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Summary: Just a toy
Review: I've been using Easy CD Creator since version 2 that came bundled with my first burner, and they (Roxio) should've left well enough alone a long time ago. In version 6 they basically removed all the tools that I used in the package, except for what they've chosen to now call "Creator Classic". I never was able to figure out how to create a VCD (DVD Creator's help crashed every time I tried to look up 'VCD'). Basically all the functions in version 6 are no better than what may have come bundled with your burner drive. Save your money.
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Summary: Another piece of Junk Software
Review: Upgraded from Creator 5 to Creator 6 recently. I am using a Dell computer with a pentium 4 3gig processor with 512 meg memory and XP pro. This is not a special computer that should require extra code to make software work on the unit. Well guess again. The first thing that appeared on my screen was a notification that Version 6.1 was available. After three hours of downloads, I had version 6.1. After many hours of loading and unloading these two packages, I still cannot write to a CD RW. For some unknown reason the format finalizes the disk so no space is available. Other functions worked equally poorly. I am now using Creator 5 again and it works pretty well. I am sending Creator 6 back for a refund. Don't buy it unless you are ready for many hours of tech (no knowledge) talk and hours of downloads (not better software, just more of it).
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Summary: Should be less than 1 star, software is useless
Review: I had EasyCD "Cremator" basic that came with a Micro-Advantage DVD Burner. I was unable to burn anything, as with a previous review the drive would alternate between recognizing the media and not, saying it was unreadable to being able to record once and then having it not be readable/writable. I made a total of 7 coasters (dvd recordables) and several Cd-rs. It would occasionaly work with my previoulsy installed CD burner. Anyway I took the drive back thinking it was bad. I bought a new Pioneer drive, same problem. I uninstalled the "Cremator" installed Nero 6 Ultra, everything works perfectly, both burners in my system. Don't the hardware manufacurers test their drives with the software before packaging it. EasyCD "Cremator" is totaly useless and is not even worth getting it for "free" when you buy a burner. Do yourself a favor, don't bother installing it, throw it away and get Nero or one of the Freeware/Shareware burning software (see DVDRHELP.COM). Oh, the drag to disk worked occasionally with the CD burner. I guess that is worth about 1 star.
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Summary: Caused a total system crash on bootup
Review: Wow, I thought I made the right choice in buying this software instead of Nero's. But after installing this on my Win2K comp, it won't even bootup, not even in safe mode! I get a BSOD (blue screen of death) before I get to the desktop. Now I have to completely install EVERYTHING from scratch. That should keep me busy for most of my weekend. My computer has been running perfectly stable until I installed Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 Platinum Edition. I am trying really hard not to curse Roxio out about this as it is a family rated forum. I am considered a computer expert by family and friends. I know that this problem was not caused by anything I did wrong. So what ever you do: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! DO NOT SUPPORT ROXIO.
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Summary: Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 - Overwhelming?
Review: Well, it might seem so at first, but it actually turns out to be a great deal. Offer a set of tools from CD to DVD burning and Photo-Editing. This update aims to provide users with a all in one solution that continues its tradition of ease of use. Because DVD-Burners are not white spread or people might not be burning home movies, the most used application or component must Easy CD Creator Classic, which still remains true to it self with minor improvements to user interface. If you do want expand your capabilities and to new areas such a DVD Burning which I think is great medium for easily back up your data. Burning movies is very "easy", the 123 step approach the program takes make this a great asset and fun project for the family. The Photo-Editing solution is not inviting and not recommended, as I already use Photoshop Elements which is awesome enough to do what I want. But for simple jobs Easy CD's Photo-Editor will come true for many users especially as a bargain. Users who might want save a few dollars can look to the All in One solution,Nero 6 Ultra Edition, that has almost everything except the Kitchen sink. Overall, if you want the simplicity with extra tools that grow and expand into to other areas with you, Easy CD & DVD Creator, is certainly an easy choice.
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Summary: Easy to use with no errors, but poor Mpeg 2 encoding.
Review: This is great if you want to make vcds and copy cds and stuff like that, but if you want to make your own dvds you might want to search for something with a higher quality Mpeg encoder. I use this and Nero for dvd authoring, this is a good program because you can edit out commercials and trim video clips, you cant do that with Nero or at least I havent figured it out yet. My only real complaint is when I output to dvd the quality of the video looks more like vcd, a lot of pixelation occures when things move fast on screen. With Nero the pixelation is minimal but you need a pre edited file to work with. If anyone knows of a software that will give me the best of both programs share the knowledge.
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Summary: I despise this product with the heat of 1,000 suns.
Review: This is the single most frustrating software package I have ever had the displeasure of grappling with -- and in this day and age, that is truly saying something. After spending approximately 15 hours, I have been unable to finish burning a complete disc (sessions stall; discs that are readable one minute are declared unreadable or even non-existent the next; even the smallest error can cause the process to start over as late as 90% into completion, etc.). The so-called help files are utterly useless. My system is supposedly compatible, but clearly it makes no difference: "Easy CD Creator" is none of those things -- neither easy nor capable of creating a CD. I will never buy another Roxio product, and hope to dissaude anyone from handing over a red cent to Roxio. It's enough to make me go back to analog recording.
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Summary: Wrong Again Roxio
Review: I had the Platinum 5 version which I upgraded. Using Windows ME, this worked fairly well. I then upgraded to a Dell 4550, which came with a Basic 5 Version, and Windows XP, that worked but wouldn't make MP3 CD's. So I decided to upgrade to Version 6. The result was disaster, the program worked for 24 hours, then crashed, repeated error messages, would not work at all. I called Dell, they tried very hard but could not correct the problem. In the end I had to reformat the hard drive, at Dell's recommendation. I then re-enstalled Version 6, the same problem, I then called Roxio. Their tech and I spent 3 hours on the phone trying to cure this problem, no luck. I then erased the program, and returned it. I purchased Nero 5.5 which works fine. If your are reading this, don't believe the guys who say it works fine, IT DOES NOT, be very careful, my re-format took 8 hours, including new down loads. The people at Dell and Roxio did not know what caused the problem. My own guess is that some where there are severe incompatabilities between ECDC and XP. In truth I cannot recomend a product which seems so variable. Good Luck
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Summary: Extensive but buggy
Review: Version 6.0 is extremely buggy - there are fixes for many of the problems on the Roxio website, but quite a few aren't fixed. I was unable to burn a DVD with this software, but at least the software prevented me from even trying to burn the DVD, so I didn't waste the DVD. That being said, if you can get it to work, it's very extensive. You can also burn audio CD's from .wav and .mp3 files, with CD-text, and then import the track information to the label-maker. Pinnacle's Instant CD+DVD might be more suitable for you. They have a trial version so you can make sure it works on your computer before you buy. If all you're looking for is DVD-authoring/burning software, try Ulead MovieMaker 2; they also have a trial version.
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Summary: No customer support
Review: I have had no trouble with this product, but have little experience burning CDs. After several attempts to contact customer support, I still have heard nothing. Their website directs people like me to go here and there, just to end up right where I started. I think the software might be okay. I give this product only one star because their customer support is non-existent. If they would answer me, maybe I would have a better idea if it is good or not. If you think you might ever need customer support, I would suggest you buy a different brand.
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