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NERO 9 Free Download - basic wizard version

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JJBYPC on 31/07/2009 - 07:29 nero.com (2738 clicks)
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Nero 9 Free Version
What’s better than free? Free forever! Nero offers you the chance to enjoy Nero’s world-renowned
data disc burning and copying features for an unlimited time, absolutely FREE!

Enjoy basic data burning and copying capabilities for your CDs and DVDs from the world’s most
trusted digital media brand, Nero.

NOTE: This free version of Nero 9 contains data burning and disc copying features for CDs and DVDs only. Additional features and functionality are available with an upgrade to Nero 9 full version.

You need to register your email address before you can download….

or

Direct Download: http://ftp22.nero.com/Nero9/79a1617ac1f8b22196e2c6ed2724df74…

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  • darkmattersunB6c0MV on 31/07/2009 - 08:01
    +3

    Good one!!
    Nero is one of the best, but I was using the one available by default.
    There are many free alternatives as well, but for 90% of the cases, this free version should suffice.
    But I am pretty sure there will be a "wife" screen -Oops, a NAG screen - asking you to upgrade ever so often ;-)
    Cheers,

    PS: No offense ladies, just Friday humour.

  • BlitzR on 31/07/2009 - 08:05

    Great find! Yes Nero is prob the best burning software out there!

  • HueyData on 31/07/2009 - 08:18
    +16

    For those that don't need a 55MB burning program, ImgBurn is lighter (2MB), less featured and free.

    • PainToad on 31/07/2009 - 11:16
      +1

      +1 for ImgBurn, Nero died along time ago imo.

      • sonicentropy on 31/07/2009 - 13:19
        +1

        I used to use nero all the time for making DVD's, encoding & burning. I upgraded from the OEM version that came with my burner to the full version on the US website But it has been months since I have fired it up. IMGBURN is faster and easier and for encoding I use RIPBOT264 or handbrake and they are all free. and best of all I dont have to download the 400Mb update every other month like I do with Nero.

    • LittleMiss on 31/07/2009 - 14:43

      Ok, soooo…which is better?

    • cyssero on 31/07/2009 - 16:20
      +1

      IMGBurn is great for making images and burning them, but CDBurnerXP is my favourite bloatware free burning application. It's well established and has all the functionality you could need to burn CDs/DVDs with a intuitive UI.

      However, I might just have to check out this new version of Nero. Wonder if it's like Nero Express or a bit more powerful..

      • [Deactivated] on 02/08/2009 - 15:21

        I second CDBurnerXP. Never had a problem with it, and it's free.

    • Kranbone on 31/07/2009 - 19:17
      +1

      Great find for those on weaker machines.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/08/2009 - 02:58

      ImgBurn also only does images, it doesn't do 95% of the shit Nero does.

      • HueyData on 01/08/2009 - 11:19
        +2

        quantocks, you have misunderstood my comment. I did not suggest ImgBurn is an exact substitute for Nero, deliberately noting that ImgBurn is "less featured".

        Note that this particular limited free version of Nero 9 apparently "doesn’t do 95% of the shit Nero does" either.

      • anthony on 06/08/2009 - 18:38

        Imgburn is not limited to images.

        It can burn individual files to a CD just like you can in nero.

  • Pizza The Hut on 31/07/2009 - 08:31
    -1

    My Nod32 reported it is spyware infested.

    • sriver on 31/07/2009 - 10:13
      +1

      I believe that's called a false positive.

      • Pizza The Hut on 31/07/2009 - 17:37

        Nope. I checked it out and it definitely comes with what Nod32 alerts. Online scanners and forums report the same thing.

        Directory of E:\Documents and Settings\guest\Desktop\nero\unit_app_75

        31.Jul.09 04:02PM <DIR> .
        31.Jul.09 04:02PM <DIR> ..
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 57,113 IDR_EULA_br.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 62,850 IDR_EULA_ca.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 254,798 IDR_EULA_cn.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 59,551 IDR_EULA_de.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 46,823 IDR_EULA_en.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 58,143 IDR_EULA_es.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 62,439 IDR_EULA_fr.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 243,331 IDR_EULA_hk.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 57,103 IDR_EULA_it.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 1,652,022 IDR_EULA_kr.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 245,245 IDR_EULA_tw.rtf
        22.Jul.09 07:45PM 483,328 Toolbar.exe
        22.Jul.09 07:50PM 4,304 unit.xml
        13 File(s) 3,287,050 bytes
        2 Dir(s) 732,277,753,856 bytes free

  • g12345567 on 31/07/2009 - 10:31
    +5

    I found this free version less usefull than the previous versions. It just gives you the Smart Start Wizard interface. It does not give you control over any of the fetures like cd/dvd read and burning speed. Ignore read errors and other options like you get with the nero burning rom interface. It will always just read and burn at the maximum available speed. Unless there is something I am missing.

    I think I'll just stick with Nero Burning Rom which is a more flexible system. Than the unfriendly wizard driven interface of the free version.

  • ozpanda on 31/07/2009 - 10:40

    So the DVD authoring features are disabled?

  • prankster on 31/07/2009 - 10:47

    why is it free? I mean you normally have to buy the program?
    Is there a better version of Nero they are selling thus giving this for free?

    • Smigit on 31/07/2009 - 11:00

      Yes you do although it may come off as being "free" given so many drive manufacturers and OEM's bundle it with drives. The application itself, especially the full suite, is far from free however.

      As for different versions. Yes they have a pretty large suite they sell. Whether it's better or not depends on your needs. I'd rather something simpler like Ashampoo than what I feel is a rather bloated Nero app.

  • scozzie on 31/07/2009 - 11:02
    +1

    If you read the page, this "Free" version only lets you burn and copy discs…not the best freebie is it.

    No different to other "Freeware" burning software.

  • atlas on 31/07/2009 - 11:07
    -1

    I've found Nero too clumsy/bloated for my liking these days… was a fan back in the v6 days. Now using Ashampoo which is fantastic.

    • tailgatinholden on 31/07/2009 - 20:17
      -1

      yeah, back in the v6 days, we all used to say "i'll burn it on nero for ya.. ok?"

  • superkieu on 31/07/2009 - 11:51

    oh wow!
    this is nice.
    Thank you.

    I'll download it once I get home.

  • gr8m8sam on 31/07/2009 - 12:46
    +1

    Try http://cdburnerxp.se

    It's free and good. I've tried.

  • simpleindian on 31/07/2009 - 13:01

    HI Guys,
    Can anyone confirm whether it can burn AUDIO CD's ? Or do i have to buy a full verion for audio buring?
    Thanks.
    Tony.

    • anthony on 31/07/2009 - 15:23
      +1

      Just use windows media player or winamp.

      Both can burn audio CD's easily

  • Quppa on 31/07/2009 - 16:17
    +2

    For those who want to purchase Nero, yet don't want all the bloat, try Nero Lite/Micro: http://updatepack.nl/ (You need to provide a key, just as in the regular installer.)

    However, ImgBurn is more than adequate for me.

    (Windows 7 users: you can burn images without any extra programs now!)

  • samfisher5986 on 31/07/2009 - 16:47

    Does this come with Nero Burning Rom?

    I can't stand the wizard.

    • g12345567 on 31/07/2009 - 20:17

      This is a basic wizard driven interface for burning data and copying discs. Give me Nero Burning Rom any day. Its so much more flexible

      Think I'll just stick to good old trusty nero 7.11.10.0 micro which works perfectly.

  • tama on 31/07/2009 - 21:18

    imgburn ftw

    burns dvd's and audio CD's

    creates ISO's

    small footprint

    everything i need

    and its free

  • simpleindian on 31/07/2009 - 23:43
    +1

    Hello Everyone,
    Just realized that this free copy has restrictions which means it only COPY files to a Disc and COPY Disc to Disc.

    YOU CANNOT RIP/BURN MP3's to AUDIO CD's. So really not worth downloading 55Meg.

    Nothing is free!

    NOT WORTH DOWNLOADING.

    • djkizz on 01/08/2009 - 00:27

      Seriously? Ew, fail.

    • sonicentropy on 01/08/2009 - 13:53

      that's just stupid, I installed the new roxio the other day thinking it might be a better alternative to Nero nope, its a bloaty-mc-bloaty pants too not to mention it has some issues with windows 7 and my new 8 speed bluray burner

      • clem on 01/08/2009 - 17:49

        lmao was it the roxio creater DE thingy =O
        i just installed that too lol havent used it yet though :(

  • TimeOrMoney on 01/08/2009 - 12:25
    +1

    Shareware. Not a true Freebie.

    • Zero Sydney on 01/08/2009 - 21:23

      How is it shareware if it never expires and you don't need to pay for it for it to continue?

      They never said its the full suite.

      • TimeOrMoney on 01/08/2009 - 21:27
        +1

        You are confusing "freeware" and "shareware".

        Noun
        shareware (uncountable)

        1. (computing): A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.

        Noun
        freeware (uncountable)

        1. (computing) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

        And while we're defining oh-so-complex computing terms:

        Noun
        bloatware

        1. (computing) Software that is overpacked with features (a result of feature creep) and therefore slow or unwieldy; software that occupies an excessive amount of memory or has a very large file size.

        http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/

        • Zero Sydney on 01/08/2009 - 22:10
          -3

          Selective qouting (compared to the wiki entry), the full entry at wikipedia has a more full definition.
          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shareware:
          "From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
          Look up shareware in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
          The term shareware, popularized by Bob Wallace,[1] refers to proprietary software that is provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is often limited by any combination of functionality, availability or convenience."
          TRIAL BASIS.

          This one from Nero AG isn't a trial, so NOT Shareware. I am NOT confused.

          • TimeOrMoney on 02/08/2009 - 02:35
            +1

            @Zero Sydney: You are being more selective in your quoting than I am. Fine, I'll play.

            The term shareware, popularized by Bob Wallace, refers to proprietary software that is provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is often limited by any combination of functionality, availability or convenience.
            …
            Shareware is usually offered as a trial version with certain features only available after the license is purchased, or as a full version, but for a trial period.
            …
            The words "free trial" or "trial version" are indicative of shareware.

            So I don't know what definition of "trial" you have in your head, but if you managed to read past "trial basis" in your own quote, you'd see it defined by a more reliable source.

            From the download website itself (Restrictions tab).

            This version of Nero 9 contains simply data burning and disc copying features for CDs and DVDs. Additional features and functionality are available with an upgrade to Nero 9 full version.

            A reiteration of the criteria for freeware:

            Software classified as freeware must be fully functional for an unlimited time with no cost, monetary or otherwise.

            Definition of shareware + matching software description == shareware.
            Definition of freeware + contradictory software description == not freeware.

            Not so confusing for most people. My original statement stands.

            Shareware. Not a true Freebie.

  • Smigit on 01/08/2009 - 17:55

    Along with the other alternatives posted above, I quite like 'Ashampoo' (stupid name I know). There's some free to use releases of that which are alright.

  • sweepy on 02/08/2009 - 03:11

    does anyone know any freeware software that lets you burn dvd video files into a video dvd? nero burning ROM doesnt work in windows 7 for some reason.

  • bamzero on 02/08/2009 - 05:00
    +1

    As already mentioned, the repacked Nero Lite/Micro installers are the best alternative for those wanting all of the nero authoring features without the bloat (although not freeware)

    For the free side of things CDBurnerXP is good but doesn't work with all drives (I recently installed on a friends laptop and it didn't recognize the drive, cant recall the model at the moment)

    As I'm mostly burning ISO's these days Imgburn gets the most use on my machine, but I recall reading the latest v2.5 adds more advanced features allowing you to modify the layout when you burn files from hdd. Still probably not as easy as one of the above programs.

    I haven't tried them but some other free burning apps are BurnAware Free and the popular InfraRecorder (which according to a vid on their site smokes up when burning on vista aero, hehe)

  • slowmo on 03/08/2009 - 04:11
    +5

    its kinda funny when i see nero, it reminds me of a man, who went from a lean mean burning machine, degenerate to a fat blob of lard which is desperately throwing out 'freebies' to get people attracted to him.

    man… cant anyone copy CDs with just your windows/mac OS w/o even installing any shit? the features are there already!

    downloading nero to burn cds is just like buying MS office 2007 just to edit your boot.ini file.

    • daydream on 03/08/2009 - 13:54

      I agree with your view on Nero but as Windows can't read/write CD/DVD image files natively you invariably have to install an additional program to do this basic function… Checking my PC, Windows seems to have turned into a platform for freeware/open source utilities that do the job more simply/better or fill the missing gaps for basic functionality…

  • abacus on 04/08/2009 - 14:45

    Vista and 7 can burn DVDs. XP cannot - you need a separate program. Vista doesn't ask how many copies you need - so you have to manually repeat process each time. Quite time consuming.

  • cranky on 06/08/2009 - 08:05

    Spyware infected with "Ask Toolbar". DO NOT DOWNLOAD.

  • ShortyX on 07/08/2009 - 12:11

    No deal

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