ROXIO EASY CD & DVD

Ive seen the reviews by others, and concur that the software lacks the bells and whistles of the newer full Roxio product (ver 7). BUT ... if youre looking for some simple features that dont hog a lot of drive space or CPU cycles, this earlier product (ver 6) fits the bill. Ive been looking for a simple packet-writing program to drag-and-drop files for archiving or transfer between systems [your old floppy sneakernet], and its just right for that simple task. Windows XP file transfer is just miserable, as it treats a document like graphics material, storing it to disk, then writing track-by-track with balloons and other distractions. This package lets you format and write/delete to RW discs without hassle. Better yet, in Custom installation you can pick and choose the functions you need, and forget about the fancy Control Center. For my simple needs it works like a charm at minimal cost.

After reading mixed reviews about Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator, I decided to give it a shot based on past experience with Roxio products. Ive used Roxio products in the past to make flawless music CD creations and copies. Recently, I updated my CD-R drive with a DVD-R burner from a reputable company. The software that came with the burner wasnt exactly what I was looking for, so I decided to give Roxio a shot. I have had nothing but success making music CDs (both copying and making MP3 cd creations). When it comes to copying DVDs.. this is where the problems start. Although this software doesnt allow you to make copies of DVDs with copy-protection, there are ways to get around it with the appropriate software. Whenever I open the Disc Copy feature, and insert my DVD (from my personal collection to back-up), the program freezes, and basically renders my computer helpless. The Disc Copy program is still open, but it will not allow you to click on any of the buttons in the program. Windows Task Manager (ctrl+alt+del) allows you to end the program, but my computer still doesnt cooperate. I cannot open 90% of my programs after this happens, and if you attempt to shut down windows (restart or turn off) it will just go back to your desktop window from its half-way attempt after your screen has transitioned from color to b&w. If you use DVD Shrink (free download) and save the movie to your hard drive, and then go to the Disc Copy feature and pull the film from your hard drive to back up, it doesnt freeze for some reason. (But I have yet to make it all the way to a 100% copied disc without getting a write error message... so far about 5 attempts equaling 5 more coasters to add to my desk). Let me note... I did go to Roxios home page to update the software, and my DVD-R firmware is the most recent to date. After all of this... still just frustration. Roxios tech support is a joke, and apparently you have to pay for phone support. Other reviewers had the exact same problem, so it isnt just a freak glitch. I should have listened to my gut and went another route, but decided to give Roxio a $30 donation. So in a nutshell, if youre planning on using this program to make copies of DVDs... SAVE YOUR MONEY.

i suppose this will create a dvd easy enough but i got it to burn video_ts files and it just does not do so, even tho it claims it will. the directions have you choosing a menu option that doesnt exist and when i contacted suppport i got back a list of online sourses that i was instructed to plow through looking for a solution, my actual question was simply where was the menu option i was supposed to have because it sure isnt where it is stated to be

I happen to have a computer that is running windows 2000 pro as an OS and this product is suppose to work with that system but it does not! Im still working on the problem but no resolve as of yet. If anyone has any suggestions let me know, Roger

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Is it quite beyond the capacities of modern programmers to include written INSTRUCTIONS with their products? I am tired of trying to use products which offer me a series of on-screen icons, and assume that I know their purposes, and how to use them. Worse, some of them depend on previous steps having been taken --links between sound sources and the recording process, for example--without any indication that these steps are necessary, let alone guidance on how to take them. THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IS ALIVE AND WELL--FOR GODS SAKE USE IT!!!

I am a novice at computers and I wanted to copy some cds. This was easy to load and is a great price. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to copy cds.

I have purchased several Roxio products to burn CD and each one works differently than the last. This is a bit confusing.

I was not satisfied with it because the disc was scratched that is why I returned it asking for another one.After 3 months I have never got new disc and have never got money back.Seller not responds.Seller stole my money.