Question for computer types

[Melo]

I have some movies that apparently open up only with windows media player. Or it opens with anything, and its a windows file. Whatever. I need to burn it to DVD. I cant do it, I am guessing I need to convert it. Anyone have any good suggestions, free programs, or another way to do this?

And for the record, it isnt illegal material I am trying to copy. I aquired it quite legaly, I just want to be able to watch it on something other than my computer.

TIA.

[yermom]

i'd like to know the answer to this as well :O

[Frozen Sooner]

If you want it to take forever, the free Movie Maker 2 install with Windows should be able to handle it.

[Melo]

i'd like to know the answer to this as well :O

Man! I was counting on you having a good answer! :(

[Newbomb Turk]

I have a program called 'divx to dvd' or something like that. It's on my home PC so I don't know the exact name of it. It handles converting multiple formats to burn to a dvd that can be played in a regular dvd player.

I downloaded it from download.com a year or so ago. It was free then - not so sure anymore.

[Melo]

I see DivX for Windows. Same thing?

[JohnnyMack]

pr0n wins again.

[Melo]

Or there is this: Artisan DVD/DivX Player
Watch DVDs and play files in various video, audio, and image formats.

So I can play it in that, but who knows if I can record?

I am :confused:

[Newbomb Turk]

I see DivX for Windows. Same thing?

I don't think it's the same thing, but I'd have to look into it some more.

[Newbomb Turk]

Or there is this: Artisan DVD/DivX Player
Watch DVDs and play files in various video, audio, and image formats.

So I can play it in that, but who knows if I can record?

I am :confused:

doesn't sound like you can burn to dvd.

I've downloaded several small usefull programs from download.com that are free. You have to watch some of them for spyware though. Read the editor and user comments.

[NormanPride]

This (http://www.dvd-tool.com/dvd-burner/avi-to-dvd.html) looks like an elaborate ad, but the software seems to have a free trial download... So I'd take a look at this.

When in doubt, ask the internet (Google).

[soonerboomer93]

you should just need dvd editing/burning software and it will convert it during the burn.

[Melo]

I have the software, but it wont burn to dvd. Says the files arent right.

[Newbomb Turk]

I have the software, but it wont burn to dvd. Says the files arent right.

what type of file are you trying to burn? (mpeg, avi, etc...)

[Melo]

Windows Media Audio/Video file

[Newbomb Turk]

I'm pretty sure you can't burn WMV to DVD without converting it first.
I have to get back to work now (they expect me to do that here ;)).

If you can wait, I'll PM you later today with the details on the program I have at home. Otherwise, I'm sure there are dozens of free programs out there that will do the conversion.

[slickdawg]

Try NERO out - www.nero.com , it's a 30 day free trial

[Melo]

I'm pretty sure you can't burn WMV to DVD without converting it first.
I have to get back to work now (they expect me to do that here ;)).

If you can wait, I'll PM you later today with the details on the program I have at home. Otherwise, I'm sure there are dozens of free programs out there that will do the conversion.

Ah. Ok. Some light is shed on the confusion. I'll be at work later tonight, but the info would be well appreciated. Thank you.

[Melo]

Try NERO out - www.nero.com , it's a 30 day free trial

Have it. It doesnt convert. Or if it does, it is for smart people, because I havent figured it out.

[slickdawg]

Have it. It doesnt convert. Or if it does, it is for smart people, because I havent figured it out.


What version? Nero 7 has a video recode feature that should do the trick.

[soonerboomer93]

my dvd will convert wmv files as I recall. New version is a waste though :(

[Melo]

Nero Express?

[slickdawg]

Nero Express?

That's probably not the full blown version. Go to nero's web site and read
what all it can do in video editing, recoding, etc.