I have Windows XP. Nero says it has issues with this version. Which update do I need

to my knowledge you need windows xp service pack 3 to run it, to check your current version of xp, go into control panel, system and should say on the screen.
if its service pack 1 or 2 u will need to do all the windows updates, then install the service packs.

Do exactly what it tells you. The version of windows you are using is not compatable with that version of nero.
Go to the Ahead website, and contact there support.
Here is the nero 6 support page, you may be able to download a free update to get it working.
http://www.nero.com/eng/support-nero6.html

Hi,
If your trying to install Nero 6 on a Vista there is no point as it does not support Nero 6, your better off installing Nero 8 or 9 as Vista does support them.


Regards

JASVEER SINGH RAI

i want free nero burning to down load to my pc

hi there my friend,

we have the hard way and then we have the easy way...

the hard way is to bootup with your bootable xp cd .follow the installation guide ..then.put in your key when you get the chance to ..and finish the installation. then apply service pack 2 to your installation .. and you're done...

the easy way would be to make a Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 2 CD....which you can use each time you need to fix your system.

1 - Download the (full) "Network Install" of the Service Pack (English version [266 MB]), and save it to a directory (folder) on your hard drive (in my case D:\XP-SP2). Other languages can be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Web site.

Note: do not use spaces in the folder name!

2 - copy your Windows XP CD to your hard drive. Just create a folder (I used \XP-CD), and copy all the contents of your Windows XP CD in that folder.

3 - , open a Command Prompt (Start > Run > cmd), and go to the folder where you downloaded SP2 (cd \foldername). Type the command: servicepack filename /integrate:drive/path. In my example the command is WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU /integrate:D:\XP-CD.

Extract SP2 files

If you get the error:

This service pack can't be integrated error

This is caused by the fact that your Windows XP CD contains updates that will be automatically installed when you run setup. This type of CD's will usually be from larger OEM suppliers (like Dell, HP, or others).

You cannot use this type of CD to create a slipstreamed SP2 install.

First, the files will be extracted, and next they will be integrated in your Windows XP files:

Updating Windows Share

When ready, you should get a confirmation. Windows XP Service Pack 2 has now been Slipstreamed into your original Windows XP files.

Slipstream Completed


Creating a Bootable CD

For this part I used IsoBuster and Nero Burning ROM 6

After you install IsoBuster, you can choose to use only the product's free functionality for what we want to do, IsoBuster will look like the image below (you need to have your original Windows XP CD in the CD-ROM drive).

Start to extract the boot loader from the original Windows XP CD. Using IsoBuster, select the "folder" Bootable CD, and right-click Microsoft Corporation.img. From the menu choose Extract Microsoft Corporation.img, and extract it to the folder on your hard drive where you have your Windows XP files (D:\XP-CD in my case).

Extract Boot Image

Next, start Nero Burning ROM, and choose CD-ROM (Boot) in the New Compilation window. On the Boot tab, select Image file under Source of boot image data, and browse to the location of the Microsoft Corporation.img file. Also enable Expert Settings, choosing No Emulation, and changing the Number of loaded sectors to 4 (otherwise it won't boot!)

Nero Boot Settings

The ISO tab should be configured correctly as shown below:

Nero ISO Settings

If you have an older version of Nero you won't have the option Do Not Add ";1" ISO file version extention under Relax ISO Restrictions. You won't be able to boot your new CD, so update Nero!
You can configure the Label tab to your liking, I would however recommend that you keep the Volume Label the same as on your original Windows XP CD. Here are some (English) Labels:

* Windows XP Professional: WXPCCP_EN
* Windows XP Home: WXHCCP_EN
* Windows XP Professional OEM: WXPOEM_EN
* Windows XP Home OEM: WXHOEM_EN

Nero Label Settings

Next press New, and from the File Browser window, select the files and folders from your slipstreamed location (in my case D:\XP-CD). Now drag & drop the selected files in the ISO1 window.

Copy Files

Next, burn your new CD.

Burn

You now have a Bootable, Slipstreamed Windows XP Service Pack 2 CD!

I have heard of Nero not being compatible with Vista, but not XP. Are you positive you are running XP and not Vista? If you are sure you are on XP, make sure it is up to date by running your windows update. I cant' understand why our page would come up when you click on the Nero link tho.

Nero 7.0 may work with Vista. It is a lil bit better than 6.0 in the aspect of compatability with Windows XP. I use Nero 6.0 on my XP Pro system and still have issues with it. Look into Nero 7.0 or maybe even Roxio.

here are updates for nero 6.
http://www.nero.com/ena/downloads-nero6-update.php

unfortunately, you cant cant use nero 6 on vista. you need to upgrade... nero 7 or nero 8.
http://cquirke.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C7DAB1E724AB8C23!167.entry

hope this helps