BurnAware Free Edition -> Version History

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Index:

• Version 4.6 (Feb 11, 2012)
• Version 4.5 Update (Feb 2, 2012)
• Version 4.5 (Jan 26, 2012)
• Version 4.4 (Jan 3, 2012)
• Version 4.3 (Dec 17, 2011)
• Version 4.2 (Nov 18, 2011)
• Version 4.2 beta (Nov 12, 2011)
• Version 4.1.1 Update (Nov 11, 2011)
• Version 4.1.1 (Nov 9, 2011)
• Version 4.1 (Nov 7, 2011)
• Version 4.1 Beta (Nov 2, 2011)
• Version 4.0 (Oct 26, 2011)
• Version 4.0 Beta 4 (Oct 5, 2011)
• Version 4.0 Beta 3 (Sep 27, 2011)
• Version 4.0 Beta 2 (Sep 20, 2011)
• Version 3.5 (Sep 6, 2011)
• Version 4.0 Beta (Aug 31, 2011)
• Version 3.4 (Jul 27, 2011)
• Version 4.0 Pre-Beta 3 (Jul 18, 2011)
• Version 4.0 Pre-Beta 2 (Jul 7, 2011)
• Version 3.3.1 (Jun 9, 2011)
• Version 3.3 (May 10, 2011)
• Version 3.3 Beta (May 3, 2011)
• Version 3.2 (Apr 20, 2011)
• Version 3.1.6 (Mar 21, 2011)
• Version 3.1.5 (Mar 10, 2011)
• Version 3.1.4 (Feb 23, 2011)
• Version 3.1.3 (Feb 8, 2011)
• Version 3.1.2 (Feb 2, 2011)
• Version 3.1.2 Beta (Jan 10, 2011)
• Version 3.1.1 (Jan 4, 2011)
• Version 3.1 (Nov 16, 2010)
• Version 3.0.7 (Oct 21, 2010)
• Version 3.0.6 (Sep 23, 2010)
• Version 3.0.5 (Sep 11, 2010)
• Version 3.0.4 (Sep 1, 2010)
• Version 3.0.3 (Aug 16, 2010)
• Version 3.0.2 (Aug 2, 2010)
• Version 3.0.1 (Jul 13, 2010)
• Version 3.0 (Jul 3, 2010)
• Version 3.0 RC2 (Jun 24, 2010)
• Version 2.5 (Jun 24, 2010)
• Version 3.0 RC1 (Jun 10, 2010)
• Version 2.4.7 (May 25, 2010)
• Version 2.4.6 (May 7, 2010)
• Version 2.4.5 (Apr 6, 2010)
• Version 2.4.4 (Feb 11, 2010)
• Version 2.4.3 (Jan 9, 2010)
• Version 2.4.2 (Nov 26, 2009)
• Version 2.4.1 (Oct 13, 2009)
• Version 2.4.0 (Sep 21, 2009)
• Version 2.3.9 (Aug 28, 2009)
• Version 2.3.8 (Jul 28, 2009)
• Version 2.3.7 (Jul 7, 2009)
• Version 2.3.6 (Jun 9, 2009)
• Version 2.3.5 (May 7, 2009)
• Version 2.3.4 (Apr 21, 2009)
• Version 2.3.3 (Mar 27, 2009)
• Version 2.3.2 (Mar 15, 2009)
• Version 2.3.1 (Feb 27, 2009)
• Version 2.3.0 (Feb 16, 2009)
• Version 2.2.3 (Jan 21, 2009)
• Version 2.2.2 (Jan 13, 2009)
• Version 2.2.1 (Dec 31, 2008)
• Version 2.2.0 (Dec 19, 2008)
• Version 2.1.7 (Nov 24, 2008)
• Version 2.1.6 (Nov 16, 2008)
• Version 2.1.5 (Oct 29, 2008)
• Version 2.1.4 (Oct 4, 2008)
• Version 2.1.3.1 (Sep 26, 2008)
• Version 2.1.3 (Sep 24, 2008)
• Version 2.1.2 (Sep 10, 2008)
• Version 2.1.1 (Aug 30, 2008)
• Version 2.1 (Aug 25, 2008)
• Version 1.3.1 (May 24, 2008)
• Version 1.3 (May 13, 2008)
• Version 1.2.9 (Mar 12, 2008)
• Version 1.2.8 (Feb 27, 2008)
• Version 1.2.7 (Feb 21, 2008)
• Version 1.2.6 (Feb 15, 2008)
• Version 1.2.5 beta (Feb 6, 2008)
• Version 1.2 beta (Jan 22, 2008)
• Version 1.1 (Jan 12, 2008)
• Version 1.0 (Dec 22, 2007)
• Version 0.9.9.3 beta (Dec 14, 2007)
• Version 0.9.9.2 beta (Dec 12, 2007)
• Version 0.9.9.1 beta (Dec 7, 2007)
• Version 0.9.9 beta (Dec 6, 2007)
• Version 0.9.8 beta (Dec 5, 2007)
• Version 0.9.7 beta (Dec 1, 2007)

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Version 4.6

• Release Date: Feb 11, 2012
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added Misc tab to Options.
• Added option to choose method of speed detection (predefined values or detection).
• Added option to fill bad sectors with blank while copying disc to image.
• Reduced time of processing files and adding files to compilation.
• Resolved problem with wrong drive selection, if more than one drive installed.
• Minor improvements were applied.

Version 4.5 Update

• Release Date: Feb 2, 2012
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Resolved problem with wrong drive selection, if more than one drive installed. (Update 02.02.12)

Version 4.5

• Release Date: Jan 26, 2012
• Updated Shell SDK.
• Increased speed of files addition.
• Resolved problem with hanging up while loading big ISO image files.
• Fixed bug with calculation of average BD write speed.
• Fixed bug with launching under Windows 2000 and NT4.
• Minor fixes and improvements were applied.

Version 4.4

• Release Date: Jan 3, 2012
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated installer.
• Added 12 date/time templates and option to customize disc name.
• Added option to remember write speed for all disc types.
• Speed detection is replaced with predefined set of write speed values.
• Resolved the problem with false error message "A write-error occured" while burning BD/DVD discs.
• Few minor improvements were applied.

Version 4.3

• Release Date: Dec 17, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated translations and burning SDK.
• Multisession dialog replaced with standard message box.
• Resolved problem with hanging up while determining write speed.
• Few minor tweaks and improvements were applied.

Version 4.2

• Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added verification of digital signature.
• Added new Options dialog.
• Added calculation of directory size.
• Added taskbar progress for Windows 7.

Version 4.2 beta

• Release Date: Nov 12, 2011
• Added verification of digital signature.
• Added new Options dialog.
• Added calculation of directory size.
• Added taskbar progress for Windows 7.

Version 4.1.1 Update

• Release Date: Nov 11, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added Catalan translation.
• Added ISO Level Romeo.
• Resolved problem with launching Copy Disc tool.
• Fixed bug with making boot image files.
• Fixed bug with disc reading while copying.
• Fixed bug with erasing file time stamps.

Version 4.1.1

• Release Date: Nov 9, 2011
• Added Catalan translation.
• Added ISO Level Romeo.
• Resolved problem with launching Copy Disc tool.
• Fixed bug with disc reading while copying.
• Fixed bug with erasing file time stamps.

Version 4.1

• Release Date: Nov 7, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Digitally signed installer and all .exe files.
• Added Catalan translation.
• Updated burning SDK and translations.
• Added new method of data detection of DVD-RW/+RW.
• Added feature to update existing data on DVD-RW/+RW/BD-RE.
• Added "Move Up/Down" buttons in menus of Audio CD compilation.
• Resolved problem with false positive from Kaspersky.
• Resolved problem with loading sessions of multisession disc.
• Fixed bug with disc reading while copying.
• Fixed bug with saving/loading pause value.
• Fixed bug with opening drive tray.
• Fixed bug with erasing file time stamps.

Version 4.1 Beta

• Release Date: Nov 2, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added new method of data detection of DVD-RW/+RW.
• Added feature to update existing data on DVD-RW/+RW/BD-RE.
• Updated translations.
• Resolved problem with false positive from Kaspersky.
• Resolved problem with loading sessions of multisession disc.
• Fixed bug with disc reading while copying.
• Fixed bug with saving/loading pause value.
• Fixed bug with opening drive tray.

Version 4.0

• Release Date: Oct 26, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added ability to copy Audio CD to disc image file.
• Added additional method of disc copying - direct or on-the-fly copying.
• Added option to skip detection of write speed.
• Updated user interface and burning SDK.
• Improved stability and performance on all Windows platforms.
• Improved burning process of all media types.
• Main COM-based DLL replaced by static DLL. Registration of DLL is not required anymore.
• Fixed bug with random stuttering of Image/Audio in DVD-Video mode.
• Resolved problem with multisession for some DVD+RW/-RW.
• Resolved problem with detection of various CD/DVD/BD recorder models.
• Resolved problem with compatibility with some recorders and other burning software, like CloneCD or DVDFab.

Version 4.0 Beta 4

• Release Date: Oct 5, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added option to skip detection of write speed.
• Resolved problem with multisession for some DVD+RW/-RW.

Version 4.0 Beta 3

• Release Date: Sep 27, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added ability to copy Audio CD to disc image file.
• Added additional method of disc copying - direct or on-the-fly copying.
• Updated user interface and burning SDK.
• Improved stability and performance on all Windows platforms.
• Improved burning process of all media types.
• Main COM-based DLL replaced by static DLL. Registration of DLL is not required anymore.
• Fixed bug with random stuttering of Image/Audio in DVD-Video mode.
• Resolved problem with detection of various CD/DVD/BD recorder models.
• Resolved problem with compatibility with some recorders and other burning software, like CloneCD or DVDFab.

Version 4.0 Beta 2

• Release Date: Sep 20, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated user interface and burning SDK.
• Main COM-based DLL replaced by static DLL.
• Registration of DLL is not required anymore.
• Improved stability and performance on all Windows platforms.
• Improved burning process of all media types.
• Fixed bug with random stuttering of Image/Audio in DVD-Video mode.
• Resolved problem with detection of various CD/DVD/BD recorder models.
• Resolved problem with compatibility with some recorders and other burning software, like CloneCD or DVDFab.

Version 3.5

• Release Date: Sep 6, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated translations.
• Fixed bug with importing M3U playlists.
• Fixed bug with adding unicode MP3 files.
• Fixed bug with MP3 tags detection.

Version 4.0 Beta

• Release Date: Aug 31, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe

Version 3.4

• Release Date: Jul 27, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated shell SDK and audio libraries.
• Updated translations.
• Minor GUI improvements and fixes.

Version 4.0 Pre-Beta 3

• Release Date: Jul 18, 2011
• Download(s):
  pre-beta.zip

Version 4.0 Pre-Beta 2

• Release Date: Jul 7, 2011
• Download(s):
  pre-beta.zip
• Updated user interface and burning SDK.
• Main COM-based DLL replaced by static DLL.
• Registration of DLL is not required anymore.
• Can be launched from USB stick, without installation.
• Improved stability and performance on all Windows platforms.
• Resolved problem with detection of various CD/DVD/BD recorder models.
• Resolved problem with compatibility with some recorders and other burning software, like CloneCD or DVDFab.

Version 3.3.1

• Release Date: Jun 9, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated License Agreement and translations.
• Fixed bug with enumeration of drives in "Burn Image" compilation.

Version 3.3

• Release Date: May 10, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added progress bar for verification.
• Added option to add BurnAware to AutoPlay menu.
• Added M3U playlist support to MP3 Disc compilation.
• Added disc image details (files count, disc label and file system).
• Updated German translation.
• Resolved problem with launch under x64 systems.
• Resolved problem with random "Invalid floating point" messages.

Version 3.3 Beta

• Release Date: May 3, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated German translation.
• Added progress bar for verification.
• Added option to add BurnAware to AutoPlay menu.
• Added M3U playlist support to MP3 Disc compilation.
• Added disc image details (files count, disc label and file system).
• Resolved problem with launch under x64 systems.
• Resolved problem with random error messages while copying disc.

Version 3.2

• Release Date: Apr 20, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added new disc copying method.
• Added option to enable/disable multisession for DVD-RW/+RW.
• Updated installer, package size reduced to 4 MB.
• Resolved problem with copying DVD Video.

Version 3.1.6

• Release Date: Mar 21, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added "Exit" switch to command-line option.
• Added ability to move tracks by drag and drop in Audio CD compilation.
• Fixed bug with adding pause between tracks.
• Fixed bug with detection of empty status of DVD+RW discs.
• Fixed bug with showing Advance button after successful burn.

Version 3.1.5

• Release Date: Mar 10, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added data verification after ISO burn.
• Burning process and verification were improved.
• Image path field was changed from read-only to editable.
• Fixed bug with random locking of drive tray after burn.

Version 3.1.4

• Release Date: Feb 23, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated translations.
• Added detection of used space, if new session was selected.
• DVD-RW/+RW multisession was replaced by Autoerase feature.
• Fixed bug with random "access violation" while burning.

Version 3.1.3

• Release Date: Feb 8, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated translations.
• Added checkbox to remember current disc label.
• Default disc label generated from current date/time (hhmm_ddmmyyyy).
• UDF v2.5 is set as default for Blu-ray compilation.
• UDF settings for Blu-ray compilation stored separately.
• Resolved problem with importing sessions of multisession Blu-ray Disc.
• Resolved the problem with random "access violation" messages under Windows 7 and Vista.
• Fixed bug with showing "lbl_Notice" caption in About box.
• Fixed bug with detection of incorrect track size in Data Recovery tool.

Version 3.1.2

• Release Date: Feb 2, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added support of M4A and AAC audio file formats.
• Added new method to import sessions from multisession discs.
• Added new method to detect free space of multisession discs.
• Updated translations.
• Updated multisession dialog. Now users can load any session of multisession disc.
• Fixed bug with adding root folder to created folder.
• Fixed bug with using ISO file system instead of UDF/Bridge.
• Fixed bug with update notification.

Version 3.1.2 Beta

• Release Date: Jan 10, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added new method to import sessions from multisession discs.
• Added new method to detect free space of multisession discs.
• Updated multisession dialog. Now users can load any session of multisession disc.
• Fixed bug with adding root folder to created folder.

Version 3.1.1

• Release Date: Jan 4, 2011
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added option to specify temp folder for Copy Disc module.
• Added option to enabled/disable Unicode for CD-Text.
• Added new method to detect write speed.
• Added command line support for Data Disc compilations.
• Now user is able to cancel verification process.
• Fixed bug with cutting off a part of CD-Text.
• Fixed bug with possible freeze while gathering information.

Version 3.1

• Release Date: Nov 16, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added "Add VIDEO_TS" button to quickly add DVD-Video layout.
• Now registered users have an option to download any previous version, if subscription has expired.
• Updated "Copy Disc", "Copy Image" and "Erase Disc" tools.
• Improved program performance and stability.
• Fixed bug with erasing before write.
• Fixed bug with detection of empty DVD+RW discs.
• Fixed bug with possible "access violation" in main DLL.
• Resolved problems with possible crashes under Windows Vista/7.

Version 3.0.7

• Release Date: Oct 21, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added Ukrainian translation
• Fixed bug with copying Audio CD

Version 3.0.6

• Release Date: Sep 23, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added Italian translation
• Fixed bug with skipping sectors value in Boot options
• Fixed bug with booting from boot disc

Version 3.0.5

• Release Date: Sep 11, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added German translation
• "DVD padding" option returned
• Improved DVD-Video compatibility wth standard DVD players
• OPC option enabled by default

Version 3.0.4

• Release Date: Sep 1, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added Brazilian Portuguese translation
• "Write method" option returned, DAO set as default
• Resolved issue with detection of some recorders
• Fixed bug with "Disc is empty" message while disc contains data in Copy Image/Copy Disc tool
• Fixed bug with loading SideBar even if it was disabled
• Fixed bug with possible program stop while burning under Windows 7/Vista
• Fixed bug with possible program stop at 50% while copying disc

Version 3.0.3

• Release Date: Aug 16, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Now you can add files to DVD-Video compilation, besides VIDEO_TS folder
• Added verify option to DVD-Video compilation
• Added 30 seconds time limit for "Gathering information" procedure
• Fixed bug with free space detection after autoerase

Version 3.0.2

• Release Date: Aug 2, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added ISRC and EAN Codes
• Added option to set pause in frames
• Updated audio track properties
• Updated translations
• Fixed bug with unicode CD-Text and incorrect track CD-Text

Version 3.0.1

• Release Date: Jul 13, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added Multiburn module to Professional Edition
• Added multilingual user interface
• Added write methods to Audio CD compilation (DAO, DAO/96, TAO)
• Added Finalize option to MP3 and ISO compilations
• Added ability to burn and save empty projects
• Added ability to select DVD-Video folder with any name, not just Video_ts
• Now program remembers window sizes
• Now program remembers selected media in ISO Image compilation
• Bug fixes

Version 3.0

• Release Date: Jul 3, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• New graphical user interface
• New burning engine
• 1-3% of CPU usage while burning
• Displays buffer level progress
• Selection of write speed and recorder in main window
• Supports AHCI ATA/SATA drives
• Supports all UDF versions (1.02-2.60)
• Supports extended ISO options
• Supports FLAC, OGG, MP3, WMA and WAV formats
• Supports unicode CD-Text (tracks and disc)
• Supports ISO/CUE/BIN disc images
• Supports DVD padding
• Supports multisession DVD-RW/DVD+RW
• Supports Audio CD copying and ripping (Home and Pro editions)
• Supports Data recovery (Home and Pro editions)

Version 3.0 RC2

• Release Date: Jun 24, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free_rc.exe
• Fixed bug with freeze after "Preparing compilation" in Data compilations.
• Added Data Recovery module to Home and Pro Editions.
• Added User Right option to installer.
• Updated installer.
• Minor fixes.

Version 2.5

• Release Date: Jun 24, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated translations.
• Minor fixes.

Version 3.0 RC1

• Release Date: Jun 10, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free_rc.exe
• Added "Return to Welcome Screen" menu item
• Fixed bug with free space of multisession DVD+RW
• Fixed bug with detection of file types of multisession discs
• Version 3.0 Features:
  • New user interface
  • 1-3% of CPU usage while burning
  • Select of write speed and recorder in main window
  • Supports AHCI ATA/SATA drives
  • Supports all UDF versions (1.02-2.60)
  • Supports FLAC, OGG, MP3, WMA and WAV formats
  • Supports Audio CD copying
  • Displays buffer level progress
  • Supports unicode CD-Text support
  • Supports ISO/CUE/BIN disc images
  • Supports DVD padding

Version 2.4.7

• Release Date: May 25, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated ASPI error messages.
• Fixed bug with registering main DLL on 64-bit systems.

Version 2.4.6

• Release Date: May 7, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated translations.
• Bug fixes.

Version 2.4.5

• Release Date: Apr 6, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Fixed problem with displaying field for temporary folder.
• Fixed bug with log window.
• Updated installer.

Version 2.4.4

• Release Date: Feb 11, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added option to specify temporary folder for copying.
• Updated translations.

Version 2.4.3

• Release Date: Jan 9, 2010
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Added ability to create boot images in free version.
• Improved 64-bit systems compatibility.
• Updated installer, help and language files.
• Fixed possible freeze while preparing image.
• Fixed bug with saving DVD to temporary image, while copying.

Version 2.4.2

• Release Date: Nov 26, 2009
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated EULA.
• Improved Windows 7 compatibility.
• Modified method of gathering information from disc.
• Fixed bug with launch Data compilation from command line.
• Fixed possible freeze after burning DVD-Video.

Version 2.4.1

• Release Date: Oct 13, 2009
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• Updated installer.
• Minor GUI fixes.

Version 2.4.0

• Release Date: Sep 21, 2009
• Download(s):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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_free.exe
• 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):
  burnaware_free.exe
• 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.