SamLogic CD-Menu Creator - Frequently Asked Questions

  
In this section you will find answers to common questions about the menu designer tool SamLogic CD-Menu Creator. You will find answers to both general questions and questions about specific functions in the program.
 
If you have a question that are not answered in this FAQ page, or in the program documention, you are welcome to send an e-mail to support@samlogic.com and ask your question.
 
 
General
 

What's the difference in function between the full version and the demo (trial) version?
 
The demo (trial) version only works for 30 days and there is an information text ("SamLogic CD-Menu Creator - Demo") on the created menu interfaces. This information text is removed in the full (paid) version. The menus created with the demo (trial) version are fully functional also after 30 days, but no new menus can be created when the time is up.
 
 
What's the difference in function between the full version and the shareware version?
 
The shareware version only works for 30 days and there is an information text ("Created by SamLogic CD-Menu Creator...") on the created menu interfaces. This information text is removed in the full (paid) version. The menus created with the shareware version are fully functional also after 30 days, but no new menus can be created when the time is up.
 
 
Does the paid version display the "Created by SamLogic CD-Menu Creator..." or "SamLogic CD-Menu Creator - Demo" text in a menu?
 
No. As mentioned above, this text is only shown in the demo and shareware version of CD-Menu Creator. From this order page you can purchase a full version of SamLogic CD-Menu Creator.
 
 
I have an older version of CD-Menu Creator. Can I upgrade to the latest version for a lower price?
 
Yes, if you have an older of version of CD-Menu Creator you can upgrade to the latest version to a reduced price. The current upgrade price is $59 (€49). You can upgrade from this order page.
 
 
If I buy a license of CD-Menu Creator. Is there any additional costs, for example must I pay some fee for every menu I distribute?
 
No. There are no additional costs. When you have bought a license of CD-Menu Creator you can use the tool to create and distribute so many menus you want.
 
 
In how many computers can I install one license of CD-Menu Creator?

 
The license is per user. So if you, for example, need to install CD-Menu Creator both at your office and in your home you can do it. If another user want to use CD-Menu Creator he/she must buy a new license.
 
 
I bought a license of CD-Menu Creator before and need to download it again, but the download link has expired. What should I do?
 
It is possible to get a download link to a sharp version of CD-Menu Creator again. Click one of the links below to read more:
 
- If you want to have a download link to the latest product version, read more here.
- If you want to have a download link to an old product version, read more here.

 
 
What is your refund policy?
 
You can read our refund policy on this web page.
 
 
Operating systems
 

With which operating systems can CD-Menu Creator be used with?
 
CD-Menu Creator can be used with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Detailed information about which versions of Windows that are supported by CD-Menu Creator is available on this page.
 
 
Can CD-Menu Creator be run with standard privileges on a Windows system?
 
The created menu interfaces can be run using only standard privileges. And the editor can be run with standard privileges in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. In Windows XP it is recommended to run the editor with administrator privileges. The setup program (that installs the CD-Menu Creator editor etc.) always needs administrator privileges so it can install and register the necessary components in the system.
 
 
Can CD-Menu Creator be used with a Mac?
 
No. CD-Menu Creator does not support Mac. CD-Menu Creator and its created menus can only be used with a Windows computer.
 
 
Installation and uninstallation
 

Do you have a page with installation and uninstallation instructions?
 
Yes, we have a page with installation and uninstallation instructions. You can open this page to get all necessary information.
  
 
Program Functions
 
Is it possible to create CD's and DVD's with more than one menu?
 
Yes, you can create menu interfaces with multiple menus. In the help documentation for CD-Menu Creator you can find a description and an example of how to create menu system with many menus. You can select the menu item "Help - Contents" and then click on the "CD/DVD with more than one menu" link to read a detailed description about this.
 
 
Can I create menus that will be run on USB flash drive instead of a CD or DVD?
 
Yes. You can create menu interfaces for USB flash drives with CD-Menu Creator. But there are som differences in how it is functioning. You can read more about that in this technical article.
 
 
Can I test the menu before I burn it on a CD or DVD?
 
Yes, you can preview the menu and run it on your harddrive.
 
 
Tips
 
Is there any tips & tricks page available for CD-Menu Creator?
 
Yes, we have a tips & tricks page here. There you will find many useful tips for how to use CD-Menu Creator in the best way.
 
 
 
 
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