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Ogryn1313
09-15-2007, 04:15 AM
I need help. This is a rare occasion where I actually want people to talk to me like I am an idiot. Because about this stuff I am!
I don't know how to download videos from the internet then burn them to a disk so I can play them in my DVD player.

And I know this computer can do so. That's because my exfiance would make disks this way. But she never taught me how and she is no longer around.

Right now my pc has no program for downloading. Back then Ares was on it. I figured out how to work the program to get vids but it is not on my pc no more. And I am not sure how to get it. Is it is free download somewhere? Is there something better?

I also know a little. Seems you have to keep an eye on the file format like AVI or MPG or such. Something about coverting software could help. The ex told me a little about that. I tried once to burn a video to a disk but it didn't work. All I could do was eat up memory on my pc with a bunch of ones I saved.

But still, she knew how. She'd take him off the net, put them on a disk, and we could watch them on my tv via the DVD player. She even could put a DVD menu on them.

And I cant! It's maddening! So please, if anyone can help me with this frustrating thing please do. And please speak in terms a cretin can understand. I need to start from zero, getting the program, etc.

SSL
09-15-2007, 06:00 AM
With the handful of systems admins here i'm sure you'll get help quick.
Just from the top of my mind:
Reget - is good for downloading (it can resume broken downloads)
Sony Vegas & DVD Architect - for editing clips and makind DVDs

tezt
09-30-2007, 06:40 PM
a program like sony screenblast automates everything

Excaliborg
10-04-2007, 03:09 PM
automation is fine but is doesnt really teach you anything. i use nero vision. its simple yet powerfull. i gots another proggie here somwheres that does the same kinda thing. you a guide with screen shots?

rrstock7
10-05-2007, 12:12 AM
Don't let yourself down. I'm sure someone can help you on this.