OT: Do NOT purchase the new Nero 9

CClub wrote on 11/14/2008, 8:48 AM

I just upgraded from Nero 8 to 9, and I HIGHLY recommend not doing so. Fortunately, I only paid $49, but it's still money lost. If any questions, check out the postings on the Nero forum regarding "Windows Installation Issues" or "Nero 9 Failed Installs" http://forum.my.nero.com/index.php?showforum=12Here[/link]. I ran into those exact issues. The program rarely can be installed -- I wasn't able to even install it -- and when it does, most of the programs don't work.

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ReneH wrote on 2/10/2009, 8:46 AM

I had to use Uninstaller Pro to remove Nero from my drive, and even that I had to go in manually. This program is almost as worse as a virus.

ushere wrote on 2/10/2009, 4:55 PM

still waiting to find out if imgburn handles multiple recorders?

if not, any other 'recommended' software out there 9paid or not)?

leslie

DataMeister wrote on 2/11/2009, 11:13 PM

Funny thread.

I once emailed Nero and advised them about the bloat that was creeping into the package and how most of the people I know who once loved the Burning ROM app had simply stopped using it due to all the other junk utilities and crappy install process.

They wrote back saying all their customers were asking for these features so they wouldn't be removing them. I have no idea who all those so called customers are.

On a similar note I did the same thing with Real player when they started making the installation convoluted and intrusive to any other player. They had a similar response and look how far they've fallen. It's hard to find Real media anywhere on the web now days.

[r]Evolution wrote on 2/12/2009, 4:11 PM

They wrote back saying all their customers were asking for these features so they wouldn't be removing them. I have no idea who all those so called customers are.

I know numerous people that watch movies, edit, encode, author DVD's, etc. from within NERO.
They are NOT video people so they are using what they have and are used to.

I simply use NERO for copying discs or burning Data Discs but, if I wasn't an editor with access to all the cool tools... I too would use a similar 'Do it all' app.

IMG Burn will NOT burn to Multiple Discs simultaneously.

1marcus4 wrote on 2/13/2009, 10:27 PM

Why anyone would purchase that consumer piece of crap is beyond me. Nero hasn't been stable for 6 years.

The best ripping software on the planet is EAC (and it's free). The best cd/dvd burning software on the planet is Imgburn (and it's free). There are tons of free players like VLC (and it's free).

Tell me something that you need Nero for, and I'll find you a better FREE solution. One that doesn't RUIN your computer.

Mark

ushere wrote on 2/14/2009, 3:37 AM

ok mark,

one that'll burn to multiple recorders?

leslie

farss wrote on 2/14/2009, 5:05 AM

"The best cd/dvd burning software on the planet is Imgburn (and it's free). "

I use it and it's far from the best. Unless I've missed something I cannot build folders on the target disks like I could with Nero. Instead I have to build an image on a HDD and then burn that.

Bob.

bhurst wrote on 2/25/2009, 12:24 PM

I have used Nero 8 for about a year and haven't had any problems that I can attribute to it. I use it mainly to burn video DVDs from image files, data DVDs, and to transcode files.

I like Nero Showtime because it gives me precise info about the video properties.

I think many people who have problems with this type of software don't pay enough attention during the installation ... particularly file associations. Lots of video software ... QT, Real Media ... will take over all possible associations, and then that software, quite literally, is in your workflow for just about any video-related task.

B

blink3times wrote on 2/25/2009, 3:14 PM

"I like Nero Showtime because it gives me precise info about the video properties."

I don't have 8 but 7 rather and I will agree the Showtime is quite good. The upgrade to 8 is relatively cheap and I may just swing for it. It's Nero 9 that I have heard people not to bother with.

BTW Bob (Hurst)... are you finally trashing Pinnacle and moving onto something real?

bhurst wrote on 2/25/2009, 5:13 PM

Not trashing anything. Just trying new things.

B

ushere wrote on 2/25/2009, 5:31 PM

still waiting to read of a free dvd burner that'll handle multiple recorders?

leslie

atten: 1marcus4!

blink3times wrote on 2/25/2009, 7:45 PM

"Not trashing anything. Just trying new things."

Well... you get good enough with Vegas and you'll soon find Pinnacle falling by the way side. I had Avid Liquid as well as studio.... haven't touched either one of them in a couple of years now.