I have no problem with mpegs but I just downloaded a full movie in a avi (divx) format, it went to cd ok I used a cd-r but it won't play on my dvd player, I get 'unknown disc' I have nero but how do I convert this file to one that will play ok
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divx to dvd or convert x to dvd as it is now called from vso :\n\nhttp://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/convert_x_to_dvd.php?gclid=COq_y-DbsoQCFQc4Qgod3jBB_g\n\nThat will do the trick :)\n\nshort of that check out www.videohelp.com and www.afterdawn.com/guides/ or www.doom9.org they have lots of guides on how to convert between different video tyeps :)
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Nero 6 burns avi's just perfectly. I suspect a pebkac error.\n\nYou can only fit slightly more 700mb onto a cd and 4.37 GB with on a dvd. If you are having problems you should have given the error message. If you just want to burn it as a standard AVI so that it can play on any computer the only problems you could have is that the AVI is too large or the disk you are using isn't in good condition. The writer could also be at fault.\n\nBurning an AVI so that it works on a dvd player as a VCD or DVD requires that you download updates, if you don't already have Nero 6 Reloaded. To convert the AVI to DVD-VIDEO or VCD you need Nerovision Express.\n\nhttp://www.nero.com/nero6/eng/nero-up.php\n\nGive us details about the error.
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that happened to me too, and i tried downloading the codec off of the windows site but it never worked... so i just got DivX... i think you can get it at www.download.com...
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The free version of Nero doesn't have the MPEG-2 Codec used by DVDs.  You need to purchase the full version, or buy the Plugin for the MPEG2 codec.  You can't do anything with a DVD until you do this.
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Maybe the CD is damaged, and the file is unreadable. Try copying the file to your hard-disk. If you cannot, then thats it. If you can, then the codec is missing.. Try installing a codec pack like this : http://www.free-codecs.com/K_Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack_download.htm
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It has to do with the DVD player.\nNot all DVD players support the same formats.\nSome players will not play VCD movies like the one you created.\nSome don't support disc with the RW format (rewrite format) like the disc that you used.\nThe video might also be in a format that the player can not decode.\nA lot of the new DVD player support DIVX and MPEG video formats only. \nCheck your DVD player's manual for supported disc's and video formats. Also try it on a different player. I have burnt things before that would not work on my player but would work perfectly on another.
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You can download a free programme called DVD SANTA.  Use it to convert various types of files (mpeg, avi, wmv etc..) to VOB files which will allow play in a dvd player.  I've used it, it's easy.
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1. Download  ConvertXtoDVD from http://www.burner-software.com/AVI-to-DVD-Converter/Convert-AVI-Divx-MPEG-to-DVD.html\nIt can convert any video file like mpeg and avi to dvd\n\n2. Add or drag-n-drop as many video files as you want\n\n3. Insert blank DVD\n\n4. Click Convert\n\nIt will convert your video files to a dvd format readable by your dvd player, then burn automatically to DVD.\nit is easy to use, fast and it works! you'll love it
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You can use software like Nero to burn DVDs if you mean burning the data file (such as a *.mpeg or *.avi movie file you have made with a digital camera or webcam), and then you can play that movie/data file on other computers with DVD drives.  To be able to play one of these video files on a DVD player, however, depends on your particular model.  Most will play an *.mpeg4 format.  But it won't look like a commercial DVD, with menus, etc.\n\nIf you want to create a DVD that will play on all DVD players and have custom menus and other digital content, you should start with whatever version of Nero that came with your DVD-RW drive, go to the Nero website and update it to the current version.  I use Nero Vision Express 3 SE.\n\nJust one catch:  you have to purchase the video plug-in for about $10 for the software to encode it in the format used for commercial DVDs (NTSC for U.S. or PAL format for Europe).  But it is worth the price in my opinion.  You can create your own menus, and it has a window with a picture of a remote control.  You punch the buttons on it, and it will show you how the navigation through the menu will work when you use the remote control of your DVD player.  You can make really professional looking DVDs of your home movies, etc., with this software.  But when you create the DVD, remember that it has to encode it while burning it, so (unlike directly copying a file) it will take practically half the length of the movie itself to make the DVD (so it might take 10 or 15 minutes to make a DVD of a 30 minute movie).\n\nSome people want to make copies of commercial DVDs like movies they have purchased, to have a backup in case their original version gets damaged.  You can't make direct copies of commercial DVDs with the Nero software.  DVD copying software to make exact copies is available at stores like CompUSA:\nhttp://www.compusa.com/products/products.asp?N=200163&Ntt=dvd%20copy&Ntk=All&Nty=1&D=dvd%20copy&Dx=mode%20matchall\nI haven't tried any of them, but it looks like they have one version for $5, so it's worth a try.  The typical price is about $40.  These are supposed to make an identical clone of the DVD you are copying, with menus and all the special features.\n\nThere have been lawsuits trying to stop the sale of DVD copying software, but for now it is available.  If you use the software for anything other than making a backup of a movie you own, then you are probably violating copyright laws.
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hi you need to convert your avis to dvd using a software like tmpgnc also think that nero does this to also once converted you need to author your dvd any type of dvd will do fine i use dvd-r but dvd+r will do fine if you live in the eu PC Giant do fantastic prices for blank dvds this is where i buy from the url is below\n\nhope this helps
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you may need a codec to view it........if it doesn't work in wmp try downloading DIVX from http://www.divx.com....they ususally have up to date codecs that play all movies.....i've had this problem so many times, divx usually works.
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if your animated movie have a .avi extension, go ahead and download DivX player from www.divx.com . That should resolve your codec error issue.\n\n\nDon't forget to give me 5 Stars for best answer!!!
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I've been getting the same problem too using QuickTime Pro to convert .avi or .mov files to .mp4.  I've found it's really hit or miss with the conversion.  If one file doesn't convert,  I have to go find another that will convert.  Sorry if that's not much help, but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one!  haha
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The video format is determined by your software and not by your burner.  There is software availible for purchase (or you can get it from limewire or a similar filesharing service) that will allow you to burn CDs which can be played on most DVD players\n\nLook for something that uses MPEG4 or DivX formats :)
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The file is not indexed. It means that there are not any spesial marks that allows software players to forward such files.\n\nYou should convert this files to another format for eample AVI (XviD, DivX). I recommend to use AVS Video Converter: http://www.best-video-converter.com/avs-video-converter.html\n\nBy the way it supports virtually all video formats:\n- Video: AVI, DivX, XviD (*.avi, *.divx, *.div), MPEG-4, H.264 (*.mp4, *.m4v), MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (*.mpeg, *.mpg, *.m1v, *.m2v, *.dat, *.mpe), DVD (*.ifo, *.vob, *.vro), DV AVI (*.avi, *.dv, *.dif), Quick Time (*.mov, *.qt), WMV, WMV-HD (*.wmv, *.asf), 3GPP, H.263 (*.3gp, *.3g2, *.3gpp, *.3gp2), Real Video (*.rm, *.rmvb), SWF (*.swf), DVR-MS (*.dvr-ms).
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what program are you using to play them and how old is your computer? the avi file may also be bad and thats why it does that.
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you need only the codec?\ngo to vcdhelp.com and download the dvd mpeg2 codec\nas for software there are free dvd movie software that you can find as well on vcdhelp.com, but if you only have media player  then it will play a mpeg2 dvd but without chapter search and other features