@QuikDraw the bundle I have includes "Nero Home" and "Nero SmartStart". I don't use them. I have DVD Shrink 3.2 to make back ups. All was well with Nero 7. When I watch video files with Nero 8 it says enjoy you trial period with Mpeg 4 decoding, is it even possible to change the decoding. Also I can't find the recode program where is it?
Nero 8 is similar to Nero 7 as Nero 7 is similar to Nero 6. I've updated within weeks of each new release. I like to let them get the initial bugs worked out before jumping in. Nero shouldn't really charge for new versions. Nero 8 is similar to a big update of Nero 7 with some added functions. Guess they have to do something to make more money on the software. The programs I was used to using with Nero 7 still work well, i.e. Recode, Nero Express, Nero Burning ROM, and Nero Vision. I'm still getting used to some of the added software. Often I only use it as I need it. I may go exploring, but so far it looks like another winner for Nero.
For those not familiar, InCD is a batch writing program in Nero. It's a problem when doing DVD backups. You have to choose between the 2. InCD wasn't selected for installation and I sure didn't check it for my system.
Nero 7 has been great for me. Expecting the same or better, I paid $80 for Nero 8. Nero 8 takes 10 minutes to Add 4 mb to a DVD burn and longer to burn than Nero 7.
Nero 8 "Add" progress indicators show different values. One says 60% and the other says 57%. The green progress megabyte "added" indicator does not show any value or turn green, ever, until I click on it several times. How can the user add when no progress is available???
Nero 8 "Add" window says "Open". It should say "Add", not Open.
Wow, this is an old unsolved issue! Sorry to hear your still having problems with the new verion of Nero. I guess, you've already tried removing all the old Nero software before reinstalling your new version. At this point, I'd say you either have a bad copy of the Nero 8, or there is file corruption or driver conflicts. Try your Nero 8 CD on another PC? Is their any other burning software on the HDD, which may interfer with Nero's drivers? Such as, RecordNow, Roxie, etc. Never assume you have removed all traces of any software unless you have searched the HHD for any trace of it remaining. Left over old file fragments can interfer with a new installation.
