Along with Nero BackItUp & Burn

Aug 13, 2009 17:01 GMT  ·  By

Nero was one of the companies that failed to hesitate in the least when it came down to jumping aboard the Compatible with Windows Vista wagon, and the same is valid when it comes down to the latest iteration of the Windows client. The makers of the product revealed that Nero 9 had successfully passed all the compatibility and reliability testing required for it to achieve the Compatible with Windows 7 logo. In this regard, Nero indicated that a Windows 7-compatible Nero 9 update would be available on the market in time for the general availability of Microsoft’s operating system, which is scheduled for release come October 22nd, 2009.

In addition to Nero 9, Nero BackItUp & Burn has also earned the Compatible with Windows 7 logo. Nero AG failed to reveal to what extent, if any, Nero 9 and Nero BackItUp & Burn would be tailored to Windows 7, by embracing the specific bells and whistles of the platform, including Aero Snap, Aero Peek, the Superbar’s Live Preview Thumbnails, Jumplists etc. However, the company did indicate that users should expect and update for both Nero 9 and Nero BackItUp & Burn this October. Current users of both products will be offered the refresh free of charge.

"Nero has spent over a decade providing PC-based solutions to address the digital content needs of consumers worldwide," revealed Kris Barton, executive vice president of global products, Nero AG. “Receiving the ‘Compatible with Windows 7’ logo for both Nero 9 and Nero BackItUp & Burn underscores both our longstanding commitment to platform interoperability and our dedication to enabling the liquidity of content between all digital media hubs.”

The Compatible with Windows 7 logo program is a Microsoft initiative designed to highlight the software and hardware solutions tailored to the latest version of the Windows client and help customers make better decisions about the third-party products they buy to work in concert with the operating system. All products need to pass extensive compatibility testing in order to qualify for the logo.

Nero 9 trial version is available for download here.

32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 (Release Candidate) RC Build 7100.0.090421-1700 is available for download here.