BurnAware Free 6.2

BurnAware 6.2
(23-Apr-2013)

New Features:
Added an option to set priority for any file or folder.
Added a new file manager into the main window.
Improvements:
Improved the process of burning and copying.
Preserve date and time of files and directories during import.
Modified the method of adding and processing the data.
"Browse for Folder" dialogs have been updated.
Updated user interface and translations.
Fixes:
Fixed the bug with locking the program while erasing RW discs.
Resolved compatibility problems with emulation software (Daemon Tools, Alcohol 120% etc.).
Fixed the bug with incorrectly detection the sector size of an ISO image file.
Fixed the bug with timestamps of directories in UDF compilations.
Fixed the bug with detection of source drive while direct copying.


BurnAware 6.1
(19-Mar-2013)

Improvements:
Burning engine has been updated.
Installer and translations have been updated.
Few improvements in user interface have been applied.
Improved data buffering during the burning process.
Optimized data transfer during the copying Audio CD to CUE image.
Optimized buffer usage during the copying from disc to disc.
Fixes:
Fixed the bug with verification of DVD-R/RW discs.
Fixed the bug with writing empty Data compilations.
Resolved the problems with burning DVDs with poor quality.


BurnAware 6.0
(6-Feb-2013)

New Features:
Home Edition has been renamed to the Premium.
New menu to switch the size of the Main Screen.
New tool to check the disc for the read errors.
Drop-down list with the paths of previously opened folders.
Option to specify the cache size.
Support for importing multi-extent and UDF embedded files.
800MB CD option in the Disc Type drop-down list.
Log window in the Copy Disc tool and the Copy to Image tool.
Improvements:
Burning engine has been updated.
User manual has been rewritten from scratch.
All the burning elements grouped at the bottom of the form.
Lock device for exclusive access during the burning process while using SPTI.
Optimized data transfer and buffering during the burning process.
Fixes:
Resolved the problem that might cause read error in the produced disc images.
Resolved the problem that might cause write error at the end of the burning process on DVD-R/-RW.
Resolved the problem with ejecting a disc after the burning process.
Fixed the BD-R discs burning errors that can occur on some Pioneer drives.
Fixed the "A general error occured" error that could occur during preparation of a Blu-Ray disc image.


BurnAware 5.5
(27-Nov-2012)

Added "DVD-Video" mode to the file system selection of ISO compilation.
Added support of BIN image format in BOOT disc.
Disc burning SDK has been updated.
Translations have been updated.
Resolved the issue with installing some translations.
Resolved the issue with filling CD-text with FLAC tags.
Fixed the bug with ejecting disc after burn.
Fixed the bug with Ctrl+B hotkey.


BurnAware 5.4
(12-Nov-2012)

Disc burning SDK has been updated:
- Optimized data buffering during the burning process.
- Optimized data transfer during the burning process for modern recorders.
- Resolved the BD-RE burning problems that can occur on some Pioneer drives.
- Resolved the issue that might cause "Device is not ready" or "Device is busy" error.
- Resolved the issue that might cause write error at the end of the burning process on DVD-R/RW discs.
Added Norwegian translation.
"Remember write speed" checkbox moved to the Options.
Fixed the bug with UI under non-standard screen resoltion.
Fixed the bug with changing of write speed value after burning of first copy.


BurnAware 5.3
(24-Oct-2012)

Added Indonesian translation.
Added Option to specify number of copies.
Translations have been updated.
Installer has been updated.
Fixed bug with stop while copying from disc to disc.
Fixed random bug with opening tray after burn.
Minor fixes and improvements have been applied.

BurnAware 5.2
(12-Sep-2012)

Added Greek translation.
Added Command-line support for ISO/CUE burning.
Added Option to configure file/folder dates in compilation.
Updated "Waiting for disc" dialog, now program automatically detects the disc.
Fixed bug with displaying hidden file in built-in file manager.
Minor user interface improvements have been applied.


BurnAware 5.1
(7-Aug-2012)

Disc burning SDK has been updated:
- Improved burning process and copying process.
- Fixed bug with random "access violation" error while burning or copying data or ISO images.
- Fixed bug with date/time encoding on some systems.
- Resolved problem with writing DVD-Video and CD-Text.
- Few other bugs introduced in version 5.0 were fixed.
Updated installer and translations.
Increased speed of adding files.
Lowered usage of CPU resources while burning data.
Minor improvements in UI were applied.


BurnAware 5.0.1
(20-Jul-2012)

Updated installer and translations.
Fixed bug with random "access violation" while burning.
Fixed bug with date/time encoding on some systems.


BurnAware 5.0
(9-Jul-2012, Updated 18-Jul-2012)

User Interface has been modified:
- Added "Data Disc" and "Custom Disc" instead of "Data CD","Data DVD","Bridge Disc".
- Added File System (ISO, UDF, Bridge) selection (Custom Disc).
- Added Multisession dialog with ability to import any session (Custom Disc).
Disc burning SDK has been updated:
- Improved verification and burning process.
- Expanded list of supported DVD/BD recorders.
- Updated disc notification management.
- Resolved issue with opening tray before verification.
- Resolved problem with time difference in different sessions.
- Resolved problem with loading session with ISO file system.
Added "Hidden" attribute setting for files and folders.
Installer has been replaced with Unicode version.
Added Georgian translation.
Many other improvements and fixes have been applied.


BurnAware 4.9
(30-Apr-2012)

Updated audio and burning components.
Fixed the bug with random "CD-Text tag error" while opening Audio CDs with Data Recovery tool.
Resolved the problem with reading of some MP3 Tags for CD-Text.
Resolved the problem with running under Windows Emulation Software.


BurnAware 4.8
(29-Mar-2012)

Prepared for Windows 8.
Speed buttons replaced with standard toolbars.
Fixed bug with unicode translations in some labels and buttons.
Fixed bug with flickering while resizing/moving forms.
Fixed bug with displaying update notifications.
Few minor improvements were applied.


BurnAware 4.7
(7-Mar-2012)

Updated burning SDK, translations and the Options dialog.
Added Chinese translation (Simplified and Traditional).
Added option to customize recorder's buffer size (from 0 to 8MB, 4 MB by default).
Added ability to burn Blu-ray Discs with ISO, UDF and Bridge file systems.
Added feature to remember last used recorder, if more than one recorder installed.
Added feature to check and use additional ASPI driver, if recorder wasn't detected.
Added ability to remember the preferences of the Add Files dialog (size, path etc.).
Modified the method of session loading. Program forced to load session, ignoring additional checks.
Replaced default file system for Blu-ray compilation from UDF 2.5 to UDF 1.02.
Increased speed of gathering information from disc and drive.
Resolved problem with preparing Blu-ray compilation (error 4).


BurnAware 4.6
(10-Feb-2012)

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.


BurnAware 4.5
(25-Jan-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.


BurnAware 4.4
(2-Jan-2012)

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.


BurnAware 4.3
(16-Dec-2011)

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.


BurnAware 4.2
(17-Nov-2011)

Added verification of digital signature.
Added new Options dialog.
Added calculation of directory size.
Added taskbar progress for Windows 7.


BurnAware 4.1.1
(9-Nov-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.


BurnAware 4.1 Update
(8-Nov-2011)

Fixed bug with erasing file time stamps.


BurnAware 4.1
(7-Nov-2011)

Digitally signed installer and all .exe files.
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.


BurnAware 4.0
(25-Oct-2011)

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.


BurnAware 3.5
(5-Sep-2011)

Updated translations.
Fixed bug with importing M3U playlists.
Fixed bug with adding unicode MP3 files.
Fixed bug with MP3 tags detection.


BurnAware 3.4
(26-Jul-2011)

Updated shell SDK and audio libraries.
Updated translations.
Minor GUI improvements and fixes.


BurnAware 3.3.1
(9-Jun-2011)

Updated License Agreement and translations.
Fixed bug with enumeration of drives in "Burn Image" compilation.


BurnAware 3.3
(10-May-2011)

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.


BurnAware 3.2
(19-Apr-2011)

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.


BurnAware 3.1.6
(20-Mar-2011)

* 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.


BurnAware 3.1.5
(10-Mar-2011)

* 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.


BurnAware 3.1.4
(22-Feb-2011)

* 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.


BurnAware 3.1.3
(7-Feb-2011)

* 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.


BurnAware 3.1.2
(1-Feb-2011)

* 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.


BurnAware 3.1.1
(3-Jan-2011)

* 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.


BurnAware 3.1
(15-Nov-2010)

* 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.


BurnAware 3.0.7
(20-Oct-2010)

* Added Ukrainian translation
* Fixed bug with copying Audio CD


BurnAware 3.0.6
(22-Sep-2010)

* Added Italian translation
* Fixed bug with skipping sectors value in Boot options
* Fixed bug with booting from boot disc


BurnAware 3.0.5
(10-Sep-2010)

* Added German translation
* "DVD padding" option returned
* Improved DVD-Video compatibility wth standard DVD players
* OPC option enabled by default


BurnAware 3.0.4
(1-Sep-2010)

* 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


BurnAware 3.0.3 (16-Aug-2010)

* 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


BurnAware 3.0.2 (1-Aug-2010)

* 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


BurnAware 3.0.1 (12-Jul-2010)

* 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


BurnAware 3.0 (1-Jul-2010)

* 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)


BurnAware 2.5 (24-Jun-2010)

� Updated translations.
� Minor fixes.


BurnAware 2.4.7 (25-May-2010)

� Updated ASPI error messages.
� Fixed bug with registering main DLL on 64-bit systems.


BurnAware 2.4.6 (05-May-2010)

� Updated translations.
� Bug fixes.


BurnAware 2.4.5 (05-Apr-2010)

� Fixed problem with displaying field for temporary folder.
� Fixed bug with log window.
� Updated installer.


BurnAware 2.4.4 (10-Feb-2010)

� Added option to specify temporary folder for copying.
� Updated translations.


BurnAware 2.4.3 (8-Jan-2010)

� 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.


BurnAware 2.4.2 (25-Nov-2009)

� 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.


BurnAware 2.4.1 (12-Oct-2009)

� Updated installer.
� Minor GUI fixes.


BurnAware 2.4 (21-Sep-2009)

� 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.


BurnAware 2.3.9 (27-Aug-2009)

� Install improvements:
-> 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.


BurnAware 2.3.8 (28-Jul-2009)

� Changes in BurnAware Free:
-> 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.


BurnAware 2.3.7 (6-Jul-2009)

� Modified BD media detection method.
� Fixed bug with verify results after burning some data compilations.


BurnAware 2.3.6 (9-Jun-2009)

� 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.


BurnAware 2.3.5 (7-May-2009)

� Fixed bug with saving settings in MP3 and Video DVD compilations.
� Fixed bug with saving the verify setting in all compilations.


BurnAware 2.3.4 (21-Apr-2009)

� 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.


BurnAware 2.3.3 (27-Mar-2009)

� 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).


BurnAware 2.3.2 (14-Mar-2009)

� Fixed bug with incorrect detection of BD-RE discs.
� Fixed compatibility bug with DVD Video created by BurnAware and some DVD players.

BurnAware 2.3.1 (27-Feb-2009)

� Added feature to save/load file list of MP3 compilations.
� Fixed the bug with adding Unicode files and folders.
� Cosmetic fixes.


BurnAware 2.3.0 (16-Feb-2009)

� 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.


BurnAware 2.2.3 (21-Jan-2009)

� 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.


BurnAware 2.2.2 (12-Jan-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


BurnAware 2.2.1 (30-Dec-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.


BurnAware 2.2.0 (18-Dec-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.


BurnAware 2.1.7 (24-Nov-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.


BurnAware 2.1.6 (15-Nov-2008)

� Fixed "Application Data:..." error appearing while launch program.
� Updated translations.
� Minor interface modifications.


BurnAware 2.1.5 (27-Oct-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


BurnAware 2.1.4 (4-Oct-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.


BurnAware 2.1.3.1 (25-Sep-2008)

Fixed issue with launching BurnAware under Windows Vista introduced in v2.3.


BurnAware 2.1.3 (24-Sep-2008)

Updated translations.
Fixed minor bug with drag and drop files to empty compilation.


BurnAware 2.1.2 (8-Sep-2008)

Added file properties dialog.
Added option to set hidden file attribute.
Fixed issue with display unicode characters in DVD-Video compilation.


BurnAware 2.1.1 (30-Aug-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.


BurnAware 2.1 (25-Aug-2008)

BurnAware Free is available.
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.


May 19, 2008 - Version 1.3.1 beta
- Replaced protection system to ASProtect.


May 9, 2008 - Version 1.3
- Added new audio burning engine.
- Fixed some issues with Windows 2000 and Vista.
- Fixed the issue with SetFocus function.


March 8, 2008 - Version 1.2.9
- Now while using Blu-ray discs the program automatically switches to UDF mode.
- Minor GUI changes.


February 25, 2008 - Version 1.2.8
- Fixed the bug with DVD+RW autoerase.


February 19, 2008 - Version 1.2.7
- Modified DVD+RW media detection method.
- Fixed writing of Multi-session data to DVD-RAM.


February 11, 2008 - Version 1.2.6
- 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.


v1.2 beta (January 21, 2008)
* Added the new installer with Windows 98 support.
* Minor fixes and improvements.


v1.1 (January 11, 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.


v1.0 (December 21, 2007)
First release.