third the size and faster to boot.

WHAT were they thinking?

WERE they thinking?

TWO stars for the ruination of a great application (ONE star is permanently reserved for any garbage with the name "Roxio" on it).

emredondo reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 13, 2005

Superbloat. Version 6 is better so far.

paulm reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 13, 2005

Very silly that a few improvements once a month mean a full programme download is needed.
Not really an issue for me on broadband, albeit slow at 512k. But annoying for those still on dialup.
With correct and carefull coding, small updates of a few MB's at most should be possible.

Aires reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 13, 2005

Too big and too bloated and basically Easy CD Creator under a different name. It also annoys me that they release new versions and don't post a changelog. I still use Nero 6 of course and I'll continue to do so until something like CopToDVD is good enough to use full time.

Nero - the new Roxio.

DIRKES reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 13, 2005

I like it...before. But why do they guys not create "smaller" update packs?
Must I everytime download files above 100 MB???
It block my line .... create a lot of traffic ... thanks to the authors.

loq reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 12, 2005

Bloatware up the whazoo..

Still using a customized v6.x.

utomo reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 12, 2005

Where is the small download now ?
sometimes people feel too bad when they need to download huge software like this.

and sometimes nero still having problems burning a DVD or CDROM which contains many files, example a copy of website which we get from teleport.
I hope they improve it.
and for the express they need to able to make editing when the disc capacity is not enough/ more than the data we want to burn. (It only a problems on the express)

Arieligena reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 12, 2005

huge!!

I still use 6.6.0.18

carstereos reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 12, 2005

change log can be found under http://ww2.nero.com/nero...mium_Release_Notes.html
Release notes always seem to be late. The software is made available to internet users before www.nero.com gets updated. Thank you BetaNews.

Adrian79 reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 12, 2005

make mp3 cd instead guys :-)

..edit, this build trys to install "yahoo toolbar" no good...hit "i disagree", it will then install just nero :-)

x-ray reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 12, 2005

Someone know where to find changelog? i want to see if i need any thing

FlAshdobe reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 12, 2005

This is OK, but I prefer ImgBurn for image burnings.

englishmen reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 12, 2005

I love nero burning rom it does what's its build for brilliantly, but why is it never release a change log with there updates.

forgie reviewed v7.0.1.4 on Dec 12, 2005

as others mentioned, burning an audio cd with nero 7 produces a CD that skips for some reason. went back to nero 6 and works fine.

CyberHobo reviewed v5.5.10.56 on Dec 9, 2005

It's a keeper Ethel!

Purple_Tentacle reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 23, 2005

Hey Kipi25 i have problems with burn of Audio CDs,
I Burn an Audio CD with Crossfading and when i played in a cd player, pause in the end of the tracks for 1-2 sec (!!).I unistall this Ver (7.0.1.2) and i install the 6.6.0.16 i burn the same audio cd project, with the same conficuration and plays just fine.What is this!!

Blackhole8746 reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 14, 2005

How awesome I got the download link from BetaNews if U go to http://www.nero.com and chose downloads then Nero 7 they don't let you download it but only buy the premium version directly... AWESOME

osric reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 10, 2005

Hey kipi25, you can install only the burning tool by selecting a custom install.
The software looks really cool but as the rule goes, rating is inversely proportional to the cost. It isn't value for money

kipi25 reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 5, 2005

Looks fine, but why can't I install only the burning tool??
By the way, did anyone have any trouble with burning AUDIO disks with this version? For me it would burn an AUDIO disk with hiccups (like the disk is scratched) and with pause between tracks, although I specifed not to do so...
I'll stick with the 6.6.0.16 ver. which works perfectly.

fatray reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 2, 2005

Burning works perfect as expected, made some downloaded porno DVD's that work perfect on my home DVD player. Copied some DVD movies from images I have. Still does not give the option to make a WMA/MP3 CD, has to be one or the other, but that's an easy work around. Could not get it to detect any channels on either my DTV Wonder (kinda expected that) or my PVR150 in NERO Home. The only real difference that I can see is NERO HOME that I can't get to work. With broadband who cares about a 100mb file, took me a wopping 5 minutes to download using Getright.
I bought a key at Best Buy for $60, I couldn't resist with all the nice new colors.

lilmegz reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 2, 2005

Pfft, the download link doesnt even freakin work yet, what a bunch of damn ret***s!

default_username reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 2, 2005

This is crazy. Especially for someone who's converted to linux. In KDE for example I have all NERO functionality for FREE, no key, no bulls***. And it doesn't take more than 5MB (compressed/install).
CD/DVD R/RW burning, CDA ripping to mp3 and many others. Free. Legally.
Nero was a brute. He was.

berserkchaos reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 2, 2005

this is why i changed from roxio to nero.
i will be using nero 6 for a while.

joeshmoe7 reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 2, 2005

The nero burning rom part is still tops. But -3 points for having the dirty feeling like i just installed AOL on my computer afterwards. Too much junk, back to 5 if they include a custom install in the beginning.

Kartun_355 reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 2, 2005

This package makes me MAD ... Burning software that 100 mb to download, so after some months we could expect that NERO-destribution will be 700 mb, like Windows XP :) Bundles are fun anyway, but if I need only burning engine why should I download their stupid mediaplayer/soundeditor/Nero_Stupid_Start/InCD anything else ? So like some time ago Linux ground up from small terminal after a few years we could expect NeroOS ground fron burning app :)

loq reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

Nero is going the way of Roxio, bloatware and slow.

Nero now installs files in various folders on your system drive.

Gone are the days of when software authors/companies would install all the related files in a single folder (drivers aside).

All you had to do is run the exe file from wherever you originally installed the application and it would run. This was a real plus (assuming you install your critical apps on a non system drive) since reinstalling windows is common place.

Ahead needs to come out with *lite* package that consists of just reading/ripping/burning dvds/cds and LEAVE out all the extra fluff aka label/covermaker, audio/video editor and plugins and skins. The fluff should be an optional upgrade package.

Personally I still use the last v6.xxx version of Nero and have it stripped down to just ripping/burning dvds/cds and all the related files plus registery (modified to point to one folder) entries in one folder, size being 13MB.

When windows gets reinstalled, run the reg file and nero works like a charm from drive D.

hardgiant reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

Version 7.0 was a bit rushed out the door I suspect and this new version polishes up some the mistakes that they made.

It told me to uninstall, so I did. I then installed the new Demo and it picked up my key.

It seems a bit more polished and it includes InCD 5.0.

photonboy reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

First, this update/demo solves a lot of problems with the 7.0.0.0 version. Nero Burning Rom would crash if Nero Express was opened even once. Also, my Video was crashing in Nero Home and it seems to be working fine now.

Yes, I had a lot of problems downloading. Nero is often completely bogged down when it releases updates. I used Getright and it took a while (five minutes)to start. It is best to use a download manager that will keep trying after it times out.

skurv reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

The best burning software, but is anyone else having problems downloading from their server?

HotBlack77 reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

Does anybody know what changes have been made between 7 and 7.0.1.2?
Overall nero is great, although I don't personally use much more than just the Nero Burning Rom application.

zridling reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

I didn't think Nero could get any more direct or better. I was wrong — version 7.x is well worth having.

BobTheVeg reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

yamaneko
Review the software, not the quality of your internet connection.

Knight7 reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

I don't know why people are complaining about the size of nero has anyone tried to install Roxio Easy Cd Creator 7.0 or the new 8.0? You want to talk about taking up space, Nero is an ant in terms of space but a giant in functionality compared to other recording software.

oufc_gav reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

"Hmmmm, they should release an 'update only' version for those of us that only install the burning rom."

I believe there is an updater function within the software that updates on a component basis - I haven't got it in front of me to check though.

yamaneko reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Nov 1, 2005

Hmmm, connecting ftp.nero.com.... zzzZZZZzzz....

dzjepp reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Oct 31, 2005

Hmmmm, they should release an 'update only' version for those of us that only install the burning rom.

Caleb reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Oct 31, 2005

It does what it says, but also includes lots of useless applications like Nero Home.

IMHO they should offer a no-BS suite that only has Nero Burning ROM/Nero Express + Nero Tools which will probably end up being 30MB or so.

Also, the lack of CD/DVD Image readers pisses me off aswell.

DudeBoyz reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Oct 31, 2005

I'm still bugged by the fact that you can't configure the column widths in the compilation windows and save them as the default. Every time I open up Nero, it resets the column widths to the default, which are not wide enough to begin with, especially the folder tree.

I also don't like that it always defaults to adding the NERO BURNING ROM label, even after you repeatedly blank it out because you don't want it there.

I would like it better if stayed as you configured it, perhaps with a checkbox in the options saying "Remember Window Sizes and Positions" or some such thing.

That small criticism aside, Version 7 seems to work very well at data and video burning, at least so far. There are some minor issues with installation over 6.xx setups (having to remove, reboot, it locked up 2 times during that install attempt) but I think it is probably more reliable and functional than just about any other suite out there.

Wish they had a leaner and cleaner version that only offered the core CD and DVD burning functionality, but still, it is a great app.

ghammer reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Oct 31, 2005

An excellent upgrade for the King of CD/DVD suites!
I really like the DVD Video features of this package.

tasty reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Oct 31, 2005

a larger installer has nothing to do with the size of the application. nero 7 adds CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS where you can only install the components you want, which actually can make it significantly smaller than nero 6. additionally, nero burning rom actually uses more than 15% less memory on my system when burning an identical compilation compared to version 6.

ye110mann reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Oct 31, 2005

The download is big because it now includes everything that was previously 3 seperate downloads in version 6. It isn't just the Burning ROM anymore. You can pick and choose what to install though.
Recode (the MP4 video encoder) is great.

whitedragon reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Oct 31, 2005

Had a scare with INCD5 not reading my DVD-RW that contains all my installed applications, but a PC restart took care of it. Other than that, everything else is working fine.
xip: It's an all-in-one package, no more downloading 4 separate things to get all of Nero like in the past.

xip reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Oct 31, 2005

I have used Nero for years, and it is a great program. But just when you thought it couldn't get any bigger... 100MB?!

davidtb reviewed v7.0.1.2 on Oct 31, 2005

Nero 7..I don't know if I got lucky or what??
I installed it, with my existing plugs, and everything I've done so far, burn CDs,and DVD, edit music, has worked. The DVD video-player has issues (leopard skining on movement) but that could be my codecs. There are some error messages popping up after I shutdown a feature, but again, that could be my own slovenly computing habits.
As far as the size, well, the bloated, got..err bloatier, but it is pretty, and it does what a 1/2 dozen other programs do, in 1. Get it on sale, avoid a weak on-line moment, and you'll be 1 up on me.

mansa reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 25, 2005

nero is still the most complete burning software
but it takes too much space on the HD and the majority of services it presents are not used by most users.
I also think that it's slow in burning.
But it's really complete

Blackhole8746 reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 24, 2005

Great... Looking forward for an interface independant from Windows... I hope they can achieve that... The GUI of Nero Burning ROM (Not StartSmart) is kind of not so good looking, the fact that doesn't make it perfect

rpavl reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 5, 2005

I have to give AHEAD credit.In the beginning this was the clunkiest junkiest mess, now it actually looks professional, and does a great job for the user. Thumbs up.

Aires reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 5, 2005

@ utomo

I agree totally. But I doubt it will happen.

utomo reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 5, 2005

Ahead need to think releasing smaller update.
so we did not need to download 30MB and install the new one, instead of that we can just download few mega and then install the patch

But full download need to be there.

on Nero OEM they need to add ability to back to the main windows if we failed to burn. now it is difficult and we need to start from zero

flashhh reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 5, 2005

Nero has many alternatives, but it is still the best!

Dr_SMART reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

Amongst the finest burning programs around, but there are minor glitches here and there, and it doesn’t entirely support Windows x64 Professional: Imagedrive 64 bit drivers aren’t even installed (and – of course - you can’t use it).

JeRrYFaR reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

Never had a problem with it, and they update it often, so they obviously care about their customers' wants and needs.

Adrian79 reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

the best thing for non-protected dvd/cds!! no other software compares to this wonderful multi functional/user friendly program!

alister reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

Changelog:

New features

* Adapted UDF Multisession Support for DVD-R DL Layer Jump Recording Mode
* Added several advisory messages
* Added a new help file for LightScribe
* The used UDF version for UDF compilations is now shown in the log file

Other Changes/Bugfixes

* It was not possible to print a LightScribe label with an external LightScribe drive
* Nero Express did not start on a Japanese Windows 2003 Server Operating System
* Copying open VR discs was not working
* Implemented a warning message in case a DVD-R9 DL is copied to a DVD+R9 DL and the layer break of the source does not match the destination disc
* The calculated disc space for DVD-RAM media was wrong
* Aborting a LightScribe print process could cause the application to hang

Canuckistani reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

Nero is a great program and getting the Express version with almost any CD/DVD burner you can buy is a god send. Fantastic. However, for my burner, chipset and processor I get better burns with CDBurnerXP Pro for data files (mostly .ape, .flac and .MP3) burnt to DVD and better results for dodgy media using burnatonce. That's no knock against Nero, just a note that it is good to have more than one iron in the fire. Especially if those irons are free.

Banquo reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

yokozuna, rate the program on how well it works, not on how often it is updated. What is wrong with that anyway, at least they support their software. You know you don't HAVE to download an update every time one is released. If your current version is working ok then leave it alone. That said, this is currently the most reliable burning program available in my opinion.

dougau reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

If they could update the release notes as fast as they update the program it would be nice, I still think Nero is the best though!!

photonboy reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

Nero is awesome.
Nero 7 is out and if you need most of the functions the price is quite reasonable.

jbaltz69 reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

Speed up your freakin' download servers. DAMN!

yokozuna reviewed v6.6.0.16 on Aug 4, 2005

Is Nero an antiviral tool? I am asking because it is so often updated that I have doubts.

PS The site is always besieged by downloaders. No wonder if everybody is forced to download the full version of the program. Alternatively, the managing director of the company can check such words in Google: Akamai, BitTorrent. Shame on the company.

PPS Banquo, sorry to say but I have to download it (what you can read below, it is another story) because Nero 6.6. never works properly with my DVD drive. When one problem is solved two other appear. Pity that I cannot use Nero 5.5 which orked very well. Moreover, I pay so I demand. Next time my money will go somewhere else.

sdaughtry reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 16, 2005

Since Ahead has plenty of energy to release updates almost weekly, how about addressing interface issues that I raised several years ago that still exist:

1: Change the entry field for 'Number of Copies' to a spinbox

2: The Explorer window (used to add files to a CD/DVD compilation) needs work. Making sure the columns stay where you moved them too would be a HUGE help (it gets very old resizing the columns EVERY time I start a new compilation); and how about placing the highlight bar back on the last selected entry in the Explorer listbox when starting a second (or more) compilation in the same session - the highlight bar always jumps to the first file/folder, even though the directory hasn't changed.

3: Add buttons to add/remove items to the CD/DVD compilation. If you add a ton of data to the new compilation it becomes tedious to drag the mouse all of the way to the bottom of the added file list (I know that Alt-1 will add data to the compilation, but that isn't exactly mouse friendly). Roxio got it right on their interface (but screwed up by not having a keyboard equivalent to add data). I've lost track of the number of times I accidently nested folders inside of another folder because I released the mouse button too quickly when adding data ;(

4: Add support to Nerovision Express for .RM, .DIVX and .MOV data files.

5. Add a text string at the bottom of a new CD/DVD compilation that tells the user how much free space is left for data to be added - the 'gauge' is extremely vague and tedious.

Richardky reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 16, 2005

to many updates for me...if the version you have works with no errors then dont bother anymore...its so bloated i dont even want the newest version.

yes i tried it before give a review..i went back to my older less bloated trouble free version.

i dont have a slow computer i mean bloated as in useless crap.

fhyke reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 16, 2005

Is it just me or is Nero becoming bulky? Seems slower and slower... Hmmm Adaptec Easy CD Creator anyone? Ew.

wingo reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 16, 2005

small upgrades of nero is just to fix minor hardware issues and/or new features presented in the previous 6.6.0.15 release got fixed.

you don't need to waste bandwith unless your nero is not working properly. remember a pirated key can produce a stack of costers. :P

new features will be introduced in a >6.7 so there is no reason to panic here.

DACWILSOL reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 16, 2005

I have been using Nero for sometime and have enjoyed it, but with all the updates that keep coming out and the download times that take forever, I decided to try Roxio 7.5. I was amazed with the ease of use and power of the program. I have not experienced any dud cd's/dvd's from burning and the program is packed with alot of great applications. As far as updates, the program was complete out the box.
I am now using Roxio 7.5. If Nero is the best there is, Roxio is better.

chinch reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 16, 2005

yeah i have to say.. whatup with the sneaky updates. adding an "a", then not actually telling what the "a" is in the changelog. frankly, i'd like to know before i waste the, what, 30 meg download for some possible, or possibly not necessary update.. how am i supposed to know if it's an important thing that was changed or not if they don't even note it.

PaceyPimps reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 15, 2005

The a are small chages but make urgent chages that did not wait for the next version.
As for Nero it the best program for burning but so many changes i would like some one to post how to make a Win XP boot disk with this version of Nero.

bello reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 15, 2005

i've got 6.6.0.15 version. and what i gain from 15a?
anybody knows?

JeRrYFaR reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 15, 2005

I'll easily give Nero a 5, but these updates with no changelog are getting really scary.. who knows what they're putting in their program now..

tre2004 reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 15, 2005

I would like to know why there is another release all of a sudden.. why no change log? So, another hour or so to download an update on a 7MB download connection?
About them using BT for their upgrades, that would be the smartest thing in the world, but I swear, it is like all of these companies think that BT is from hell or something. BT was made for this sort of thing, why more companies don't take advantage of the technology is beyond me.
I think it really boils down to them just not giving a ISH.. You would think they would get tired of their servers being pounded to a pulp and just throw the update on a tracker..
But, i'm giving it a 4 because nero is GREAT...
best of the best in my opinion, but that is just my opinion.

Adrian79 reviewed v6.6.0.15a on Jul 15, 2005

they added an "a" ..., no changelog,well I just finished updating the other day ugh~ :(

SG1969 reviewed v6.6.0.15 on Jul 9, 2005

hkm: he means that Ahead shouold use BT whenever they release an update, because everytime their servers come to a crawl for a few days. And he's right, a lot of software companies do that now and it really helps

oufc_gav reviewed v6.6.0.15 on Jul 9, 2005

Still does everything I need well, but is starting to creak under the weight of bloat.
As to the post below. Several companies are now starting to use BitTorrent (officially) to distribute their software when a new release comes out. It means that everyone can get a download at decent speed, not constantly get timeouts on a single site as you get with Ahead when they update.

hkm reviewed v6.6.0.15 on Jul 9, 2005

So-so version. And, LordGlibness, exactly does NERO have to do with Bittorrents??

lordgibbness reviewed v6.6.0.15 on Jul 8, 2005

I like Nero, but I do miss the no fuss nature of the older 5.5 version, which was much more responsive. I think with popular releases like this they really should make use of BitTorrent, as it would be so much faster for everyone!

Qlib reviewed v5.5.10.56 on Jul 8, 2005

i dont get why you ppl are complaining about how bloated nero 6 is.. theres frankly not a lot of changes in the main program and things like the wave editor and such NOBODY IS FORCING YOU TO USE THEM!

And what kind of lame statement is giving nero a 1 in score because YOU dont support DVDR-DL?

lamers! good program that only keeps getting better!

mjm01010101 reviewed v6.6.0.15 on Jul 8, 2005

What good is a product you cannot download? Fix your servers Nero. Not like this is a one time thing, this happens every month...

ModderXManiac reviewed v6.6.0.15 on Jul 8, 2005

Simply the best cd-burning/ripping/editing app money can buy.

Adrian79 reviewed v6.6.0.15 on Jul 8, 2005

@ work now :( cant wait to get home and update!! NERO is the #1 software for burning unprotected data

SAE reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 15, 2005

Try the NeroDigitalConverter and you are falling
from your chair.Nero has all and better functions
like Intervideo's MediaOne a.s.o
Nero rules !!!

Silvio

cousinkix1953 reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 15, 2005

The boxed Nero 6 retail package sells for $58.00 at the COSTCO stores. You get the legit CR rom for a price about the same as ordering the serial number on line.

Wait a few days before downloading updates.

Slug_Coordinator reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 14, 2005

I dont have a problem with Nero. I love it. How ever every time you go to download a update it crawls. Either they need to create mirrors or upgrade there FTP server connection speed!

It's not like they do not have the money.

some guy reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 14, 2005

the best single burning program their is it does it all. plain and simple!!!

Adrian79 reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 14, 2005

what's the fuss all about? just download and install ..if u like u can order a serial and it will be full version...worth it!! :)

wingo reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 14, 2005

Re: mjm01010101

that would be real easy, if just the actual nero buyers would download the program instead of all leechers.

also upgrades are only:

1. for fixing bugs
2. for new features
3. for updating new hardware

unless you NEED a new version to make your nero version work you don't need to get the monthly updates.

another thing to consider is what you use it for? just burning ordinary cd/dvd's etc you might even be better off with a free/shareware solution.

i am a registered (not pirate) user of nero.

enJOY!

dzjepp reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 14, 2005

I don't know why BetaNews dosen't mirror the new nero releases themselves. MajorGeeks does, and it's always fast over there that's where I go for new nero releases.

ajaydsouza reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 14, 2005

Would have given it a 5, but like the users below said, they need release update files as well as opposed to complete releases.

But, it still remains one of the best CD burning programs!

Matb_TePe3a reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 14, 2005

'german interface' sucks

keep it simple, stupid

dougau reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 14, 2005

Still the best!!

mjm01010101 reviewed v6.6.0.14 on Jun 14, 2005

If Nero is going to release updates monthly, at least get the bandwidth to support it when your users upgrade!!

utomo reviewed v6.6.0.13 on May 14, 2005

Why Nero cannot create just a small update ?
instead of downloading big installer, better if nero can do live update or other update options.

esh3 reviewed v6.6.0.13 on May 13, 2005

Too much....Too BIG.....switched to Ashampoo Burning Studio 5.......does what needs to get done and then some.

zridling reviewed v6.6.0.13 on May 13, 2005

I agree. Nero has sustained excellence for longer than I ever expected, and despite its size, they're not afraid to update it to correct even the smallest problems.

bello reviewed v6.6.0.13 on May 13, 2005

NERO is the best of other burning softs. it does its work smartly, easy and ofcourse with high quality! you can burn any kind of disc:music, video, data, photo and etc. very easy even you're just beginner. i love NERO and it deserves 5 points!

pyridox reviewed v6.6.0.13 on May 13, 2005

Best one I've used. A lot of people must like it, the download links are all busy (421 busy, try later errors). Everyone want's the latest version!

DiGiTaLFX reviewed v6.6.0.13 on May 13, 2005

I've now given up on nero. Nothing wrong with the actual writing but couldn't stand the excess bloat in the package. Fair enough if there was even some choice, but to force the whole thing upon the user is just insane.
Anyway if you're getting this way inclined try BurnAtOnce. Its great.

[deXter] reviewed v6.6.0.13 on May 13, 2005

Its the best there is. The industrial standard.

Unfortunately, I wish they had a better update system. Downloading 50+ MB every time they have a realease is too taxing for dialup users like me.

Preferably they should have a patching system like the way Blizzard games have.

chizran reviewed v6.6.0.13 on May 13, 2005

Bug Fixes
AAC Audio encoder settings not applied
Error using disc finalize feature in the 'Disc Info' section
Using UDF as default file system for using dual layer DVD-R medias with multisession compilation
Nero Express did not ask to save a LightScribe document if the application was closed by ALT+F4 or the [X] close button
An internal LightScribe error occurred for print and/or preview if Nero was accessing (e.g. erasing) the same device
An "Internal error" occurred if accessing a folder which was linked to a remote network path
Added advisory messages

From http://www.nero.com/eng/...OM_6_Release_Notes.html

x-ray reviewed v5.5.10.56 on May 13, 2005

but i dont support DVD-R DL

deathtok reviewed v6.6.0.13 on May 13, 2005

I've been using Nero since one of the early versions of 5.0 and have been hooked since. It is much better than the Easy CD Creator options out there and can make virtually any disc you need.

ahpaul reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 16, 2005

Slower slower slower and slower....

some guy reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 15, 2005

if their was one tool o have this would be the one.
but when I want to back up a dvd I use dvd shrink or 1 click copy just to easy but nero is a all around good program does more then any other on the market.

CyberHobo reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 15, 2005

The best invention since the sandwich.

DiGiTaLFX reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 15, 2005

Its great for writing cds. but i wish the standard package had options of what to install. I don't want nero digital codecs (or in fact any codecs as anything i want to put on a cd, i'll have already viewed with the right codecs - leave this for the vision express package pleeeease). Also i'm only an oem user, so don't want back-it-up and stuff installed if it won't let me use it!

ConceptJunkie reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 15, 2005

I've been using Nero for 2+ years. It's a great app, but I wish it would show you the label of the CD you just finished burning. When burning tons of discs on multiple machines for delivery to a client, it's annoying to have to close Nero and check the CD to double-check what I just burned.

But when it comes to making CDs and DVDs overall, it's great! The UI's a little clunky, but it works, and that's the most important part.

dzjepp reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 15, 2005

lol, someone removed my comment because I mentioned that *other* file download site?

FlipmodeBG reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 15, 2005

Very good! 5/5

arossetti reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 15, 2005

Far and away the best, most comprehensive burning suite on the market.

niti reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 15, 2005

Good software.

yokozuna reviewed v6.6.0.12 on Apr 15, 2005

The bugs which I described below (DVD+R, miniDVDs and mini CDs) disappeared, so my rating is 4/5. Why not 5/5? Because there is no custom installation.

yokozuna reviewed v6.6.0.8a on Apr 9, 2005

Unfortunately I had to write that it is getting worse and worse. I remember good , ol' days when Nero (v5.5) was way better than all its competitors together. Nero 6.xxx has many bugs, and when some are problems solved other appear, e.g. the newest (6.6.0.8a) has problems with DVD+Rs when booktype is set to DVD-ROM. Checked with my NEC 3520 and my girlfriend's Pioneer A08. Nero 6.6xx has problems with mini CD-Rs (8 centimeter CDs). I informed Ahead about it and they wrote something like: "We know about it". Yeah, I know the bugs too, but so what?

hkm reviewed v6.6.0.8a on Mar 14, 2005

I like NERO a lot, but it often seems to compromise quality when I burn DVDS's. So, I always need to check the output quality. Other software seems to offer more high-quality burning options, but I still use NERO all the time. [Example- recoding from PAL to NTSC - nice option, but the result is often junky, or very low quaslity; other software does a better job here.] Agree with problems with other apps hijacking NERO settings & files. I've had to clean out & reinstall my copy three times now, with the below-referenced cleaner. [A simple uninstall won't do it.]Am giving it a 4 since there's definintely room for improvement, esp in video output quality.

pyridox reviewed v6.6.0.8a on Mar 12, 2005

NERO is the best burning software that I have used. I tried Roxio for a while, and went right back to NERO. NERO does just about everything, even rip CD's & transcode different formats.

They are slow, however, to post new changelogs to the software updates. I heard that there were some bugs in 6.6.0.8 that were addresed in 6.6.0.8a.

They have a utility that uninstalls & cleans out the registry & driver settings, in the event your installation becomes corrupt. The tool is called "General Clean Tool", search for it on their site or check the FTP. On a couple of occasions, other third party software drivers hosed NERO on my system. Running the clean tool, re-booting, and reinstalling, fixed it.

themafia_69 reviewed v6.6.0.8a on Mar 12, 2005

Nero is Nero, no one can deny that its the best multimedia cd writing suite. SECOND TO NONE!

BogdanSHA reviewed v6.6.0.8a on Mar 12, 2005

Not to forget: http://www.nero.com/us/N...OM_6_Release_Notes.html

dougau reviewed v6.6.0.8a on Mar 11, 2005

When I upgraded to 6.6.0.8 Nero Recode started crashing and I had to clean the registry and go back to 6.6.0.6. No notes yet on what 6.6.0.8a is suppose to fix so I’m staying with 6.6.0.6 for now. When they add the update notes for 6.6.0.8a I’ll give it a try if it mentions anything about the recode problem. Overall Nero deserves a 5, just not sure about this version yet.

odellkevin reviewed v5.5.10.56 on Mar 11, 2005

I agree with (most) all below, used Nero for a long time. Tried 6.x ....sucked! Bloated and complicated. Went back to the last 5.x version...5.5.10.56. Small, simple, easy, does what it's suppose to do. Oh, and by the way, it DOES support DVD. File > New > in the upper left corner, there is a drop down box that let's you select CD or DVD to create. I've been burning DVD's with it for over a year now. Never a complaint.

Arieligena reviewed v6.6.0.8 on Feb 22, 2005

Now it the link is updated. I made C&P:

Release Date: 02-21-2005

New Features
Added LightScribe support
Added support for DVD-R Dual Layer format

Bug Fixes
The application did not start in the desired user language
Nero failed to correctly identify the source media during a DVD copy process
Added/corrected some small language related GUI changes
It was not possible to enter a file/folder name which contains 0x5c characters
Nero wrongly reported 'Not enough space on the disc' in unfinalized multisession compilations
ISO9660-1999 was set to all compilations which made the discs unreadable on OS prior to Windows XP
Nero Express did not offer anymore saving error logfiles
Added localization for the audio plug-in manager
Resolved a wrong behavior when double clicking on the column separator in Audio and Video compilation view
The user was still in the ISO view when ISO9660:1999 was enabled in the compilation properties
The wrong track number was displayed for playing an audio/video tracks in audio/video compilations
In (S)VCD compilations, when switching the file system to ISO Joliet; it did not enable Unicode names
Removed unsupported *.pbm file format from the filter of the open file dialog
For (S)VCD compilation, *.wmf files could not be added anymore and the file preview was not working
In an audio CD compilation, when clicking the headline to sort the order, the start and end time were not corrected

zridling reviewed v6.6.0.8 on Feb 22, 2005

Thanks RaveN-FH!

eddie reviewed v6.6.0.8 on Feb 21, 2005

RaveN-FH-: That URL does not include changes for this version yet.

RaveN-FH- reviewed v6.6.0.8 on Feb 21, 2005

write this url down betanews!!! here's your change log!

http://www.nero.com/us/N...6_Release_Notes.html#a1

turtle: duh. i'm sure nero will update the page though. i'm guessing betanews never posts the changelog because it's either a) hard to find or b) bn doesn't care. now at least they now where it is.

captain_bullshit reviewed v6.6.0.8 on Feb 21, 2005

It's beyond me why changelogs are beyond the ability of Ahead. For an app this big and important, I dont want to upgrade every time some third world burner is added support. Tell me what you changed!

kerebos reviewed v6.6.0.8 on Feb 21, 2005

nero is the best!
but on another topic, litescribe, checked out there website, that is some very impressive technology, i wonder how it works with nero

DudeBoyz reviewed v6.6.0.8 on Feb 21, 2005

6.6.0.6 is great, and I'm not quite ready to update until, like mentioned below, a CHANGE LOG is out!

Rumor has it that it adds LightScribe support in there somewhere...

I do wish it would remember the window pane and column width adjustments you make, or at least an option to save it as the default.

Anyway...

aerthling reviewed v6.6.0.8 on Feb 21, 2005

Look at moi! Loook at moiii... Now I've got one word to say to ya. CHANGELOG.

Senior Beardini reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Feb 19, 2005

Hmmm...
Much Better & Friendly interface than v5.x.x.x
I think I ilke it VERY much

DudeBoyz reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 31, 2005

I have not liked Nero 6 much at all over 5.5 - until this particular release. It really seems to have taken care of most of the issues that have bugged me over time and I think I'm finally ready to remove 5.5 off my system and stick with this version.

Now I just need to march down to CompUSA and get that $50 special after instant and mail in rebate.

I do hate that I can't buy just the Burning ROM basic app. I don't want all that extra stuff. Wish they had like a $29 version with just the Nero Burning ROM core application so we did not have to fork out so much cash for that extra shovelware.

Still, it's way better than anything named Roxio. :p

ToeKneeC reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 18, 2005

So the reviews below are...this program is the best, this program rocks, nothing comes close.

Then people give it a bad rating because they have updates all the time. And complain it takes too long.

IF it's working (which it sounds like it is), don't do then update then. It's simple, just say no :)

Most of the updates are for added support to new CD and DVD burners. Most of the updates you don't even need.

Personally, I would rather have updates then none.

bourgeoisdude reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 18, 2005

Ahhh--they finally fixed my problem!

wingo reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 18, 2005

the reason for frequent updates is ofcourse caused by all nero users bits & pieces. another day another usb/internal/external dvd/cd-+rw they better keep up to date with all new things.

and while they're doing that they blacklist keygen & serials. If you use a pirated serial (you really shouldn't) beware of it acting like its working but giving you a coaster every now and then. OEM versions of nero is around 5-8USD so why bother searching for serials :(

if you think nero is updating too often consider swithing os, windows updates all the time.

jonspencerbx reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 18, 2005

The changelogs ARE available, though they allways get posted a few days after the release...: http://www.nero.com/en/N...aded_Release_Notes.html

Dirk van Hoofen reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 18, 2005

Good burn-suite. I miss everytime the "revisionslist" or a history list.

bobad reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 17, 2005

Points off for being uber bloated, and for seldom posting a change log with new releases. That's just lazy and unprofessional. Big points for reliability. You can count on Nero to burn most stuff that other burning software regurgitates. I guess that's the most important thing.

Stefu reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 17, 2005

Heh every week an update! They like to keep it nice and fresh..

jastonas reviewed v5.5.10.56 on Jan 17, 2005

why oh why doesnt it support dvd burning?!
oh i remembered... so people cab "buy" nero 6...

dougau reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 17, 2005

I think the only reason they update so often is to add recognition of the latest pirated serial numbers

krakokainer reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 17, 2005

Probably the best burning software out there.

I wouldnt care if they updated weekly.

The more the better

But cant these people, for how good their product

is,

get more bandwidth for downloads?

Whats the purpose of updating frequently if

your customers cant even download the patches.

Real "simpleminded" too that he who suggest its simpler to not update if it takes an HOUR to download a patch that is only 30 megs on a 4Mb cable line.

How narrowminded indeed to be complacent with poor service, when you should be demanding good service instead.

pyridox reviewed v6.6.0.6 on Jan 17, 2005

I like Nero a lot. However, Ahead Software is a pain in the "you know what" with all of these updates (sometimes weekly). I wonder if it's always nessesary to update it. I think most of the time, they are just adding CD/DVD drives compatabilty for newer drives.

Cael reviewed v6.6.0.5 on Jan 11, 2005

I used to love Nero, but lately the builds seem to get bloated and more buggy. I really hate the wizards that nero provides. It seems that the only thing they work on are the wizards in these latest builds.
I think Ahead should concentrate more on the actual cd burning application than the bundled applications that go along with it. Most of them aren't really good anyway.
I would really like to see CD/DVD image support on par with Alcohol 120%, that would be a big improvement in my opinion.

pyridox reviewed v6.6.0.5 on Jan 10, 2005

I love Nero Burning ROM. I've been using it for years, since version 4.0. I used to use Easy CD Creator, but had a multitude of problems with that program. DVD's were supported in Nero since version 6. I also like Nero, because it does it all; burns CD's & DVD'd, Rips CD's, Convert's & Encodes Files (.wav, .mp3, etc.). Everyone that I've introduced Nero to, winds up really liking it.

eyv reviewed v6.6.0.5 on Jan 10, 2005

For those who miss Nero 5, may I suggest CD Buner XP Pro? (http://www.cdburnerxp.se/)
Nice features, fairly stable, and free. I switched to it ever since Nero 6 came out. Nero has gotten too buggy and bloated for my tastes. And Ahead used to be so cool!

bourgeoisdude reviewed v6.6.0.5 on Jan 10, 2005

I'll be honest--I never have liked Nero. I've used version 4 and 5 and recently version 6 and I have to say this version is pretty bad. It is harder to change the CD format if you change your mind while setting up the options, the interface lacks many features version 5 has, and this is the first time Nero has ever given me errors with a working cd-rw drive (I've updated the version and it still occurrs, when burning an enhanced cd app hangs.). About the only thing I would use Nero for I now use CloneCD for instead, now I'll just stay away from it.

bsr500 reviewed v6.6.0.5 on Jan 10, 2005

Hopefully this version adds more support for my new NEC 3520A... Anyway what else is there to say, this is the best general burning software you can get. However dvddecrypter is better for burning dvd image files of _protected disks.

WickedLester reviewed v6.6.0.5 on Jan 10, 2005

Nero is the best CD burning app out there, I just wish that they would release a Linux version :)

flipflipsen reviewed v6.6.0.5 on Jan 10, 2005

Yes, you are right.
Nowadays, programs grow bigger and bigger.
A lot of features, but all I want is an easy program, I can install with only the features I like.
For the most purposes, I use WinXP for burning data thru explorer, and mediaplayer for music.
For burning DVD I use Nero.

jastonas reviewed v6.6.0.5 on Jan 10, 2005

I'm so sad ahead released nero 6! I totally agree with the guy under me ;)
Too heavy for advanced users who like to have more than 5 or 10 programs at once running;p
And yes, so many useless features.....
Nero 5 Is STILL the best burning program...
I hope for one of the following two things!
a)Ahead goes back to 5... (Just like nullsoft did with winamp 2,3,5....)
b) Another company makes a great Burning Software...

orphee reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Jan 2, 2005

Nero 5 was a leading product. Nero 6 has many features which not everyone is interested in, but the user is not able to select which components to install. Nero 6 makes things easier for new users, but has lost its appeal for advanced users. Ahead needs to recognise this and implement an advanced/custom install script.

vortex742 reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 31, 2004

what you guys must be krazy nero 6.6 enterprise is the best for everything....if you want to complain then go ahead,because you guys didnt take the time to learn to use the program.look everything cant served on a silver platter.nero is the only program i use for burnin and editing

Gehenna reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 5, 2004

Great piece of software,that only seems to get better,people b****ing about the large size of updates,should read the changelog,before deciding weather they need the update.
This software really does cater for the `new to burning` brigade with a really well thought wizard approach,but this can be bypassed totally ,if you are an experienced burner.

gkajaia reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 5, 2004

Sorry to tell but. Once Nero was amasing software. Very little CPU etc. footprint. Not buggy at all. But after sotting developing 5.x.x.x versions and releasing 6.x.x.x versions the problems begun to rose for me. nero 6.x.x.x compared to 5.x.x.x is Sooo slow, filebrowser is as slow as hell :( I wrote to Ahead since I noticed that issue (this issue is not only in my config but rather on 5 different PCs i installed it) but they didn't even bother to answer :( Untill now I used trusty v 5.x.x.x of nero but I recently bought DVD writer and was forced to use 6.x.x.x but hell it's slow :( So I'll give a try to WinOnCD 6 DVD edition. WinOnCD was my favorite loong time ago.

tasty reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 5, 2004

People who claim that nero is bloated and buggy are clueless. Their burning engine is one of the best available. If you don't like the colorful interfaces, the wizards written for grandma, or all the additional software it installs by default, then DON'T USE IT. You can use classic mode. You can extract the installer and only use the Nero folder. The executable nero.exe uses a whopping 10MB ram -- how bloated! You can smell the ignorance...

...and about the frequent updates, try reading the changelog. Many updates are device support. If you use Roxio products as an example of code that doesn't need bug fixes, you are completely clueless and ignorant. Roxio writes horrendous software that has caused systems to become inoperable. They have had more problems and errors than any other software company in existence. I guess the fact that they rarely update their software falls into the same category as "if you can't see it, it doesn't exist." Get a clue people.

Inray reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 5, 2004

Just another bloated release from Nero. This program is one of the worst written piece of code but still a bestseller, a proof that people use to like colourful, buggy "all-in-one" applications.
Sorry but i cannot rate this with more than 2 stars, and that only for Nero's market share. For me is just useless.

paulm reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 4, 2004

I don't mind some of the functionality of Nero. But I get sick of the bulky updates every month. With Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 you get an update only every 6-8 months. Yes the individual Roxio update is bigger, but 8 months of Nero updates is a lot more that the one Roxio update. I don't mind Nero bug fixing, but EVERY MONTH? A well written programme shouldn't have that many bugs needing fixing so regularly.

fanbanlo reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 4, 2004

http://www.nero.com/us/Release_Notes_Reloaded.html still not updated, don't know what has been changed...

aokromes reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 4, 2004

I think that it must be splited, an leave downloading only nero, the rest don't has use for me.

mjm01010101 reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 4, 2004

I don't use 70% of the features in this product, but I don't mind them being there. I dislike the attitude of "we'll fix it once a month forever," but then again I've never had a problem with even the first versions of 5 and 6.

Unlike Microsoft's Office Team which has released the same stuff for the past 5 years since Office 2000 came out, this product has useful features that have been added, free, for years now. Can't complain about that.

petiot reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 4, 2004

lol what a joke this software is. wouldnt be surprised if it was a microsof product. 70 meg and uses half of your computer resources when you can have the job done with softs that are less than 1 meg, do not need install, and cost 20$ (e.g. complete CD/DVD, recordius) or even free (burn at once etc). another good developper (i remember the excellent first vesrion of nero which saved us from roxio products) who turned out towards average-computer-user, fat, fancy looking, expensive useless products. But considering the amount of 5 stars rating, there is still a huge market for this!

Pembo reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 4, 2004

Still continuing to grow even phatter.
...But still the dogz bollox!
So I'll slap a FIVE! tag on it.

darkpepe reviewed v6.6.0.3 on Dec 4, 2004

Kicks ass! The DVD to CD transcoding with Nero Digital is awesome, would love to see Nero Recode as a single app, don't want to buy the full Nero Vision suite (who needs yet another cover designer, player etc.?)

shantanu reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 27, 2004

I totally agree that Nero is probably the "most best" :) out there with a lot (and I mean a lot) of features.
But...Nero does need to go on a diet :)

mybootcom reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 26, 2004

Hey Inray - so what do you use that's so gosh darned skinny? Sure Nero is bloaty. But I use it for the same reason I use Windows - it's easy to use, and I've grown accustomed to it and don't feel like learning anything else.

With one exception - I was loyal to Internet Exploder until I was introduced to Firebird/Firefox.

So persuade me: what's better or equal to Nero and light as a kite? (email hithere at myboot dottcom)

Jchavoush reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 26, 2004

Nero is amazingly the best, and always has been. I love the updates it never stops getting better and better. Another great update.

nosbig reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 26, 2004

Horrible screen shot, but not a bad piece of software

Inray reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 26, 2004

Another bloated Nero release. I know, Nero is a best seller, it has many features, nice looking interface, bla bla bla. With all respect to Nero users, for me it's just a huge, resource hungry and horribly written application.
I rate it with 3, only because it's a little better and smaller than other similar huge-ware (Roxio, Sonic etc).

Caleb reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 26, 2004

Nero is the best and it will always be the best, the rest are just cheap imitations.

And now with the new "Short Lead outs" option you get an extra 12MB on 80 min CDRs!

mjm01010101 reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 25, 2004

upgraded fine on my system (OEM). Nero continually provides updates long after other companies have given up on their customers and have forced an upgrade. This version has great enhancements.

zridling reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 25, 2004

ABSOLUTELY not true! You must be a registered user and either have it currently installed on your system, or have a valid serial number is all. THIS UPGRADE INSTALLS JUST FINE over v.6.3.3, and it's a significant upgrade indeed. I can use any burning software but I choose Nero because of its reliability. I've NEVER had a problem with any data or program I've burned onto CD/DVD with it. Those who consider it bloatware ignore its feature set -- burning CD/DVDs is one among a hundred of its features.

httpd.confused reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 25, 2004

WARNING: Some licensed users of Nero 6 are being locked out of the software after upgrading to 6.6.0.1 from a prior version.

After upgrading from Nero 6.3.1.25, I got an error stating that "Nero has detected an attempt at non-licensed usage". Why? A bug in the new version. And it takes at least 5 days to get back into the software, because there are SO MANY users affected. Isn't that special?

P.S. - To the people who deny what I've said about valid serial numbers being rejected after upgrading to 6.6.0.1, read this and weep:

http://cdrlabs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=18001

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?p=729618

Let me provide a quote from an Ahead Software rep:

"Looks like this is a bug in our Nero 6.6 software. This is being worked on now, and before long we will have a new version posted to resolve this issue."

I look forward to commenting on the release that fixes this bug in serial number identification.

roj reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 25, 2004

Why use this? I'll give you several reasons.

Because it's versatile.

Because it's compatible with a large variety of hardware.

Because it burns CDs and DVDs effortlessly, unlike DeepBurner which on some burners (in my case no less than a *Plextor*) is unable to turn out an audio CD without two second gaps between tracks (yes, DAO is broken and so badly that the authors can't seem to fix it after several attempts).

Because the author of DVD Shrink now works for Ahead and will continue to refine the code now that DVD Shrink is disco'd and will evolve no further.

Because it's always going to be more reliable than Roxio garbage.

Note to the person still using CDRWin:

I guess you don't do very complicated things with the program. Not only does that program have the worst interface I have ever seen in a burning program but it's hideously overpriced and behind the times in functionality. I'd never give it to a new user with a DVD drive. I would give that user Nero.

Nicholas440 reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Oct 25, 2004

Why would anyone want to pay $69.99 for this bloatware ( 70 mb ) when they could burn cd's dvd's, audio & video for free with Deep Burner ?
Deep Burner is only a 2.6 mb download , it uses almost no resources, its a small program that gets the job done and does it well. This Nero program is just so far out in left field its out of the ball park now. A few years ago I used it because it came bundled with my cd burner but if you want to play audio, there are tons of free audio players. If you want to rip cd's or dvd's there are many freeware programs out there that do it.
Sorry Nero but at this price you should do windows and cook dinner as well. I rate it 1 and would never spend $70 just to burn some cd's, not when there are so many other programs available at less than half the price that will do the job.

AlphaTester reviewed v6.3.1.25 on Sep 23, 2004

Yet another hugeware... No "custom install" option. I still use CDRWIN instead Nero.

Muslimat79 reviewed v6.3.1.25 on Sep 22, 2004

Go on my favourite CD Burner software. Nero. There's only one thing that I've not been able to see in Nero that makes me use Roxio, and that's the idea of splitting content to burn (if more than a cd) into several CDs and you'll be able to select which one you want at a later time. Nero hasn't include this feature. I'll love to see this so that I can stop using Roxio now and forever.

robin_v reviewed v6.3.1.25 on Sep 21, 2004

Downloaded and installed the commercial upgrade. Nero always did impress me - with it's simplicity.
An annoying bug in Nero Express has been fixed - the Preferences tab doesn't cause the program to hang. This was a known bug but it's good to see it fixed.
Their tech-support gets a "5" as well (just as a little bonus.)

Namero reviewed v6.3.1.25 on Sep 21, 2004

"A) It's huge in size, both in download size and on disk after installation;

(B) They make the downloading of the product and updates as confusing as possible, with three billion different downloads for this-and-that component, and half a dozen different update packages, and;

(C) They make you screw around with stupid user guide (PDF), help file (CHM), and other downloads. It's really inconvenient and aggravating"

-70mb on Harddisc shouldnt be a problem
-Nero has 3 packages and normaly you only have to use 1 ! (it is so complicated ? )
- Manual for Nero ? If you are a totaly amateur use Nero Smart , to simple to be true :)

Nero beats all this Roxio Crap (no need for extra extra extra drivers for every little function) Roxio is still damn incompatible to a lot of software :(

Nero is great and it comes with nearly every CD Burner , so in my Opinion it comes for free :) (i have something about 5 Nero CDs at home ... its like PowerDVD CD´s :) )

zorty reviewed v6.3.1.25 on Sep 21, 2004

yes, still the best out there.
I'm a big supporter of free software but there's nothing (not even commercial) that can compete with Nero. (CdburnerXP Pro is getting better and better though)

kronix2 reviewed v6.3.1.25 on Sep 21, 2004

httpd.confused: huge size? Less than 30mb is not huge, considering Roxio's Creator is more than 5 times that size. It takes 60-70mb disk space, which is nothing on a 40gb or greater hard disk.

Anyhow, this is still easily the best CD burning suite. Nero can be as simple or complicated as you want it to be.

zellofellow reviewed v6.3.1.25 on Sep 21, 2004

Hands down my favorite CD/DVD burning software around.

Anyone know if this release is more WinXP SP2 compatible? I am still gun shy on trying it after SP2 ate my Nero installation previously. I know...I know...I was warned...

httpd.confused reviewed v6.3.1.25 on Sep 21, 2004

My feelings about Nero haven't changed, but I'll rate it with a 5 this time just to offset the ridiculous post below this one.

CDBurnerXP Pro is highly regarded because it's free. Period. But in a technical sense, it's a mere shadow of Nero (and a buggy one at that). When it works as billed, and has almost half of Nero's feature set, then I'll change my mind on it.

On another note, why is it that Ahead Software's support is so awful? I think I've given them enough hard-earned cash to deserve more than what they offer.

michaelgzc reviewed v6.3.1.25 on Sep 21, 2004

I use CDBurnerXP pro instead, it's free:
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/

Pembo reviewed v6.3.1.20 on Aug 31, 2004

Functionally it's fantastic, second to none.
Size?!?! Hmmm, as has been said before many times, it needs a major diet. Overdosing on the digital lard without masses of extra functionality from the previous to justify this. Still it hasn't failed me yet & gives a well earned 5-star performance.

httpd.confused reviewed v6.3.1.20 on Aug 18, 2004

Nero is the de-facto standard of burning software. I take off two points only because:

(A) It's huge in size, both in download size and on disk after installation;

(B) They make the downloading of the product and updates as confusing as possible, with three billion different downloads for this-and-that component, and half a dozen different update packages, and;

(C) They make you screw around with stupid user guide (PDF), help file (CHM), and other downloads. It's really inconvenient and aggravating to go to use the Help menu, to get nothing but a message that says the help file could not be found, and then have to hunt the help files down on the Ahead Software site, download a couple more huge files (which are disguised as "Language Packs", for some stupid reason), and install them. I'm sure they do this because the product is already so bloated, but they could still make it much easier than they do.

chasanc reviewed v6.3.1.20 on Aug 14, 2004

You are right shantanu. I is swelling as new updates come. But I still can't give up using this nice sofware. I mostly use Nero Burning ROM program and rarely use CD cover designer.

A quality software.

shantanu reviewed v6.3.1.20 on Aug 14, 2004

great software, loaded with amazing functionality WITH ease of use.

BUT seriously, Nero needs to go on a diet !!! It started out quite nice and lean and is getting fatter by the update !!!

fimmwolf reviewed v6.3.1.17 on Jul 8, 2004

A great program that is updated far too often.

They need to incorporate some kind of updater within the program, the way many AV programs do.

If that isn't possible then better beta testing should be undertaken.

Otherwise, an excellent application

mjm01010101 reviewed v6.3.1.17 on Jul 3, 2004

This release failed to burn the first two DVD's I attempted, where the previous version worked flawlessly. Giving it a 4 to an otherwise great program.

AshG reviewed v6.3.1.17 on Jul 3, 2004

This is a good release, it is much more stable when using Windows XP SP2 RC2.

There is a slight problem with one of the upgraded files. NOD32 and F-Prot identify the msa.dll file as a possible CRYPT.WIN32 virus file during installation. The warning appears again when opening the SoundTrax program. I've reported this issue to Eset (NOD32), and it should be addressed in an upcoming .dat update.

Overall, it's another good release. Just watch your antivirus heuristics levels.

JEdwardP reviewed v6.3.1.17 on Jul 3, 2004

I used Adaptec/Roxio the first year I had a CD burner, and almost never had an error-free burn.

Since switching to Nero, I've never had a CD burning error, and only minor DVD errors.

For reliability, ease-of-use, and frequency of updates, I don't think it can be topped.

It's rare to find a piece of software that's so clearly the best in its category, but here you have it.

zridling reviewed v6.3.1.17 on Jul 3, 2004

I've used them all, but only Nero has never given me a single problem and that kind of amazing reliability deserves a top rating.

bakura reviewed v6.3.1.17 on Jul 2, 2004

Great burning suite. I use it for all of my CD and DVD burning needs. Wouldn't use anything else.

terry12591 reviewed v6.3.1.15 on Jul 2, 2004

this product is unbelievable!!! i recommend this product to everyone..it has everything possible even though i still use windows media player i love this prog..AND HA I GOT IT FREE..Bcuz i downloaded the serial..haha fools

bipp5 reviewed v6.3.1.15 on Jun 8, 2004

the best burning software out there! been using this for years and love it

Trgiaol reviewed v6.3.1.15 on Jun 7, 2004

Awesome software, I wouldn't use anything else.

Jeffsoft reviewed v6.3.1.15 on Jun 6, 2004

great!

mextrom reviewed v6.3.1.13 on May 25, 2004

Its not in german :(

Pizda reviewed v6.3.1.13 on May 22, 2004

Excellent program. Updates >25 megs every other week. Update on the files that changed or make less frequent updates. Overall, no other issues.

finalcut reviewed v6.3.1.13 on May 22, 2004

stephane = Total moron
and obviously, he doesn't have any idea what bloat is

Stephan Schwartz reviewed v6.3.1.13 on May 22, 2004

Total bloatware.

infectiphibian reviewed v6.3.1.13 on May 22, 2004

That japanese version was removed.

_Shorty reviewed v6.3.1.13 on May 22, 2004

japanese download link? uh, ok

paulm reviewed v6.3.1.13 on May 21, 2004

A functional programme. But I prefer Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.0 which is a far more complete set of audio/video tools. The Roxio suite is integrated rather than the add on packages making up Nero. Granted Nero is over-all a much smaller package. But I prefer one update file to patch the suite rather than multiple updates as for Nero.
The Drag & Drop packet writing application in Roxio EMC7 is far superior and more stable than InCD.

Dapple reviewed v6.3.1.13 on May 21, 2004

That is a japanese version, English is still ver Nero Burning Rom 6.3.1.10

finalcut reviewed v6.3.1.10 on May 5, 2004

the best... as simple as that!

shantanu reviewed v6.3.1.10 on May 4, 2004

Mind blowing software, to say the least. One minor problem though, they should keep a separate download system too !

Neoprimal reviewed v6.3.1.6 on Mar 24, 2004

I have used nero since 5.x days. I used to use Roxio but it never really compared. I really respect how Nero has grown into what it has grown to. I have one major peeve with it; it no longer seems to come with the DVD plugin. I bought nero 6.0 ultra which I don't think has recode with it, but 6.3 up does and with the 6.3 update I think it disabled or deleted the plugin, or something - because I can't use nero recode without having to buy a plugin, a plugin which on nero's own website is claimed to be included with any purchased nero ultra package.
It doesn't affect the score or how I see nero's performance however - Nero 6 CD and DVD Rom burner does just that, and does it with flying colors.

ssb reviewed v6.3.1.6 on Mar 18, 2004

I wonder when Nero people will use a descent installer allowing customized installation. Never liked the extra apps like cover designer, wave editors and the rest crap (imho).
Maybe a seperate "burn only" download will do the job.

carstereos reviewed v6.3.1.6 on Mar 18, 2004

I wish they would update the change log on the same day as the release. http://www.nero.com/en/631981153542585.html

Vantorax reviewed v6.3.1.6 on Mar 17, 2004

Well, at least this software support my DVD burner (Iomega SuperDVD) as Roxio still refuses to support it half a year after its release. Just for that, it gets a 5 star for me.

nateklomp reviewed v6.3.0.6c on Mar 12, 2004

I like free software. I don't mind paying for software, but if I do, I expect it to work! For me, this was not the case with Nero 6--specifically, Cover Designer. A good utility (albeit bloated), but NO TWAIN SUPPORT (per Ahead, "a known issue that we're working on")!?! Ahead's selling something that it knows doesn't work? Pardon me, I'm an idiot for buying it. And WTF is up with having no control whatsoever over what "features" are being installed?

perica reviewed v6.3.0.6c on Mar 6, 2004

Nero is still greates software for burning cd-s,never had problems with it, and its size is a result of new features and improvments as dvd burners are replacing cd-rw, and for those who dont like it take your chances with deep burner its free and SMALL.

rotjong reviewed v6.3.0.6c on Mar 6, 2004

Great program. I've used it since I quit using EZCD Creator. I think the last decent version of EZCD if it ever was decent was version 3.5. Anyway, Nero is superb as always. Just a little note. They typoed the version. It's 6.3.06c not 6.3.0.3c.

roj reviewed v6.3.0.6c on Mar 6, 2004

Bloatware? Give your head a shake - methinks the bloat is between your ears. Burns anything and everything I throw at it including material ripped with DVD Shrink. The quality level leaves the Roxio garbage in the dust.

Polychronopolis reviewed v5.5.10.56 on Mar 4, 2004

Love the software, hate Ahead's FTP sites.. It goes up and down more than an elevator.. (For lack of cruder vocabulary).

Stephan Schwartz reviewed v6.3.0.3 on Feb 11, 2004

Bloatware. Alternatives?

blackpages reviewed v6.3.0.3 on Feb 6, 2004

Be nice if it could verify iso files burnt to disc.

SirBones reviewed v6.3.0.3 on Feb 5, 2004

The best burning software around....

@FuzzyKaos:
The Author from DVD Shrink is working for Ahead.
If you want the commercial Version of DVD Shrink use Nero Vision Express.....

FuzzyKaos reviewed v6.3.0.3 on Feb 4, 2004

nero is the best burning software, but bsr500, for dvd cloning ect id suggest AnyDVD to bypass the encryption and DVD Shrink to rip/reencode

http://www.slysoft.com/
http://www.dvdshrink.org/

bsr500 reviewed v6.3.0.3 on Feb 4, 2004

To G400: 22MB is considered small now, get off the dialup and that wont be a problem... Now back to the review, best burning software for CD's, however for dvds and copying dvdxcopy and clonecd are the best.

alfiend reviewed v6.3.0.3 on Feb 4, 2004

I like version 6 of Nero alot. It gets better with every release. Keep up the good work Ahead.

dzjepp reviewed v6.3.0.3 on Feb 4, 2004

Why are you basing your review on the size of the program?!?!! Rate it on performance and how usefull you found it, not for something obscure like the size of the app!

g400 reviewed v6.3.0.2 on Feb 1, 2004

22 Megabytes !?!?!?!?!?
What happened to the small,fast no.5 !

LightningStrike reviewed v6.3.0.2 on Dec 30, 2003

One of the best and easy to use software for CD/DVD-burning. The interface is VERY easy to work with.
But i can agree that a custominstaller would be nice.

BoNeLeSS reviewed v6.3.0.2 on Dec 29, 2003

Disagree... This is not bloatware. Its a nice and complete suite of CD-DVD authoring, robust and easy of use (the Nero Burning Rom 6 interface is as streamlined as ever was!)...

But yes... I miss an option to select at install time wich applications I need...

Other than that evey single aplication of this suite is great... Two thumbs up for Nerovision Express 2!!

mastercpu reviewed v6.3.0.0 on Dec 22, 2003

buggy toonware!

Banquo reviewed v6.3.0.0 on Dec 13, 2003

Great program, and now even better. By the way if you like it please support Ahead and purchase a copy. This isn't a warez forum, I don't think people should be posting serial numbers here.

felix reviewed v6.3.0.0 on Dec 13, 2003

No major updates, and as someone mentioned they should redo the interface to make it more userfriendly. Otherwise it's still the best cdr burning software out there.

ssb reviewed v6.3.0.0 on Dec 13, 2003

One of the best seller although that makes me wonder why.
20MB update and an installer that installs everything filling my computer with crap like audio editor, cover designer and the rest toys. I never undrstood why Nero developers don't offer a "burning only" deployment for those who hate bloatware apps and countless utilities like those bundled in Nero's setup. A custom install would be nice.
Also they should redesign Nero's user interface.

QQ reviewed v6.3.0.0 on Dec 13, 2003

It would be really good, maybe even best of it's kind, but what's friggin up with those 20mb updates?! It must be first piece of software I used (and I used TONS of it), which needs 20mb to update from 6.0.0.a to 6.0.0.b.

If they release full version then please dont name it update ffs. And give us 1mb updates, cause i'm tired of wasting bandwidth all the time.

jpf reviewed v6.3.0.0 on Dec 12, 2003

Good suite of programs that are continually improved by the developers. Not really 'Bloatware'. There are separate programs to do different tasks and the suite needs to be comprehensive to be competitive in the marketplace.
Too bad for all those with warez keys... but don't mark the program down because you can't get the latest version for nothing the moment it's released.

sendra1 reviewed v6.0.0.28 on Dec 4, 2003

I have to say that this version has come a long way but it needs to be more compatible with externel dvd-/+ r/rw and CD-r/rw. i have been trying to make a back up image of my computer system and all i get is errors. but in all this is the only software that i really use for all most all my work.

vis666 reviewed v6.0.0.28 on Dec 3, 2003

where are the days of nero 4? That program kicked a** & wasn't a cpu-eater. Nero 5 was heavier but i really liked it alot, 'cuz of its heavy features it held. But now, Nero 6 has become bloatware in my own (humble) opinion. The features are almost all the same, and it eats ur cpu like there's no tomorrow. I'll stick to the 5.5.x versions thank u.

yokozuna reviewed v6.0.0.28 on Dec 3, 2003

I bought this program and it was a mistake. First of all, I had to re-register it after upgrade from 6.009 to 6.028 but I could not do it, because my sn refused to work. The company does not know how to do it and left me with the problem :-(. Should I crack Nero :-( ? The other thing - it is a horrible piece of bloatware wasted a lot of disk space and even more resources of my computer. I installed DeepBurner - fast, freeware, and powerful. And now I am happy.

lordcyber reviewed v6.0.0.28 on Dec 2, 2003

Nero keeps getting better and better. I've been using it since version 4.0. Nothing but praise from me for it.

Mind you there is nothing wrong with the new Roxio Easy CD creator, I just like Nero better. :)

davewf reviewed v6.0.0.28 on Dec 2, 2003

Everyone keeps complaining about a change log.
Well, it can be found at this link:
http://www.nero.com/en/631981153542585.html

Enjoy this AWESOME CD/DVD burning tool!!!

eL MaesTro reviewed v6.0.0.23 on Nov 8, 2003

not the new features of Nero 6,

I believe he meant CHANGELOG , anywhere?

OMERZEN© reviewed v6.0.0.23 on Nov 7, 2003

What is new?

Nero Burning ROM 6 offers you a big variety of new features:

The new design makes the program interface even clearer and more easier to use
New, modern icons have been added
The integration of the "burn" window within the Nero interface makes it possible for you to continue working in Nero while the burning process is going on and it also allows simultaneous burning on a number of recorders
Data can be moved more quickly into the compilation window by drag & drop
Support for miniDVD
Support for extra-long Joliet file names of up to 109 characters
Integration of intelligent drive-locking: as a result, Nero and InCD 4 both know which drives can be used
Support for disks that have been formatted with InCD (support to copy formatted discs)
Higher quality and faster MPEG-1/2 encoders
HE-AAC – highly improved codec
DVD-Video plug-in included
CD+G copying now possible (if supported by the source drive)
Support for multiple recording with four recorders at the same time
©2003 Copyright Ahead Software. All rights reserved.

sirhardi reviewed v6.0.0.23 on Nov 7, 2003

Dear Betanews,
I truly appreciate the amount of releases you publish, however, I do not understand whyu there is such a HUGE lack of
What';s changed......... ???
What is it that we are now actually supposed to be beta testing, if we do not read what was supposedly fixewd ?

As for NERO.......I liked Nero from the start as it was simple faster responding and a lot less buggy than ts compatible counterpart.
Now these days, it is gettinmg more and more bloated, responds slower for me but has expanded features.
I also notice tghat media doesn't get recognized cvorrectly at times now "R-RW Speed".....but than again what media is supported so much competition out there.
I give Nero 5 stars due to it's innovation and pricing vs features.

Dapple reviewed v6.0.0.23 on Nov 7, 2003

Yep this works great , a few bugs fixed. wish I could say the same for the new nero vision , Installed it and couldn't watch DVD's anymore. Reinstalled old version =everything is fine again.

Nero need to get there suport working , they never get back to you.

rziemke reviewed v6.0.0.23 on Nov 7, 2003

good program, but every time trouble with the douwnload!
ftp> open ftp.us.nero.com
Verbindung mit ftp.us.nero.com wurde hergestellt.
220 FTP Server ready...
Benutzer (ftp.us.nero.com:(none)):
Verbindung beendet durch Remotehost.
how can I login?

madcoow reviewed v6.0.0.23 on Nov 7, 2003

great great great..

AlanRivaldo reviewed v5.5.10.54 on Oct 6, 2003

Yep... the best. Version 5.5 gets a 5.5, and version 6 gets a negative 1. Version 6 is a bloated mess, and if you like getting lost in the multitudes of menus that it offers you, then fine. 6 is too complicated to use; that doesn't make it better and "feature rich" - it makes it a poorly designed swollen corpse of a product. Oh, and if some flamer jumps in on this conversation and tells me to go switch to a Mac, or that I'm a moron... go troll somewhere else, please.

Pazu reviewed v5.5.10.54 on Oct 6, 2003

Nero 5 is still the best. I've used nero6 for a little while, but now I'm back to version 5.

softssa reviewed v5.5.10.54 on Oct 6, 2003

I totally agree with you. Nero 6 is what you call candyware or bloatware. the nero media player is one of the worst acts of idiocy 2003, the year Ahead went BEHIND.

aalaap reviewed v5.5.10.54 on Oct 6, 2003

they should abandon the 6.x codebase and go back to the 5.x one and release a 7.0. much like what winamp is doing with winamp5. nero6 and wa3 sux!

errderr reviewed v6.0.0.19 on Oct 2, 2003

jackbridgman - I'm not sure why you'd have such a hard time with it. I've had no difficulties in any of the upgrade process. It seemed pretty straight-forward to me. I do agree upgrading from OEM is a bit confusing, but you're incorrect saying you can't do it. I e-mailed them to find out how I could upgrade an OEM version. You can do it with no problem. The price is somewhere between the retail price and the upgrade price for a full retail version. Which is pretty fair, since you really didn't buy the software to begin with. I would like to see a Release Notes too. I'm beginning to think the releases have no changes with the exception of updating the expiration dates on the demo.

Bachalor reviewed v6.0.0.19 on Oct 2, 2003

Why give the programmers us not a information, "what's new" in this release(s) ???

jjmalaska reviewed v6.0.0.19 on Oct 1, 2003

jackbridgman sounds like a perfect candidate for a Mac, computers for people who don't know how to operate a computer. Used Nero after giving up on Easy CD Creator when XP came out. Never had a problem. Works, updates, burns without toasting flawlessly. Pay the money, buy the program, and leave the freebie programs for the leechers.

rotjong reviewed v6.0.0.19 on Oct 1, 2003

Simply the best.

jackbridgman@hotmail.com reviewed v6.0.0.19 on Oct 1, 2003

Everybody likes software that's free, right? And so I would assume that most of the people who download a "Commercial Demo" from here like the results that they get...a free software application that does the job intended. But just imagine yourself a licensee (You PAID MONEY) for the application, and then the registration/upgrade process becomes so confusing that you finally decide to delete the program, the installation files, and any files associated with it. That is the level of frustration I experienced when I tried to upgrade my copy of NERO BURN (a Purchased copy, by the way, at a local store) to the current version shipping. With OEM Versions being rejected by Ahead Software for upgrades, and the Serial Number Registration process not being able to tell you what version or kind you have, the upgrade process to maintain your investment is sure to keep you downloading freebies and not paying them anything. And at this point, that is exactly what I recommend you do. DON'T GIVE THEM A DIME; they don't even honor their own software customers who PURCHASE their product!

Jeffsoft reviewed v6.0.0.19 on Oct 1, 2003

wonderful! very stable for now!!
two months after the launch of ner6

kmleow reviewed v6.0.0.15 on Sep 6, 2003

A minor bug in Nero causing crash when clicking on File menu, with a message "Internal error"

If you experience this problem, use Microsoft TweakUI,
in the Common Dialogs section of the program ensure the checkbox is checked "Remember previously-used filenames".

finalcut reviewed v6.0.0.15 on Sep 2, 2003

2 words:

THE BEST

lordcyber reviewed v6.0.0.15 on Sep 2, 2003

the word that comes to mind when I think of Nero Burning Rom! is.......
EXCELLENT!!

/me plays a little air guitar ;)

ssb reviewed v6.0.0.15 on Sep 2, 2003

I wonder when Nero will use a standard installer script with "Custom install" option. I really want to be able to install just the main burning application instead all those "extra" bloatware like label designer, audio stuff etc. Btw most of them are just crap (IMHO).
Second, Nero people should include a default language file (help) in main distribution.

Scorched Earth reviewed v6.0.0.15 on Sep 1, 2003

I've always liked Nero a lot. Its default settings for burning audio suck though. And it's not the best for burning CD-Images. But overall, it's the best all-purpose burning application.

roj reviewed v6.0.0.15 on Sep 1, 2003

Kudos to Ahead. I switched to this from the garbage created by Adaptec / Roxio and have never looked back.

jcgamer60 reviewed v6.0.0.15 on Sep 1, 2003

simply the best!!

Tomas reviewed v6.0.0.15 on Sep 1, 2003

The Best burning software ever created!!

madk0w reviewed v5.5.10.50 on Aug 24, 2003

I've been using it for 3 years now, and it keeps getting better and better; that along side of clonecd of course =)

eL MaesTro reviewed v5.5.10.50 on Aug 24, 2003

Nero 5 is just perfect,

but

what they should bring out is a decent version of Nero 6.

funk2000 reviewed v5.5.10.50 on Aug 24, 2003

They might have pulled it, I don't see it on their ftp site anymore or any versions of 5.5.

masterjenkins reviewed v5.5.10.50 on Aug 24, 2003

Works fine for me!
ftp://ftp4.nero.com/Nero551050.exe

BruteForcer reviewed v5.5.10.50 on Aug 24, 2003

The Download URL is not valid or something is wrong.
Please check it.

aalaap reviewed v5.5.10.50 on Aug 24, 2003

Great to find out that they're still fixing 5.5. I don't quite like the way Nero 6 looks and feels, so I'm sticking to 5.5. Actually, i found something called Burn4Free which has really made me use Nero much less than before! Try it out. I'm quite fond of it.

Banquo reviewed v5.5.10.50 on Aug 24, 2003

No, Nero 5 is not dead as long as people use it. I applaud them for continuing to update it, for those who can't afford or don't wish to run out and buy version 6.

Dapple reviewed v5.5.10.50 on Aug 24, 2003

5 is dead Long live 6

sixfive reviewed v6.0.0.11 on Aug 3, 2003

Its only 20MB to download and it takes only 50MB after install.
Love this software!!!

radius reviewed v6.0.0.11 on Aug 3, 2003

70 MB for a burning soft ...
next one will be an OS ?

kmleow reviewed v6.0.0.11 on Aug 3, 2003

hang when click on File menu,
anyone experiencing this problem?

golbex reviewed v6.0.0.11 on Aug 2, 2003

Actually, the program does look pretty much like that in the screenshot - 'cept for the version #. Not old at all. Awesome work, Ahead software.

cooldude7273 reviewed v6.0.0.11 on Aug 2, 2003

Love the program BUT HATE OLD SCREENSHOTS!!

Alien-X reviewed v6.0.0.9 on Jul 26, 2003

Nero just keep getting better. Soon nero is the #1 burning tool. But I still think CloneCD is a better cd cloning tool.

oudoulj reviewed v6.0.0.9 on Jul 26, 2003

http://www.ahead.de/en/631926537611213.html
"Support for extra-long Joliet file names of up to 109 characters". Now that's *good* news! Just tested it on a CDRW and it does work :)

Orpheous 99 reviewed v6.0.0.9 on Jul 26, 2003

I love this new version of Nero.

BTW, to the person who is wondering about the word ROM in the name of program. ROM is also a play on the word Rome as in Nero was the emperor of the Roman Empire while the city of Rome burned. :)

XxCoCxX reviewed v6.0.0.9 on Jul 26, 2003

More great stuff from Nero. They almost throw in too much for the package. Haven't had a chance to try everything out, but burning was as smooth as ever. Not a huga fan of the new "Smart Start," but I'll get used to it and even grow to like it. Now if they'd only send me my reg code so I won't have to deal with the demo notice. nhasian, I think it was only a free upgrade for those who bought the software retail or from the site in the last couple of months. You can check the faq however.

jpmccord reviewed v6.0.0.9 on Jul 26, 2003

To answer someone's question, I'm pretty sure that upgrades from version Y.X are free as long as Y doesn't change. In other words, you can upgrade from 5.x to any newer 5.x, but not from 5.x to 6.x. To review the program, Nero Burning Rom is good as always. I still wonder where "Rom" in the title came from though.

lilmegz reviewed v6.0.0.9 on Jul 26, 2003

Cool interface and I believe this is a new purchase... but you can download serial #'s just about anywhere for Nero Burning ROM anymore.

nhasian reviewed v6.0.0.9 on Jul 26, 2003

5.5.8.2 came with my burner. Is it a free upgrade to 6.0.x?

Jeffsoft reviewed v5.5.10.42 on Jul 18, 2003

doesnt they say Nero 6 on July 18 ?

cricri_pingouin reviewed v5.5.10.42 on Jul 18, 2003

I don't like badmouthing freeware, but that's not very good... for now, I sure hope it's gonna get much better.
For now, I recommend sticking to Forte Agent or XNews (the last one being my personal choice). I give it a li'l above two, rounded to two stars :S

PWT999 reviewed v5.5.10.42 on Jul 1, 2003

The best all round burning program there is, gets better & better, a must have.

nth10sd reviewed v5.5.10.42 on Jun 30, 2003

Alex T.: Ahead will usually post changelogs a couple of days after the release of the updated program. Go to the website a few days later. Be patient!

Anyway this is a marvellous program, IMO better than Rox*o's Easy CD Creater.

Alex T. reviewed v5.5.10.42 on Jun 30, 2003

Changelog anyone? WHy has Ahead stoped posting changelogs on their site? I want to know what has been changed with every version.

MeWhoElse reviewed v5.5.10.35 on Jun 1, 2003

Finally the MP4 Codec has been updated, with Multichannel support. 551035 is avail on the ahead ftp servers... just change the 28 to 35 and it works...

Fundoctor reviewed v5.5.10.35 on May 31, 2003

Hmmm...no mention of this release on Nero's website and it still shows 5.5.10.28 on their download page unlike other past releases which make it on their site at least in a day or less. I am not installing it.

rocky500 reviewed v5.5.10.35 on May 31, 2003

Excelent Burning Software. I really like software that has continual updates to improve their software.
Keep the new versions comming!

sirhardi reviewed v5.5.10.35 on May 31, 2003

What was changed?
Is this beta or full release?

bbhermit reviewed v5.5.10.35 on May 30, 2003

Wish they'd stop screwing with something that works, and fix InCD, which doesn't! I've had very few problems burning a CD with Nero, but haven't gotten InCD to work right yet!

devilrider reviewed v5.5.10.35 on May 30, 2003

Good. Never had problems, ECEPT 5.5.10.28 which freezes my PC and cost me 2 weeks of error detection , freeze occurs after 28h.

Like usual no Whats New list :(

cooldude7273 reviewed v5.5.10.35 on May 30, 2003

great program, but what's new?

darkmanone reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Apr 8, 2003

This is a excellent program, have never had any problems using it...new version continues to deliver.

Apollos reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Apr 1, 2003

The best program for burning CD's and DVD's.
Simple to use, now I have an addon that will allow Nero to recognise OGG, all is good :)

I wonder what a version 6 will be like...

ynjhs reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Apr 1, 2003

By far the best burning program. However, I noticed a glitch thats been a huge pain in the butt, which Ahead says they're gonna look into after i sent in an email about it: while I'm downloading music into a folder and choosing songs for a compilation the files keep gettng refreshed every second or two. I asked them to allow for an option which will not refresh the directory unless you specify with an F5... obviously this would be turned off by default, but it definitly needs to exist for people like me who download music and make compilations at the same time.

Tomas reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Apr 1, 2003

The best data/audio burning software on Earth!!

Palomino reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Apr 1, 2003

This version includes a new version of CDSpeed 1.02e.

cooldude7273 reviewed v5.5.10.20 on Apr 1, 2003

i wish i knew what was changed in this new version

lilmegz reviewed v5.5.10.15a on Mar 26, 2003

I LOVE Nero Burning ROM due to its powers of making FLAWLESS copies of Music CDs that have skips in their tracks!

Lateralus_11 reviewed v5.5.10.15a on Mar 17, 2003

50 proggies in 1---nero does a great job. yea Xaevion
make sure you are using 52x cd-rs...if somebody even makes them. burning at 48x will do a cd in like 3 minutes tops anyway...can't you wait an extra 15 seconds?

cocieto reviewed v5.5.10.15a on Mar 4, 2003

First of all, you said you refuse to use something that doesnt have a good cue/bin support. Don't like it? then dont use it - simple as that. As for the bloated part, Nero is pretty much the easiest to use and the most "unbloated" burning program there is. Cue/bin support works just fine for me btw. Not sure why you're having problems. As for CDRWIN, I still use that for cue/bin support - why ? cause i paid for the program.

Xaevion reviewed v5.5.10.15 on Feb 28, 2003

Sorry cocieto, I didn't realize I was arrogant for not sharing your obviously unbiased opinion of a CD burning application. As I stated, Nero is a good application but bin/cue has always had issues - and they still aren't resolved. If you want true bin/cue support, use CDRWIN. Is that too bloated for you?

paulm reviewed v5.5.10.15 on Feb 28, 2003

Regular updates and always reliable.
The same can't be said for their packet writing accompanying programme InCD. I've had years of instability and BSOD's on separate machines, an athlon based PC and a Pentium 4 based machine. Roxio DirectCD 5.x is rock solid for packet writing.

gren99 reviewed v5.5.10.15 on Feb 28, 2003

nero beats every other program hands down, imo. as for bin/cue support -- it's simply a matter of getting the .cue file for cd image in the .bin format. if you can't get one, use a utility like bin2iso (http://users.eastlink.ca/~doiron/bin2iso/) to create one.

cocieto reviewed v5.5.10.15 on Feb 28, 2003

Excellent application, does pretty much everything I want. Now, Xaevion, If you don't think Nero does everything you want it to do, simply don't use it. But, I'd like you to find a better application that does audio/data and cue/bin together. I doubt you'll find anything unbloated, cause there is nothing else out there that does pretty much everything you want it to. I'd also like you to find applications that actually support your full 50x or whatever it is. * If you were a little less arrogant, you'd notice that the cue/bin support works just fine *

animespy reviewed v5.5.10.15 on Feb 28, 2003

Excellent burning application. And I think they're getting better at supporting the higher speeds. In time, guys... in time...

golbex reviewed v5.5.10.15 on Feb 28, 2003

I give it a 5. Simply a great app.

andrey reviewed v5.5.10.15 on Feb 28, 2003

This program should have 10! :)

arivaldo reviewed v5.5.10.15 on Feb 28, 2003

5! 5! 5! 5! 5!

SNYder reviewed v5.5.10.15 on Feb 28, 2003

this program should have a 5! not a 4.7! :)

xip reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 9, 2003

nero is the best

jrepin reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 4, 2003

I was hoping that the added "b" in version would be for added Ogg Vorbis support. Too bad this isn't so. Please Ahead, add support for Ogg Vorbis allready.

Palomino reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 4, 2003

The software is great but I wish Eric would include the complete version number in the about box. Did I just install version 'a' or was it 'b'?

unger71 reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 4, 2003

the should have more servers.I have tried to download it for hours.
I downloaded 55107 yesterday and now new version.
the should make a smaller update or test before release.

rseiler reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 3, 2003

But they do already, on average of every 4-6 weeks. It's impossible to get every one of them right.

ynjhs reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 3, 2003

Nero is the best burning software in my opinion, however, I'm a bit peeved with all their releases... 5.5.*
Kinda reminds me of winamp when programmers rush to push out their software without fully testing. I don't mind the download, but for the people who don't always keep up with the latest software and betas, it can be incredibly frustrating (especially if you get hit with the error they fix in the newest releases). I would recommend Ahead start investing more time into testing and wait a bit before they release... in order to ensure that releases with an appended "b" need not exist.

Jeffsoft reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 3, 2003

for those who had 5.5.10.7 installed, there is a small patch on Nero's website.
seems this version fix the MS Audio Plugin thing..

Tegel reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 3, 2003

This is the best burning prog ever :DD it has done the work that many other burning prog has failed to do ;)

Alex T. reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 3, 2003

Actually, I have version 5.5.10.7 what are the differences between .7 and .7b??

Damador reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 3, 2003

Alex - tehere was some smal errors in 5.5,10.7 ad in this version are corrected - because these error arent major - there is no need to make this release with another numer / instead that Aheas software add "b" letter/

PhrostByte reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 3, 2003

Alex T: You hate betas?

Welcome to betanews.com

masterCD reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 3, 2003

I was using 48x CDR. Now in .b version, they have added support for 40x and 48x for my Samsung which makes me very happy!

Has anybody been able to use Nero CD Speed Overburning test to test CDR above 90mn (for example 100mn CDR). It seems it is blocked to a maximum of 90mn right now, which is annoying for testing 90mn overburn or what is the maximum of our 100mn CDR...

andym16 reviewed v5.5.10.7b on Feb 3, 2003

Nero is excellent.
masterCD - if you're only using 32x CD-R's, Nero will only let you burn at 32x, irrespective if you have a 48x drive.

masterCD reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Feb 3, 2003

The Samsung SM348B which is a 48/24/48 + 16x DVD player is still not recognized complety in latest Nero. It is still seen as a 32x where it is indeed a 48x!! :-(

DJ Milz reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Feb 2, 2003

Lol@ ricsal

LMFAO !!!!!

:-D

ricsal reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Feb 1, 2003

nice
but i can imagine 5.5.10.69.39.54.8.98.45 :)

jrepin reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Feb 1, 2003

It is the best app for burning CDs and DVDs in Windows. The only thing I hate about it is that they still don't have support for the excellent Ogg Vorbis audio format.

zeio reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Feb 1, 2003

My only complaint is that it doesn't support the creation of rock ridge. It is a good program, but I still think that pay-for software should whip the a** of the free alternatives, currently cdrecord2 (cdrtools) by Jörg Schilling is far more powerful, but 'limited' by being command line. Ahead, stay ahead of Jörg! ;p

trapanator reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Feb 1, 2003

the best cdrecording software

Jeffsoft reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Feb 1, 2003

when is version 5.6 or 6.0 going to be release ar??
i m really looking forward it

egg83 reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Feb 1, 2003

It has been said that a CD burner is only as good as it's software. Nero is a prime example of this. Nero burns cd's better than any software out there. Has a lot of options for those who know how to use them. I prefer to use the Nero Express interface to do my burning, copying, etc. Ahead has done their work on this program.

coch reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Feb 1, 2003

Because with some keygenerated serial numbers, nero will always start as Nero Express, you should try changin your key.
However, and this is more of a bug, I noticed that without having a different serial Nero sometimes begins to work in Nero express mode only, even if you didn't touch the serial or any other setting. At first I thought it was checking the serial against it's online database, but my firewall wouldn't let this through unnoticed. I think this may be a bug, but in any case, changing your serial always fix the problem. I still give it 5 because I did try most of the other CD burning softwares, and I always keep on using Nero all the time.

jimf43 reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Jan 31, 2003

For whatever reason, Nero was opening in the 'Express' interface fron a normal shortcut. As far as I can determine the express interface should only occur with a nero.exe '/W' command switch but that wasn't what was happening. The nero.exe command was putting Nero directly into the express interface. Appears to be ok now, but, I don't understand why, and, that disturbs me even more.

Zero-Point reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Jan 31, 2003

jimf43, what's so different about the interface? I see it's still the same. Except maybe you were using Nero Express which is more of a wizard than the standard wizard?

golbex reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Jan 31, 2003

Wow... lucky us - New releases of Nero and EZCD in the same day. I use both and they're great. A big 5 goes out to Nero.

cooldude7273 reviewed v5.5.10.7 on Jan 31, 2003

simply the best!

ye110manz reviewed v5.5.10.0 on Jan 12, 2003

neither newbies nor power users should be messing around with anything else.

SNYder reviewed v5.5.9.17 on Nov 2, 2002

the best there is. but yes, romeo support and ogg vorbis support are highly needed.

MyMaster reviewed v5.5.9.17 on Nov 1, 2002

now we need Romeo support, damn it

Kennywins reviewed v5.5.9.17 on Nov 1, 2002

Definitely the best...only things I want are Ogg support and, perhaps, a custom install.

itsumo reviewed v5.5.9.14 on Oct 1, 2002

Lovely burning suite... I hope 6.0 adds OGG support :)

pcspecialist reviewed v5.5.9.9 on Sep 1, 2002

BEST CD Creation Software out however Nero needs a better UDF software. Really would like to be able to give drive letter access to CD-R and read CDs burned in Sony digital cameras. What I wouldn't do to be able to completely ditch Roxio's poor, buggy, bloated excuse for software.

ditoa reviewed v5.5.9.9 on Aug 31, 2002

is on nero.com now

GimieGimieGimie reviewed v5.5.9.9 on Aug 31, 2002

Von Himpfendinckz, you are obviously very new to news sites such as Betanews.com, you are very much mistaken. The companies webpage is usually always the LAST piece of information to be updated! Webpages dedicated to bringing you the latest software news like betanews, are equipped to update their site way faster then the author's without many limitations, quickly and easierly too. Remember ahead is a company/business that runs on money, i'm sure it costs to update their site instantly, and that it has a timetable of conduct. As you can see, the homepage is now more then updated, and this is a valid release :)

WRFan, as much as you are correct, i find nero's interface to be perfect in every way, and i hope they don't change it so it's more simple. It's efficent and productive, exactly what burning cds is all about, well use to be, now as time pasts it's becoming less of a luxuary as it once was and more of a joke, i think ahead are going about things the correct way, holding up both ends of the bargain, the original nero for the original user's that know what they are doing, and expect everything that the old nero's about, and now nero express for the new computer user's that need/want to learn the world of burning, or just want to burn without having too.

As always, i've never had a problem with the Nero Burning program myself, and each new release just keeps getting better and better and i cannot fault Nero Burning Rom on anything, and i've been burning cds for years, i suggest to anyone that wants to try the best burning software out there for their money, or for existising customers, that they update to this new release. If they are interested in the general improvment of the program over time, which has proved to always be a constant in my case.

esprado reviewed v5.5.9.9 on Aug 31, 2002

Well, i runned all test and seems fine.
Burned a boot xpsp1 with all tests on with np
As always, a realy good program.

Von Himpfendinckz reviewed v5.5.9.9 on Aug 31, 2002

Where did this update come from??? It hasn´t come out on their own homepage yet why??? there´s something wrong here but I´ll try it out anyway. Same problem with the former nero 5.5.9.6 Why ??? and it still hasn´t appeared on their own homepage too it should be the first place to get it.

WRFan reviewed v5.5.9.9 on Aug 31, 2002

they still haven't improved the interface. no problem for me, but for newbies it's difficult to find out how it works. Nero express is the step in the right direction. after all, who's got enough time to learn how a programme works? winoncd is very comfortable, you just start it, and there you go. ok, that's not so important. apart from that, the programme is one of the best, and the engine is better than the roxio engine used in winoncd/easy cd creator. it's just the interface that sucks.
I had a strange problem, though, wanted to copy a cd using Nero Express, and then all of a sudden Nero tried to access my B:\ diskette drive. what the hell? haven't found out why, instead used Winoncd.
so basically, you can choose between nero and winoncd, everything else is so useless (I am not talking about burning soft like Clonecd, I mean full featured burning suites). Who needs diskjuggler, unless you got an autoloader? You know what would be really cool? A programme which looks like winoncd, but has a nero engine underneath.

SeanR561 reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 22, 2002

Yes it would... it was late lol

toekneec67 reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 22, 2002

The fact is Style XP does what it claims. It changes the look of Windows XP using MS Theme engine. So the real question for people to ask is they what to use Style XP or WindowBlinds for the job. I choice WindowBlinds because it offers more features (mainly I can have multiple theme - Like Outlook Yellow, IE looking like a Mac and so on). They both cost money. They both are fast and seem to be stable. But once again Stardock (WindowBlinds Creators) worked directly with Microsoft on the XP thems. That tell me they have a little more insight.

birondonald reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 18, 2002

Version Reviewed: 5.5.9.6
Reviewed by: PhrostByte
Date: August 17th, 2002 10:51 PM
Anyone having trouble with this beta? It freezes at random times during test and/or burn sequence.
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
I started with this same problem after installing 5.5.9.0 update. Is there any explanation and solution about ?
Regards.

PhrostByte reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 17, 2002

Anyone having trouble with this beta? It freezes at random times during test and/or burn sequence.

YinCh reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 17, 2002

Wouldn't it be 5.6 instead? huh SeanR561?

madkiller reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 17, 2002

Well well betanews was sure late on this one :) i have this version since August 11. But damm i love nero it one of the best out there.

netean reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 17, 2002

Nero is good.
But it needs better support for more USB/USB2/Firewire drives, as this is an area it's particularly lacking in. (is it really that hard to support?) - I'd particularly like it to support my external CDRW so I could use this.

verb reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 16, 2002

It doesn't get any better than this. Nero is the BEST all around cd burning software available for the PC.

Dapumkins reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 16, 2002

Nero Rules for backups, but clone CD is easier for copies. I have to admit Nero express is neat, but it's uneeded as regular nero can do everything quicker IMO if you know what you're doing.

ditoa reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 16, 2002

elftyrrell: InCD is the same thing as DirectCD, just drag and drop the files. EazyCD Creator doesn't enable packet writing by default DirectCD does, just like InCD does for Nero.

elftyrrell reviewed v5.5.9.6 on Aug 16, 2002

No drag and drop. No good. Say what you want about Roxio, at least it has Direct CD with drag and drop capability. Nero's solution is cumbersome.

eddie reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Aug 14, 2002

dom: It seems as though they removed the file from their servers for some reason. I'm not sure why.

dom9876 reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Aug 12, 2002

Nice little program. Funny thing is, I downloaded and installed 5.5.9.6 yesterday, what the heck happened to the post? :) It seems to be gone, here, and on nero's webpage.

aleggo reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 15, 2002

ditoa: yes, i know that, but you can check this very easy by accident! you can check it all over the window, not only in the checkbox!! i had now 5 unwanted shutdowns, and i know 3 other persons, who has the same problems. if you burn much with it IT WILL HAPPEN sooner or later. why not a possibility to disable this dislog in options/dilogs ?

ditoa reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 13, 2002

aleggo: just uncheck the box while the cd is burning and it will not shutdown. If the box is uncheckable then you must have selected an option to always shutdown or something, but i have never seen this in the settings.

Darken reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 9, 2002

Nero is the best!

animecabbit reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 4, 2002

Great program. I'm sure many people already have this program, why steal it? It should come with almost all burners sold today. I have 5 copies of Nero at home from all the different burners I've bought!

Too bad for those who get the bugware software EZCD Creator. What garbage!

xStainDx reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 4, 2002

Change Log:
Nero 5.5 Updates

Nero 5.5.9.0 is the offical Nero version including Nero Express !!! To get more information about the Nero Express features, please click here.
Changes from Nero 5.5.8.2 to 5.5.9.0

Bug Fixes:
Fixed bug, that caused Nero to treat empty directories as files, if they were cut and pasted in an ISO compilation
When creating a DVD-Video compilation using the Nero-Wizard, ISO filesystem was generated instead of ISO/UDF which causes DVD-Video disks not to play on stand alone DVD players
Fixed CD-Extra audio session problems that occured with some recorders
Modified Erase CD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-RW Dialog
Fixed DVD-RW full erase
Features Added:
Added Nero Express !!! For Nero Express features please see the Nero Express product info page.
Added several new recorders.
Allow MRW-Media to be erased before pre-master burning
Files can be dragged and dropped from a CD or DVD drive into a compilation
Display compilation size and media capacity in the warning dialog for overburning.
Allow switching of the medium type while burning ".iso" images.
Release date: July 4th, 2002

-xStainDx

techt reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 4, 2002

Good, but what's NEW?

Adidas1532 reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 4, 2002

Running Nero in Express mode is much easier...simply go into the properties and in the target line add /w after what is in quotes. Much nicer and easy to use.

jinno reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 3, 2002

To Chris
1- I don't use keygenerator. I am a reg user for over
2 years. But I know the problem of using that particular
key generator. Core released a newer version later.

2- Go to www.madtoaster.com
Copy NeroRunner.exe to the \program files\ahead\Nero directory and create a shortcut on the desktop to it.
With this, you can select which Nero you want to run.
From 5.582, Nero made a version that contains Nero Old
and Nero Express built-in.(Very clever way)

purush reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 3, 2002

For your info Chris, the new version .09 has an extra short cut for the express, there is no need to use the command prompt. This is besides the regular nero icon.

chris_kabuki reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 3, 2002

Best burning program without a doubt and Nero Express is perfect for new users.
jinno - FYI - The CORE keygenerator generates both 'normal' and 'express' keys, if you happened to put in a key and you have 'express' popping up, generate a new key until u have 'normal' nero coming up. You can then run express whenever you like with the command line switch.

Cormac reviewed v5.5.9.0 on Jul 3, 2002

Great... but what's new?

andrey reviewed v5.5.8.2 on May 4, 2002

Ok, I've updated 5.5.8.0 to 5.5.8.2 and upon opening the program I'm greeted with Nero Express. What's up with that?
Downgrading to 5.5.8.0 gets me back to the regular Nero Burning Rom....

ditoa reviewed v5.5.8.2 on May 4, 2002

Still the best CD burning software in the world. It burns anything to a CD anyway you want it! Easily worth the money.

odysseus_94 reviewed v5.5.8.2 on May 4, 2002

Never had a prob with Nero like with Easy CD Creator. The update installed without a problem.

qnx reviewed v5.5.8.2 on May 4, 2002

Very good program, has ALMOST everything you need for everyday-buning. I'm missing support for burning 2 ISOs on one CD (but can use CDRWIN to do it) and support for burning OGG-Vorbis directly to an AudioCD. Otherways, it's great, fast, small, and (I know, I know, you want agree) userfriendly.

Darken reviewed v5.5.8.2 on May 4, 2002

Nero is the best! See ya! Darken

fqpalzm reviewed v5.5.8.2 on May 4, 2002

Never had a problem with it, and no errors either. Been using since the 4.x releases.

Black-Wolf reviewed v5.5.8.2 on May 4, 2002

Excellent!

ps2mike reviewed v5.5.8.0 on Mar 29, 2002

installed smooth on my vaio and presario... both running xp. i've never had any complaints about Nero. Has worked great with both of my burners and on both my pcs with no problems whatsoever..couldn't ask for more

Metshrine reviewed v5.5.8.0 on Mar 29, 2002

This program is by far the best I have ever used. I cant agree with the below comments of it not installing because on all 10 of my machines it has installed fine (EVEN IN A LINUX VMWARE SESSION RUNNING WINDOWS XP!, HOWS THAT FOR DECENT!) Top notch!

Cormac reviewed v5.5.8.0 on Mar 29, 2002

Totally agree with hardgiant.

mmatheny reviewed v5.5.8.0 on Mar 29, 2002

Well, won't install, at least on my Win2K box - just hangs at 0% extracting the files to my temp folder. Kinda hard to test if it won't install! 5.5.7.2 is still the best for me, and runs fine on WinXP.

Blackfoot reviewed v5.5.7.8 on Mar 29, 2002

Hmm... Pretty program but dis 5.5.7.8 version works badly with my RICOH7200A. Can't determine CD-Text writing capability and cat't start overburning (it say's that cd is full even if had have erased him) and also i collide with buffer overflow problems. But 5.5.7.2 works fine.

mikisu reviewed v5.5.7.8 on Mar 3, 2002

Reasonable-(a)not enough space and problems with layout, after certain number of back ups have been added.
(b) Difficult to disable certain ISO and Joliet commands,also leading to problems

jake453 reviewed v5.5.7.8 on Mar 2, 2002

Can't dispute any of the previous postings, great program, If you don't have it get it! Five big ones......

klumy reviewed v5.5.7.8 on Mar 2, 2002

A very good Software.
Very easy, very powerful.
It's not so bulky like WinonCD

This software deserves 5 stars !!

tmonkey reviewed v5.5.7.8 on Mar 1, 2002

one can only hope Microsoft could make software this good. is there a way to give a program more stars than 5.

madkiller reviewed v5.5.7.8 on Mar 1, 2002

Starting from 5.5.6.4 and up nero is the only burning software (there also cloneCD) that is compatible with my burner. I must say Nero + cloneCD = Perfect combo. I love it :)

santino reviewed v5.5.7.2 on Feb 1, 2002

This program keeps getting better and better, as stated in an earlier review, go to www.Ahead.de (nero's website) click on the german link, go to downloads, and download from the french mirror - i got about 300kb/sec from that mirror while only getting between 5-7kb/sec from the normal Nero.com ftp's

NelsonC reviewed v5.5.7.2 on Jan 24, 2002

I have an Aopen 6x4x24 and it has never been able to burn at 6 speed but all my other programs work fine at 6 any ideas? WIN XP..
n.conceicao@rogers.com

Andy B reviewed v5.5.7.2 on Jan 24, 2002

Can anyone tell yet whats new in this version? Official site ain't updated and CDR Info ain't got a clue either

crypto reviewed v5.5.6.4 on Jan 12, 2002

Nero (v5.5.6.4) is the best burning software what I know!

mrzwiers reviewed v5.5.6.4 on Jan 8, 2002

Still the best! And they FINALLY added support for CUE files to burn BINs. No more reading CUE files manually :)

denscruise reviewed v5.5.6.4 on Dec 7, 2001

Go to the NERO sight and use the France Mirror to download. Worked well and very fast for me.

Bucharest-RO reviewed v5.5.6.4 on Dec 5, 2001

It seems like the download link wont work for me. I tryed to get the latest nero version from betanews.com and from nero.com but when i click on the download links I get the "Page cannot be displayed ... blah blah blah...". Can anyone help me with a good link to get the Nero 5.5.6.4 ???

eddie reviewed v5.5.6.4 on Dec 5, 2001

Just can't say enough about it.. its great!!

bur[n]er reviewed v5.5.6.4 on Dec 4, 2001

Best burning app in terms of stability + functionality. I've used them all. EZCD, Fireburner, CDRWin, etc. etc. etc. None of them have all the functions that Nero does with one package. I'm a big fan of freeware, but this is one app worth paying for. Burns iso, bin/cue... video, audio, data... I wish I had something to request to make it better, but I love it.

rburly reviewed v5.5.5.1 on Oct 5, 2001

I know a lot of people use EAC & CDRWin, but Nero does what they do together plus much, much more. Definitely worth the price for all that it does, as well as it does.

lordcyber reviewed v5.5.5.1 on Oct 5, 2001

nero kicks ass. I've been using it since version 4 and it keeps getting better and better.

now that it supports iso images it's the best cd mastering software in my opinion. got nero 5.02 platinum the other day and quickly took it back off my system. I guess I'm spoiled for the ease of use that nero has.

TreMetal reviewed v5.5.5.1 on Oct 5, 2001

It does support cue sheets. Click File -> Burn Image -> view all file types -> open your .cue

Tpecora reviewed v5.5.5.1 on Oct 5, 2001

4.5, they REALLY ned to support cue sheets!!!!!!!!

nielkotze reviewed v5.5.5.1 on Oct 4, 2001

Nero Burning ROM kicks butt !!! I have used it since version 5.0 and have had no probs. Version 5.5.4.0 is running on my Windows XP with no prob, so I reckon it must by XP compatible. I did have a prob with 5.5.4.0 on XP when I used an old 2x Acer CDWriter...Nero would stall when scanning the IDE bus, but the Writer was faulty anyways !! Thanx for a great product !! Niel

ditoa reviewed v5.5.5.1 on Oct 4, 2001

is this version WindowsXP compatible? I hope so as the last version worked but wasnt compatible?!! if u understand!! just wondering if it had been given the all clear from Redmond

xeroryder reviewed v5.5.4.0 on Aug 25, 2001

Nero is the best cd burning software. I just wish it had a better organization for mp3's. I have over 2000 mp3's and it sucks having to go through different drives and folders to find my songs. Other than that, it kicks ass!!!!!!!

disobay reviewed v5.5.3.5 on Aug 4, 2001

Nero is by far the greatest CD-recording software out there. I first used with my old Panasonic 4x/8x SCSI burner for almost two years and now with my Plextor Plexwriter 12x/10x/32x with no problems what so ever. I recommend that everyone that burn alot of cds atleast try out this great piece of software once.

Tanto reviewed v5.5.3.5 on Aug 3, 2001

It's a top program but (sigh!) it doesn't work for me and my ricoh. Whenever I try to burn a cd a "write error" occurs (no explanations here), so i guess i'ii have to stick with v5.

unger71 reviewed v5.5.2.3 on Jun 3, 2001

My TEAC S50 (Old Burner)Can´t find the cd´s .Works with older versions.

swoon reviewed v5.5.1.8 on May 6, 2001

Some nice improvements. But one big problem. Nero 5.5 doesn't recognize any media size anymore (total/available), meaning no burning is possible. Maybe a problem with my old Teac CDR-55S... Looks like I have to stay with 5.0.

mrzwiers reviewed v5.5.1.8 on May 5, 2001

Watch carefully when you create an audio CD out of MP3s. So far I've had 2 MP3s from which Nero could only read a part of. Previous versions of Nero warned you when an MP3 had a problem, but now he puts the good part upto the glitch in the list and does not give a warning...

rygel reviewed v5.5.1.8 on May 5, 2001

nice new features, but svcd-burning is broken. i stay with 5.048

ABCStore reviewed v5.5.1.8 on May 4, 2001

Simply the best there is! 6 points out of 5.

espectro reviewed v5.5.1.8 on May 4, 2001

Nice program. It finally works on win ME
One cool feature needed is the option to use the special
boot.bin files that can make iso/bin images self-bootable (for example, when you need to open up an iso for editing, after you save it the image wont boot anymore)
This feature is found on cdrwin
Another killer feature would be to open up iso/bin files to see its contents, like isobuster does

LordHugh reviewed v5.0.4.4 on Mar 25, 2001

Excellent, with one of the very best online help systems around (HelpTool), and, although not entirely well documented, can burn almost anything you ask it to. Bootable CD and ISO are supported as well but, again, not very well documented.

Lord Hugh

Hades! reviewed v5.0.3.8 on Mar 10, 2001

Awesome program. A much better program than Easy CD Creator. My favorite Mastering Program ever. With Nero and my BURN-Proof CD-RW drive, I haven't created a single coaster yet.

megaman reviewed v5.0.3.5 on Dec 1, 2000

Very good program. In order to burn Images or .CUE/.BIN just go to File Burn Image and then select in Files of type: All Files (*.*) and select the cd image you wanna burn.

hendrixx reviewed v5.0.3.5 on Dec 1, 2000

Great program !! Too bad you can't burn ISO images with NERO. Or is there?

.........Jimmy