LightScribe software for Windows 10

Hello, I just took a LightScribe burner out of one computer and put it in my newer computer. Before doing that however I upgraded to Windows 10 so now I need help finding a Windows 10 compatible LightScribe program hopefully free. I tried the LightScribe Simple Labler from here http://lightscribesoftware.org/freesoftware/ as it claims it’s compatible with Windows 10 however the software isn’t good at all for what I want it to do. I can’t add my own customization to it, I can’t add my own pictures. The template labler that is available on that same page is not Windows 10 compatible.

Does anyone know where I can get free LightScribe program for Windows 10 that has better customization?

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Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

As per the description, I understand that you are experiencing issue with Windows 10 compatibility with LightScribe software.

I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

I would suggest you to try installing the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps. Please refer to the following Microsoft help article given below and check if that helps.

Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows, please follow the steps in the link provided below.

Note: Most programs created for earlier versions of Windows will work in this version of Windows, but some older programs might run poorly or not at all. You can run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter on most programs to detect and fix common compatibility problems .

Important: Don’t run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter on antivirus programs, firewall software, backup software, disk utilities, or on system programs that came with Windows. This might cause data loss or create a security risk.

You may also try the following steps and check if that help.

To install the drivers in compatibility mode:

Right click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties

Select Compatibility Tab

Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list

Let the driver to install and then check the functionality.

You may also refer to the link given below.

Note: It will f ind compatibility information and get Windows compatible device drivers, app updates, and downloads.

The above steps holds good for Windows 10 as well.

For more information:

I would suggest you to refer to the suggestions provided by “Andre Da Costa” replied on January 22, 2015 in the following Microsoft Community link.

Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10

I hope this information is helpful.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

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The replies above do not answer even the question originally asked, much less my own question:

Does anyone know where I can get free LightScribe program for Windows 10?

I have a burner, but the software died with the motherboard in my old computer. As it stands, I have a nice CD/DVD burner, but no LightScribe capability. The manufacturer, LG, says the program that died with the old computer, was a freebie, short-term trial (it lasted for years!); they do not supply such programs; they are available only from third party sources. I have already had to clean out malware in my own internet search and I do not wish to do that again.

So MY QUESTION REMAINS this and only this:

Does anyone know where I can get free LightScribe program for Windows 10?

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Here is the link for LightScribe for Windows 10 Pro.

Scroll about 2/3 down the page to download, there are other LightScribe offers

that may be useful also.

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LightScribe.com was taken down by HP in December 2013, but you can go to https://web.archive.org/web/20131019025044/http://www.lightscribe.com/downloadSection/windows/index.aspx

I am running Windows 10 Pro. You will need LIGHTSCRIBE SYSTEM SOFTWARE (LSS), LIGHTSCRIBE SIMPLE LABELER. I have not had any luck with LIGHTSCRIBE TEMPLATE LABELER.. SURETHING LABELER 5 — 15 DAY TRIAL VERSION worked great and you can add background templates which can be downloaded https://web.archive.org/web/20131031070257/http://www.lightscribe.com/ideas/index.aspx?id=6075

ANytime you can not find an old site try using web.archives.org , the chache everything. Any problems let me know..

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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone, but non worked. The Lightscribe.com software will provide only a circular four or five-word title and no more. Maybe it will allow listing the contents, but there is no provision for graphics,

I used Roxio NXT whatever and finally got some results. The download/installation was faulty and did not work; if you have that problem, remove the program and try installing again. The whole story is too traumatic to repeat, but eventually it worked. some of the time. I finally printed 30+ labels of the same design and am about to attempt another set. The problems with Roxio eventually resolved enough to work by re-installing the download. \As for Lightscribe softaware.com, I have it on my computer but I do not think it does anything to enhance Roxio.

Someone needs to go back to the script for Roxio NXT and correct the glitches or make a new program. Otherwise, Lightscribe is out of business for lack of decent programs to make it work. Perhaps LG could offer their original freebie as a good starting point.

If you are using Lightscribe, good luck! In a week or two you may be able to get all your printing done!

As far as I am concerned, this string is complete, unless someone has better ideas about how to use the invention.

Will LightScribe Work on Windows 10?

Initial results are good… 🙂

My LightScribe and Windows 10 System

I updated my ASUS laptop running Windows 8.1 Standard with LightScribe System Software and My LightScribe Toolbox software installed.

Windows 10 and LightScribe Results

After updating my laptop today (31 August 2015) I can confirm the following:

1: LightScribe System Software recognized

2: LG GSA E60L LightScribe DVD drive recognized in the LightScribe Control Panel.

3: The Labeling Software from my LightScribe Toolbox 2015 recognized.

4: I successfully burned my first Label using Windows 10 and LightScribe Today 🙂

Simple and Template Labelers

Update 1st August 2015
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LightScribe Simple Labeler

The simple Labeler installed on my new Windows 10 Home system although it did initaly say it had not.

The system displayed the “Operating System Inadequate’ message. However after rebooting the laptop the Simple Labeler was indeed installed and worked perfectly.

The LightScribe Template Labeler

Unfortunately no luck here at all…

Compatibility settings, XP Vista and 7 but none worked.

However:

The two methods I used to fix this issue in Windows 8.1 work fine for Windows 10 as well. 🙂

So to see them in action go to my LightScribe Video Training website:

I have not updated the information to refulect that the methods work on 10 as well as 8.1 but I will later today.

Conclusion – So Far…

The good news:

Windows 10 has not broken LightScribe any more than Windows 8.1 did… 🙂
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The not so good news:

It has not fixed anything either… 🙁
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Over the days, weeks and months ahead we may find ways to overcome the problems we have and as these become known I will add to this post.

It is very early days and no doubt Microsoft will issues ‘updates’ and these may/may not help…

LightScribe System Software (LSS)

Sometimes Called LightScribe Drivers

Below are the latest LightScribe System Software for Windows and Mac…

LSS for Windows

Windows (10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2K)

You must have the LightScribe System Software (LSS) or your LightScribe drive will not work, at least the LightScribe functioning of your drive will not.

Click the Download Now link below to download the latest LSS for Windows, released by HP on 14 March 2013.

Works with Windows (10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2K)
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Please Note:

Because the System Software has not been updated since March 2013 some people are not able to install the System Software if they are running:

1: 8.1 Pro

2: 10 Pro

You can try using Win XP, 7 or 8.0 compatibility settings and always install ‘As Administrator‘, be even this does not always work.

If you do find this is the case than there is nothing that can be done as the version of the System Software we have is the last one HP produced – Sorry…

Updating Older Versions

This will also update any previous versions of the LightScribe System Software.

Version: 1.18.27.10

File Name: LS_Update_1.18.27.10_.exe

File Size: 11.70 MB

Notes: Windows 8 OS classic (non-Metro UI)

Release Date: 14 March 2013

Requirements: LightScribe Enabled drive and media. LightScribe Labeling Software.

LSS for MAC

Mac (OSX 10.3.9 or later)

Click the Download Now link below to download the latest LSS for Mac released by HP on July 2, 2012.

Version: 1.18.27.10

File Name: lightscribe_1.18.27.10.pkg.tar

File Size: 1.53 MB

Release Date: 14 March 2013

Requirements: LightScribe enabled drive and media. LightScribe Labeling Software.

El Capitan or High Sierra

If you have difficultly installing the System Software, please see this post:

LightSctibe Windows 10 Update
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LightScribe Windows 10

After some 6 months or so working with LightScribe and Windows 10 a few things have emerged…

1: Lightscribe has not suffered or benefited from the change from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10.
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2: Windows 10 Home is still more forgiving regarding installation of the LightScribe System Software (LightScribe Drivers) than Windows 10 Pro.
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3: If you have LightScribe installed on a Win 7 or 8 machines prior to upgrading to Windows 10 you are more likely to keep it than install it fresh on a new Win 10 install.
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4: You still can’t install the LightScribe Template Labeler on Windows 10, directly but you can using these indirect methods I have discovered **
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5: The best way to install the System Software on Windows 10 is using the compatibility settings, like this:
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1: Select compatible setting and then click on use recommended setting.

2: Then click on test settings, program will install and will work.

3: Then just restart machine and you are done.

4: If LSS has not loaded then just go to programs load it from there.

** LightScribe Template Labeler Windows 10

I created two videos on my LightScribe.TV website that go through two ways to ‘use’ the Template Labeler even if you can’t install it.

They were made for Win 8.1 but the methods are the same for Win 10.

Take a look at both methods and pick one…

Shameless Plug 🙂

Remember if you want flexible and easy to use LightScribe Software that WILL work with Windows 10 grab yourself a copy of my LightScribe Toolbox Premium

As always, may the ‘LightScribe’ be with you…