If you’re like most people, you probably have at least one optical disc in your possession. Whether it’s a CD or DVD, you probably use them to store music, movies, and other files. But what if you want to burn those discs using a software program? That’s where BurnAware comes in. This free software can help you burn optical discs quickly and easily. First, open BurnAware. Then click on the " burning " tab. Here, you’ll find all of the information that you need to know about burning discs. You’ll also find a variety of templates and tools to help make your burns more efficient. Once you’ve filled out all of the necessary information, click on the " start " button to begin burning discs! BurnAware will take care of everything for you - from creating labels and covers to ensuring that your discs are properly formatted for storage.
One thing to mention during installation is that the Ask Toolbar will be checked by default. If you don’t want another toolbar make sure and uncheck this.
The user interface of BurnAware is very clean and easy to navigate. Just click the type of media you would like to create on the left. Also worth pointing out is the ability to create ISO and DVD images, new in Windows 7 is a utility that will allow you to burn ISO images.
Burning a disc is very straight forward. Choose the type of disc to create from the menu above then add files.
One of the preferences I like is the ability to choose the write speed before burning. If burning an important data disc, quality movie, or DVD I prefer err on the side of a slower speed.
You can view the progress while burning the disc.
A successful burn of a CD as an example. We would have loved to try a Blu-ray but unfortunately no Blu-ray burner.
Conclusion
BurnAware is a very nice disc burning utility. It is extremely simple to install and use. One caveat is you will need to purchase a license for the Home version if you want to create bootable discs or images. The licensed version for $29.95 allows additional tools for copying DVD’s, games, and, other digital media. If you are looking for a free and easy to use disc burning application BurnAware Free is a great choice!
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