To appear when you right-click an ISO or video file, create a registry key manually (portable-friendly):
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\Burn with Express Burn]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\Burn with Express Burn\command]
@="\"D:\\Portables\\ExpressBurn\\ExpressBurnPortable.exe\" \"%1\""
(Change drive letter accordingly)
Express Burn 436 Portable 2021 is a version of the Express Burn Disc Burning Software released in 2021 (version 4.36) that has been packaged as a "portable" application. Unlike standard software that installs files, folders, and registry entries onto your host computer, a portable app runs entirely from a removable drive (like a USB stick) or a local folder. express burn 436 portable 2021
This specific build (436) was notable for its stability, support for Windows 10 (and early Windows 11 builds), and its lightweight codebase. It bridges the gap between full-featured burning suites (like Nero or Ashampoo) and bare-bones operating system tools.
For modern Windows 11/10 users (2025 perspective): Yes, with caveats. To appear when you right-click an ISO or
Verdict: If you need a lightweight, no-installation disc burner for legacy tasks (audio CDs, simple data backups, burning ISO images), Express Burn 436 Portable 2021 is a gem. If you need 4K Blu-ray authoring or BDXL (100GB discs), look to ImgBurn (free) or a paid suite.
Quick or full erasure of CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW is fully supported. (Change drive letter accordingly) Express Burn 436 Portable
The 2021 version does not auto-update. To get newer burn engines, you’d need a different portable pack. However, most users prefer staying on 436 for stability.
You can import a VIDEO_TS folder (from DVD ripping software) and burn a playable DVD. It does not convert video formats—it simply arranges compliant files. For the 2021 user, this meant pairing Express Burn with a converter like HandBrake.