NCH Software includes a "Legacy Skin" or "Classic View" option in recent builds (v7 and v8).
A: The old "Free Edition" had severe limitations (only 30-day trial of advanced features, then nag screen). The truly old versions (v1–v3) are abandonware, but NCH does not support them. wavepad sound editor old version new
Never uninstall your old version without backing up the installer .exe or .msi . Store it on an external drive. Once the installer is lost from official mirrors (NCH removes very old versions periodically), it is gone. NCH Software includes a "Legacy Skin" or "Classic
A: To reduce bloat. They now separate audio editing (WavePad) from CD authoring (Express Burn). You can launch Express Burn directly from WavePad’s File menu. Have a specific issue migrating from old to new WavePad? Leave a comment below or visit the official NCH community forums. Always scan any "old version" download with Windows Defender or Malwarebytes before installing. Never uninstall your old version without backing up