TECH What is the best Media Player/Recorder Software for my Windows 8.1 Laptop?

[Suzieq]

Looking for advice on the best Media Player/Recorder Software out there for Windows 8.1 for my laptop.

I don't mind downloading a free one, but need to be sure it's a safe download, with no viruses and cookies attached to it.

If I do purchase some Media Player/Recorder software, does any of them come with a CD for installation? I am tired of buying software online and losing it when my computer crashes so bad, that it locks up the hard-drive. Like to have software on a CD, to reinstall if I have to.

Thanks,
SuzieQ

 

[Aardaerimus]

My Favorite Freebies:

Sound Recording + FX: Audacity
Media Player: VLC Player
Music & Sound Production: LMMS (Linux Multi-Media Studio) [Windows Version]

 

[OldArcher]

Corel's WinDVD Pro 11. It's what I use, and is downloadable from Amazon.

Maranatha

OA

 

[Suzieq]

My Favorite Freebies:

Sound Recording + FX: Audacity
Media Player: VLC Player
Music & Sound Production: LMMS (Linux Multi-Media Studio) [Windows Version]

Thanks! I will check that out!

 

[Suzieq]

Corel's WinDVD Pro 11. It's what I use, and is downloadable from Amazon.

Maranatha

OA

I have never heard of it, but will go check it out! Thanks!