Windows - Software - Install CDBurnerXP

What the CDBurnerXP installer does

This Automox Worklet™ automates the installation of CDBurnerXP, a free CD/DVD burning utility, on Windows endpoints. The Worklet detects endpoint architecture and deploys the appropriate version, automatically downloading and installing the latest release through Automox hosted infrastructure.

The Worklet handles both 32-bit and 64-bit systems, checking the Windows registry before installation to avoid duplicate deployments. If CDBurnerXP is already present, the Worklet exits cleanly without attempting reinstallation.

Why standardize CDBurnerXP deployment

CDBurnerXP provides endpoints with legitimate disc burning capabilities without requiring commercial licensing. Deploying it through Automox maintains consistent versions across your infrastructure and eliminates the need for endpoint users to source and install the software manually.

Automating this deployment reduces IT support requests, improves compliance through consistent application inventory, and provides audit trails of who has the software installed. FixNow compatibility means endpoints can receive the software immediately through on-demand execution rather than waiting for scheduled runs.

How CDBurnerXP installation works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet queries the Windows registry in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall to detect 64-bit CDBurnerXP installations. On 64-bit systems, it also checks HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node to detect 32-bit versions. If any CDBurnerXP entry is found, the evaluation exits with success (exit code 0), indicating no remediation is needed.

2. Remediation phase: The Worklet downloads the appropriate installer (32-bit or 64-bit) from Automox's hosted cache using the Automox API, then executes the installer with silent arguments (/VERYSILENT /NORESTART) to prevent user prompts and avoid unnecessary reboots. After installation, the Worklet re-checks the registry to confirm successful deployment and reports the outcome.

CDBurnerXP installation requirements

• Windows operating system (32-bit or 64-bit supported)

• Outbound internet connectivity to Automox API infrastructure (api.automox.com)

• Administrator privileges required for software installation

• Registry read/write access to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

• Sufficient disk space for installer and application (approximately 150 MB)

Expected state after CDBurnerXP installation

After successful remediation, CDBurnerXP will appear in the Windows Control Panel Programs and Features list, with entries in the registry at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall (64-bit systems) or HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall (32-bit systems). You can verify successful installation by checking the installed applications list in Control Panel or by searching for the application in the Start menu. The application will be available in the Windows Start Menu and ready for endpoint users to launch.

Users can immediately begin burning CDs and DVDs without needing to manually download or install software. The Worklet installation does not require an endpoint restart, allowing CDBurnerXP to be deployed without interrupting user activity. Subsequent Worklet runs will detect the existing installation and skip remediation, preventing unnecessary reinstallation attempts.

How to validate install cdburnerxp changes

1. Run this Worklet on a pilot Windows endpoint and review evaluation output for install cdburnerxp.

2. Confirm Automox activity logs show successful completion and exit code 0.

3. Verify endpoint state using checks aligned to evaluation script logic, such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty.

4. Validate remediation effects from script operations such as Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty, Where-Object, then rerun evaluation for compliance.

For technical validation, compare endpoint state to the Worklet evaluation logic and remediation flow for install cdburnerxp. This supports repeatable software lifecycle workflows, faster change control review, and auditable compliance evidence.

Useful script references for this Worklet include evaluation operations such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty and remediation operations such as Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty, Where-Object. Use these indicators to verify that endpoint changes match intended policy outcomes.