Junior Member Chicken82

There is really no such thing as "standard PC software", some PC makers and suppliers may add some software to your machine, as a sales tool, but on the whole you have to aquire (buy or otherwise) the software you need to meet your requirements.

For example, when I first bought my PC is had Win XP (Home) - the operating system, Norton's Anti-Virus and Personal Firewall - 90 day trial version and a start up disk. However, it had a 60GB HD, 512MB Ram, 2.5GB Intel CPU, DVD Reader and CD Burner.

I had to install my own Word Processor, Nero CD Burner, Diary, Internet Facilities, Fax software (although MS Fax is part of Win XP) and a whole host of other stuff that I need to insure the smooth running my home and PC.

So, your new PC may or may not have burner software installed, it really depends on who you bought the machine from, i.e. you should phone and ask.

Hope this helps.



UK Bob (aka Shark Chum)

PS. Do not surf the net or use LW without installing an anti-virus app on your PC, also you should have a firewall as well.