I currently have Roxio Creator DE version 9 installed, am I eligible for the upgrade to 2010? Also I have a movie made using Windows movie maker that is saved as an .avi file. Can I upload this file to 2010 and just burn a DVD or does the movie have to be created using Creator 2010? Thanks


Mark

No, you do not have a full retail version of the software; you have an OEM castrated, teaser version modified to Dell's specs. No upgrade is possible.

You can load a compliant AVI file into Creator 2009 and burn it to disc. If you made that video file in W MM; it is probably compliant. If you want to play the DVD on a DVD player connected to a TV, it must be rendered to an mpg2 file to be compliant with the DVD player requirements.

Make sure your computer exceeds the minimum requirements for the full version.

Wow, thanks for informing me, that's good to know. So I need the full blown version. I found it on the Roxio site with an instant rebate of $30 for the download. Not a bad price. Thanks again.

Also, about the avi file. I select the NTSC option in Win Movie Maker and it saves it as a avi file. Are you saying this is the wrong formate for burning to a DVD for playback on a DVD connected to a TV?

Mark

Both Creator 2010 and Creator 2010 Pro have a $20.00 mail in rebate that you should qualify for.

The $30.00 upgrade is only if you have a qualifying previous version.

Some DVD Players will play DivX and Avi files, most need a DVD video compliant 'authored' DVD Video, same as the bought commercial DVD Video format..

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So is Creator 2010 worth the money? Are you happy with the product?

Yes, I'm happy with it and use it more than the other video editing programs I have on my computer. A lot of people who do a lot of video editing have more than one program. (I even have Toast and Final Cut Express on my MAC I have been using a Roxio product since Easy Media Creator 7.0; others have been here a lot longer.

You must have a pretty good computer to run it properly and you must follow the procedures for preparing your computer to get a hassle free install.

If you do get a Roxio product, and want to come back here often, please put your computer specs into your signature via the My Controls link at the top of the page. It really helps the responder.

I'm not familiar with the Dell version and what you use it for.

Most complain it's limited for what they want to do.

If you've ever had a full Roxio Retail Suite, I doubt you would be happy with the free Dell version..

Yes, I'm happy with Roxio Creator 2010 and have owned it back to Adaptec 4.0 Deluxe days.

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Look for Roxio coupons on the web. You could save 10-15% depending on what you find and what is valid at the time you buy.

Dave, do you mean 10-15% more than the "Both Creator 2010 and Creator 2010 Pro have a $20.00 mail in rebate" Roxio is offering on their website?

Remember buying from Roxio you have a 30 like it or return it policy...

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CD,

I bought the Creator 2010 PRO upgrade off the Roxio site and used a 10-15% coupon.

Dave

Dave, you didn't answer the question!

The OP doesn't have a qualifying Roxio Product for the "upgrade".

Do you mean he can use a 10-15% coupon on top of what Roxio is offering on their website?


Roxio Creator 2010, List price: $99.99, Your price: $79.99* (after $20 mail-in rebate)

Roxio Creator 2010 Pro, List price: $129.99, Your price: $109.99 (after $20 mail-in rebate)

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CD,

There is a place to enter a coupon code "ROXIO15" on the page for the non-upgrade version and it does calculate in the 15% discount and you still get the $20 rebate.

Dave

It's true, I can confirm. I did find a 15% coupon that was applied on top of the instant rebate. Here's a twist. I was able to find a sale price of $69.99 for the full version on the Roxio site. Don't ask me how I was able to do that. In my cart it said (Sale) next to the item description. I saw that the upgrade price was $69.99 because I had that in my cart inititally (and it said Upgrade) until I was told in this forum that because I had OEM Roxio I was not eligible. Again I don't know how I was able to get that price but with the discount it came to $60. Problem is I did not get a download link in my confirmation email so now I am waiting for customer support to straighten this situation out. It's always something.

This is what it said in my cart:

Roxio Creator 2010 - ESD (Sale)

My downloads arrived. It appears there are two files combined that are about 1 gig each in size. How can I backup a copy of each of this on a disc for safe keeping? It clearly won't fit on a normal CD-ROM. I appreciate your assistance.

Thanks

GREAT PRICE!

Burn it to a DVD

Thanks, Dave...

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