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Nero 9 – Free version

Nero has released a free version of their software that enables Windows users to burn CDs and DVDs. I know you are asking what the catch is, so let me clear that up. This version(9.4.12.3) is limited to burning data onto CDs and DVDs.

So, yes there are limits, but I remember the days before open source availability where you had to buy even programs to burn data discs. These days you can also burn data discs directly from your operating system which makes it even easier to get data onto your media of choice.

However, it is great that companies are seeing the advantage of offering certain things for free as well as paid services.

Download Software here

General system requirements

• ­Windows® XP SP2 or SP3, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with SP2
• Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows Vista® 64 bit, and Windows® 7 64 bit versions are supported via 32 bit emulation mode.
• Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher.
• 1 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or equivalent AMD and Intel® processor (2 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 or equivalent AMD and Intel® processor for Windows Vista®), 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM for Windows Vista®).
• ~270MB hard drive space for a typical installation of all components.
• ~500MB hard drive space temporary for the installation
• CD or DVD recordable or rewritable drive for burning.
• DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher.
• Up to 9 GB available hard drive space for DVD images and temporary DVD files.
• Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16-bit color settings (24-bit or 32-bit true color is recommended).
• Installation of the latest WHQL certified device drivers is strongly recommended.
• For the Nero Online services: Nero product registration, product updates, and other features an Internet connection is required.