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Hi Folks, I bought a new pc a few months ago and im having a first go at burning a dvd. It is a avi video file i am trying to burn to dvd so i can watch it on tv.
I am aware i would need some type of software, so i have Roxio My dvd which came with the pc, however when trying to add files im getting this error message::: The software thats being used to decode the media is not available on this system. Installing the correct decoders for the files you are working with may help correct the problem...
I looked in the user guide for supported files and apparently AVI is supported so where am i going wrong, any help would be appreciated, i am a bit of a pc numpty
I am aware i would need some type of software, so i have Roxio My dvd which came with the pc, however when trying to add files im getting this error message::: The software thats being used to decode the media is not available on this system. Installing the correct decoders for the files you are working with may help correct the problem...
I looked in the user guide for supported files and apparently AVI is supported so where am i going wrong, any help would be appreciated, i am a bit of a pc numpty
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Klite codec pack will give you all the codecs you need and Media Player Classic. You could just download a single codec like Xvid or install DivX.
You might have an OEM copy of Roxio, if it's like NERO you get a free trial then you have to buy an Mpeg plugin if you want to burn video.
Free Trials of NERO & Ulead Movie Factory will burn your avi video if all else fails, Ulead is very easy to use.
http://www.ulead.com/dmf/runme.htm
http://www.nero.com/nero7/eng/nero7-demo.php
Thanks for that but arghhhh lol
Ok i downloaded the Klite codec pack, installed it, tried Roxio again and am now getting the message ::: Could not make a thumbnail. Make sure you have the appropriate decoder installled.
Why are these things so difficult
I need something like dvd burning for dummies
no its just a trial thingy, no cd.
http://www.winavi.com/avi-to-dvd.htm
You'll probably have to pay for the full version for it to work (if it does), or else google around for "avi to dvd": there are plenty of programs which should convert your files for you so that you can then burn to DVD.
You need to convert the AVI video to DVD video so your DVD player can read it.
Lots of programmes to do this out there (Google is your friend) I use AVI2DVD from here http://avi2dvd.en.softonic.com/
Instructions on how to use from here http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/avi_to_dvd_avi2dvd.cfm
The resulting file will be in an ISO format, ie. "myvideo.iso"
Burn this iso file using Roxio, Nero or Pinnacle (or whatever you find for free from google!) to DVD.
Open beer and watch DVD
I have used both DVDFlick and AVI2DVD. AVI2DVD gives a better output, DVDFlick is just simpler.
Thanks everyone
I went with DVD flick and you said it was simple. So i downloaed it and opened the guide and worked through it.
When i got to the end bit to burn the disc i am getting this message....
Your project dvd disc is full. You must remove titles or audio tracks, or set a different target bitrate in order to be able to fit the contents of your project onto the target disc specified. Are you sure you want to continue.
What should i do here, im stuck
When you configure DVDFlick you should specify where you want it to be burnt - that way it will not create files too large for the desintation media.
Adjusting the bit rate will shrink the file size.
Sounds to me like you may be trying to burn it to a disk that already has stuff on it. If that is the case - download the standalone version of IMGBurn from HERE and delete the disk contents using one of the options in the pull down menus.
DVDFlick should have kept a copy of the ISO file - look in the setting to see where it stores the temp files it creates. You can then use your newly acquired copy of IMGBurn to burn the image (ISO) to the now blank DVD...
No the disc is blank, never been used.
I have no idea why it may think the target media is too small - unless you have a duff disk or are trying to burn to CD...
In the fourth tab along in project settings, you can get the programme to "create ISO" - this is the disk image that is later burnt to DVD. If your burn fails for some reason - this ISO can be burnt at a later date so you don't have to go through the encoding porcess again.
Once you have burnt a successful disk, delete the ISO - unless you have a huge harddrive and can store them - they tend to be very big
I realised what i was doing wrong, i was burning it to cd disc instead of dvd disc lol
Its working now, thanks for all you help xx
"Could not make a thumbnail. Make sure you have the appropriate decoder installed. -47010”
Try this, hope it helps.
Go to:
Start
All programs
Divx
DivX codec
Decoder Configuration Utility
Uncheck the box that says “use advanced hardware overlay”
I wouldn't worry about it, as we've all likely made the daftest of mistakes when we first start out with something. You'll get better as you go on.
remember it well:eek::D
DeVeDe is very good for creating disc image .isos which can then be burnt using another program.
Here is the link to the thread with my query. DVD Flick
I can't find the check box for activating the menu as shown in the guide (I only have 3 check boxes).
When I click on create dvd, it says my disc is full but I'm burning 3 fles to disc, total 2.83 gig so I can't see why it might be full. I have checked auto fit and chosen dvd 4.3 for the media.
I haven't actually put a disc in the drive yet but I expected to get this far without doing so. I tried selecting the create iso option and deselecting the burn disc option but I get the same error.
Any ideas?
Also, why are you bumping a thread from 2009?
apologies if I've broken protocol but I'm a bit green at this. What does bumping mean and where would be the best place to put my question, please?