SO Recorder is a tool (power toy) for Windows XP, 2003 and now Windows Vista, that allows (depending on the Windows version) to burn CD and DVD images, copy disks, make images of the existing data CDs and DVDs and create ISO images from a content of a disk folder.

ISO Recorder has been conceived during Windows XP beta program, when Microsoft for the first time started distributing new OS builds as ISO images. Even though the new OS had CD-burning support (by Roxio), it did not have an ability to record an image. ISO Recorder has filled this need and has been one of the poular Windows downloads ever since.

With an advent of Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003 the version 2 of ISO Recorder has been released, which intorduced some new new features including ISO creation and support for non-admin user.

Finally, in Windows Vista it became possible to address another long-standing request and provide DVD burning capability.

Since the very beginning ISO Recorder has been a free tool (for personal use). It is recommended by MSDN download site along with Easy CD and Nero and is used by a number of companies around the world.

Express Burn is a program for Windows that lets you create and record audio or data CDs with any Windows PC with an installed CD recorder.

With Express Burn you can record a data or audio CD quickly and easily by dragging the files you want onto the Express Burn icon and clicking record. The software then does all the rest converting the files if required. It is also the fastest CD writing program in the world using proprietary optimizing systems.

CD Manipulator is a very good CD recording software that can create image, backup, and mastering. You can also PROTECT your CDs.

Easy Burning is an easy way to backup your files in a cdr(w). Integrated to the shell or used as a normal application, it works with any CD writer. Write a folder, pictures ot what ever you want. Create a Data CD from a folder. Backup your MP3 collection.

Video DVD Maker is designed as an optimal alternative to complex video editing platforms for professional use. The program is lean and contains no value-added extras, most of which you never use. With Video DVD Maker in place, you can capture video from different video devices, import movies in various formats, and burn output productions onto any type of medium. Video DVD Maker allows you to create DVD disks blazingly fast.