First a little background. I have always been a Photoshop guy. I am a pro photographer, and I have taught photoshop in my college photography classes for years. However, the latest versions aren’t really being sold. Instead you pay a monthly or yearly fee. No thanks. I know that’s the trend lately, but I don’t have to like it. As a result I am in the process of switching. The Corel suite is, so far, just as powerful.

Unfortunately for programs like this, online sites like Mapquest and Google Maps have pretty much replaced this type of setup. However, for someone who needs a map program that does not require connection to the Internet, this could serve a purpose.

Getting this installed via Amazon was a major headache because their invoice provided the wrong information. What was listed as the Product Key was actually a Redemption Key which is used to get the Product Key. I had to go through Microsoft’s tech support to get my software installed which took nearly two hours to accomplish. I was not happy and will never purchase Microsoft software from Amazon again. I was moving up to Office 2016 from Office 2007 so it is a major change for me.

Like others, I had been a long-time user of WordPerfect going back to DOS version 5. I had upgraded from DOS versions up to WP for Windows version 9 (2000) where I stopped only because most places I worked for were using Word. One feature I missed the most was Reveal Codes which Word has always been lacking. I wasn’t even sure Corel was still selling WordPerfect Office because I had wanted to purchase it years ago.

Updated Review on newer version (deleted older one)nnAs far as I know, the latest (and probably last) version of Roxio Easy CD & DVD was Version 14.0.49.2. The version number is absent from product pages as to what version is now available which is very misleading. Even the Roxio forums are no help. I’ve used Version 14 on Windows 7 and 8.1, the latter I’m still using. I tried Windows 10, but promptly got rid of it when some of my programs would not run so I don’t know if it worked in that version of Windows.

This isn’t a review, but commentary. I don’t understand how Amazon.com can have this available when it’s not even available on the Symantec website. There was speculation that it was to be released November 16, 2009, but that is today and still no mention other than here. Why the 1 to 2 months shipping? Also, version 15 is supposed to support Windows 7, but the information above only shows Vista and WinXP.

The program doesn’t offer much in the way of new features except for the mobile app. I wasn’t real thrilled with the mobile app because it doesn’t have many features and only allows one bank to be set up. I have several bank accounts so I uninstalled the app. The 2011 version worked fine for me, but it kept telling me I had to upgrade to get bank updates so I upgraded.

I have used many version of Microsoft office. I have been more than satisfied with each and everyone. Why do I upgrade when satisfyed? Don’t know. But I would hate to be without Word, escel and power point.

So far I am having fun with this software. Great product. I have learned some about taking pictures from it. Highly underexposed photo don,t seem to be able to be imporved by much. Over exposed photos work great with this software. Removing unwanted background is easy and lots of fun. Removing glases sun light or light bulb glare is also easy, fun and impresive. Red eye clean up is the best.

I bought 3. It did not work. Got 3.5. I now have windows 10. At first it worked. When Windows 10 upgraded itself and now printshop 3.5 no longer works. I tried to reinstall it. It would not reinstall. I removed old 3.5 and tried to reinstall again. Failure!!! I think that there is Malware on the disk and windows protection will not let it run or install. All my other software runs fine