Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a CD Recorder to make CDs?

Can I stay connected to the Internet while burning?

Under most cases, YES! If you have a fast system you should be able to stay on the net while an Applet  makes a CD.  You can even surf if you don't mind an occasional slow response... Recording CDs demands a lot out of a system in terms of resources, CPU,  RAM, hard drive activity etc.  So its best not to launch additional programs once recording has begun.

My newly burned audio CD plays fine in my computer, but not in my car stereo.  Why?

Some older CD players can't read CD-RW (Rewritable) discs, but they can read CD-R (Recordable but not Rewritable) discs. Check and see if you used a CD-RW, and try burning again onto a CD-R.  (It won't make any difference what software you use to burn it with. The long story is that CD-RW blanks have lower reflectivity than CD-R or silver discs. These new CD-RW discs where introduced around 1998 or so. CD players older than this can't play the CD-RWs because the laser reflection is so dim. Most newer players, however, are made to accepts all kinds of discs.  )

What are the system requirements to record CD's?

• - Windows 98, ME, NT4, 2000 or Windows XP
• - 64 Megs of RAM
• - 50 Megs of free HD space
• - A "modern" CD recorder known to work with other software
• - Quality blank CD-R or CD-RW media

Which CD Recorders does the software work with?

Net-Burner software works with all CD Recorders except for "legacy" (very old 1x) burners (such as Sony 9xx series)  and a few newly released drives (we update as soon as possible).  Since our software is free to demo, and you can make a CD right from our web page, please try burning a CD.

Chipmunks

If you burn some MP3 files that sound like they are double speed you are using an old version of our software. It is caused by them being encoded at the slow 22khz setting or in Mono rather than the standard 44khz or 48khz Stereo MP3 encoding frequencies. 

Do I need a blank CD or can I add more to a partial one?

The feature called Multisession is not supported since it would detract from our goal of simple operation. 

Does Net-Burner change any system files?

NO.  Net-Burner software products do not make any changes and do not put any files in your system folder.  It also does not make you reboot.  Think of it as computer-friendly software!

Can I dual-boot without reinstalling?

Yes, however there are 2 areas to check- First, you will have to re-enter your registration code.  Second, if one of the OS's is NT, 2000, or XP, and the other is 95 or 98, you may get the message that no CD recorder was found.  In that case check for a file called wnaspi32.dll and rename it wnaspi32.old.