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Just bought a DVD Burner - a Toshiba SD-R5002, and it came with InstantCD software. I tried it, and it really sucked at writing to CD-RWs. Easy CD Creator 5.2.3.4 (using Direct CD) is a lot better.
So, here's my question: A lot of friends swear by Nero for their burning software. Does Nero have something that does the same thing as Direct CD ???
I'm not sure on the exact differences but I have used Nero successfully for a couple of years now. I have found that most of my users who have issues are usually using directcd or similar and when switching to Nero no problems. I don't use the latest edition so things may have changed in the last 4 months but I doubt it. Not saying Direct CD is not good, I have just found Nero works for me everytime.
In the same vein as Mayet I have used the Roxio product for awhile now with no problems. Right now I'm using EZ CD Creator Platinum (latest release). I have used Nero on other systems and at work, and it's good too. I think it's a preference thing and what you are comfortable with. I will say Roxio's driver glitch last year was a pain in the butt, but they did get a patch out there fairly quickly to correct the error.
:D
I have tried them all, but nothing beats Click-n-Burn, from Stompinc.com. You couldn't ask for an easier interface, even a child can understand it. You can run multiple burn jobs simultaneously as well, which is nice. :D
The Nero version of DirectCD is INCD (previously ABCD) - I don't use packet writing though, with Nero you just leave the session open :D
Does INCD come with Nero ?? I downloaded a trial version of Nero, and can't find it.Quote:
Originally posted by NooNoo
The Nero version of DirectCD is INCD (previously ABCD) - I don't use packet writing though, with Nero you just leave the session open :D
Also, can Nero and Easy CD Creator co-exist ?? Or, is that just asking for problems ??
It CAN cause problems... some run them together and never have a problem, other machines are completely trashed as far as cdrom operation goes.Quote:
Originally posted by MadDog
Does INCD come with Nero ?? I downloaded a trial version of Nero, and can't find it.
Also, can Nero and Easy CD Creator co-exist ?? Or, is that just asking for problems ??
InCD comes with the Nero bundled... Click here for the downloadable version
I cast my vote for nero, it doesnt seem to have the weird issues that cd creator does, plus it does vcd conversions from mpg and avi's, really great if you do home movies.
Plus with the new nero express, its even easier.
Is it just me or wouldn't the problems be related to the resident Packet Writing Apps DirectCD and InCD. You definetly shouldn't run both packet writing titles simultaneously that's just plain stupid. That's like having two bellboys opening one car door they're going to fight for the job and the tip. Can anyone confirm my hypothesis?
I bet if you closed InCD, Easy CD Creator would run and that if you closed DirectCD Nero would run. For the record DirectCD 5.32 (or whatever version is bundled with Easy CD Creator 5.32) is much more stable than previous versions and InCD. This is because Roxio worked with Microsoft on Windows XP's packet writing so they have internal knowledge of the operating system's code and how to work with it. Not only that but the people that wrote Microsoft's shell would have fixed Roxio's code too so that really puts them ahead in the stability category.
Thanks,
Christian
For the record. I had nothing but problems with InCD crashing my system. I have always been a fan of Direct CD, however, when WinXP came out last year I had nothing but trouble with Easy CD Creator and Direct CD and I sold it. I then used HP's packet writing software which was probably the best I've ever used. However, I no longer have an HP burner so I had to get rid of it. I then went to Iomega Hot Burn. It was a nice program, but it was very limited and didn't support my new TDK burner. So now, I am toying with the idea of giving Roxio a second chance (which I swore I would never do). How has Easy CD Creator been under XP?
I wasn't running InstantCD or DirectCD or INCD together. My question about co-existing was about NERO and Easy CD Creator. I'm downloading InCD now, and will try it out. I'll let you know how it works....Quote:
Originally posted by seier
Is it just me or wouldn't the problems be related to the resident Packet Writing Apps DirectCD and InCD. You definetly shouldn't run both packet writing titles simultaneously that's just plain stupid. That's like having two bellboys opening one car door they're going to fight for the job and the tip. Can anyone confirm my hypothesis?
I bet if you closed InCD, Easy CD Creator would run and that if you closed DirectCD Nero would run. For the record DirectCD 5.32 (or whatever version is bundled with Easy CD Creator 5.32) is much more stable than previous versions and InCD. This is because Roxio worked with Microsoft on Windows XP's packet writing so they have internal knowledge of the operating system's code and how to work with it. Not only that but the people that wrote Microsoft's shell would have fixed Roxio's code too so that really puts them ahead in the stability category.
Thanks,
Christian
The new Platinum version works flawlessly. The problem you experienced probably dealt with Roxio driver problems that took a little while to correct. Roxio put a patch out on their website to correct the problem. Another problem they ran into recently was the "new" CDRW/DVD" combo drives. The new Easy CD Creator has corrected that flaw. The newest version is 5.3.4. Version 6.0 is due out soon.Quote:
Originally posted by nytiger73
For the record. I had nothing but problems with InCD crashing my system. I have always been a fan of Direct CD, however, when WinXP came out last year I had nothing but trouble with Easy CD Creator and Direct CD and I sold it. I then used HP's packet writing software which was probably the best I've ever used. However, I no longer have an HP burner so I had to get rid of it. I then went to Iomega Hot Burn. It was a nice program, but it was very limited and didn't support my new TDK burner. So now, I am toying with the idea of giving Roxio a second chance (which I swore I would never do). How has Easy CD Creator been under XP?
Check This Link,
http://www.nero.com/en/index.html#c1023694368810
It should give you a patch that will allow you to use both applications with your CD Burner. (albeit not at the same time)
As for which is better I've heard nothing but problems from Easy CD Creator, and nothing but good things about Nero. I myself have had Nero for six months and it works like a champ.
Be sure to check the Nero site for the 5.5 update.:cool: :cool: :D
Hi OrangeMan,
Thank you very much for link to those files however it looks like they don't support Windows 2000 or XP. However it's really okay, because Easy-CD Creator does all I need it to. Although I have used nero in the past and do like it very much.
Thanks Again,
Christian Blackburn
No Problem Chris,
Peter (aka: Orangeman):D
Well, I tried InCD, and it seems to work OK. It had support for DVD-RWs, which Direct CD doesn't have. I understand that version 6 of Direct CD will have it. Until then, InCD is good enough.
EDIT: Just downloaded the 5.3.4.2 patch for Easy CD Creator - it added DVD-RW support. Seems to work OK.
Hey OrangeMan,
By the way I don't ever go by Chris. I think it's because as a kid there was this bully named Chris and every time someone called me Chris it reminded me of him. :). In summary my innner child is wounded every time people call me Chris :). No actually I don't think he pounded me all that many times, but I just didn't like it. However if you don't already please be sure that when you meet people and they save my name is "David" or whatever don't say okay nice to meet you "Dave", because they just told you what they wanted to be called and it wasn't Dave.
Adios Peter (or do you want me to call you Orangeman?),
Christian
FYI packet writing software are not always compatible with each other when playing back disks written in another program, example inCD may not play on a machine with DirectCD. If you plan on using your discs on a variety of machines you may want to burn your cd-rw as cd-r and when necessary re-format them to change them. Mt. Rainier is supposed to fix all this as well as be much faster. Here is a link to read about it HERE.
Good Info. Thanks.Quote:
Originally posted by techs
FYI packet writing software are not always compatible with each other when playing back disks written in another program, example inCD may not play on a machine with DirectCD. If you plan on using your discs on a variety of machines you may want to burn your cd-rw as cd-r and when necessary re-format them to change them. Mt. Rainier is supposed to fix all this as well as be much faster. Here is a link to read about it HERE.
Hi Mad Dog,
You're absolutely right, I can't wait for Mt. Ranier to be commonplace. Only then will we truly replace floppies, in spite of companies like Dell and Apple deciding not to include 3.5" drives. By the way I grew up with Mt. Ranier always off in the distance. I used to live in Washington state, but now reside in Cali.
-Christian