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Title: BurnAware Free Edition
Author/Publisher: Official Website
Ease of use: Not Rated
Latest Version: 2.4.1 (details)
OS Support: Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7
License: Freeware
Date Added: Dec 1, 2007
Last Updated: Oct 13, 2009
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Revision History:

Version 2.4.1
  • Release Date: Oct 13, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Updated installer.
  • Minor GUI fixes.
Version 2.4.0
  • Release Date: Sep 21, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Added OS support Windows 2008 Server R2.
  • Solved compatibility issues with Windows 7.
  • Added Support for BDR DL and BD-RE DL media.
  • Updated user rights service.
  • Fixed bug with USB drives detection.
Version 2.3.9
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Added option to disable 'Check for update' feature during installation.
  • User will be prompted to restart if 'Allow non-admin users...' option was enabled.
  • Resolved minor compatibility problems with Windows 7.
Version 2.3.8
  • Release Date: Jul 28, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Setup file size reduced to 5 MB.
  • Launch time increased for every compilation.
  • No more false positives from Avast and AVG.
  • Fixed bug with DVD-Video compilations introduced in v2.3.4.
  • Fixed bug with "access violation" message if no recorder connected.
Version 2.3.7
  • Release Date: Jul 7, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Modified BD media detection method.
  • Fixed bug with verify results after burning some data compilations.
Version 2.3.6
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Added option to set pause between tracks in Audio CD compilation.
  • Added 'Options...' button in main window of Audio CD compilation.
  • Updated translations.
  • Fixed bug with creating MP3 CDs with long file names.
  • Fixed bug with setting of incorrect CD-Text in case if track was skipped.
  • Cosmetic fixes and improvements.
Version 2.3.5
  • Release Date: May 7, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Fixed bug with saving settings in MP3 and Video DVD compilations.
  • Fixed bug with saving the verify setting in all compilations.
Version 2.3.4
  • Release Date: Apr 21, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Updated translations.
  • Removed "Small Icons" option from "Add Files" dialog.
  • Fixed visual bug in "Options" dialog.
  • Fixed compatibility bug with DVD/Divx Video created by BurnAware and some DivX players.
  • Cosmetic improvements.
Version 2.3.3
  • Release Date: Mar 27, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Now the program automatically sets hidden attribute to file/folder if source file/folder is hidden.
  • Added "Options" dialog:
    • It combines Compilation Properties and Preferences.
    • "Remember options" option removed. Now all options saved by default.
    • Added "Default" button to restore default options.
  • Resolved problem with Boot discs and disc images (segment and sector values were replaced).
Version 2.3.2
  • Release Date: Mar 15, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Fixed bug with incorrect detection of BD-RE discs.
  • Fixed compatibility bug with DVD Video created by BurnAware and some DVD players.
Version 2.3.1
  • Release Date: Feb 27, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Added feature to save/load file list of MP3 compilations.
  • Fixed the bug with adding Unicode files and folders.
  • Cosmetic fixes.
Version 2.3.0
  • Release Date: Feb 16, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • BurnAware added to AutoPlay menu.
  • Added command line support.
  • Added Czech translation.
  • Added new Disc Info application.
  • Modified session loading method:
    • Now the program automatically sets file system type when loading session.
    • Fixed the problem with loading CD sessions.
    • Fixed the problem with cropping the disc name when loading session.
  • Modified media detection method:
    • Fixed "Invalid field in CDB" errors.
    • Fixed the bug with false warning about incorrect DVD media type.
    • Fixed bugs with detecting free/used space and media status.
  • Minor optimization for Windows 7.
  • Added free space check before burning ISO file.
  • Fixed the bug with detecting multisession DVD RW media.
Version 2.2.3
  • Release Date: Jan 21, 2009
  • Download(s):
  • Added Windows 7 support.
  • Added "Don't show" option to the Update window.
  • Boot options can be saved and used as default for data compilation.
Version 2.2.2
  • Release Date: Jan 13, 2009
  • Added keyboard support to the Welcome Screen.
  • Added different colors for buttons in the Welcome Screen.
  • Added the Verify checkbox to the Burn screen.
  • Resolved the issue with loading of CD session.
  • Updated translations
Version 2.2.1
  • Release Date: Dec 31, 2008
  • Added Hebrew translation.
  • Fixed the access violation error in Copy CD/DVD compilation.
  • Fixed the bug with skipping system or read-only files and folders.
  • Cosmetic fixes.
Version 2.2.0
  • Release Date: Dec 19, 2008
  • New features:
    • create boot CDs/DVDs with BurnAware Free
    • save/load file list of Data and ISO compilations
    • save/load preferences of ISO, Copy and Multiburn tools
    • additional ASPI driver which is used if drives can not be detected
  • Increased the read speed while copying CD or DVD.
  • Added Hungarian translation.
  • Modified user interface.
  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.
Version 2.1.7
  • Release Date: Nov 24, 2008
  • • Updated the Multiburn tool:
    • Now you can burn to 8 recorders simultaneously.
    • Added "Load Disc" button to close tray of selected recorders.
    • Fixed "Access violation" errors.
    • Fixed minor bugs.
  • Re-designed buttons of Welcome Screen.
  • Simultaneous writing tools moved in additional tab of Welcome Screen.
  • Fixed minor bugs with Unicode systems.
Version 2.1.6
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2008
  • Fixed "Application Data:..." error appearing while launch program.
  • Updated translations.
  • Minor interface modifications.
Version 2.1.5
  • Release Date: Oct 29, 2008
  • New trial period is available (Home and Pro editions).
  • Added tray icon.
  • Added "Remember options" option to save preferred options and use it as default for all data compilations.
  • Added confirmation message on cancel of burning process.
  • Slightly optimized burning process.
  • Fixed minor bug with boot DVD file system.
  • Fixed "access violation in riched20.dll" error while burning Audio CD
Version 2.1.4
  • Release Date: Oct 4, 2008
  • Added Cancel button to the speed select dialog.
  • Fixed issue with Avast and AVG false positive.
  • Fixed "access violation" error for file riched20.dll.
Version 2.1.3.1
  • Release Date: Sep 26, 2008
  • Fixed issue with launching BurnAware under Windows Vista introduced in v2.1.3
Version 2.1.3
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2008
  • Updated translations.
  • Fixed minor bug with drag and drop files to empty compilation.
Version 2.1.2
  • Release Date: Sep 10, 2008
  • Added file properties dialog.
  • Added option to set hidden file attribute.
  • Fixed issue with display unicode characters in DVD-Video compilation.
Version 2.1.1
  • Release Date: Aug 30, 2008
  • Updated translations.
  • Added Dutch and Spanish translations.
  • Fixed issue with launching Jukebox compilation.
  • Fixed issue with launching Data CD compilation instead of Data DVD.
  • Fixed issue with media autodetect feature.
Version 2.1
  • Release Date: Aug 25, 2008
  • BurnAware Free is available.
  • Added media autodetect option. BurnAware checks disc at startup and automatically select necessary compilation.
  • Modified user interface. Many useful changes to make it more attractive and easy to use.
  • Updated burning engine. Now even more stable and powerful.
  • Modified speed detection method.
  • Modified detection method of U3 USB devices.
  • Fixed issue with LG GH20XX10 Mode Pages.
Version 1.3.1
  • Release Date: May 24, 2008
  • Replaced protection system to ASProtect.
Version 1.3
  • Release Date: May 13, 2008
  • Added new audio burning engine.
  • Fixed some issues with Windows 2000 and Vista.
  • Fixed the issue with SetFocus function.
Version 1.2.9
  • Release Date: Mar 12, 2008
  • Now while using Blu-ray discs the program automatically switches to UDF mode.
  • Minor GUI changes.
Version 1.2.8
  • Release Date: Feb 27, 2008
  • Fixed the bug with DVD+RW autoerase.
Version 1.2.7
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2008
  • Modified DVD+RW media detection method.
  • Fixed writing of Multi-session data to DVD-RAM.
Version 1.2.6
  • Release Date: Feb 15, 2008
  • Now you can add files from Windows Explorer context menu.
  • Modified DVD+R DL media detection method.
  • Added the new installer.
  • Fixed writing of Multi-session data to DVD-RAM.
  • Fixed the problem with HP laptops.
  • Fixed the problem with autierase feature.
  • Minor fixes and improvements.
Version 1.2.5 beta
  • Release Date: Feb 6, 2008
Version 1.2 beta
  • Release Date: Jan 22, 2008
  • Added the new installer with Windows 98 support.
  • Minor fixes and improvements.
Version 1.1
  • Release Date: Jan 12, 2008
  • Added the hardware info tool.
  • Added the erase tool to the start screen.
  • Fixed the issue with launching under Windows 2000.
  • Improved the disc name field. Now you can save and load the most used names.
  • Added the small button to quickly open the options dialog.
  • Added the small button to go to the parent folder.
  • Now the program remembers the last used recorder and directory.
  • "Save Log..." button replaced with "New Disc" button.
  • Minor fixes and improvements.
Version 1.0
  • Release Date: Dec 22, 2007
  • First release
Version 0.9.9.3 beta
  • Release Date: Dec 14, 2007
  • Changed the path of the settings file to %APPDATA%.
  • Fixed the issue with the Unicode file names.
  • Minor improvements.
Version 0.9.9.2 beta
  • Release Date: Dec 12, 2007
  • Now the verify process can be cancelled at any time.
  • Improved verify progress dialog.
  • Added menu in the tray icon.
  • Now you can enable / disable the tray icon.
  • Fixed the issue with progress bar flickering in the Vista.
  • Modified update feature.
  • Now the program locks the recorder before burning and unlocks after the burn process is complete.
  • Fixed the issue with reading the disc without eject after burning.
Version 0.9.9.1 beta
  • Release Date: Dec 7, 2007
  • Help file is updated.
  • Fixed the issue with refreshing the disc content after erasing multisession disc.
Version 0.9.9 beta
  • Release Date: Dec 6, 2007
  • Removed the "Update Disc (Multisession)" menu item. Now the program automatically detects the multisession disc and load the files from the last session.
  • Added the auto-erase feature.If you want to write onto a rewritable disc and it is notempty, the program allows you to erase the disc and then write onto it instantly.
  • Now the program displays the progress percentage in the taskbar.
  • Fixed the issue with registering the DLL module.
Version 0.9.8 beta
  • Release Date: Dec 5, 2007
  • Added the feature to check for a newer version.
  • Now the program automatically loads files from the multisession disc at the start.
  • Now you can access the start screen from the tray icon.
  • Now the program saves view in the Add dialog.
  • Fixed the issue with adding tracks with unicode names.
  • Fixed the issue with drag&drop files from some file managers.
Version 0.9.7 beta
  • Release Date: Dec 1, 2007
  • BurnAware Free Edition v0.9.7 beta is released. Now the program detects and selects the media type at the start. Fixed the issue with saving options in the Vista. The help file is included.
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