Nero

Noreen · Jul 30, 2009, 17:50:51

Free version of basic Nero 9 available. http://www.nero.com/eng/downloads-nero9-free.php

Rik · Jul 30, 2009, 17:53:13

Karmic find, Noreen.

Noreen · Jul 30, 2009, 17:57:19

bobleslie · Jul 30, 2009, 18:11:45

very much, Noreen. I always use Nero but my version is 7, so great find.

Noreen · Jul 30, 2009, 18:13:47

Quote from: bobleslie on Jul 30, 2009, 18:11:45
very much, Noreen. I always use Nero but my version is 7, so great find.

I have the basic Nero 7 too, supplied with computer. I haven't downloaded the later version yet.

Gary · Jul 30, 2009, 18:21:31

Quote from: bobleslie on Jul 30, 2009, 18:11:45
very much, Noreen. I always use Nero but my version is 7, so great find.

7 Is much better than 9 it got more and more bloated installed tool bars and became hell tbh, I would never go near it again, and as for getting it off your pc you have to use their tool for a clean uninstall

Nero is like a virus

bobleslie · Jul 30, 2009, 18:26:07

Thanks very much for that feedback. First hand experience is always useful.

BrianM · Jul 30, 2009, 19:47:26

A good find Noreen

I've tried earlier versions of Nero but was never happy with it, myself i use Roxio but maybe it's what you get used to.

drummer · Jul 30, 2009, 21:34:16

I still use a free OEM version of Nero 6.5 with NeroVision Express 3.1 that came bundled with an Asus DVD drive.

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

EDIT: Sorry Noreen, I meant to say thanks for this as I'm giving it a bash.

Sebby · Jul 30, 2009, 21:38:28

Now that really is a karmic find, Noreen. Nero 9 Basic is probably better anyway as it shouldn't be so bloated!

LesD · Jul 30, 2009, 21:44:03

Well worth a Karma Noreen.

Should be in the Bargain Bin as well.

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

I am currently on 7 so reading Gary's warning I shall try the free 9 on one of my Windows 7 RC partitions that are only for testing purposes anyway.

Simon · Jul 30, 2009, 21:58:04

Thanks Noreen!

drummer · Jul 30, 2009, 23:43:41

Hate to report that this isn't worth your bandwidth because it's a very crippled version of Nero and probably does much less than the burning software you currently use.

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

Avoid.

Simon · Jul 30, 2009, 23:51:43

I haven't installed it yet, as I already have an earlier version of Nero, but I was wondering which bits were missing.

Gary · Jul 30, 2009, 23:52:44

There is a Nero 9 Lite flying about the net, but I would use version 7 or something else entirely, shame it got more bloated than Norton and a shame this version is crippled as Drummer has found out,

for finding a version may be of use to some and will not over take your pc or install toolbars without permission. The total size of Nero 9 on your drive after installation would be around 650 MB+ which is definitely larger then what is expected. In most case you only need Nero BurningROM for burning CD/DVD. So anything smaller is better

Gary · Jul 30, 2009, 23:53:13

Quote from: Simon on Jul 30, 2009, 23:51:43
I haven't installed it yet, as I already have an earlier version of Nero, but I was wondering which bits were missing.

You have version 7 Simon? There is a Lite installer that has been compiled online http://www.blogsdna.com/2788/download-nero-lite-v9260-say-good-bye-to-bloated-nero-installer.htmyou just need a valid key for it.

Simon · Jul 31, 2009, 00:09:37

Yes, Nero 7, but it seems OK to me, Gary, as I only installed the bits I wanted.

Gary · Jul 31, 2009, 00:26:50

Quote from: Simon on Jul 31, 2009, 00:09:37
Yes, Nero 7, but it seems OK to me, Gary, as I only installed the bits I wanted.

& was a good program after that it got worse and installed stuff that AV programs called spyware, toolbars etc that you had no control over, stick with what you have

Glenn · Jul 31, 2009, 05:54:32

I use CDburnerXP these days. Great find though Noreen

Noreen · Jul 31, 2009, 10:18:01

I think that I'm staying with my present installation of Nero 7 as it does all I want (combined with WMP), I'm not very adventurous especially at the moment.

Rik · Jul 31, 2009, 10:19:09

I tend to stick with what works for me, Noreen. I usually don't find I use the extra bells and whistles, so why clog the machine up with them?

How is the arm?

Noreen · Jul 31, 2009, 10:37:56

My arm is getting better however at the weekend I strained a muscle in my back which is making life a bit difficult at the moment. Can't sit at the computer for too long at a time and getting up and down with one arm and now a bad back is wearing.

Rik · Jul 31, 2009, 10:40:43

I can imagine. Can you take ibuprofen?

Noreen · Jul 31, 2009, 10:54:54

No, doesn't go with my other medication. Just taking paracetamol at the moment although I have got some codeine which I'm trying not to take. Gets very disheartening at times as my arm was and is doing well.

I've got a friend visiting shortly so that'll help.

Rik · Jul 31, 2009, 11:04:06

Same here. It's a shame as it's more effective than paracetamol for muscle problems. Enjoy your visit.