[JAWSLite] Re: a good cd/dvd burner and iso viewer for free today

thanks, I just don't like to cause someone to loose out due to not being 
clear on something, of course maybe if I stopped going in so many directions 
I keep wondering when I'm going to run into myself walking backwards it 
might help, lol

take care,
inthane of the burning brain
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "wayne b smith" <waynesoundsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jawslite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:17 PM
Subject: [JAWSLite] Re: a good cd/dvd burner and iso viewer for free today


> Inthane-you do great!  It's a learning experience and we have a new web
> resource.
>
> Thanks
>
> Wayne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jawslite-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jawslite-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of The Elf
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:06 PM
> To: jawslite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [JAWSLite] Re: a good cd/dvd burner and iso viewer for free today
>
> hmmm, I thought I put the whole page in my Email? it states this in it.
>
> I apologize for not being clearer, I was several lists and was trying to 
> get
>
> it out fast since I didn't check the site myself until quite late in the 
> day
>
> (an odd one for me).
>
> well ok, again I apologize for the lack that mislead you.
>
> they do, from what I hear, have a free version on there site, you might 
> wish
>
> to take a look.
>
> take care,
> inthane
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "wayne b smith" <waynesoundsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <jawslite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 4:45 PM
> Subject: [JAWSLite] Re: a good cd/dvd burner and iso viewer for free today
>
>
>>I know how you feel.  I did download it late at night but I waited until
>> morning to open it.  Surprise-If you don't install it on the same day the
>> deal is off.  I wish I had known that.
>>
>> Wayne
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jawslite-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>> [mailto:jawslite-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Don Moore
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 6:34 PM
>> To: jawslite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [JAWSLite] Re: a good cd/dvd burner and iso viewer for free 
>> today
>>
>> I guess I was too late reading this message because I didn't get the
>> download.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "The Elf" <inthaneelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "JawsLite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <jawslite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:20 PM
>> Subject: [JAWSLite] a good cd/dvd burner and iso viewer for free today
>>
>>
>>> hi folks, sorry I got this out so late, but had other things going on.
>>> I just checked give away of the day, and found an updated version of a
>>> CD/DVD/HDDVD/Blueray
>>>
>>> burning package that I have there last version and it works great, very
>>> accessible, with
>>>
>>> just a touch of jaws cursoring at the very beginning, and maybe not that
>>> in this new
>>>
>>> version, and you can get it for free today, grab it, install it, and 
>>> then
>>> go play with it to
>>>
>>> see what I mean.
>>>
>>> here's the info, sorry I just copied the page for speeds sake and pasted
>>> it in below:
>>> Giveaway of the Day - StarBurn v.11
>>>
>>> January 11, 2009StarBurn is a powerful tool for grabbing, burning and
>>> mastering CD, DVD,
>>>
>>> Blu-Ray and HD-DVD media. StarBurn supports all types of optical storage
>>> media (including
>>>
>>> CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Dual layer DVD-R & DVD+R, BD-R/RE,
>>> HD-DVD-R/RW and DVD-RAM) as
>>>
>>> well as a wide variety of burning hardware.
>>>
>>> StarBurn is easy to learn and to use. In addition to advanced DVD
>>> authoring and mastering
>>>
>>> features StarBurn offers a number of step-by-step wizards for novice
>>> users.
>>>
>>> New features of StarBurn v.11
>>>
>>> Data Burning Wizard is completely re-written. Now the form has big
>>> drag-n-drop capable two
>>>
>>> panel window instead of the simple file list as it was before.
>>>
>>> All of the wizards are now simplified. Application can run in two modes:
>>> Advanced (all
>>>
>>> wizard pages are accessible, all options are selectable) and Simple. 
>>> Most
>>> of the wizard
>>>
>>> pages are not shown. Basic default options selected. Number of steps
>>> required to perform any
>>>
>>> action had decreased in ~2 times.
>>>
>>> UDF mastering can now perform multi-session (append already created UDF
>>> discs)
>>>
>>> Minor issues has been fixed.
>>>
>>> Complete list of features <http://www.rocketdivision.com/starburn.html>
>>>
>>> User Rating: Rate It!
>>> 454 (74%) 163 (26%) 115 comments
>>>
>>> System Requirements:
>>> Windows 32-bit and 64-bit
>>>
>>> Publisher:
>>> Rocket Division Software </category/rocket-division-software/>
>>>
>>> Homepage:
>>> http://rocketdivision.com/down...
>>> <http://rocketdivision.com/download_starburn.html>
>>>
>>> File Size:
>>> 11.5 MB
>>>
>>> Price:
>>> The program is available for $49, but it will be free for our visitors 
>>> as
>>> a time-limited
>>>
>>> offer.
>>>
>>>
>>> Download StarBurn v.11 now
>>> <http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/download/?idF16>
>>>
>>> Mirror link #1 
>>> <http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/download/?idF16&mirror=1>
>>>
>>> Unzip the package you've downloaded, and carefully read the instructions
>>> which you can find
>>>
>>> in the readme.txt file. This readme.txt file is included with all our
>>> downloads. Follow the
>>>
>>> instructions carefully to install and activate the software.
>>>
>>> StarBurn v.11 is available as a Giveaway of the day! You have 5 hours 5
>>> minutes to download
>>>
>>> and install it.
>>>
>>> <http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html>
>>>
>>> <http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html>
>>>
>>> Giveaway of the day is adware/spyware-free. If you want to check that
>>> yourself and keep your
>>>
>>> system healthy, we recommend Advanced SystemCare package.
>>> Pro and Free versions are available.
>>>
>>> Download
>>>
>>>
>>
> <http://www.download.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html?
>> part=dl-6271865&
>>>
>>> subj=dl&tag=button&cdlPid991574> or learn more
>>>
>>> <http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html>
>>>
>>> Terms and conditions
>>>
>>> Please note that the software you download and install during the
>>> Giveaway
>>
>>> period comes with
>>>
>>> the following important limitations:
>>>
>>> No free technical support
>>>
>>> No free upgrades to future versions
>>>
>>> Strictly personal usage
>>>
>>> THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY
>>> KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
>>>
>>> OR IMPLIED. WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW,
>>> END USER ASSUMES THE
>>>
>>> ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE DOWNLOADED SOFTWARE
>>> PRODUCT.
>>>
>>> Featured Titles
>>>
>>> StarWind <http://www.rocketdivision.com/wind.html>
>>>
>>> StarWind is an advanced, software-only iSCSI Target implementation for
>>> Microsoft Windows.
>>>
>>> StarWind enables anyone to quickly install and configure a complete IP
>>> SAN
>>
>>> solution.
>>>
>>> StarPort <http://www.rocketdivision.com/port.html>
>>>
>>> StarPort fully implements iSCSI and ATA-over-Ethernet client side
>>> protocols enabling you to
>>>
>>> connect to remote storage appliances.
>>>
>>> 115 Comments »
>>>
>>> Thanks as always. This will come in handy. It installed very well in XP
>>> and works great.
>>>
>>> Thanks again.
>>>
>>> Comment by applefox - January 11th, 2009 at 3:03 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +8)
>>>
>>> Whiterabbit asked that someone post the forum link here with a list of
>>> today's games, so
>>>
>>> here it is:
>>>
>>> <http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/4588>
>>>
>>> From Whiterabbit:
>>>
>>> Another weekend day without a game giveaway, so here's a great selection
>>> of games for you.
>>>
>>> There's got to be something amongst this lot and yesterday's to get even
>>> the most reticent
>>>
>>> of gamers to sit down and try out a few. I've focused on the unusual as
>>> much as possible
>>>
>>> today, but have also included a couple of classics as well. I'll start
>>> off
>>
>>> with and finish
>>>
>>> with the familiar. In between there's a collection of the most wonderful
>>> games, with
>>>
>>> brilliant ideas. there's one that reminded me a little of that great
>>> adventure film starring
>>>
>>> Rachael Welch The Fantastic Journey, another one of my entomology module
>>> when I was an
>>>
>>> undergraduate and the rest a mixture of the weird and wonderful. ...
>>>
>>> Games:
>>>
>>> Screamer - arcade racing game
>>> Chromatron 1-4 - laser game
>>> Super Tummy Bubble - sort of match 3 concept, but different
>>> Arc Aether Anamolies - arcade action shooter
>>> Biocosm
>>> Artificial Nature - arena shooter
>>> Dyson - strategy game
>>> Ultimate Mortal Combat 3
>>>
>>> Sweet dreams, Whiterabbit :-)
>>>
>>> Comment by JJ2 - January 11th, 2009 at 3:05 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +41)
>>>
>>> I use starburn v.10 regularly (25th October 2008). AWESOME program.
>>> Thumbs
>>
>>> up GOTD
>>>
>>> Q) Do you need to uninstall previous versions before installing?
>>>
>>> Comment by Chronopie - January 11th, 2009 at 3:06 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +27)
>>>
>>> It does everything except compression which unfortunately makes it
>>> totally
>>
>>> useless.
>>>
>>> Comment by anomyous - January 11th, 2009 at 3:16 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -73)
>>>
>>> Doesn't work on Ubuntu - THUMBS DOWN!
>>>
>>> just kidding. but Already too much free alternatives to make this one
>>> interesting.
>>>
>>> Comment by gokudomatic - January 11th, 2009 at 3:18 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -100)
>>>
>>> StarBurn is my favorite free DVD burning software, I always use it to
>>> burn
>>
>>> video to DVD,
>>>
>>> thanks GAOTD. But it's pity that it cannot burn ISO file to DVD, any one
>>> know which software
>>>
>>> can burn ISO?
>>>
>>> Comment by Sucre - January 11th, 2009 at 3:18 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +5)
>>>
>>> So from the Rocket Division Software LTD Website this must be the
>>> Enterprise Edition..
>>> SW from the British Virgin Islands!
>>>
>>> Comment by Victor Fisher - January 11th, 2009 at 3:23 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -36)
>>>
>>> Improved to make it more user friendly. Just pay strict attention during
>>> the installation or
>>>
>>> it will change your home page & default search engine to theirs! I just
>>> don't get it! Why on
>>>
>>> earth a company producing software in this class, would even have that 
>>> in
>>> the installation?
>>>
>>> Nobody has any business attempting to sneak that in, NOBODY!!!!!
>>>
>>> Comment by ww2vet56 <http://gotd> - January 11th, 2009 at 3:24 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +175)
>>>
>>> How to install StarBurn portable version?
>>>
>>> Comment by Ximing Deng - January 11th, 2009 at 3:25 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -28)
>>>
>>> seems to work well on vista.
>>>
>>> i was looking for a good burning software for a while now.this one's a
>>> keeper.
>>>
>>> tanks gotd + thumbs up
>>>
>>> Comment by baba manda - January 11th, 2009 at 3:25 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +11)
>>>
>>> DVDFab much better. Nuff said.
>>>
>>> Comment by Hai - January 11th, 2009 at 3:29 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -41)
>>>
>>> Downloaded and installed on XP-pro SP3 with no problems.
>>>
>>> The instructions say the registration number will be sent by e-mail 
>>> after
>>> installation
>>>
>>> however I received no e-mail.
>>>
>>> After reopening the program I see that it is already registered.
>>>
>>> Comment by Kickapoodle - January 11th, 2009 at 3:32 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +9)
>>>
>>> #4. Yes you do. I Tried to install this version but popup window 
>>> appeared
>>> saying I had to
>>>
>>> uninstall previous version first.
>>>
>>> Comment by wbcalla - January 11th, 2009 at 3:43 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +32)
>>>
>>> What's the big giveaway here? The only difference between each version
>>>
>>> (Free,Professional,Enterprise) is the different levels in the Support
>>> their plans (Silver,
>>>
>>> Gold ,Platinum). According to GAOTD's "Terms and conditions" #1. No free
>>> technical support.
>>>
>>> So, I don't see any advantages in downloading any other than the Free
>>> version.
>>>
>>> Keep on smiling : )
>>>
>>> Comment by Suzyville - January 11th, 2009 at 3:43 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +55)
>>>
>>> #7 Sucre,
>>> I haven't downloaded version 11 yet but I have StarBurn version 10 and 
>>> it
>>> can burn ISO
>>>
>>> images to DVD. I can't imagine they would remove that basic burning
>>> feature in version 11.
>>>
>>> Since you asked, I will mention my application of choice:
>>> ImgBurn <http://www.imgburn.com>
>>>
>>> Comment by allthumbz - January 11th, 2009 at 3:48 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +29)
>>>
>>> Win Vista.
>>> Uninstalled version 10. Installed fine version 11.
>>> When I run starburn as admin it says "licensed to GAOTD user", when I 
>>> run
>>> it as non-admin
>>>
>>> user it says "you have 30 days left".
>>> Uninstalled version 11 and ran setup agian, nothing changed.
>>> Anyone alse facing this problem?
>>>
>>> Comment by sms - January 11th, 2009 at 3:50 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +5)
>>>
>>> sorry for the typo: agian is again, alse is else :(
>>>
>>> Comment by sms - January 11th, 2009 at 3:52 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -9)
>>>
>>> At #5: Actually it does burn and create ISO images. Does most everything
>>> any other burning
>>>
>>> software can do.
>>>
>>> Comment by Steve - January 11th, 2009 at 3:53 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +31)
>>>
>>> Sorry, that should have been directed at #7
>>>
>>> Comment by Steve - January 11th, 2009 at 3:56 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -7)
>>>
>>> Don't Miss this one!
>>> This was one of my all time favorite GAOTD items! Works great. 
>>> Previously
>>> gave away v 10.
>>>
>>> Great to see new version today!!!
>>> Whenever I install a new program over an old program, for safety I 
>>> ALWAYS
>>> uninstall the
>>>
>>> previous version. And I use Revo Uninstaller to do it because it removes
>>> traces of program
>>>
>>> left behind from previous version. (google the software, it is free &
>>> well
>>
>>> worth it!)
>>> Then, after using Revo, I install the new version. One exception to
>>> uninstalling: Don't do
>>>
>>> it if you are installing an "upgrade" where they want to check to see if
>>> you actually own
>>>
>>> the previous version.
>>> Often uninstalling previous version is not necessary. But there are a 
>>> few
>>> cases where
>>>
>>> problems do arise from previous versions. Failure to uninstall a .dll
>>> file, etc. Safe thing
>>>
>>> to do is uninstall first.
>>>
>>> Comment by John C - January 11th, 2009 at 4:11 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +36)
>>>
>>> The last few times this software was offered here, the asking price was
>>> about $500.upon
>>>
>>> checking their website, I can't find any program with that high a price
>>> tag - did they
>>>
>>> finally come to their senses, or is this a completely different version
>>> than what has been
>>>
>>> offered in the past?
>>>
>>> Comment by hamstergirl4444 <http://hamstergrl.deviantart.com/> - January
>>> 11th, 2009 at 4:12
>>>
>>> am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +12)
>>>
>>> @Sucre (#7)
>>>
>>> Try DVDdecrypter for DVD ISOs <http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/>
>>>
>>> Comment by Colin Wilson - January 11th, 2009 at 4:12 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +4)
>>>
>>> #17 - When this is installed in Vista . Right click on the icon for the
>>> program.. go to
>>>
>>> properties and select the compatibility tab.. check box "run as
>>> administrator"
>>>
>>> Comment by MrLatin - January 11th, 2009 at 4:23 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +10)
>>>
>>> So the program (Help -> About) says StarBurn Version 11.
>>>
>>> However, if you go to the developer's website (you can access it via the
>>> link in the
>>>
>>> software description above - "Homepage") it lists Version 10.5 as for
>>> sale.
>>>
>>> So are we getting a version they are not even selling yet or.?
>>>
>>> Comment by Ashraf <http://www.gotdreviews.info> - January 11th, 2009 at
>>> 4:27 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +18)
>>>
>>> If you go under Help -> About you will see that the program says
>>> "StarBurn
>>
>>> Version 11".
>>>
>>> However, on the developer's website, listed as "Homepage" above, it 
>>> lists
>>> Version 10.5 as
>>>
>>> for sale.
>>>
>>> So either we are getting a version that they are not selling yet or.
>>>
>>> Comment by Lakjin <http://www.politicallymotivated.net> - January 11th,
>>> 2009 at 4:29 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -5)
>>>
>>> #17
>>>
>>> Nope. What Vista are you on? Try uninstalling it using RevoUninstaller
>>> and
>>
>>> reinstalling.
>>>
>>> Comment by Lakjin <http://www.politicallymotivated.net> - January 11th,
>>> 2009 at 4:31 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -10)
>>>
>>> Can this be used on Vista 64 bit?
>>> Looking for Vista 64 bit compatable burning program.
>>>
>>> Thanks! :)
>>>
>>> Comment by justpassingby - January 11th, 2009 at 4:41 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -9)
>>>
>>> In which it is better than the freeware CDBurnerXP?
>>>
>>> Comment by Wojtek - January 11th, 2009 at 4:53 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -5)
>>>
>>> This is a great giveaway, I highly suggest you to download it and try it
>>> out yourself! One
>>>
>>> of the best ever given away!
>>> @#26 - they're probably giving it away here like a beta, to see the
>>> reviews before selling
>>>
>>> it. I have no problem with that, in fact I wish more software vendors
>>> would do so. We get a
>>>
>>> newer version for free, and they get valuable reviews.
>>>
>>> Thumbs up!
>>>
>>> Comment by KsbjA - January 11th, 2009 at 4:56 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +6)
>>>
>>> To #7 (and #19/#20 for his help) to create an ISO you have to use the
>>> Create Image process.
>>>
>>> Not as obvious as in other systems where you create DVD or Image via the
>>> same process.
>>>
>>> Comment by PeteH - January 11th, 2009 at 5:02 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +13)
>>>
>>> @ #19 But it still doesn't compress and it also failed at backing up my
>>> Dark Knight DVD.
>>>
>>> Comment by anomyous - January 11th, 2009 at 5:20 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -13)
>>>
>>> Although I can't use this due to minimum system requirements, I'm 
>>> sending
>>> this GOTD notice
>>>
>>> to friends who probably can. Besides, ImgBurn is a class act in itself
>>> (#7-Sucre,
>>>
>>> #16-allthumbs) and is FREE.
>>>
>>> By the way, I really like Giveaway of the Day !
>>>
>>> Comment by Joe Brazzeal - January 11th, 2009 at 5:37 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -1)
>>>
>>> #4 It states you have to uninstall previous version while installing.
>>>
>>> #7 Here is a link as to how to create ISO -
>>> <http://www.rocketdivision.com/info/StarBurn_ImageBuilder.pdf>
>>>
>>> Here is a link as to how to burn ISO -
>>> <http://www.rocketdivision.com/info/StarBurn_ImageBurner.pdf>
>>>
>>> # 9 I agree no program should ask this! Why would I want to change my
>>> homepage and search
>>>
>>> engine???
>>>
>>> # 17, 28 I just installed and opened on Vista Ultimate 64 bit without a
>>> problem. Have not
>>>
>>> tried it out yet.
>>>
>>> I have been using Version 10 and worked as it should with no problems on
>>> Vista Ultimate 64
>>>
>>> bit.
>>>
>>> Thanks for another good program,
>>> Gary
>>>
>>> Comment by Gary Scherler <http://www.scherler.com> - January 11th, 2009
>>> at
>>
>>> 5:39 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +20)
>>>
>>> # 7 Not sure but this mite help you out i love it works awsome on my
>>> computer great to have
>>>
>>> cant say 1 bad thing about it does what it says and with quality also
>>> there are vids of it
>>>
>>> on youtube as well. ConvertXtoDVD <http://www.vso-software.fr/>
>>>
>>> Comment by TheCuz - January 11th, 2009 at 5:46 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -4)
>>>
>>> the last version of this was a good one but i did down load this for 
>>> some
>>> of the added
>>>
>>> features ( i think i have downloaded this program 3 or maybe even four
>>> times from here and
>>>
>>> they all worked well on vista home premium 64 bit and they seem to get
>>> better and better )
>>> just got done downloading the windoze 7 beta and will burn it tomorrow
>>> (at
>>
>>> a slow speed) and
>>>
>>> see how it goes ( the last 4 or 5 images that i burn i used the last
>>> version of this program
>>>
>>> and they all worked )
>>> might post more comments tomorrow on how it works
>>>
>>> Comment by justchuck69 - January 11th, 2009 at 5:46 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -3)
>>>
>>> does this software compress data,i need to backup my pc but,it doesnt
>>> accept the dvd?
>>>
>>> Comment by LEEOMA - January 11th, 2009 at 5:54 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -11)
>>>
>>> Very nice. Great improvement over previous version.
>>>
>>> Small remark to the developers:
>>>
>>> Thanks for listening to our comments and adding drag 'n drop capability.
>>> However, you have
>>>
>>> only added proper drag 'n drip in the data burn wizard in expert mode.
>>> Without the expert
>>>
>>> mode you only get one pane and drag 'n drop only works for entire 
>>> folders
>>> and not for files.
>>>
>>> Furthermore drag 'n drop doesn't yet work in the other wizards.
>>>
>>> I would also like to see support for unicode characters in different
>>> languages. At the
>>>
>>> moment I can't even drag in a folder with a foreign name in the none
>>> expert mode. (unicode
>>>
>>> seems to be supported in expert mode).
>>>
>>> You are definitely on the right track (no pan intended (-:), but we 
>>> would
>>> like to see your
>>>
>>> software becoming just perfect, so keep up the good job.
>>>
>>> Thanks a lot
>>>
>>> Comment by anonymous - January 11th, 2009 at 5:57 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +20)
>>>
>>> This was one of my all time favorite GAOTD items! Works great. 
>>> Previously
>>> gave away v 10.
>>>
>>> Great to see new version today!!!
>>> Whenever I install a new program over an old program, for safety I 
>>> ALWAYS
>>> uninstall the
>>>
>>> previous version. And I use Revo Uninstaller to do it because it removes
>>> traces of program
>>>
>>> left behind from previous version. (google the software, it is free &
>>> well
>>
>>> worth it!)
>>> Then, after using Revo, I install the new version. One exception to
>>> uninstalling: Don't do
>>>
>>> it if you are installing an "upgrade" where they want to check to see if
>>> you actually own
>>>
>>> the previous version.
>>> Often uninstalling previous version is not necessary. But there are a 
>>> few
>>> cases where
>>>
>>> problems do arise from previous versions. Failure to uninstall a .dll
>>> file, etc. Safe thing
>>>
>>> to do is uninstall first.
>>>
>>> Comment by tasha <http://www.tasha.com> - January 11th, 2009 at 5:58 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -4)
>>>
>>> GREAT software, had installed the last version a while back, lost it and
>>> actually purchased
>>>
>>> it as it was reliable and simple and even my gran uses it.
>>>
>>> TIP: check the installation dialogs carefully, at the last prompt, it
>>> asks
>>
>>> to set the
>>>
>>> homepage, search page and add some other stuff, possibly to try to
>>> generate some coin from
>>>
>>> the "free" software.
>>>
>>> I had not been on GAOTD for quite some time so seeing this again as my
>>> welcome back was
>>>
>>> rather nice after missing out on a "screensaver" yesterday (Whoopee) :-P
>>>
>>> Comment by anton - January 11th, 2009 at 6:09 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +6)
>>>
>>> This program is useless to me as it doesn't compress ISO files when
>>> copying, another wasted
>>>
>>> hour.
>>>
>>> Comment by Tall53 - January 11th, 2009 at 6:18 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -40)
>>>
>>> Really like this program, it has saved my behind in the past when Nero
>>> would mess up. Had
>>>
>>> troubles on this XP install though. Uninstalled v10, ran setup but 
>>> splash
>>> screen came up
>>>
>>> saying 30 days left with no option for registering. Uninstalled and
>>> reinstalled again, this
>>>
>>> time splash screen says its registered. So, try, try again.
>>>
>>> Comment by David - January 11th, 2009 at 6:18 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +6)
>>>
>>> #25 and #28: thanks!
>>> I have vista business.
>>> I've also tried RevoUninstaller, but I still get "30 days left" message
>>> in
>>
>>> non-admin user.
>>>
>>> Comment by sms - January 11th, 2009 at 6:21 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -11)
>>>
>>> (#29) Why would it say "System Requirements: Windows 32-bit and 64-bit"?
>>>
>>> You know, it says 64-bit
>>>
>>> Comment by Fionn - January 11th, 2009 at 6:28 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +1)
>>>
>>> Donloaded and installed no problem on Windows 7 beta, but when tried
>>> runnen got error
>>>
>>> message:
>>>
>>> SPTD driver is not installed! Please reboot your PC after StarBurn
>>> installation
>>>
>>> I tried rebooting, but when running received same message.
>>>
>>> Comment by anonymous - January 11th, 2009 at 6:44 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -5)
>>>
>>> There are those that seem to like this program, but I'm not one of them.
>>> The things I found
>>>
>>> wrong about it, remain wrong! Take for example the Data Burner, would
>>> anyone here like to
>>>
>>> tell me how to restore data or an ISO image after its been burned to
>>> disc?
>>
>>> Alternatively,
>>>
>>> where can a user find that information in the Help file? How about
>>> cutting
>>
>>> mp3's on DVD's?
>>>
>>> It's not as if mp3's are some obscure protocol. Then there's the audio
>>> burner where I can
>>>
>>> add one song at a time to my 24.7 GB music collection to burn it all on 
>>> 6
>>> DVD"S. Yeah right!
>>>
>>> In my humble opinion, the program is an insult, and adding injury to 
>>> that
>>> insult, if I was
>>>
>>> not paying attention during the set-up procedure, the program would have
>>> hijacked my home
>>>
>>> page along with my default search engine; be it IE or Firefox. By
>>> definition, programs
>>>
>>> exhibiting that behavior are classified as Adware, plain and simple. It
>>> does have a plus
>>>
>>> side in that the Disc Eraser does indeed erase discs. As for the program
>>> being able to work
>>>
>>> with Flash Drives, considering that we are rapidly approaching the point
>>> where disc's will
>>>
>>> go the way of 8-Track's, Beta format, VHS cassettes, and the dinosaurs;
>>> no
>>
>>> comment.
>>>
>>> Comment by Renegade - January 11th, 2009 at 6:46 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +4)
>>>
>>> Although im sure it is a good program, im just hopeless at working
>>> anything computer-wise.
>>>
>>> Whenever I use the program, this message comes up:
>>> Creating DVD-Video Sytem Failed!
>>> Exception Number: 18
>>> Exception Text: "
>>> Eject
>>>
>>> I havent a clue what exception number 18 is ??
>>>
>>> However, the program is probably decent.
>>>
>>> Comment by Michelle - January 11th, 2009 at 6:53 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +3)
>>>
>>> Thank you for the gift.
>>> For those who want to have a link to an always free burning software:
>>> <http://infrarecorder.org/>
>>> InfraRecorder is a free CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows.
>>>
>>> Comment by Mihai Leach <http://nowebsite> - January 11th, 2009 at 6:59 
>>> am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +7)
>>>
>>> If I may, I'd like to muse a little.
>>>
>>> 1) Lots of concerns and questions today. Like, will it burn, won't it
>>> burn, will it compress
>>>
>>> an ISO file, 30 day trial, etc. Try again! It's registered to
>>> "giveawayoftheday" on my XP
>>>
>>> Pro system that I just happened to be using when this hit at 3:00 A.M.
>>> EST
>>
>>> this morning.
>>>
>>> 2) Could all these questions relating to ISO files be, because Windows 7
>>> Public Betta
>>>
>>> finally hit sometime last night? I got mine and a product key for it
>>> about
>>
>>> 1 A.M. and thats
>>>
>>> what I was doing at the time this give away posted. Heres the link and
>>> yes, it would appear
>>>
>>> theres still some copies left:
>>> <http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/>
>>>
>>> 3) Thats one big ISO file at 2.43 GB. And, it has to be burned on a DVD.
>>> To be sure it will
>>>
>>> burn an ISO file on a DVD, I made one with Nero & one with Star Burn
>>> v.11.
>>
>>> The PC that I'm
>>>
>>> going to be installing Windows 7 on will boot from either. It's a keeper
>>> if you have the
>>>
>>> need!
>>>
>>> 4) Read comment #9 before you install this program & do pay attention
>>> during the install or
>>>
>>> you'll be left with a small job & something you won't like, a changed
>>> home
>>
>>> page. Rocket
>>>
>>> Division, thats enough already! I'm already mad about AT&T partnering
>>> with
>>
>>> Yahoo & dislike
>>>
>>> my new home page already. My search engine is Google & will remain so 
>>> but
>>> thanks anyway,
>>>
>>> AT&T and Rocket Devision.
>>>
>>> Comment by who said that <http://gotd> - January 11th, 2009 at 7:17 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +21)
>>>
>>> Take a little care with this program because with version 10.5 when I
>>> tried to repair
>>>
>>> Windows with the OS cd it give me an error : «couldn´t find
>>> starportlite.sys»; and it as to
>>>
>>> do with a file of Star Burn v10.5!After wuen I wanted to boot windows it
>>> was allways
>>>
>>> begining with the configuration program tell all the time the same 
>>> error.
>>> Happyly I fixed
>>>
>>> the boot with other program.!
>>>
>>> Comment by Paulo <http://naturalidadesnanet.blogspot.com> - January 
>>> 11th,
>>> 2009 at 7:20 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -2)
>>>
>>> So, we're back to endlessly useless comments.
>>>
>>> All decent software upgrades properly during installation. This
>>> uninstalls
>>
>>> your previous
>>>
>>> version during installation, although I don't like the fact that it
>>> doesn't inform you of
>>>
>>> successful uninstallation (it was instantaneous on my PC, so it wasn't
>>> clear that it had
>>>
>>> done so).
>>>
>>> Undesirable installation options are nothing new, and aren't new for 
>>> this
>>> vendor. If you
>>>
>>> don't pay attention to installation options, you shouldn't be allowed
>>> near
>>
>>> computers, and
>>>
>>> deserve what you get.
>>>
>>> ISO support is right in your face, with big buttons, you can't miss it.
>>>
>>> Um, hello, 64-bit support is noted right at the top of this page.
>>>
>>> Why in the world would anyone in their right mind complain about getting
>>> newer versions than
>>>
>>> are presently offered for sale? This is also not a new situation.
>>>
>>> No, the different StarBurn versions aren't the same, as anyone can tell
>>> by
>>
>>> checking the
>>>
>>> website. Traditionally, Rocket Division Software has offered their top
>>> products on GOTD. The
>>>
>>> listed price indicates that this is the top version, although that's not
>>> always reliable.
>>>
>>> The About doesn't say.
>>>
>>> This version removed the SDK, although you can download a free version
>>> when it becomes
>>>
>>> available for StarBurn 11.
>>>
>>> StarBurn Enterprise edition supports remote burners (reading from remote
>>> optical drives is
>>>
>>> supported by all versions). Since my other computer is dead, I can't 
>>> test
>>> that, but I did
>>>
>>> install StarWind Lite (included). It downgraded an ancient Microsoft XML
>>> Core Services 3
>>>
>>> which some other software had installed to an even more ancient 2.6, but
>>> I
>>
>>> doubt that
>>>
>>> matters. Vista uses XML Core Services 6 SP 1.
>>>
>>> Comment by Fubar <http://despair.com/> - January 11th, 2009 at 7:20 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +26)
>>>
>>> @#9 I don't think they're trying to "Sneak" anything in on us by asking
>>> us
>>
>>> to change our
>>>
>>> home page. If they did it without our knowledge or without an option 
>>> then
>>> that would be
>>>
>>> "Sneaking" it in. I mean would I be "Sneaking" into your home if I made
>>> it
>>
>>> clear that as an
>>>
>>> option that I might be coming only if you told me to? I think some of
>>> those on dial up or
>>>
>>> with slower systems might enjoy having a home page that wouldn't suck 
>>> the
>>> life out of a
>>>
>>> systems resources as AOL does as an example. If you're not pumped up on
>>> caffeine and
>>>
>>> clicking like someone in a race you'd take the time to read each install
>>> page and deselect
>>>
>>> any of these options (And that's all they are just options).
>>>
>>> I'll give this program a try because I enjoyed the last one given away,
>>> and I've found it a
>>>
>>> useful and user friendly burner. Thanks GOTD and RDS for the offer.
>>>
>>> Comment by Phil - January 11th, 2009 at 7:33 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -2)
>>>
>>> #7 you can try
>>>
>>>
>>
> <http://www.download.com/BurnAware-Free/3000-2646_4-10878661.html?tag=mncol>
>>>
>>> or any other suitable prog listed under CD Burners category (link at top
>>> of the page)
>>> or choose some of "Most popular CD Burners downloads" at the bottom.
>>> Of course you can also make a Google search with keywords: burn +ISO
>>> free -try -buy -trial
>>>
>>> -purchase
>>> ;-)
>>>
>>> Comment by peli11 - January 11th, 2009 at 7:33 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +3)
>>>
>>> Clue: When ever you download a program, look for a box to check that ask
>>> if you want to
>>>
>>> "make this your home page".
>>> Be sure to uncheck it, so it does not become your home page.
>>>
>>> Comment by lyn - January 11th, 2009 at 7:37 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +5)
>>>
>>> Works great on vista home prem. Nice ui. I noticed it has a small memory
>>> footprint as
>>>
>>> compared to say ashampoo burning studio 8.
>>>
>>> Thanks GAOTD!
>>>
>>> Comment by John - January 11th, 2009 at 7:42 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +12)
>>>
>>> THANKS for drag 'n drop. Now just to add Unicode and we have perfect
>>> burner.
>>>
>>> Comment by Haizo - January 11th, 2009 at 7:58 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +3)
>>>
>>> Thanx, but no thanx..-I have got Ashampoo Burning Studio 8. Do I need to
>>> say more...?
>>>
>>> Comment by knusto <http://knusto.com> - January 11th, 2009 at 8:12 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -17)
>>>
>>> Why install from GAOTD when v10.5 is free ? and also can be reinstalled
>>> if
>>
>>> uninstalled .
>>>
>>> GAOTD does not allow reinstall after installation time period is over ,
>>> after the time
>>>
>>> period is over if you must uninstall then reinstall , software is no 
>>> good
>>> and that sucks ,
>>>
>>> if your gonna give it away then do just that GIVE IT AWAY with no time
>>> limits .
>>>
>>> Comment by Ed - January 11th, 2009 at 8:17 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -13)
>>>
>>> previous version 10 offering saw my laptops DVD burner but this version
>>> 11
>>
>>> offering does not
>>>
>>> see it regardless of whether it is run as admin or not. Might have to
>>> roll
>>
>>> back to the
>>>
>>> previous version!
>>>
>>> Comment by TK - January 11th, 2009 at 8:31 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> 0)
>>>
>>> Am I dense here but I don't see how this will burn videos to DVD. I see
>>> the create
>>>
>>> supervideo CD and starburn video CD, but not DVD? Will this author, then
>>> burn a video DVD
>>>
>>> from MPEG files?
>>>
>>> Comment by Skyman - January 11th, 2009 at 8:36 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -1)
>>>
>>> Will this software convert DVD To iPod? Anyone know of a program that
>>> does? Thanks.
>>>
>>> Comment by Harry - January 11th, 2009 at 8:37 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -11)
>>>
>>> Installed fine on Vista 64. I did not get the
>>> have-to-run-as-administrator
>>
>>> problem someone
>>>
>>> described above, perhaps because I am the only user of my laptop and I 
>>> am
>>> the administrator
>>>
>>> by default. Did not do a job yet, but the interface looks impressive, 
>>> and
>>> when I clicked
>>>
>>> around on the buttons nothing froze or crashed. Seems to be a wide range
>>> of tasks, including
>>>
>>> file ripping. I thank GAOTD for this offering.
>>>
>>> Comment by davidrs - January 11th, 2009 at 8:51 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +9)
>>>
>>> Installed with no problems on Windows 7 Beta 1 64 bit. I just got the
>>> Windows 7 Beta
>>>
>>> yesterday and reformatted my drive. Now I have Starburn again! Thanks
>>> GAOTD, this is an
>>>
>>> excellent program. I love the rom emulator and have never made a coaster
>>> when burning
>>>
>>> anything with this program. It might take a little longer than some of
>>> the
>>
>>> other burning
>>>
>>> engines out there, but I prefer to take my time and get it right. This 
>>> is
>>> a good program
>>>
>>> folks, just take your time and get to know it before you throw it out.
>>>
>>> Comment by housry23 - January 11th, 2009 at 8:59 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +7)
>>>
>>> @60: CloneDVDMobile converts DVD to iPod.
>>>
>>> Here: <http://www.slysoft.com/en/clonedvd-mobile.html>
>>>
>>> Comment by buzz123 - January 11th, 2009 at 9:05 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> 0)
>>>
>>> I LOVE this software! I'm running XP SP2. I downloaded v10 when last
>>> offered. I was almost
>>>
>>> afraid to do the upgrade because if it isn't broke, don't fix it! But I
>>> took the chance. The
>>>
>>> install ran the uninstall to remove v10 then proceeded flawlessly to
>>> install v11.
>>>
>>> Registration went smoothly and I burned a test DVD with no problem. Get
>>> it
>>
>>> while you can!
>>>
>>> Comment by Carl - January 11th, 2009 at 9:09 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +8)
>>>
>>> Sucre:
>>>
>>> ImgBurn will burn ISO to DVD.
>>>
>>> <http://www.imgburn.com/>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> phil
>>>
>>> Comment by philfactor - January 11th, 2009 at 9:17 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -3)
>>>
>>> Ok, windows requirements = 32 bit & 64 bit.
>>> I bought my system in 2001, and I just don't remember what I have bit
>>> wise, as I haven't had
>>>
>>> to deal with that number since. Why not just give the operating system 
>>> as
>>> always? I have
>>>
>>> Win200ProSP4, anyone know if that is 16 or 32 bit, I just don't 
>>> remember,
>>> although if I had
>>>
>>> to guess, I would say 16 bit. Thanks.
>>>
>>> Comment by MrRoadRage.com <http://mrroadrage.com> - January 11th, 2009 
>>> at
>>> 9:27 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -9)
>>>
>>> I have used this before, thanks GOTD. This time around though, when
>>> registration was
>>>
>>> complete, it attempted to change my homepage. Nortons360 caught it, so 
>>> no
>>> damage here.
>>>
>>> Comment by JoizeFnf - January 11th, 2009 at 9:28 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +1)
>>>
>>> Thanks GAOTD, have been looking for a free DVD burning program. Had the
>>> trial version of
>>>
>>> Express Burn which even a dummy like me can use it's so easy but free
>>> trial is running out
>>>
>>> in a couple of days. You saved the day again GAOTD, thank you!! 
>>> Installed
>>> & registered
>>>
>>> without a problem on Vista Home Premium.
>>>
>>> Comment by Cindy - January 11th, 2009 at 9:35 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +3)
>>>
>>> Since there aren't any official game giveaways this weekend, there are
>>> some games, demos,
>>>
>>> and other cool stuff if you have an nVidia GeForce 8 series or higher 
>>> GPU
>>> (some need really
>>>
>>> high-end cards). First, you should install the latest drivers, just
>>> released, then check out
>>>
>>> the Graphics Plus Power Packs (#2 is now available). They have PhysX
>>> enabled games, patches,
>>>
>>> and demos, CUDA enabled multimedia application trials, PhysX enabled
>>> physics demos, PhysX
>>>
>>> screensavers, etc.
>>>
>>> People over-value what they own, and become emotionally attached to 
>>> their
>>> computers. There
>>>
>>> are always comments from people with ridiculously obsolete hardware and
>>> software. I haven't
>>>
>>> kept up with the best deals, but just walking through a Walmart, I
>>> noticed
>>
>>> a dual-core
>>>
>>> computer with 2 GB RAM, 320 GB hard drive, multiformat burner,
>>> semi-decent
>>
>>> video card, 19?
>>>
>>> LCD, and Vista for $398.
>>>
>>> There's a been a lot of Vista-bashing this week, typically from people
>>> who
>>
>>> don't know
>>>
>>> anything about Vista. Of course it's bloated and CPU-intensive, that's
>>> true of every new
>>>
>>> Microsoft OS release, and largely intentional. Very few people upgrade
>>> their OS, Microsoft
>>>
>>> makes most of their money from OEM installations. Significantly greater
>>> hardware
>>>
>>> requirements means most people will need to purchase a new PC, which
>>> benefits the OEMs and
>>>
>>> Microsoft. The OEMs want new versions of Windows to have features that
>>> people want, but
>>>
>>> greater hardware requirements, so people will buy new computers.
>>> Microsoft
>>
>>> wants the same
>>>
>>> thing, because that's where it gets much or most of its income. Vista 
>>> has
>>> lots of nice
>>>
>>> features which should have been in Windows long ago (although the UI
>>> still
>>
>>> isn't up to basic
>>>
>>> standards of the '70s). I haven't found compatibility to be an issue. I
>>> can understand why
>>>
>>> those with older games wouldn't like it, games have always been 
>>> notorious
>>> for terrible
>>>
>>> coding and therefor not working on newer versions of Windows. The two
>>> things about Vista
>>>
>>> that irritate me the most are the ones that many people have mentioned,
>>> which is much worse
>>>
>>> stability than XP (not in terms of crashing, but in terms of OS rot to
>>> the
>>
>>> point of
>>>
>>> requiring reinstallation), and its inability to remember and use the
>>> correct folder views.
>>>
>>> While you can specify basic folder views and formats, you can't specify
>>> specialized formats.
>>>
>>> For example, sometimes .zip files display zip-specific information, and
>>> sometimes they
>>>
>>> don't. Recently, I had two zip files in the same folder, and it would
>>> display one correctly
>>>
>>> and one incorrectly, repeatedly, but a few minutes later it was working
>>> again (after a very
>>>
>>> long period of not working at all).
>>>
>>> I've always recommended that people check and upgrade their drivers
>>> directly from the
>>>
>>> specific hardware vendors (the component or card OEMs, not the computer
>>> OEM), whenever
>>>
>>> possible. While some may occasionally be available via Windows Update or
>>> the computer OEM,
>>>
>>> in most cases you can get newer, beta, related utilities, or cool stuff
>>> directly from the
>>>
>>> card/component vendors. Newer versions of my Realtek audio drivers are
>>> available about
>>>
>>> weekly. Intel has cool drivers for my network adapter that add very
>>> useful
>>
>>> property sheets
>>>
>>> to the Windows Device Manager views (only), and aren't available via
>>> Windows Update. I've
>>>
>>> already mentioned some of the nVidia stuff, they have more, including
>>> system and GPU
>>>
>>> information and overclocking utilities. It wouldn't let me change the
>>> core
>>
>>> clock on my
>>>
>>> mid-range card, but I was able to slightly overclock the memory (a
>>> nuisance to set, since it
>>>
>>> will kill the entire PC), and seriously overclock the pixel shaders
>>> (non-fatal display
>>>
>>> artifacts if set too high).
>>>
>>> Comment by Fubar <http://despair.com/> - January 11th, 2009 at 9:35 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +11)
>>>
>>> Thanks JJ2 for posting the link to Sundays free games for me. There was
>>> no
>>
>>> way I was going
>>>
>>> to wake up after less than 2 hours sleep lol. I'd not actually finished
>>> adding games to the
>>>
>>> list, ss... the following are the final few that I'll be posting for the
>>> next week as
>>>
>>> Wizzard will be taking over. My intention was to post enough games to
>>> ensure that most
>>>
>>> community members who like to play the games will find something to keep
>>> them occupied
>>>
>>> (assuming you have the time to play a game). I also wanted to highlight
>>> the variety of great
>>>
>>> freeware games that didn't follow the trend (of late) for churning out
>>> Hidden Object, Time
>>>
>>> Management and Match Three clones.
>>>
>>> You'll find links to a massive collection of freeware Mahjong games 
>>> (over
>>> 90 of them) as
>>>
>>> well as a link to lots of Card games, a genre that I've tended to forget
>>> when posting games
>>>
>>> for the free games project. Then there's some more games from the
>>> Independent Games Festival
>>>
>>> (I.G.F.) called Rescue: The Beagle, Maze 'Em Up, and Everyone Loves
>>> Active
>>
>>> 2 and finally a
>>>
>>> few Bowling games that include Rag Doll Monkey Bowling, Bowling Masters,
>>> Real Bowling and
>>>
>>> Arcade Bowling:
>>>
>>> <http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/4588>
>>>
>>> Comment by Whiterabbit aka Stephen - January 11th, 2009 at 9:50 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +8)
>>>
>>> Does anyone know what the Starpot Lite DVD Rom emulator is?
>>>
>>> Comment by bg1256 - January 11th, 2009 at 9:58 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -1)
>>>
>>> hi
>>> looking for iso burner to dvd for-WIN 7-todays software is perfect for
>>> this just use the
>>>
>>> image burn function and it will burn iso to dvd very easy and simpel
>>>
>>> Comment by shlomo - January 11th, 2009 at 10:01 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +1)
>>>
>>> This is the best Burner I'm used. I had some crap blank DVDs that I was
>>> having trouble
>>>
>>> burning with other software. StarBurn has burned every one perfect. I've
>>> been using various
>>>
>>> burners for years and this one is the best.
>>>
>>> It has a long list of features but the important thing is that it does 
>>> an
>>> impressive job of
>>>
>>> burning.
>>>
>>> Keep in mind that it is a BURNER not DVD authoring software, an MP3 
>>> tool,
>>> a player or any
>>>
>>> other tool that some newbies here think it should be.
>>>
>>> Take a look at the Action bar: Burn Data, Burn Audio, Burn Video, Burn
>>> Image (ISO), Erase
>>>
>>> Disc, Decrypt DVD, Decrypt Blue Ray, Grab Image, Create Image, Build
>>> Image, Build UDF Image,
>>>
>>> Grab Audio, Compress Audio, Star Port. That is an impressive list for a
>>> Burner.
>>>
>>> Comment by danzeb - January 11th, 2009 at 10:07 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +7)
>>>
>>> Fubar and Ashraf you rock! I never bother reading any of the
>>> other comments; if you two like it, it's a go for me!
>>>
>>> Comment by Kayla - January 11th, 2009 at 10:13 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +6)
>>>
>>> Will this program work on Windows 98 ???
>>>
>>> Is making an image the same as a clone ??
>>>
>>> George
>>>
>>> Comment by George Hale - January 11th, 2009 at 10:14 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -8)
>>>
>>> Thank you for this giveaway, it works just fine with my computer using 
>>> XP
>>> Pro sp3, it made
>>>
>>> it easy for me to grab a single file from a music cd.
>>>
>>> Comment by sgrams - January 11th, 2009 at 10:14 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +2)
>>>
>>> I like most here have Version 10 from the last time it was given away.
>>>
>>> It's worked flawlessly and I've had no problems with it.
>>>
>>> This looks much the same so probably just updated and made better (If
>>> that
>>
>>> was possible)
>>>
>>> I did'nt see the Network Version of the burning facility just yet but 
>>> I'd
>>> guess it's there
>>>
>>> somewhere!
>>>
>>> Thumbs up on this of course.
>>>
>>> Comment by Bert Simmons - January 11th, 2009 at 10:24 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +2)
>>>
>>> I downloaded this the last time it was offered. For some reason I can't
>>> get it to copy dvds.
>>>
>>> I even tried a program called DVD43 which is supposed to let you copy
>>> them. Can someone
>>>
>>> PLEASE help me out in some of your comments. I would greatly appreciate
>>> it.
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>>
>>> Comment by Tony - January 11th, 2009 at 10:26 am
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -2)
>>>
>>> #60 The ever unpopular Nero will convert to MP4 under the function
>>> 'Recode'.
>>>
>>> Installed in Vista 64 Home Premium withh no problems. Thanks GAOTD for a
>>> good resource.
>>>
>>> Comment by Alien_Bay - January 11th, 2009 at 10:27 am
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>> program introduction video
>>>
>>
> <http://www.seyretogren.com/video/program-incelemeri/starburn-cd-dvd-yazma-p
>> rogrami-inceleme
>>>
>>> si.html>
>>>
>>> Comment by keza - January 11th, 2009 at 10:33 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> The Good
>>>
>>> * Has almost every trick in the book that deals with burning CDs
>>> (including DVD ripping, VCD
>>>
>>> burning, ISO creation, etc.).
>>> * Has the ability to detect your CD drive and report to you its
>>> capabilities.
>>> * Network burning capabilities.
>>> * They don't charge $495 for it anymore. :P
>>> * Has built in ability to mount ISOs.
>>> * Fairly light on resources (uses ~8 MB RAM idle)
>>>
>>> The Bad
>>> * Minimizes to your system tray when you minimize.
>>> * No 'back up your files' feature per se.
>>> * File browser seems a bit unnecessary; program would look a lot better
>>> and more compact
>>>
>>> without it.
>>> * Cannot burn 'video' Blue Ray/HD-DVDs (?)
>>> * Program only works with ISO image files and not other formats.
>>>
>>> Registration:
>>> Went fine. Just be weary of the program trying to make it's developer
>>> search page your
>>>
>>> default search/homepage while installing.
>>>
>>> Free Alternatives:
>>> ***Correct hyperlinks found in my full review
>>> InfraRecorder
>>> CDBurnerXP
>>> ImgBurn
>>> Ashampoo Burning Studio Free
>>> DVDFlick
>>>
>>> Verdict: There are tons of disc burning software out there. However, 
>>> with
>>> the abundance of
>>>
>>> features and relative ease to use, StarBurn really does stand out. I
>>> would
>>
>>> definelty call
>>>
>>> this a keeper if you have a need for a disc burning software. As for 
>>> free
>>> alternatives, the
>>>
>>> one that stands out is Ashampoo Burning Studio. Ashampoo is just as
>>> abundant in features as
>>>
>>> StarBurn and is just as easy to use - plus it is always free. Most of
>>> what
>>
>>> you can in
>>>
>>> StarBurn you can do in Ashampoo and vice versa. The key differences
>>> between StarBurn and
>>>
>>> Ashampoo as I see them are the following: Ashampoo supports CUE/BIN and
>>> ASHDISC along with
>>>
>>> ISO image format. Ashampoo has a 'back up' feature. StarBurn has network
>>> burning
>>>
>>> capabilities and DVD rip abilities (removing DRM). StarBurn uses up less
>>> computer resources
>>>
>>> - 8 MB vs 35 MB while idling. Both Ashampoo and StarBurn are great
>>> programs and both are
>>>
>>> recommended by me - you just have to make up your mind which one you
>>> want.
>>
>>> I personally
>>>
>>> prefer StarBurn solely on the basis that I find the interface to be more
>>> 'professional' and
>>>
>>> StarBurn uses less computer resources.
>>>
>>> Full Review: GOTDReviews.info <http://www.gotdreviews.info>
>>>
>>> Comment by Ashraf <http://www.politicallymotivated.net> - January 11th,
>>> 2009 at 10:35 am
>>>
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>>> +17)
>>>
>>> To comment 73, the description at the top of this page says "In addition
>>> to advanced DVD
>>>
>>> authoring and mastering features StarBurn offers a number of 
>>> step-by-step
>>> wizards for novice
>>>
>>> users." But again I ask, will this actually author DVDs? I want to make
>>> DVDs that I can use
>>>
>>> to watch my (currently .mpg)recordings in my DVD player.
>>>
>>> Comment by Skyman - January 11th, 2009 at 10:47 am
>>>
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>>> +2)
>>>
>>> Can't burn my youtube (.FLV) videos to DVD because it says they are not
>>> in
>>
>>> right format :(.
>>> Tried Windows Mediamaker to do that, it at least burnt them to DVD in
>>> MPEG
>>
>>> format although
>>>
>>> there was a lot of skipping.
>>>
>>> Comment by rajajohn - January 11th, 2009 at 10:47 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -2)
>>>
>>> ============
>>> I have a Media Center PC with a TV card. It records as ".dvr-ms" files.
>>>
>>> Is anyone aware of any freeware that will convert this video format to a
>>> more common one?
>>> ============
>>> Comment by MetSci - January 11th, 2009 at 10:53 am
>>>
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>>> -3)
>>>
>>> I know #7's questions' already been answered, but I'd like to offer my
>>> favorite freeware ISO
>>>
>>> burner: BurnCDCC . It's only 68k, doesn't need to be installed, and uses
>>> a
>>
>>> single executable
>>>
>>> file.
>>>
>>> #16 & 42:
>>> Starburn registers itself only to the user account that installed it,
>>> which means it's not
>>>
>>> registered in any of the other user accounts on a PC. This is a problem
>>> that several GOTDs
>>>
>>> in the past have had. Ideally, the program should store its registry
>>> information in HKLM
>>>
>>> instead of HKCU. #23's solution should work, although you'll have to set
>>> the compatibility
>>>
>>> mode for all users, and you'll have to enter your admin password every
>>> time you want to run
>>>
>>> the program.
>>>
>>> #71:
>>> StarPort Lite I imagine is the same as StarPort Personal on the
>>> publisher's site, which
>>>
>>> emulates an ISO file as a new DVD-ROM drive on your PC. This is useful
>>> for
>>
>>> when you want to
>>>
>>> run an ISO without burning it, or want to copy a disc you use often to
>>> your harddrive and
>>>
>>> run it from there.
>>>
>>> #75:
>>> The publisher's site says that you have to have Windows XP SP2 at 
>>> minimum
>>> in order to run
>>>
>>> this program. So no, it won't work on Win98.
>>>
>>> Comment by Jay G. - January 11th, 2009 at 10:55 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +5)
>>>
>>> I installed this last time it was given away and uninstalled it because
>>> it
>>
>>> will only rip CDs
>>>
>>> to wma format.
>>>
>>> Comment by Josh - January 11th, 2009 at 11:10 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> -4)
>>>
>>> Installation problem/bug/failure on WindowsME which IS a 32-bit 
>>> operating
>>> system. Thumb down
>>>
>>> for not fulfilling promises.
>>>
>>> Comment by Mike - January 11th, 2009 at 11:25 am
>>>
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>>> -4)
>>>
>>> I always use IMGburn (to make ISO to burn to DVD), and also use 
>>> DVDShrink
>>> 3.2. Both are
>>>
>>> absolutely free. Couple this with ANYdvd, and you can burn almost
>>> anything
>>
>>> with these
>>>
>>> programs. I haven't tried this program yet, but will give it a shot.
>>>
>>> Comment by SR - January 11th, 2009 at 11:50 am
>>>
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>>>
>>> +1)
>>>
>>> I made a comment earlier that it installed on Windows 7 beta with no
>>> problems, well it
>>>
>>> installed fine, but as soon as I went to run it, I get an error that the
>>> driver was not
>>>
>>> installed and to restart. Well I had already restarted, but I did it
>>> again
>>
>>> and got the same
>>>
>>> message. I have tried everything, installing and running in Vista
>>> compatibility mode, XP
>>>
>>> compatibility mode and of course I am running as administrator. I expect
>>> things to not work
>>>
>>> while testing beta software, especially an OS and have sent a message to
>>> MS about the
>>>
>>> problem. I am posting this so that all those that got in on the Windows 
>>> 7
>>> Beta, don't try to
>>>
>>> download and install this. Thanks anyway, GAOTD this is one of my
>>> favorites.
>>>
>>> Comment by housry23 - January 11th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +6)
>>>
>>> what can this do that ImgBurn, DVDshrink, DVD Decrypter can't do? Cause
>>> those are all
>>>
>>> free-ware and work great.
>>>
>>> Comment by dippydoo - January 11th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
>>>
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>>> -2)
>>>
>>> Hi all!
>>>
>>> just one question for you: what's the difference between the free 
>>> version
>>> and the commercial
>>>
>>> one of this GAOTD?
>>>
>>> It seems to me that the only difference between the 2 versions is that
>>> only the commercial
>>>
>>> one has network burning capabilities but, apart from that, both versions
>>> are quite similar.
>>>
>>> And why in the developer's website is the last Version for sale 10.5
>>> rather than 11?
>>>
>>> Comment by john q. - January 11th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +3)
>>>
>>> Oh how I wish you guys would speak english. lol
>>>
>>> All I want to know is how to make a viewable copy of a DVD movie. Is 
>>> this
>>> program all I need
>>>
>>> or do I need another in conjunction? I dl this last time it was 
>>> available
>>> (In Oct I believe.
>>>
>>> v.10) and have been unable to figure out how to make a viewable copy of 
>>> a
>>> DVD.
>>>
>>> Any help/suggestions (in plain english) would be greatly appreciated!
>>>
>>> Comment by Daisy - January 11th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +3)
>>>
>>> I'm just setting up a new machine, so the arrival of this updated 
>>> version
>>> was absolutely
>>>
>>> perfect timing. Excellent!
>>>
>>> One thing concerns me though. Once installed, a requester pops up asking
>>> for Starburn to be
>>>
>>> allowed through the Firewall in order to check for updates. However,
>>> wouldn't an update
>>>
>>> result in the software's 'registered' status being compromised? Just a
>>> thought.
>>>
>>> Oh, and Developer please note there's a typo in the above mentioned
>>> requester. Otherwise,
>>>
>>> I'll give this brilliant and indispensable application 11/10 plus my
>>> undying gratitude.
>>>
>>> Comment by Mothballs - January 11th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
>>>
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>>> +4)
>>>
>>> Excellent, reliable, high quality software. I very rarely need an
>>> application like this,
>>>
>>> otherwise I would have bought StarBurn v10. One of the best GOTDs I've
>>> acquired. Highly
>>>
>>> recommended.
>>>
>>> One comment however - the need during installation to untick the options
>>> to change your home
>>>
>>> page and search provider to theirs, slightly spoils their image in my
>>> eyes. My home page!
>>>
>>> Give me a break. And as for search provider, if they seriously think
>>> they're in competition
>>>
>>> with Google, then hiding the announcement in the StarBurn installation
>>> routine isn't the way
>>>
>>> to tell us. LOL
>>>
>>> Comment by Steph - January 11th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +3)
>>>
>>> #45: ".would anyone here like to tell me how to restore data or an ISO
>>> image after its been
>>>
>>> burned to disc?"
>>>
>>> Not entirely sure what you mean?. An ISO is an image of everything on 
>>> the
>>> disc, just the way
>>>
>>> the data will be burned on the disk - not the way it's stored on hard
>>> drives. To see what
>>>
>>> the disk would look like, mount the ISO on a virtual drive. To extract
>>> the
>>
>>> data, use
>>>
>>> IsoBuster. To create an ISO from disc, most CD/DVD burning software.
>>>
>>> "How about cutting mp3's on DVDs?"
>>>
>>> There is no such thing. Mp3 files are converted from other formats, or 
>>> by
>>> recording. Loads
>>>
>>> of software available, including WMPlayer. TO put them on a CD/DVD, burn
>>> a
>>
>>> data disc - treat
>>>
>>> them like any other file, though folder/file naming may have some
>>> restrictions on some
>>>
>>> players. An audio CD is a different format, using wav files at 16/44.1.
>>> An
>>
>>> audio DVD is a
>>>
>>> specialized format requiring special software & players, AFAIK at extra
>>> cost.
>>>
>>> "As for the program being able to work with Flash Drives"
>>>
>>> Again, not entirely sure what you mean?. Flash drives are treated just
>>> like hard drives as
>>>
>>> far as Windows & most current PCs are concerned. Nothing special to
>>> reading or writing to
>>>
>>> flash storage, other than being able to connect to it - i.e. if you want
>>> to use a SD card,
>>>
>>> you need a SD card reader/writer.
>>>
>>> ".we are rapidly approaching the point where disc's will go the way of
>>> 8-Track's, Beta
>>>
>>> format, VHS cassettes, and the dinosaurs"
>>>
>>> And we have been for what?. about a decade now?
>>> ;?P
>>>
>>> Comment by mike - January 11th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
>>>
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>>> -1)
>>>
>>> Running xp pro sp2 and had previous starburn gaotd version.
>>>
>>> Like some other comments mentioned above, automatically detected 
>>> previous
>>> install and asked
>>>
>>> to unistall prior to proceeding and than secondary message to insure 
>>> that
>>> setup and wizard
>>>
>>> was not opened and to close prior to install.
>>>
>>> However, I had obviously had the wizard opened and ready to launch after
>>> clicking next, left
>>>
>>> everything as was and I clicked the next on the sencondary message. No
>>> probs and I unchecked
>>>
>>> the two options that would redirect ones default setting.
>>>
>>> Received instant registration as gaotd user upon opening software which
>>> flashed briefly
>>>
>>> before launching the software.
>>>
>>> Haven't tried the functionality yet but here's a note: Blu-Ray DVD
>>> Decryptor (Experimental)
>>>
>>> :)
>>>
>>> Comment by j mac - January 11th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +3)
>>>
>>> I never did figure out why StarBurn v10 would not run on my PC (it 
>>> always
>>> said a basic
>>>
>>> burner engine was not installed though it was) but, I like Rocket
>>> Division
>>
>>> software in
>>>
>>> general so I had to uninstall v10 to try v11. V10 was still there for me
>>> to try again
>>>
>>> whenever I got to burning!! I have others as well which I have been
>>> using;
>>
>>> now I will retry
>>>
>>> StarBurn. Thanks to everyone involved. For those wondering, I run Vista
>>> HB
>>
>>> with a 3GHZ P4
>>>
>>> and 2G RAM on this 1 0f 6 PCs on our home network - highly tweaked of
>>> course.
>>>
>>> Comment by Geek CSI <http://www.geekcsilive.com> - January 11th, 2009 at
>>> 1:18 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> -3)
>>>
>>> Program will not run on Vista 32-bit after erasing previous version-
>>>
>>> Produces error box:
>>>
>>> "Failed to Create Empty Document."
>>>
>>> Solution urgently needed.
>>>
>>> Comment by BobR - January 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
>>>
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>>> -1)
>>>
>>> I remember the last time I've had problems installing it on Vista Home
>>> Premium .
>>> I'll stick with Ashampoo Burning Studio 2009 . It has everything I need
>>> ( it even has a
>>>
>>> Label Designer ! ). And it ripps DVDs - Ashraf ! . And it is really 
>>> light
>>> on my Vista Home
>>>
>>> premium.
>>> Don't know if GAOTD will allow this , but there's a tip to get Ashampoo
>>> Burning Studio 2009
>>>
>>> for free here :
>>>
>>>
>>
> <http://for-free-on-internet.com/2008/12/ashampoo-burning-studio-2009-worth-
>> 4999-free-promo-
>>>
>>> on-computerbildde/>
>>>
>>> Comment by Flor - January 11th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
>>>
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>>> -4)
>>>
>>> Wow, I really don't think I have ever seen so many confused posts here
>>> before.
>>>
>>> This is a burning program, not an archiver.
>>>
>>> If you don't know the difference between data, audio, and video 
>>> cds/dvds,
>>> then you need to
>>>
>>> take a few minutes to learn, because you obviously aren't ready to burn.
>>>
>>> If the software offers installation options, and you ignore those and
>>> just
>>
>>> click "ok" on
>>>
>>> every screen, and the software makes changes to your system that you
>>> don't
>>
>>> like, whose fault
>>>
>>> is that?
>>>
>>> I use Imgburn and various other programs, so I won't be installing this
>>> particular software
>>>
>>> on XP, and even though some of the features are nice to have in an
>>> all-in-one, the last
>>>
>>> giveaway of this program was an overpriced network edition with the same
>>> installation
>>>
>>> options of a toolbar and search engine that are unnecessary and 
>>> intrusive
>>> in shareware and
>>>
>>> for that reason alone I didn't want to install it. Finally, the useful
>>> comments here
>>>
>>> pertaining to Vista and Windows 7 have decided me against installing on
>>> those OS's, although
>>>
>>> on first blush it appears 7 users won't even require installation of 
>>> this
>>> type of software.
>>>
>>> Comment by gmon - January 11th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +4)
>>>
>>> #84, MetSci, DVR-MS files are just MPEG-2 containers with additional
>>> information, and
>>>
>>> encrypted if DRM'd. There are lots of freeware and commercial programs
>>> which can do the
>>>
>>> conversion. Some are complex and use pilfered commercial codecs. There
>>> was
>>
>>> a nice integrated
>>>
>>> one I used to use on MCE 2005. When I started using Vista MC, I didn't
>>> want to risk messing
>>>
>>> up my installation with software designed for MCE 2005, so I'm using
>>> DVRMStoMPEG
>>>
>>> <http://dvrmstompeg.googlepages.com/dvr-mstompegconverter>, which 
>>> doesn't
>>> install, and is
>>>
>>> just a VB GUI for FFmpeg. Vista MC is bad about screwing up the 
>>> beginning
>>> of analog and
>>>
>>> digital recordings. DVRMStoMPEG will do the extraction when many
>>> converters will fail to
>>>
>>> find the MPEG-2 data if there are leading errors. You can Google for
>>> other
>>
>>> alternatives, or
>>>
>>> check the various MC forums. Note that you can only extract content from
>>> non-DRM'd DVR-MS
>>>
>>> files. Since many of my recordings are now digital, I no longer bother
>>> with MPEG-2 and DVDs.
>>>
>>> Many HDTV recordings won't even fit onto a dual-layer DVD, and Blu-Ray
>>> media is too
>>>
>>> expensive. I just dump the DVR-MS files to external hard drives. If I
>>> need
>>
>>> to convert HDTV
>>>
>>> to DVD, I have VideoReDo TVSuite <http://www.videoredo.com/en/index.htm>
>>> (it can also do the
>>>
>>> MPEG-2 extraction, but chokes on leading errors). Also, note that if you
>>> intend to burn
>>>
>>> DVDs, recorded video can have all sorts of errors and generally doesn't
>>> meet DVD encoding
>>>
>>> standards. While most DVD players will accept some slop, they're
>>> generally
>>
>>> not as forgiving
>>>
>>> as PC codecs. That's why I use VideoReDo. There are freeware 
>>> alternatives
>>> which I haven't
>>>
>>> used, I don't know if they're as good.
>>>
>>> Comment by Fubar <http://despair.com/> - January 11th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
>>>
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>>> 0)
>>>
>>> #59: "I don't see how this will burn videos to DVD. "
>>> <http://www.rocketdivision.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t52>
>>> - - -
>>> #60: "Will this software convert DVD To iPod? Anyone know of a program
>>> that does?"
>>> Check many (most?) previous video converters offered on GOTD, or check
>>> out
>>
>>> the
>>>
>>> software/reviews/links at videohelp.com
>>> - - -
>>> #82: "But again I ask, will this actually author DVDs? I want to make
>>> DVDs
>>
>>> that I can use to
>>>
>>> watch my (currently .mpg)recordings in my DVD player."
>>>
>>> As far as software goes, there are 2 types of DVDs - decide what you 
>>> want
>>> to create, & that
>>>
>>> pretty much decides your software. If you want menus, then spend the 
>>> cash
>>> for something like
>>>
>>> one of the Sony programs, or learn how to use one of the open source DVD
>>> Author GUIs - DVD
>>>
>>> author is quite a bit harder to use than most commercial products,
>>> requiring some knowledge
>>>
>>> of DVDs on top of knowing how to use the software. If you're willing to
>>> forgo the menus,
>>>
>>> there's a fair selection of free video converters & tools at
>>> videohelp.com. If you want to
>>>
>>> put more than 2 hours of video on a DVD (pretty much the absolute max 
>>> for
>>> watchable
>>>
>>> quality), you'll need to burn dual layer blanks, & the standard for
>>> burning DL discs is
>>>
>>> ImgBurn. As far as *any* burning program authoring DVDs, the closest
>>> you're going to get to
>>>
>>> something *workable* there is Roxio's suite, which includes a Pinnacle
>>> program. It's
>>>
>>> actually not a function for any burner program, though most authoring
>>> programs also burn
>>>
>>> discs so it can get confusing.
>>> - - -
>>> #84: "I have a Media Center PC with a TV card. It records as ".dvr-ms"
>>> files.Is anyone aware
>>>
>>> of any freeware that will convert this video format to a more common
>>> one?"
>>>
>>> Simplified, they are mpg2 in a different wrapper. Info & tools at the
>>> green button site. I
>>>
>>> use the Videowave version that came with Roxio EMC9 - it converts 
>>> without
>>> a re-encode. the
>>>
>>> only software I'm aware of that does that.
>>> - - -
>>> #88: No offense intended or implied, but the software (Shrink & AnyDVD)
>>> you mentioned is
>>>
>>> only good for ripping retail DVD movies.
>>> - - -
>>> #90: "what can this do that ImgBurn, DVDshrink, DVD Decrypter can't do? 
>>> "
>>>
>>> Ummmm. a LOT actually. ;-) Shrink (which is cool - don't get me wrong)
>>> has
>>
>>> 1 purpose:
>>>
>>> reducing the size of movie DVDs to hopefully fit on 1, single layer DVD
>>> blank. Decrypter
>>>
>>> removes copy protection. ImgBurn is great, but it's far from the
>>> friendliest program to use,
>>>
>>> & doesn't have a large set of features - it was never intended to 
>>> compete
>>> with Roxio, Nero,
>>>
>>> or Rocket Division.
>>>
>>> Comment by mike - January 11th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +5)
>>>
>>> #14 There is another difference between the three versions other than 
>>> the
>>> support plans.
>>>
>>> Only the Enterprise edition can record to remote CD/DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD
>>> burner over TCP/IP.
>>>
>>> Another note.The website shows version 10.5 not version 11.
>>>
>>> Comment by macaque - January 11th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +2)
>>>
>>> Just a thought for the one who is having issues with Windows 7 Betta &
>>> drivers. I'll be
>>>
>>> installing Windows 7 Betta on my spare hard drive tomorrow, on my Vista
>>> desktop. It's a Dell
>>>
>>> so I have what they call a resource CD. It has all my drivers for XP &
>>> Vista. I've been
>>>
>>> reading about 7 since I first heard of the public release. The best I 
>>> can
>>> determine is that
>>>
>>> its built on Vistas code. I'm going to install the system & try all my
>>> Vistas drivers. Then
>>>
>>> double check in the device manager. I'm thinking you might not have the
>>> ROM drivers
>>>
>>> installed correctly.
>>> I downloaded my Windows 7 ISO file & burned it on a DVD with todays give
>>> away & the PC will
>>>
>>> boot to it for an install. I did it using Vista Ultimate with no
>>> problems.
>>> I apologize to GOTD for this post not entirely relating to todays offer.
>>> I'll update the
>>>
>>> driver thing later this week, maybe Tuesday when I know for sure if I 
>>> can
>>> burn with Windows
>>>
>>> 7. However, I'm going to try a few other burning programs to, Nero,
>>> Ahaampoo v8 & Roxio
>>>
>>> Premier if necessary.
>>>
>>> Comment by Charles K <http://gotd> - January 11th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +1)
>>>
>>> Thanks Jay fir your comment #85 on Win 98.(#75) ! I did look at their
>>> site
>>
>>> but my old eyes
>>>
>>> missed that information.
>>>
>>> Thank
>>> This is a great site abd the comments are very good !!
>>>
>>> George
>>>
>>> Comment by George Hale - January 11th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +2)
>>>
>>> So many comments or questions could be saved by reading (highly
>>> recommended when installing
>>>
>>> software on your pc's)
>>>
>>> The following screen comes up just after the license agreement but it is
>>> helpful, possibly
>>>
>>> pertinent, information, not the license aggreement:
>>>
>>> INFORMATION
>>> Please read the following important information before continuing.
>>>
>>> When you are ready to continue with Setup, click Next.
>>>
>>> ============================================================StarBurn
>>> (Give
>>
>>> Away of The Day)
>>> Copyright (c) Rocket Division Software 2001-2008. All rights reserved.
>>> <http://www.rocketdivision.com>
>>> mailto:support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> ============================================================
>>> Description
>>> ===========
>>>
>>> Burn discs of any kind, from Audio CD to High-Definition Video.
>>>
>>> Did you download a high-def burning utility only to find that it does 
>>> not
>>> support your minty
>>>
>>> Blu-Ray burner? Got a message saying "Your disc burner is not supported,
>>> please update the
>>>
>>> driver"? StarBurn works with all CD, DVD and HD burning hardware with no
>>> issues, and
>>>
>>> supports all optical disc formats from legacy Audio CD to brand-new
>>> Blu-Ray and HD-DVD
>>>
>>> discs. Of course, you can burn a data CD, a single or double-layer DVD
>>> video or data disc
>>>
>>> just as easily!
>>>
>>> Ever had a bunch of MP3s, but couldn't figure how to make a proper CD to
>>> play back in your
>>>
>>> car? Make an Audio CD from WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF or WMV files from
>>> within a single
>>>
>>> application. Make a Video CD, Super VCD or even a DVD video from a movie
>>> in almost any video
>>>
>>> format from the very same application. Burning data CDs and DVDs is
>>> equally easy no matter
>>>
>>> what you store. Erase or rewrite CD-RW discs, create double-layer DVDs
>>> and
>>
>>> perform just
>>>
>>> about any burning task with StarBurn.
>>>
>>> Burning a disc is now extremely simple thanks to the StarBurn new
>>> wizard-style interface.
>>>
>>> Feel a little more advanced? Try the Power GUI that allows you to
>>> fine-tune your discs and
>>>
>>> adjust burning properties. Want to fit more on a CD or DVD than the
>>> standard allows?
>>>
>>> Increase your storage capacity safely and easily with StarBurn's Power
>>> GUI
>>
>>> by adjusting the
>>>
>>> Overburn!
>>>
>>> Did you ever wonder what's inside that ISO file? ISO files are disc
>>> images
>>
>>> that contain
>>>
>>> information about the entire CD or DVD disc. Until now, your only choice
>>> to see what's there
>>>
>>> would be burning the image onto a blank media. StarBurn conveniently
>>> mounts the ISO image
>>>
>>> and creates a separate drive letter, allowing you to work with the image
>>> as if it was a real
>>>
>>> disc inserted into your CD/DVD drive - yet without actually burning
>>> anything! No need to
>>>
>>> waste blank media, and no more waiting till the burning finishes - just
>>> mount an image with
>>>
>>> StarBurn, and you're ready to roll.
>>>
>>> System Requirements
>>> ==================
>>> * Windows XP SP2 (Windows Vista recommended)
>>>
>>> * 800 MHz Intel Pentium III class processor (2+ GHz Intel Core2 Duo
>>> recommended)
>>>
>>> * 512 MB of RAM (2+ GB of RAM recommended)
>>>
>>> * 30 MB of free hard disk space for StarBurn application data
>>>
>>> * CD/DVD drive (Blu-Ray or HD-DVD burner recommended)
>>>
>>> * Fast Ethernet connection for network burning (GbE or 10 GbE connection
>>> recommended)
>>>
>>> Installation and Setup
>>> =====================
>>> To install the program please download and run the installation package
>>> and follow the
>>>
>>> instructions of the wizard.
>>>
>>> Version History
>>> ===============
>>> November 30, 2007 (Version 9.0)
>>> December 28, 2007 (Version 9.5)
>>> January 21, 2008 (Version 9.8)
>>> March 20, 2008 (Version 10.0)
>>> October 20, 2008 (Version 10.5)
>>> December 30, 2008 (Version 11)
>>>
>>> ........ OK so it is obvious that many just go CLICK CLICK CLICK without
>>> ever reading, then
>>>
>>> ask useless questions or complain about a FREE program because of their
>>> lack of
>>>
>>> understanding of the capabilities because they can't take a minute 
>>> before
>>> inserting
>>>
>>> something in their OS.
>>>
>>> You did your best GAOTD but it seems futile - people just don't take it
>>> as
>>
>>> their
>>>
>>> responsibility to manage their PCs anymore.
>>> ........ and Thank you, GAOTD......
>>>
>>> Comment by Tom - January 11th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
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>>> 0)
>>>
>>> I'm with #92.
>>>
>>> I just want to be able to transfer a DVD movie to my hard drive and then
>>> be able to burn a
>>>
>>> viewable copy from there, as I only have one DVD burner and one CD 
>>> burner
>>> on my computer.
>>>
>>> I've checked the HELP info provided and nowhere do I find the info that
>>> I'm looking for. I
>>>
>>> have XP sp3.
>>> Yes, I am a novice senior at this, but at least at my age, I'm still
>>> trying to learn new
>>>
>>> things. Some of you, in your postings need to realize that not all of us
>>> have reached your
>>>
>>> stage in understanding this new technology. Thank you GAOTD for all that
>>> you provide. Many
>>>
>>> of your games stimulate the mind and are great for hand and eye
>>> coordination. It is
>>>
>>> appreciated.
>>>
>>> Comment by Butterfly 42 <http://giveawayoftheday> - January 11th, 2009 
>>> at
>>> 2:55 pm
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +4)
>>>
>>> When burning a CD it does handle CD-Text, sort of. It'll copy the song
>>> title but fails to
>>>
>>> copy the Disk title, instead replacing the disk title with "CD-Text" and
>>> then instead of
>>>
>>> copying the disk artist's name it replaces it with "StarburnAudioCD".
>>>
>>> STUPID!!!
>>>
>>> Comment by alhall - January 11th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
>>>
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>>>
>>> +2)
>>>
>>> Does this software convert other files (example: .avi) to dvd?
>>> Sorry I am not very proficient in computer talk.
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Comment by suzystars9 - January 11th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -1)
>>>
>>> Thank you so much! I was needing a good program to burn dvds. I was
>>> wondering does it also
>>>
>>> allow subtitle files?
>>>
>>> Comment by Heather H. - January 11th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> -2)
>>>
>>> I've had one peculiar problem with the previous version of Starburn - it
>>> seems that when I
>>>
>>> uninstalled it (for lack of need), all of my other programs that I got
>>> from GAOTD that
>>>
>>> either ripped, converted or copied DVD movies stopped working.
>>> Occasionally when one of
>>>
>>> these programs failed (like Plato DVD copy, for example) I would get an
>>> error message that a
>>>
>>> Starburn file was missing. It even crashed my DVD-Xcopy that I didn't 
>>> get
>>> from GAOTD so now
>>>
>>> I am unable to use any of my DVD movie ripping, copying or converting
>>> programs at all. This
>>>
>>> makes me leary of installing version 11 of StarBurn at all.
>>>
>>> I am hoping that by installing this current version somehow my other
>>> programs will begin to
>>>
>>> work again. I will be doing this tonight and post an update if possible.
>>>
>>> Cheers - Jon651
>>>
>>> Comment by Jon651 - January 11th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +2)
>>>
>>> #107 and #92
>>> There are two ways to do this. If the DVD is content protected, you can
>>> try to use the "DVD
>>>
>>> Decrypt" tool. Or if the DVD is not content protected, you can use the
>>> "Grab Image" tool.
>>>
>>> Both tools will rip the contents off your DVD and place the in an ISO
>>> file
>>
>>> on your computer.
>>>
>>> An ISO file is, more or less, a disc image. Now in order for you to be
>>> able to view your
>>>
>>> movies, you will have to mount this ISO file. There is a feature called
>>> "Create DVD" under
>>>
>>> "StarPort" in the left hand menu that enables you to mount ISO files. 
>>> Run
>>> it and browse to
>>>
>>> where you saved the ISO file that you ripped from the DVD. Mount it and
>>> the ISO file should
>>>
>>> show up in My Computer as if you put in a disc. From here its the same 
>>> as
>>> if you had the
>>>
>>> file on a disc and inserted it into your disc drive.
>>>
>>> Hope that helps!
>>>
>>> Ashraf
>>> GOTDReviews.info
>>>
>>> Comment by Ashraf <http://www.gotdreviews.info> - January 11th, 2009 at
>>> 4:36 pm
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
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>>> 0)
>>>
>>> I would like to make a quick change to the comment above.
>>>
>>> I said that you could use "DVD Decrypt" or "Grab Image" to rip DVDs. I
>>> made a mistake. In
>>>
>>> reality you only need to use DVD Decrypt to rip a video DVD regardless 
>>> of
>>> if it is content
>>>
>>> protected or not - no need to bother with "Grab Image".
>>>
>>> The process I described above still applies however.
>>>
>>> Comment by Ashraf <http://www.gotdreviews.info> - January 11th, 2009 at
>>> 4:39 pm
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> 0)
>>>
>>> #92 and #107
>>>
>>> Along with my above comment, I added a step by step guide with
>>> screenshots
>>
>>> on how to rip
>>>
>>> DVDs and watch them directly from your computer in my full review
>>>
>>> <http://www.gotdreviews.info> just for you guys =P. Look towards the
>>> bottom of the page
>>>
>>> above free alternatives. Enjoy =)
>>>
>>> Comment by Ashraf <http://www.gotdreviews.info> - January 11th, 2009 at
>>> 4:47 pm
>>>
>>> Did you find this comment useful? yes | no (
>>>
>>> +2)
>>>
>>> Installed and ran OK. I have been using Ashampoo burning studio 7 for
>>> quite some time, and
>>>
>>> just upgraded to version 8. It is much better than StarBurn, but that is
>>> to be expected.
>>>
>>> Thanks any way GAOTD. Keep up the good work
>>>
>>> Comment by Fred - January 11th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
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