CD Collection

CD Collection, latest version 2.21, developed by Nicomsoft, is an indispensable tool in the System Utilities category, specifically within the File Managers subcategory. Designed to help organize and maintain your collection of CD-ROMs, hard disks, and various removable and network drives, this program allows users to catalog their media contents for offline browsing and searching. This shareware program is compatible with Windows XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, ensuring a wide range of users can benefit from its capabilities.

The most recent version, 2.21, builds on previous iterations, 2.2, and 2.1, and adds additional functionality and stability. Users can download the installation file, cdc.exe, and begin organizing volumes, folders, and files into logical groups. One of CD Collection's standout features is its ability to analyze a wide array of archive formats, including ZIP, RAR, CAB, ACE, ARJ, LHA, ARC, LZH, HA, GZIP, JAR, PAK, TAR, and ZOO, as well as self-extracting ones.

Another major highlight is the program's capability to add comments to each file, folder, and disk, making it easier to search for files and folders using either filenames or personalized comments, with support for wildcards. Users can refine their search results by date, size, and attributes, and also import descriptions from files like file_id.diz, descript.ion, and files.bbs. Moreover, it extracts descriptions from a variety of formats including HTML, EXE, BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, PCX, TIFF, and MP3 files, which is incredibly useful for those dealing with media content.

With multilingual interface support, CD Collection ensures a broader usability across different regions. The program also allows for the extraction of descriptions (ID3 tags) from MP3 files which is a valuable feature for music enthusiasts. Users looking to maintain and organize their digital media efficiently can download CD Collection for free to try it out, although, as a shareware, it may require a purchase for full functionality.

Pros:

• Comprehensive cataloging and searching features.
• Multi-language support.
• Extensive archive analysis capabilities.
• Ability to add and search comments.

Cons:

• Shareware license may require a purchase.
• Interface might feel dated for some users.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. We cannot guarantee that the program is safe to download as it will be downloaded from the developer's website. Before launching the program, check it with any free antivirus software.

You may want to check out more software, such as CD Assistant, CD Catalog or CD Catalog Expert, which might be similar to CD Collection.