The best BlueRay disc burning software
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The site I found indicates ImgBurn hasn't been updated since 2013. Am I looking at the wrong site? I found it on other sites, but the same version 2.5.8.0
www.imgburn.com And 2.5.8.0 is the version I have. The file date I have on disk is from 2013. Isn't it sad that people are now so used to relentless updates, they automatically assume that something that old must surely be broken/no longer working? Kudos to developers who realize some software does reach a completion point, and that more addons just means more bloat. I'm looking at you, Microsoft...
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www.imgburn.com And 2.5.8.0 is the version I have. The file date I have on disk is from 2013. Isn't it sad that people are now so used to relentless updates, they automatically assume that something that old must surely be broken/no longer working? Kudos to developers who realize some software does reach a completion point, and that more addons just means more bloat. I'm looking at you, Microsoft...
dandy72 wrote:
Isn't it sad that people are now so used to relentless updates,
:sigh: Since 2013 there have been a number of significant Windows updates, including Windows 10. A lot of software that operates on a lower level has been updated to work with or work correctly with the newer operating systems. Also, security updates are a consideration. There is FAR more to consider than "relentless updates". I've been burned a few times when using older software that was no longer supported. In this case, switching to a different program would probably have little impact on me, but having been burned, I pay attention to details.
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I have an LG BlueRay disc drive that is compatible with M discs. I am trying different burning software apps that will burn 25 GB M discs reliably. If any members have experience with specific software, I will love to get their suggestions / recommendations. Thanks in advance!
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CDBXPP yes, it's old, ( so am I and mostly functional ). I never write full speed, usually at half. Only burnt 1 M-disk, 1 BD-R, and a pair of REs, ( plus gobs of CD's - DVDs ). Burn, verify, and post ( paranoia ) check all no trouble. Only 25 GBs, as the 50s cost too much and the 25s are big enough. ( usually ) Simple interface, doesn't fight or hide things, don't think that there is much that the hardware can do that it doesn't do gracefully.
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HA! A bluRay player is the only way to watch movies if, like me, you live where even 5Mb broadband is but a distant dream, promised now for over 7 years, but yet to be delivered! 8)
If you want a fun project, you can always set up Plex on a spare computer in your home network 🤓 You'll need a lot of hard drive space if you want uncompressed Blu-Rays though. But I can't argue with the simplicity of using a Blu-Ray player... Just plug it in and it works.
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dandy72 wrote:
Isn't it sad that people are now so used to relentless updates,
:sigh: Since 2013 there have been a number of significant Windows updates, including Windows 10. A lot of software that operates on a lower level has been updated to work with or work correctly with the newer operating systems. Also, security updates are a consideration. There is FAR more to consider than "relentless updates". I've been burned a few times when using older software that was no longer supported. In this case, switching to a different program would probably have little impact on me, but having been burned, I pay attention to details.
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Well, I haven't been burned (har) with imgburn yet. Been using it longer than I've been using Windows 10 and it's always worked just fine for me. If it ever fails, there are multiple free alternatives to go to.
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I suggest you look at the item from Jacquers below. Test the main ImgBurn executable on the VirusTotal website if you want to see for yourself.
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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dandy72 wrote:
Isn't it sad that people are now so used to relentless updates,
:sigh: Since 2013 there have been a number of significant Windows updates, including Windows 10. A lot of software that operates on a lower level has been updated to work with or work correctly with the newer operating systems. Also, security updates are a consideration. There is FAR more to consider than "relentless updates". I've been burned a few times when using older software that was no longer supported. In this case, switching to a different program would probably have little impact on me, but having been burned, I pay attention to details.
I see no indication that ImgBurn is no longer supported. If it still works despite everything you've mentioned, why should there be a newer release? You want a flat, all-white UI with monochrome icons? I'm looking at their support forum right now. The newest post is from 21 minutes ago (as I'm writing this). Prior to that, 9 hours ago, then 10, then Wednesday, and Monday, etc. I'd say it's still very much active.
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CDBXPP yes, it's old, ( so am I and mostly functional ). I never write full speed, usually at half. Only burnt 1 M-disk, 1 BD-R, and a pair of REs, ( plus gobs of CD's - DVDs ). Burn, verify, and post ( paranoia ) check all no trouble. Only 25 GBs, as the 50s cost too much and the 25s are big enough. ( usually ) Simple interface, doesn't fight or hide things, don't think that there is much that the hardware can do that it doesn't do gracefully.
I agree, I use CDBurnerXP[^] for 50 GB disks for backup, too. Verbatim all the way!
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Thanks to all who responded. I tried 5 different options: The windows burner, Cyberlink, UltraISO, a 10 year old version of Roxio, and ImgBurn. So far ImgBurn is my favorite by far. And it's free!
Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
I also have been using ImgBurn for years, never a single problem... One thing I've learned, though, is to use lower write speeds for cheap unbranded discs. Sometimes I even write at 1x or 2x and go watch a movie while the disc "bakes"