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CDBurnerXP

CNET Editors' review

by: CNET Staff on November 07, 2008

Though this multifaceted burning tool won't win any beauty awards, it has almost everything Windows users need to create CDs and DVDs. One of the most glaring needs for Windows XP users is a DVD burner, and CDBurnerXP Pro fits the bill well. Despite a slightly confusing interface, this freeware tool should not disappoint users who take the time to familiarize themselves with its functionality.

The core of the program's feature set consists of three main tasks, which are prompted via a wizard upon start-up: writing data CDs and DVDs, creating CDs for audio playback, and ripping music from CDs or editing ID3 tags. Canceling the wizard results in a rather blank blue screen with only a few selections in the toolbar. In order to work on a new project, you'll need to select one of the options, which can be brought back via the "New document" icon in the upper left. Unfortunately, you can't even open an existing project without selecting one of the wizard options first. The program supports both burnproof and on-the-fly disc writing, as well as bootable ISO files, but it cannot burn double-layer DVDs, a feature promised for version 3.5, which is currently in alpha development. While it may take users some time to learn how to use it effectively, CDBurnerXP Pro is a competent tool and a great value.

 
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Publisher's Description

From Stefan Haglund:

CDBurnerXP is an application to burn optical disks including CD, DVD, H-DVD, Blu-Ray Disks. It can create ISO and Multilanguage interface.

It is able to burn audio-CDs with or without gaps between tracks. Data verification can be done after burning process. The software also can be used as bin/nrg to ISO converter and can used for simple cover printing.

What's new in this version: Version 4.4.0.2905 fixed issues on FormatException in the property dialog, Window size of data/audio window is not preserved correctly when closed in minimized state, ArgumentException in the video DVD burning dialog, and Incorrect error message when making multiple copies with same source and target device.

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All User Reviews
  • All versions:

    3.9 stars

    out of 427 votes

    • 5 star: 190
    • 4 star: 145
    • 3 star: 21
    • 2 star: 18
    • 1 star: 53
  • Current version:

    4.7 stars

    out of 7 votes

    • 5 star: 5
    • 4 star: 2
    • 3 star: 0
    • 2 star: 0
    • 1 star: 0
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  • 5.0 stars

    "Works, burns CDs fine"

    February 5, 2012  |   By je_friend

    Version: CDBurnerXP 4.4.0.2905

    Pros

    Nothing else actually burned CDs on my ancient laptop. It works! Also, it's free.

    Cons

    Crude interface. But free.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "excellent product, does everything I need"

    February 4, 2012  |   By DGiszmo

    Version: CDBurnerXP 4.4.0.2905

    Pros

    Very fast and efficient

    Cons

    I have found no cons yet.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "thorough design"

    February 3, 2012  |   By sternhead

    Version: CDBurnerXP 4.4.0.2905

    Pros

    full features
    mostly linear interface

    Cons

    verify step is very slow for numerous files
    file analysis could be optimized

    Summary

    The interface is not as hard to familiarize with as some reviewers state, though some options, such as File System selection, could be better situated (additionally) on the burn dialog window. And the seperate file name analysis step might be consolidated into the file addition step in a way that would retain results so that redundant analyses could be avoided when changing to less restrictive file systems.

    The verify step with a disc of tens of thousands of files is painfully slow when compared to other options. For example, the old Windiff utility that comes with MS DevStudio took about 30 minutes on 30,000 files vs about 90 minutes for CDBurnerXP (using a PlexWriter 48/24/48U).

    Other than that, excellent.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Very intelligent program without all the other bullsh**"

    January 29, 2012  |   By quantum001

    Version: CDBurnerXP 4.4.0.2905

    Pros

    Very easy to use. Intelligent and clean design. Important features are not hidden, like gapless options for audio CD's.

    Cons

    None that I can think of. Who really cares how "pretty" a program works if its purpose is to BURN CDs.

    Summary

    Flawless program with full functionality and completely free.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "VERY NICE with full futured"

    January 19, 2012  |   By tobiaskarlsson

    Version: CDBurnerXP 4.4.0.2905

    Pros

    It can do all I want of a burner program, including burning a playlist and put the the tracks in the same orders as the plylist:-)

    Cons

    None as far as I know

    Summary

    It's sloid, it's good! And I tried a lots of free burnerprograns

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  • 5.0 stars

    "very solid product. impressed!"

    January 12, 2012  |   By bpisbp

    Version: CDBurnerXP 4.4.0.2905

    Pros

    very solid. Wrote fine on my 8.5GB dvd screwed up by Nero.
    Very intuitive interface, shows space remaining as you add files.

    Cons

    I checked only data writing part.
    I didn't check video part yet.

    Summary

    go for it. I tried several versions of nero, BurnAware etc. Better than those. 5 stars. Going by the cnet editors review has been good so far.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "WORKS GREAT!"

    January 10, 2012  |   By prbarry

    Version: CDBurnerXP 4.4.0.2905

    Pros

    EASY TO USE, FAST.

    Cons

    None that I have run across.

    Summary

    A great program.

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