Re: Software for a DVD+-RW Drive

Thanks Alan,

I'll take a chance and go for an OEM drive then

"Alan Shepherd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Nero 5.5 can burn DVD's, does it nicely, but unless it detects a
DVD-Writer
> the DVD functionality is not even there; it should appear when you run it
> with a DVD-RW installed, if not then make sure that it sees the DVD-Writer
> in recorders, and maybe you'll have to re-install the software.
>
> Nero can select DVD writing in the top left of the burning dialogue box.
>
> > I am thinking of buying a DVD writer and am not sure whether to go for
OEM
> > or retail.
> >
> > Am I correct in assuming that if I go for an OEM version it comes with
no
> > software at all? If I shell out for a retail version, will the included
> > software be up to the job or just demo/limited versions? All I want to
do
> is
> > make DVD videos from my camcorder and data backups.
> >
> > On a related point, I Have Nero 5.5 which I use for burning CDs. I have
> seen
> > people talk about using Nero 5.5 for DVD burning, but there is no
> reference
> > to DVD in my version. Is nero for DVDs a different product altogether?
>
>