Hi there, The only way you can upgrade from Basic to Platinum is to remove Basic and then install Platinum. There's no software upgrade path possible, as they're quite different programs. I don't know what your 'Roxio bonus CD' is. Can you tell me more about it? Expert choice software ahp free download. How did you get it, and what is is supposed to do? If you are an owner of 5 Platinum you still have rights to use it.

Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum [Old Version]. Platform: Windows XP. Item model number: 1874900; Date first listed on Amazon: February 15, 2001.

It's just you need a Platinum installer disc or a copy of the old 'ESD' electronic software distribution (on-line sales version) software to install it, after you remove Basic. Even if you did buy Version 5 ESD on line (and you've indicated you didn't) I don't think you'll be able to get another copy of that from Roxio since version 5 has been 'unsupported' for quite a time now.

[support for version 6 was finished last week]. Hi again, I'm afraid that if you really want Platinum instead of the Basic which you've installed, you'll need to locate and buy a copy. I agree that it's an excellent piece of software, but there truly isn't a way you can physically upgrade from Basic - they are different program sets or suites, and it isn't like some other software (like the German disc burning software with the Roman name) where you get greater or less function depending on the serial number you give it. If Basic doesn't have what you need, you will have to go find and buy a Platinum installer CD. The version 5 updates are still available on a Roxio site I think, but that won't last forever so I'd suggest you download the necessary updates and burn them to disc.