Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 Basic

Question

Since yesterday, Feb. 27/07, I have been plagued with a Roxio window that pops on when I try to copy to a CD.  (In fact at one point it shut down my CD and I had to turn off the computer and start again to get the CD out.) I searched in other sites and they inform me that this Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 Basic (they couldn't get a shorter name?) messes up XPs.  So I try to say 'no thank you' by clicking the X.  It ignores me and takes me to another Roxio window.  I click 'don't show me again.'  But I still can't get rid of it. The only other things left to click are 'Upgrade Now' which I don't want to do, and 'OK' which seems to mean the same thing.  A while ago I had to get rid of Roxio because it was fouling up my AVG firewall.  Everything had been working fine until  yesterday.  Have no idea why this suddenly started.  It's like something illegal has invaded.  Anyone else had the same problem?

ae38cb5bb8b0410 · Answer

This version of Roxio is dated. This was on my old computer when I had it built 5-6 years ago. Current version is 9. It might be that it is not supported anymore.

fireberd · Answer

Version 5 is still still supported by XP, however you need the Roxio update - without the update it will not work or work properly.  Go to www.roxio.com and download the update for the V5 BASIC version.    I have several clients still using it without problems.  And there was a recent thread on this subject in the Other Software Section and a report from a user that they were still using it with XP SP2.   Agreed that it's an old version, but it works.

Haiden · Answer

Sorry about the repeat message, something jumped. Couldn't erase it.  Not used to this particular system.   To complete my thought:  I'm worried that this is some sort of copy-cat that looks like a legit. thing, because I can't figure out why I would a) suddenly get this sent to me,  b) get a very old version.  I'm thinking I should keep it out, even the updated version because of the trouble people are having.   Do I need Roxio at all?

anonim · Answer

Regarding your question 'Do I need Roxio at all?', a logical answer would be 'No, you don't need it at all.'

Haiden · Answer

Thanks, guys.  I don't even know what Roxio is FOR!  On the paper that came with my computer listing all the components I was getting, Roxio is not listed.

Haiden · Answer

Thanks, guys.  I don't even know what Roxio is FOR!  On the paper that came with my computer listing all the components I was getting, Roxio is not listed.     My q

fireberd · Answer

The Roxio V5 basic came with many Dells.  It is the CD burning software.  There is built in Cd burning in Windows XP but it's chinzy compared to a 'real' CD burning program.  Same way with the Cd burning in Windows Media player, it is only for music and doesn't have all the bells and whistles a 'real' CD burning program has.

hrova · Answer

I use Roxio 5.something on my Dell that came with it, though I did upgrade to the platinum version. Still works in XP SP2, and does what I need it to. I have heard of a program called RoxioZap that is supposed to delete all Roxio off of a system. I could not find a link to it at Roxio, but it is out there if you do a search for it. If you run it, it should delete any legit Roxio stuff on your machine. If the problem goes away, great. If not, try posting in the Virus / Spyware Forum.

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