Buy Creator 2009 and HD/BD Plug-in
This is a tough subject because there are a lot of different programs out there. Some computers come with their own proprietary programs. You MUST have the restore disk for that particular program in order to get it back in case you have to ever restore your computer.
We’ll mention a couple programs here. Mostly there are no bad ones. However, some programs give you many more options.
You must have a program if you plan to cut or copy CDs or DVDs.
ROXIO
I like this program. I have used it a lot. It easily will copy or format CDs or DVDs. What it can do will depend on which version you buy. Some versions allow you to record and copy movies and music as well (click on the picture to see more). If you use a Re-writable CD or DVD you can format it and drag files onto it just like the old floppy drives. CD-R or DVD-R will not work for this feature. These are read only. Once you cut data on these you can not erase it. You can check a feature that allows you to add data however.
NERO START SMART (versions very as to the features they offer)
I seem to be stuck on this program. It literally can do everything that I would ever want to do. It will cut or copy CDs or DVDs. It will format either one so you can use it like a floppy drive. CD-R or DVD-R will not work for htis feature. These are read only. Once you cut data on these you can not erase it. You can check a feature that allows you to add data however. You can make a movie or music disk. I like the backup feature. OK! I’m stuck on it. You can make a backup job and run it every time if you want to. You can even do sound recording and then edit the wave later. I love that feature. You can also edit Photos. It will never beat Photoshop but it works pretty good. I actually got it free with my Sony CD-DVD recorder. You can buy it of course. I think I wouldn’t mind paying for it. Everything is in one package and I don’t think it could be easier to use.
