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Nero 9 = disaster
Nero should get a grip. Version 9 is even more bloated than their previous releases, except for:
- They added some TV viewing application. Why does it belong to a DVD OR CD BURNING application ? I repeat... DVD or CD burning application. Yes, that's what it is still supposed to be.
- Removed some usefull apps, like the back-up module.
- It doesn't install at all. Well, if it does you are very very lucky. Plus you have a lot of patience, because it takes almost an hour to install. Hell, even Vista installs faster these days.
- During installation likely you get lots of Windows installer warnings.
- It hijacks your file types.
- Is a pain to uninstall. Again one hour the same messages and errors as an install.
- It corrupts your Windows Restore Points. So it could be that you can't go back to a restore point. Then all that helps is the Nero cleanup application.
Nero should do a few things:
- Fix this piece of software. Go back to the drawing board and fix it.
- Rethink what this software is. They are freeware programs like DVD Flick, Imgburn or CDBurnerXP, which can do the same basic stuff just as good and don't require 1.5 GB on your hard disk. Plus they actually work !
