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It is my understanding that Roxio is the built in program for controlling CD Rom functions. Lately I have been having problems with the basic version 5 so I updated to the Platinum version 5. I have found that Roxio is not that adaptable to Win XP. I had to install an update to make Platinum Version 5 work with XP. I also found that there were several functions that were not supported. Is it possible to replace the program completely or am I overreacting:confused:
no you're not! Did you try doing a reinstall of ECDC but applying the patch after install?? Roxio's method suggests applying the patch before rebooting. If this doesn't help, other people will suggest you use Nero. You can download the demo here.
I've never tried the photo album option, but a friend of mine tried it and said that there was no way he could see to change the length of time that the slide show remains on each photo.
You didn't upgrade far enough. Microsoft says you're going to have trouble between XP and any versiion of Roxio Easy CD creator earlier than 5.1.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;310628
Actually, the problem is that 5.1 had all kinds of problems with XP, and those computers on which it worked with XP were the exception rather than the rule, no matter how you tried to apply the patches. It was a major black eye for Roxio.
The new version - 6.0 - works well with it, however.
I don't exactly understand. I went to the Roxio site and downloaded the recommended upgrade. I just find in strange that some of the better features won't work. If I completely remove Roxio from my system will there be any features left behind that would interfere with a different program:confused:
The point is that, after a year and a half, Roxio still hasn't figured out how to make it's CD Creator compatible with XP. Every time they tweak it so that it will work on more computers, a flood of new issues arises.
I'm currently not having any issues with ECDC on XP, and there is a problem that "some" may have with Nero, if one had ECDC installed. Not saying you will, but if you decide to use Nero instead, you may want to look it up on Nero's web site for the fix.
I was going to open a new thread as I have NO problems with CD Creator Platinum on my XP.
What problems are you encountering?
The problem I am having is there are two features that won't work with XP and they are both features that I want to be able to use. Formatting a CD and backing up programs on CD.
If by "backing up programs" you mean "Take Two" then you're out of lucks. My understanding is that Take Two is the source of most of the problems and that's why the Roxio takes it out.Quote:
Originally posted by bojovan
The problem I am having is there are two features that won't work with XP and they are both features that I want to be able to use. Formatting a CD and backing up programs on CD.
Source: http://www.roxio.com/en/support/taketwo.jhtmlQuote:
Why was Take Two® removed from Easy CD Creator Platinum 5.1 and disabled by upgrading to Easy CD Creator 5.1 or higher?
Take Two®* was developed when the Window 95 operating system and smaller hard drives were the rule. As hard disk drives grew in size it became evident that Take Two was not the best backup solution. In the case of some newer CD burners, that use USB or PCMCIA, we also found that there weren't any DOS based drivers.
Since our software does its file verification and restore from DOS, on these systems the software was rendered useless. We have experienced numerous problems with Take Two in Windows 2000 and then in our testing under Windows XP, it became evident that users would not have a good experience with the application ... *Take Two® is not compatible with Windows® XP. When the 5.1 upgrade is available for Easy CD Creator® and if you upgrade from version 5.0x to 5.1 this feature will be removed. The 5.1 upgrade will remove Take Two® from all Windows OS’s. The final release of Easy CD Creator® 5.1 will no longer include Take Two®. Take Two® is a backup program that was included in Easy CD Creator® 4 Deluxe and Easy CD Creator® 5 Platinum prior to the 5.1 release.
If by "Formating a CD" you mean "DirectCD" you may have to install it after the update. I am not sure but I think the update will first uninstall DirectCD then ask you rather you want to install it near the end pf the update process. I don't use DirectCD so I not too sure about that. Try installing it from the CD and see.Yes, you don't have to use EZCD. There are many other programmes you can use. Around here, this forum, Nero is the most recommended. But Nero doesn't has a "Take Two" type backup module either (I could be wrong about this b/c I don't use Nero.)Quote:
Is it possible to replace the program completely
Before switching to another programme though, it may be best for you to try getting DirectCD to work first. After all it is a programme that you know and are familiar with.
Besides, switching to another programme doesn't necessary mean you'll be home free. Some users have problems using the highly recommended Nero also. On the other hand, I have had no problems using EZCD Creator (various versions) with a few different boxes of XP Pro, one box of WinME and 3 boxes of Win2K Pro (all with very different hard/softwares; some were home built; some were custom built; others are off-the-shelf.) Searching this forum you will see some users utter blanket statements such as "EZCD Creator simply will not work with XP ... you'll have absolutely no problem with Nero ...etc, etc." I find that very counter-productive ... some users say the same thing with WinME ... and Mac ... but these are separate topics altogether ....
Could someone tell me if NTI CD-Maker is a Roxio program. I have been given information that it is there version 6.0:confused:
I thought this was a reasonable question:(
Here is the site.
http://www.nticdmaker.com/
Take Two was removed from ECDC because of incompatibility with XP, however Direct CD is included under the "make a data CD" button and works well here. All I did was install ECDC 5.1 using the custom install and left out Take Two, then installed the XP update and have had no problems with it.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by bojovan
Could someone tell me if NTI CD-Maker is a Roxio program. I have been given information that it is there version 6.0:confused: [/QUOTE
Still waiting for a answer to this question:D
I wasn't able to find any evidence that NTI is connected with Roxio/Adaptec. Only this:
"NTI has recently established strategic partnerships with Intel and RealNetworks. In addition, NTI provides the CD recording technology for RealNetworks’ RealOne™ Player, Creative Labs’ Play Center software and Listen.com’s Rhapsody™ Music Service."
go woth nero ecdc isnt worth all the hassle trust me and yah nero doesnt have a "take two feature" to back up ur data but simple just create a data cd
bojovan:
It may be that the reason you're not getting a "straight" answer to your question about Roxio / NTI relationship is simply that the outside community doesn't actually know...
Your best bet for this kind of information would be to contact NTI themselves. The type of disclosure you're hoping for may not be publically known.
To the issue however, I use NTI's Backup Now Deluxe, and love it! And, like so many others in these forums, I use and recommend NERO in place of the Roxio software. I abandoned all EZCD software immediately after Adaptec sold it to Roxio. Roxio NEVER got, has still NOT gotten, and I suspect never WILL get their act together.
Nero works. Always, for me.
I don't THINK that NTI has any affiliation with Roxio, based on the assumption that if NTI WAS associated with Roxio, the NTI software wouldn't work either.
Not sure about NTI and XP however, you need to ask that question directly of NTI if no one else here responds.
In summary: Nero + NTI = Success (IMHO) Good Luck! ;)
There is no connection between the NTI and Roxio product lines. Just because both happen to be at version 6.0 does not mean one is the other. I suspect the NTI folks wouldn't be too thrilled with the comparison :)
I haven't used thier stuff, but NTI has a good reputation, and their product line is solid. They offer tools that will do just about anything you'd want to do with a recordable disc, including backup, packet-writing (the simulated floppy disk), and traditional mastering. The Easy CD Creator suite has a reputation that is, umm, less flattering. The "you can tell they're different because NTI works" logic is sound.
Also, a minor clarification, if I may. Adaptec did not "sell" Creator to Roxio. Adaptec spun-off their Software Products Group into a separate company, and named it Roxio. The same developmemt crew that ran Creator 3 into the ground is the same bunch that screwed up versions 4 and 5 (and, if history is any guide, 6, but the jury is still out on that). Their Dilbert-esque history of meeting shipping dates no matter what despite glaring bugs in the code has cost them in the eyes of the burning community, but that ship has sailed. Once someone tries a properly written program like Nero, CDRWin or NTI, they're unlikely to go back to the Roxio patch-fest. I know I won't :)
I have all 3 programs installed, NTI version 6, Nero latest version and Roxio. They all work fine with XP Pro.
NO, NTI is not related in any way with Roxio.
I use Roxio to burn ISO files only. I use NTI or Nero for data recording and pictures. The version of Nero that I have is 5.3.
Cheers mac :D
Hi I just want to add my two cents worth on this issue, roxio ecdc 5.x ,when it's upgraded properly works just fine, in w98se w2k and wxp. I just love roxio ecdc more then Nero, or NTI cd maker platinum 6.o first it is a serious business like format, (without the cartoons like icons) and second, it will format a CD-R and ready the CD for a drag and drop function , just like one do with the a floppy, and Nero and NTI cd maker doesn't have that capability at all , Nero and NTI cd maker will format ONLY cd-RW which it takes about 45 min to 1 hour + time to format a cd-RW, and they cost a lot more then a CD-R ( I pay about 4c (us) per CD,) I had both Nero and NTI cd maker(full version) installed without a problem and the two are just more or less the same, but both don't have the incredibly nice function that ECDC platinum have THE DRAG & DROP using a CD-R media , so I opted for ECDC platinum 5 x in all my win systems , I have a trio boot system in my rig, W98 se- W2K pro, and WXP Pro, and I have absolutely No problem at all with Roxio ECDC platinum, I definitely recommend it, for me it's a keeper ! :) :) :) :) :) :D