Even on XP, ensure you are logged into an Administrative account to allow the software to install the necessary burning drivers.
Nero StartSmart Essentials was designed as the entry-level gateway to the Nero Burning ROM ecosystem. Unlike the massive, feature-heavy "Full Platinum" suites, the Essentials version focused on the core tasks most users actually needed: Even on XP, ensure you are logged into
It features deep driver compatibility for older IDE and early SATA CD/DVD burners. Even on XP