Your DVD burning software is corrupted or if JAVA based, JAVA installation is corrupted. Try installing a different burning software. I like CDBurnerXP.
Best of luck, Jim
What exactly are you trying to do? Your original posting states you have problems burning DVD and the solution of CDBurnerXP allowed you to create a DVD.
If you are trying to make a movie, then you need video editing software. Be aware that ALL video editing software requires a large amount of memory. What OS are you running and how much memory do you have and if you are attempting create a movie I will list some software that may work with your system.
Thanks, Jim
Hi! Actually, at this point, all I want to do is get my home videos onto a dvd that you can put into a dvd player and watch. I don't even care about editing anymore! LOL That is what I used to do...edit, with titles/dates, etc. But, like I said, all I want now is to get my videos OFF of my computer and onto a dvd. It didn't seem to work the first couple of times. It said it was burning, but it only took about 6 minutes total, and then when I took the dvd and tried to play it in my dvd player AND my computer, nothing came up and my dvd player said it couldn't play that disk. I know I am using the correct disks, they're the same ones I've used before. Do you have to use certain disks (dvds) with this software? Also, what is an ISO image? Thanks again for everything by the way!
completely frustrated and ready to shoot my computer in MT! :)
I forgot to mention I am using Windows XP, not sure how much memory I have, but I did just recently go in and delete a bunch of old video...so that should have freed up some memory wouldn't it? And, actually, I took my tower to a kid here in town to see if he could find some video that seems to be missing, my boys' wrestling from 2010..which my husband and I are absolutely sick over, not to mention about 6 months of home video from 2010 also. So, I don't have my computer tower right now...I am currently using my laptop to write this, etc. So, maybe I am no help at all huh? Okay, thanks again!
No, all you need is a std DVD disc. It sounds like your DVD burner may be bad if it only took six minutes and even the computer was not able to read the disc. There are so many DVD players with different standards that you need to ensure that is is able to play computer videos. The features will say it can play VCD disks. If it is reasonably new, then the player should work fine. If your laptop has a DVD Recorder, then try burning the disc on the laptop. Replacement DVD recorders for towers are fairly cheap. Internal will cost under $50 without labor and External under $100. Internal DVD recorder for laptop would be closer to $75 and external the same as for tower.
If the kid finds the videos, you may want to consider having him / her try burning the discs for you.
Best of luck, Jim
Hello Jim! Thanks so much for your help and advice. I wouldn't think my dvd burner is bad already! What a rip-off if it is! I only burned maybe 5 dvd's on it. Anyway, when you say std, do you mean standard? So, do I need to go find some dvd's that say it can play a VCD disk? What does that stand for by the way? Sorry, stupid here. I don't think my laptop has a burner/recorder...chedked that awhile ago with ImgBurn? Don't think it does. Also, when you suggested using that other software, was I using the correct option? Maybe I'll try and just go get some other dvd's? Okay, thanks again, and hopefully I'll get this resolved before my kids are grown and gone huh? LOL
VCD is Video Compact Disk. It basically just means a disk that contains videos. The reason I mention VCD is that at the very basic level, a DVD player is designed to play professionally created movies. These are significantly different than the videos you make with video camera. If you looked at the contents of a commercial DVD you would see that it does not contain simple .avi or .mpg files that you get with a video camera.
Yes, STD is standard. The dvd disks themselves will not say VCD it is the DVD Player that has to be able to play VCD discs. If you DVD player can play mp3 audio discs, then chances are good that it can play VCD discs. You would need to look at the manual, box, or online at the same model to see it's capabilities.
Regarding getting some other discs, check the capabilities of your DVD burner. There are 2 types of (more really but 2 main types) of DVD discs, DVD and DVD -. Check which type is recommended for you burner. Also, ensure that you are burning discs at a low speed. To be compatible with a DVD player, I would recommend x2 or x4. You may even have to go down to x1. Make sure that you have no screen saver or any other power savings turned on in the computer before making the DVD. Power savings will interrupt the burn and ruin the disc.
Try using Microsoft Movie Maker to create a movie out of your videos. Movie Maker is a free application from Microsoft.http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downl...
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Hi and thank you!! I did download that program and tried to burn a dvd, but I must be doing something wrong? It is for burning VIDEO files correct? I thought I got one burned, but I went and put it into my dvd player and it said it couldn't play it; and my computer won't play anything either. Any advice? Thanks!
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I guess I am not sure what option to use when CDBurnerXP comes up, I picked the first one, b/c it said something about video files; so is this software that can actually get my VIDEOS onto a DVD to watch in a DVD player? Or is this just for the FILES? I went in and deleted the data files and just kept the video files, thought that is what I needed to drag and drop? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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