Best program to burn CDs?

[mistermix]

Hello

I want to know what the best software to burn CDs is in 2020? I know that those of us who use optical media are a dying breed these days but I need to produce CDs to use on the mixing desk of amateur productions (eventually) now that things are starting up again after COVID.

Previously I was using an old version of Nero on an old windows xp laptop, which I have used for many years but coming to use the laptop again recently it appears to have died altogether and I no longer have my install CD for nero

Anything free or low cost would be ideal

 

[mistermix]

I should add my current / main laptop is running on Windows 10 and I am now (trying) to use an external CD burner.

 

[root]

Hi @mistermix - welcome to Computer Forums

The first question I would ask is did your CD burner come with any software? Often these are bundled with a disk with software that allows you to burn CDs and DVDs

If you are just looking to put MP3/audio files on to disk, I would consider using Windows Media Player that has this functionality built in and comes free with Windows 10.

Otherwise I believe the Nero software is still sold and isn’t too expensive.

 

[nerdtech]

theres CDburnerxp which has been around for years

CDBurnerXP: Free CD and DVD burning software

Just be careful when installing as it now comes with optional adware, i.e make sure you only install the program itsellf untick everything esle.

 

[judeLaw]

It was a long time ago when I burned the last CD/DVD for my old car.
But in my opinion the Windows Media Player is easy to use and does it job.

 

[mistermix]

Thanks all for your suggestions, looks like I will stick to Windows Media Player as it looks like does the task I need it to do