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Free CD Burning Software alternatives to Nero

Recommended:

CD Burner XP
CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free. It does not include adware or similar malicious components.

InfraRecorder
InfraRecorder is a free CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows. It offers a wide range of powerful features; all through an easy to use application interface and Windows Explorer integration.

ImgBurn
ImgBurn is a lightweight but advanced CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application that everyone should have in their toolkit!

Need an excellent text file editor?

I have been using Notepad2 and PFE Editor for years, which have been great and have served their purpose(s) each time. One text editor however, that stands out with it's feature rich functionality, flexibility, explorer and browser tab style layouts is Notepad++. It comes with handy features such as syntax color coded highlighting and collapsable sectioning of scripts and XML files. It includes all the basics available in most text editors out there, with luxuries such as line bookmarking, and custom highlighting, in addition to it's tab view and customizable layout. Notepad++ also enables you to run your script/code outside of it's application by conveniently allowing you to launch the application(s) needed to run your script from within its gui. Several plugins and extensions are also available to add to and enhance your experience.

See more screenshots of it's applications here: http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm

Get Notepad++ here: http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm

Need to know what program opens that file that you are unsure of because it does not have an extension? One way of checking is through use of TrIDNet File Identifier. Requires no installation. TrIDNet File Identifier scans the file in question and offers candidate suggestions, descriptions, and even a percentage of the extention that is the likely match.

TrIDNet File Identifier - Get it Here: http://mark0.net/soft-tridnet-e.html

Is browsing via Internet Explorer 7 slow? It may be due to the phishing filter!

Download the latest IE7 update here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=EF6EA470-D51C-4BE5-A15B-74430E9E2AD4&displaylang=en

p.s. Tried upgrading to IE8 in hopes that it would be a solution to this issue and ended up with it hogging up more resources and various random bugs! If you want a fast browser, download Google Chrome

Spiceworks is a complete network management & monitoring, helpdesk, PC inventory & software reporting solution to manage IT for small and medium businesses.

Powered by 700,000 IT Pros, the Spiceworks IT Community is available to answer questions while you work directly in the application.

http://www.spiceworks.com/

Here is a quick and easy way to automatically fix Windows XP errors due to having a corrupt registry. Worth a try if you are all out of solutions.

Get Regcure here: http://errornerds.com/errors/?k=Windows-Xp-Error&tk=Eoo6&gclid=CNTpioHKsJsCFSMSagodnz10PA

Looking for old versions of downloadable applications? OldApps.com has many old versions of software available for download. Categories include:

Audio
Browsers
CD DVD Tools
Drivers
Developer Tools
Email Clients
File Archivers
File Sharing
FTP Clients
Image Editing
Messengers
Office/Editing
Security
Utilities
Video
Mac Old Versions

Check it out here:

http://www.oldapps.com/

Open new Microsoft Office 2007 extensions in older versions of Office with Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats...

Get it here:

http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=DC101298101033&CTT=5&Origin=HA101686761033

Get webcam effects for your webcam! You don't need ichat or Dell webcam center any longer to use fun webcam effects over your webcam session. Can work simultaneously with video chat software, like Skype. Also has photobooth like features.

Manycam allows you to:

• Use your webcam with multiple programs simultaneously.
• Add text to your webcam video window with any application.
• Add cool animations to your video window.
• Show your local day and date in your video window.
• Add live CGI graphics like fire and water effects. You can even make it appear as if it is snowing inside your house!

Get it here: http://www.manycam.com/

Lost your Windows XP password? Here's a workaround you can use, using system repair using your Windows XP CD.

1. Initiate a system repair using your Windows CD.
(if you need a reference, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx)

2. After XP setup copies installation files to your computer, your system will reboot. After reboot, XP setup will initiate the setup/repair process. At this time, press Shit + F10.

3. In command prompt, type control userpasswords2 and press Enter.

4. Click on the Advanced Tab, and under Advanced user management, click on the Advanced button.

5. Click on the Users folder in the left pane. In the right pane, you should see all available users.

6. Right click the user you would like to edit credentials to, and select set password.

7. Enter your new password.

8. Allow XP setup to complete. You will now be able to login under the new passwords you specified!