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This CD and DVD burner works as advertised, but the bundled toolbar it installs reduces its appeal. Burn4Free CD & DVD lets you burn audio discs or write data to CDs and DVDs by dropping audio or data files into the main window.
The button-heavy main window has a somewhat awkward look, but it's easy enough to understand. If you find yourself overwhelmed by the multitude of controls, you can switch to the more streamlined Easy mode. Be aware that the app attempts to install the NavExcel toolbar, which changes the way IE behaves when you mistype a URL or enter one of NavExcel's recognized keywords into the address bar.
Budget-minded users may not care, but even they have plenty of other cheap and free options. We'd prefer to burn discs with our jukebox of choice or pay for a more full-featured, less invasive application.
Publisher's Description
From Burn4Free:
Burn4Free DVD Burning software is compatible with more than 3,000 DVD, Blu-ray and CD burners. Burn data and audio from different file types (WAV, WMA, MP3, OGG, FLAC, WavPack, and CDA). Burn and save ISO files, open and save your project to disk, verify content, print compilations, copy DVD, copy BLU RAY and import your audio compilation from M3U and ASX playlists. The drives supported include dual-layer DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM, BD-R, BD-RE (SCSI, IDE, EIDE, and USB 1.0 and 2.0). Burn4Free, free dvd copy software.
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"Simple software to use for all burning tasks"
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.1
Pros
Good overview of all possibilities; never crashed; free
Cons
none after 2 years of use
Summary
If you are looking for a simple way to burn your CDs, DVDs or BDs, you should give a try to this freeware. I tested other ones, but I kept this one for the weekly use of even more often.
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"EXCELLENT SOFTWARE"
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.0
Pros
IT READS EACH TRACK INDIVIDUALY AND IF ANY TRACK IS BAD, THAT CAN SKIPPED AND REST OF THE MEDIA CAN BE COPIED. OTHER SOFTWARE JUST EJECT THE CD/DVD
Cons
SPEED COULD BE IMPROVED
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"Malware :("
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.0
Pros
N/A
NONE AVAILABLECons
Installs malware toolbar!
Summary
Don't install this one :( Options are hidden. To get rid of a toolbar I had to revert snapshot.
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"Installs Malware"
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.0
Pros
Ok cd burner.
Cons
Installed babylon search malware. I had to work hard and reboot and use all my computer expertise.
Summary
Just avoid this all cost.
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"Effective and Efficient, but Annoying"
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.0
Pros
Its not a very slick looking program, however it creates the DVD's fine and in a timely manner. The instructions are also simple as son as you install the program.
Cons
It tries to make you install all these programs and toolbars. **MAKE SURE TO READ EVERYTHING** I avoided downloading anything by first checking the "I don't agree" to download AND then a pop-up appears and says okay or cancel make sure to CLICK CANCEL. If you read the pop-up you will see it says that you will agree by default if you press okay.
Summary
Effective program. Not aesthetically pleasing. Tries to make you download annoying programs.
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"Babylon Installer"
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.0
Pros
It burned a CD for me.
Cons
It installed Babylon even when you uncheck it. It does not matter...it just installs.
Summary
This program will make work for you, but you'll have a free burner. Not worth the pain though.
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"INSTALLS MALWARE"
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.0
Pros
INSTALLS MALWARE, VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE
Cons
INSTALLS MALWARE, VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE
Summary
INSTALLS MALWARE, VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE
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"dont install this"
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.0
Pros
creates ISO
Cons
configures your browser default search. tonns of ads
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"Don't do it!"
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.0
Pros
CNET says no viruses and yet this stupid utterly stupid free ware adds the trojan incredibar whether you want it or not, now I have to rip the whole thing out to get rid of it.
Thank you CNET for breaking your promise.Cons
zilch, zip,
Summary
don't trust CNET or burn4free free ware nothing is free.
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"Worst download ever"
Version: Burn4Free DVD Burning 6.0
Pros
There are none what so ever.
Cons
First off it never installed. It then added some random program into my computer that I now can't get rid off. I don't recommend using this program at all.
Summary
Stay as far away from this program as possible. I am still trying to removed the forced install in my computer without any luck. I recommend DVD Author Plus.
