Version 4.5.7.6139

• Command line version now skips files that cannot be read (as the GUI version does) and outputs a warning message
• Updated to StarBurn 15.6
• Always convert FLAC files to WAV, preventing the usage of problematic DirectShow filters
• Added BD XL sizes for disc spanning
• Adjusted command line version for no-drive usage

Also, I am currently evaluating IronSource as replacement for OpenCandy to reduce the number of complaints about problems with antivirus applications. Currently, for a few selected countries 200 downloads each day are served with IronSource instead of OC. If you encounter an issue with the ad shown during installation, please let me know.

• Printing a thumbnail view of data discs. This will print all image files, as well as music files that contain album art, as thumbnails with file names. There are only two options yet, if you need more customisability, just let me know.
• Verification of video DVDs. While this does not match the user voice request since audio discs can still not be verified, this is as good as it gets, because audio CD verification is not really reasonable from a technical point of view.

Thanks for posting and voting for new ideas on UserVoice :smile:

Before:

After:

- Updated DVD-Video burning capability: Simplifies burning video DVDs a little and in particular shows this functionality in the startup screen.

- New MSI installer (based on WiX) with better deployment capabilities.

Important here: Remove any previous version of CDBurnerXP before using the new MSI installer.

Unfortunately, I still could not include the latest StarBurn burning library for some additional bugfixes, since there is still an issue with audio burning that needs to be resolved.

Also, instead of Ask, we are now trying a cooperation with OpenCandy. What's different with OpenCandy, compared to Ask?

• It does not increase the installer size noticably, since any components that might get installed are downloaded on demand.
  
• It doesn't recommend only a single toolbar. There is a broad rage of applications, including one or two toolbars maybe, but also useful applications like TuneUp, Xobni, or Snagit.
  
• It's "opt-in", not "opt-out". So you won't get installed software accidentially.
  
• Because of the above point, I do not (or rather do not need to) offer setup packages without OpenCandy additionally*.
  

Feedback is as always appreciated.

*If you believe that it is still necessary to have such an installer, let me know.

our translator for Turkish will have to join the military soon, I'd be happy if we could find someone who helps out for a while. Also, there are a couple of other outdated translations - if anyone wants to help with these, let me know.

Bulgarian bg-BG (last updated: 13 Mar 2009)

Estonian et-EE (last updated: 12 Nov 2009)

Greek el-GR (last updated: 02 Nov 2009)

Hebrew he-IL (last updated: 13 Dec 2009)

There are still a couple of issues left that will be fixed as soon as possible:

• Some discs created with CDBurnerXP 4.4 cannot be continued (imported) by CDBurnerXP 4.5. This cannot be fixed unfortunately. If you have any open discs, use 4.4 until finished.
  
• Setting a custom date/time for files and folders is not yet possible.
  
• "Publisher" and "application" information are not burned to discs with UDF file system
  
• When importing older sessions, the file size of the imported files is not shown in the file list.
  
• Verification does not currently provide a list of failed files (if any)
  

For more details on the changes in 4.5 and download links, check: https://forum.cdburnerxp.se/forum-18/announcement-1-cdburnerxp-45-beta/

There are still a couple of issues left that will be fixed as soon as possible, but should not delay the release of 4.5:

• When burning data discs, the selected write speed may be ignored (uses maximum speed then)
  
• Setting a custom date/time for files and folders is not yet possible.
  
• "Publisher" and "application" information are not burned to discs with UDF file system
  
• When importing older sessions, the file size of the imported files is not shown in the file list.
  
• Verification does not currently provide a list of failed files (if any)
  

On a different note the next version of CDBurnerXP will add support for the newly developed Opus audio codec. A new 4.5 beta will also be released this week if all goes well.

Other than that, a bug fix release is coming soon.

Currently users whose ISP do peering via GlobalCrossing/EuroRings will suffer extremely slow response times accessing our services, there is nothing, zero, nada we (or our ISP for the matter) can do about it, latency is currently awful..I guess some network admins over the internet may be enyoing a few drinks, so will I , not without first wishing you a happy new year !!

http://cdburnerxp.se/downloads/cdbxp_se ... 9.2747.exe

I'd appreciate if some people could try to use it and spot any potential new issues. Last release with an updated burning library did not go too well without tests. Thanks

This release should in particular solve the issues

- CStarBurn_ScsiTransportSPTI::ExecuteCDB(): Command failed

- WIN32 error: CStarBurn_StarWaveFile::RealRead() (when burning short audio files)

Also new in beta 2:

- New DVD-Video burning interface, also exposed in startup dialog.

- Fixed error when shutting down after burning (MarshalDirectiveException)

this time, I'm going to release a public beta version, which hasn't happened for quite a long while now.

However, I am not calling this version "beta" as excuse for the bugs it still contains, but because

a) it is more or less untested (tests done by developers don't count)

it is not finished yet (couple of features missing)

c) there still is an unlicensed and beta version of the StarBurn buring library included. This means that you'll get an annoying message box each time you use the audio burning features.

The two major changes are the use of the StarBurn burning library for audio discs (which should work somewhat better than the NMS library, and will also allow CD-Text) and the removal of MDI structures.

If still dare testing this version, download it from http://download.cdburnerxp.se/cdbxp_set ... 1.1500.exe

Any feedback is appreciated and needed, please use this thread for comments.

in this release, there are only a couple of changes. Two of them are notable though:

- CDBurnerXP now supports overburning. That means, that you can now burn 90min and similar CDs.

- An automated online update is now included. Basically, you don't have to take care of updating the application, it will be done automatically.

The auto-update works similar to, for example, the Mozilla Firefox auto update. When the application is started, it will check for updates and download them in background if available. Then, when you start CDBurnerXP the next time, it will automatically apply the update. You don't have to take any action yourself. You may, however, turn this feature off in the settings if you prefer to keep your application updated manually.

Note that on Vista and Windows 7 with UAC enabled, you will see the same prompt before applying the update as you see when installing CDBurnerXP using installer. Unfortunately, it is not possible to prevent that prompt.

I am aware of the fact that CDBurnerXP setup files are currently flagged as adware by Microsoft Security Essentials, more specifically it alerts about "Adware:Win32/OpenCandy".

This issue is being worked on. Actually, it is an error of Microsoft Security Essentials, and OpenCandy is working together with Microsoft in order to fix the problem. Still, CDBurnerXP nor OpenCandy will install any malicious software on your computer, nor will it install anything without your consent. If you'd like to avoid the OpenCandy setup file anyway for now, you can download the portable version from the website or preferably wait a while until the OpenCandy free installers are (as always) also available on the download page.

Sorry for the worries this isue might have caused.

Update: Microsoft has explained what exactly they don't like of OpenCandy, and a new version which complies to the requirements of Microsoft Security Essentials will be released soon.

Best regards,

Florian

Other than that, there are only minor changes in today's release.

Note that the x64 version is *not* required for 64 bit editions of Windows, the 32 bit version will work fine. If in doubt, always use the 32 bit version.

Further reading: What Information Does OpenCandy Collect?

tl;dr: Recent versions of OpenCandy are no longer detected as adware, their software recommendation component is now even less intrusive. There has not been a threat to your privacy or security.

From the CDBurnerXP point-of-view, I'd say that it has been a successful year. We got over 1 million visitors more than last year and the ads are running well, so CDBurnerXP has an interesting future. I know that there is still a lot to do (unfortunately, I didn't have too much time recently), but I completed many important tasks this year and I'm quite pleased with the result. With your ongoing support (in particular, thanks to our translators and contributors!), we'll certainly see more stuff coming in 2009

We just released CDBurnerXP 4.0.020.367 which has a couple of nice additions and various important bug fixes. More infos in the changelog.

Notable as well, is our new icon - thanks to Nucleo for creating it We encourage you to update your websites accordingly if you link to CDBurnerXP.

Also, thanks to everyone who offered to help with the German translation. For now, we have a translator, but we'll get back to you if we need your help in the future.

We'd still appreciate though, if someone offered help with authoring the help file, it is still as incomplete as it has been on its initial release

Additionally, a couple of bugs have been fixed.

I created an MSI package for those of you, who'd like to deploy CDBurnerXP within an organisation or company. You can download the package from our download page.

A couple of notes:

- The MSI package is (obviously) very new, so please let me know if you experience any issues with it.

- Do not use the MSI package and the usual Inno Setup based installer on the same system.

- If you don't need MSI specifically, use the Inno Setup based installer. It will remain the preferred setup method.

For download sites: Do not use the MSI package. It's meant for system admins and those who know what they are doing only.

Thanks in advance for your feedback