Will Windows Vista get rid of the need for Nero or Roxio? Does Windows Vista come with full CD/DVD burning capabilities?
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of course it should. It's just like xp feature called the drag and drop. Right click on whatever file you wanna burn, go to send to and then select DVD-Rw drive and it will tell you it's ready to burn.
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Yes. However you will need a disc drive to install software and it is only windows XP/Vista/Windows7 compatible. Hope this helped.
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Check the DVD drawer, if it states DVD-ROM, then it does NOT. If it shows an RW in a square, then it does. Most laptops do, but they can come with just a DVD-ROM drive. Also depending what version of Windows you have and what you want to write to it, you may need specific software. Most computers that come with a DVD recorder will have the software pre-loaded, look for something like Roxio, Nero, Easy CD Creator or something similar. If you put a blank DVD in the drive, it should come up and ask if you want to open a writable CD folder, burn an audio CD or add files using xxx (where xxx is whatever burning software you have). Check the DVD drawer, if it states DVD-ROM, then it does NOT. If it shows an RW in a square, then it does. Most laptops do, but they can come with just a DVD-ROM drive. Also depending what version of Windows you have and what you want to write to it, you may need specific software. Most computers that come with a DVD recorder will have the software pre-loaded, look for something like Roxio, Nero, Easy CD Creator or something similar. If you put a blank DVD in the drive, it should come up and ask if you want to open a writable CD folder, burn an audio CD or add files using xxx (where xxx is... » Read More Check the DVD drawer, if it states DVD-ROM, then it does NOT. If it shows an RW in a square, then it does. Most laptops do, but they can come with just a DVD-ROM drive. Also depending what version of Windows you have and what you want to write to it, you may need specific software. Most computers that come with a DVD recorder will have the software pre-loaded, look for something like Roxio, Nero, Easy CD Creator or something similar. If you put a blank DVD in the drive, it should come up and ask if you want to open a writable CD folder, burn an audio CD or add files using xxx (where xxx is whatever burning software you have). « Show Less
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No it doesn't come with software. You'll have to find your own. Try CD Burner XP for a free burning programme on Windows, K3b or Brasero on Linux.
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Yes, at least mine came with a DVD burner. So far it has been rock solid, I love the machine, but it was a big upgrade from my last one so take my opinion for what it's worth. I should add that I also installed an ssd drive and added memory before ever running it the way it came. There is no better upgrade these days than putting your operating system and main programs on an ssd drive. :)
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The short answer is that it as if in only ever had windows 7 on it. The long answer is: It had vista on it, but I installed as a 'clean' install. I don't like 'upgrade' installations, so I always choose 'custom installation' when I get to the installation screen. You still keep your old files, it moves all the old data on the disc to a file called 'windows.old'.Hope that helps!
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Welcome to the 21st century app store / digital download age. CD/DVD drives are no longer necessary. If you have old programs on CD or DVD, it's highly likely they're for older versions of Windows and won't work without troubleshooting, or have recently updated to allow downloading and installation without spinning media.
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Hi Michael, It has a CD/DVD drive but you probably should check with vendor to find out whether it burns. Otherwise I'm finding it's a very good machine, fast enough and quite robust.
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windows vista...yes we do have recovery media. please make sure you email after your purchase and request it...thx Terry
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I haven't actually done it, but don't see why you couldn't. You'd have to make sure you got a CDRW drive for it, and then the software to burn with like Roxio or Nero.
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It all depends on what you're going to do. I've used the Power2Go program to make data discs (DVD and Blu-ray), but I mostly use Nero 2014 Platinum for everything else. I guess it's an alright program if you're not going to do anything complicated.
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No software is required to run this drive. you need software to burn cds ex. nero, roxio
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I too have Windows Vista and am anxious to find out which- if any players are compatible with it. I have about decided on a Creative Zen V or plus and found one at SecureMart.com for $81.00. I hope someone can answer this for us. Ok- I kept searching and I think I will go with YES! Based on......the Vista Compatible site they listed the Creative M something or other that has 30 and 60 Gb for $299.00. I looked at the requirements and they are exactly the same as the Zen V plus. Does this make sense to anyone but me?
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I have used several: DVD FAB, Nero 11 and several iso burners. The only thing I tried that failed completely was the Windows burner. It is an absolute bust at Blu-Ray. Blu-Ray burning is a real resource hog I am using win7, quad core running at 3.2Ghz and 8 Gig of RAM and when burning I still can't do anything else.
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my vista 64 business has drivers for it, no need to download anything, just add printer from control panel, select it and you're done.
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This machine only includes a DVD-ROM Drive. A DVD-RW/burner is sold separately.
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I'm not really sure as of yet, just started to use . But some DVD's have pirate installation incripted in the CD. I'm expirementing with my camera, and haven't found an easy way yet ! When I do, I'll post it !