Free simple CD burning software?

JEDI

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Just want to burn files and maybe copy CD to CD.

Suggestions?
 

corkyg

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Free, simple? It's built into Windows.
 

wirednuts

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i still like cd burner xp for win7

the built in windows service works ok, but it can be a pain in the ass because of the way it caches files you are about to or already have burned.
 

EagleKeeper

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ok, i musta missed the memo.
how do i access it?

Use the explorer window

Pop a blank into the burner.

Windows will detect and ask you about it.

Either drag files to the disk or pop in a second disk and start the drag/drop
 

JEDI

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Use the explorer window

Pop a blank into the burner.

Windows will detect and ask you about it.

Either drag files to the disk or pop in a second disk and start the drag/drop

but if i only have 1 dvd drive, will win7's built in copy program burn cd to cd?
 

EagleKeeper

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but if i only have 1 dvd drive, will win7's built in copy program burn cd to cd?

Yes

apparently it makes an internal copy and then prompts you to insert the blank disc
 

JEDI

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Yes

apparently it makes an internal copy and then prompts you to insert the blank disc

played around with it. have no idea how to do a cd-cd copy, or even drag files from the cd to cd burner.

used cdburnerXP