http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/... XP is getting better and better - no need to dump it any time soon for that Longhorn err Vista. i_XpUser

Why now? Why didn't M$ do that when they RTM XP? We all would not have to buy third-party software like Roxio & Nero in order to get DVD burning capabilities! i_XpUser

Its so easy to get your hands on Nero these days hardly anyone has to buy it. It comes with a lot of computers and CD/DVD burning hardware. Still, I downloaded that app. Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack II [Microsoft Internet Explorer 6] VIA C7 Esther 1500MHz [1.39GHz] 1.18GB RAM [64MB Shared Video] 40GB Samsung HD [Partitioned] Running 24/7.

Of course those that came with the PC are special edition version meaning it does not include all the bells & whistles of the software sold separately. i_XpUser

"Microsoft has learned that some OEMs are incurring sizable support costs that are associated with having multiple optical burn engines that are installed on customer systems. Therefore, some OEMs will require ISVs to migrate to IMAPIv2.0 in order to reduce the number of burn engines that are shipped. IMAPIv2.0 will enable ISVs to use only one set of APIs for optical burning that includes DVD burning capabilities for the following operating systems: • Windows Vista • Windows XP • Windows Server 2003 Key features The key features include the following: • The ability to record DVD media types. • Bring parity to the in-box optical burning capabilities for Windows XP and for Windows Server 2003. Benefits The benefits include the following: • Reduction in support costs that are caused by managing multiple incompatible burn engines that are installed on a single system. • Enable OEMs to change the ISV optical burning software on customer systems without requiring a major test pass of the images. Known issues There is a known incompatibility with the Dell Remote Access Card." I commend them for this. Although, I'm still sticking with Nero & ImgBurn ;-)

I will not use it at all. I prefer a proper cdr/dvd burner like Nero to do the job properly. Micro$oft should stick to improving their basic operating systems, and stop making little goodies to cover the inadequacies of XP / Vista.

Re: Response 3 What more do you want? All you need is to burn a disc.. my Neros do just fine :s Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack II [Microsoft Internet Explorer 6] VIA C7 Esther 1500MHz [1.39GHz] 1.18GB RAM [64MB Shared Video] 40GB Samsung HD [Partitioned] Running 24/7.