Easy CD & DVD Creator 6

It does not work with newer computers and newer windows. Would cost more to send it back than I paid for it.Its worthless.

I had finished reading all the reviews on this site, then was wondering whether or not to make the purchase. After careful consideration, I decided to heed the advice of several reviewers, i.e., completely uninstall all previous versions of the CD Creator software, carefully read the manual, things like that. After having done all this, I bought the version 6 and the install went smoothly. I have not had time to fully explore all the features, but the interface is great, and hopefully Ill get a lot out of it. Thanks, Roxio, and thanks to all the other reviewers out there for your help and suggestions. I am running WinXP on a HP Pavilion 8760C with 256MB SDRAM.

When I installed it, it asked to be rebooted. When it rebooted it knocked out my computer would not reboot. I had to do a system restore but it rebooted into minimum resolution and 16 colors. Trying to change the display settings to a higher resolution and more colors was unsuccessful. Technical support for my video card could not find a solution. Reinstalling Windows did not solve the proproblem. It looks like I will have to do a clean install and reinstall over a 100 applications. When I installed Easy Creator I had no programs running in the background so that was not the problem. Easy Creator has always given me some problems. It is a tempermental program to begin with. I had hoped that Roxio would have solved these problems in the most recent version but it looks like Roxio only made the problems worse.

I never had any problems with version 5, and havent had any with version 6 yet. Its a well-rounded and easy-to-use product, although I didnt install Photosuite as I already have the much more comprehensive Photoshop Elements 2.0 for that. The only really annoying aspect of this software is the fact that it forces you to register if you want to update the product. I usually register software anyway, but I do NOT like being forced to do so. Making it even worse, I had already registered with version 5, but there is no way to log in during the registration process. However, my logon ID from the prior registration is still active, and this registration would not let me re-register with that logon ID. In other words, it would force me to make up a second logon ID--how stupid are the programmers at Roxio? I decided to make up everything on the registration form, which worked fine and allowed me to download the product updates. Interestingly, the registration process does not allow you to have a logon ID with the characters roxi in it... Conclusion: I recommend this product, maybe even highly, although it may not be a necessary upgrade for many current users of version 5 Platinum. But I also highly recommend that you make up EVERYTHING on your registration process, even if like me you normally dont have a problem registering software.

If you own Easy Creator 5, I cant think of any good reason to purchase this product. The only thing it does well is burn data and files to CDs, and EC-5 does that equally well. The Photosuite section is one of the most exasperating pieces of software Ive ever tried to use - and it deletes EC-5s ability to archive pictures along with a self-running exe player that provides both shortage and self-running slide show capabilities (with music) on one CD. If you need a photo album and picture editor program, first look at what came with your digital camera, possibly augmented by one of the cheaper Adobe editing products, or purchase Jasc After Shot or its latest incarnation. If you need DVD/Video capture or editing software, buy Sonics MYDVD Video Suite - Its significantly simpler and more flexible to use, and produces DVDs with better playing characteristics. The Audio capture/playing/editing features seem only different, not better than EC-5, and maybe not as good. The Drag-to Disk feature is back - but Ive never found that feature to be worth the effort to use it, with any CD/DVD burning program. And lastly, the basic operation of the program seems even more quirky than EC-5, and counter-intuitive to every other piece of software you likely own. Bottom line, I installed it, tried it, deleted it, and reinstalled the elements of EC-5 I use. Was a total waste of $...

I have been using PCs since 1982. I have purchased many commercially developed software programs. Roxio and Easy CD Ver 6 wins first place as the worst program I have ever purchased. Technical support is a joke to say the least. I will NEVER buy anything from Roxio or any successors. I purchased this version in Sept. 2003 and have lost count as to the number of times I have installed and uninstalled this software. I tried calling the tech. support number and the area code had changed. They have no phone number that you can call without a credit crd number being used. There is no mailing address, save their legal department. I just wish I had been happy with version 5 which came installed on my new computer. The web site support is very lacking in assistance. Caveat Emptor is the best expression for Roxio Products. Find an alternate product that does the same job. The reason for one star is that is the least you can use, on this site.

This software in not a measureable improvement on their Basic Roxio 5. After installing Roxio 6, I experienced so many problems with my installed software that I had no choice but to abandon the Roxio 6. To those out there who have Sony software installed, DO NOT ATTEMPT the installation of Roxio 6. Reading their incompatible guide at their Web site, Im amazed that Roxio will run in tandem with any comparable software. I award one star, cause the system will not allow a lower rating.

Actually, I had initial success with Win2000 Pro, but their were serious subtle bugs. I tried to use CD and DVD rewritables, and I could get some success. However, I can only use 60% of the space on the CD. That was the first wierd thing. As I was archiving CDs, I have some problems. Some CDs could not be copied. I could later copy them with Nero 5 though, or using a Mac with Roxio Toast 5. On other CDs I get errors stating that the .iso could not be used for that format, such as hybrid CDs. However, on the Macs with Roxios Toast, I do not have these problems. Some CDs that I created using Easy CD Creator were invalid or corrupted. I created ISO images on my hard drive and created CDs. The installer would crash, or other software would would be corrupted or would not work correctly. I am really scared after reading these other reviews, so I think I may re-create these archives with another utility in Linux or Mac. I would seriously avoid this product and future products, as this software can mess up your data and archives. You dont want to gamble with this. I imagine there might be some legal action (class action) in the near future...

Everytime I used the product to make a cd (data cd or music) it would lock up my computer to the point I had to physically power it off. Roxios support people told me to remove everything from my start up list. I dont want to be doing that everytime I want to use the stupid program... I finally gave up and deleted (uninstalled) the program, only to find out by doing that it deleted part of my Photo Suite program as well. Stay far away from this bomb...

I have used Roxio CD creator 5 for the past year and was very pleased with it. When my husband and I decided to reload our OS I figured wed try the next step up. What a mistake! Version 6 takes forever to install, caused my pc to take forever to perform restarts, and wont even open. After uninstalling and reinstalling I still had the same problem. I plan on demanding my money back from Roxio and sticking to good old version 5. I definitely do not recommend this product. I only wish I had read the reviews here at Amazon and on Roxios own website before wasting my time on this software.