[mac2708]

Originally Posted by captainkremmen

Doesn't PlayOn state the downloaded PLV file is only playable on the PC on which it was downloaded, which to me suggests some form of DRM, and could be why the OP is having such a huge problem with what are very simple to use applications and instructions. As well of course, as most applications not supporting PLV files either.

Yes, that looks about right from what I understand here
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/deal...ssion/1111779/
One post says:
"VLC media player, as well as most other players do not play .plv files.
file converters (most) do not see the format .plv,"

On the other hand, if it is a movie/programme that the OP has obtained from PlayOn surely it's available from other sites in a standard format that can be converted /burned to DVD.
It seems that these downloads from PayOn are not intended to be converted, never mind burned to DVD but watched only on the PC
Which is why I have asked the OP (by PM) which movie/programme it is and where it was downloaded from

[newlight1]

No I am still here but with downloading all these different programes I got a virus and have spent the last 2 days trying to get rid of the virus. I have now. So I can now get back to this.

I have my download videos but still can not get them onto a DVD. Is there a programe that will convert and then burn onto a DVD in one programme than 2 sperate programes?

[newlight1]

I have tried AVS but it keeps crashing all the time

[mac2708]

Originally Posted by newlight1

I have my download videos but still can not get them onto a DVD. Is there a programe that will convert and then burn onto a DVD in one programme than 2 sperate programes?

YES as already posted http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/
BUT as stated several times *if* these are .plv files downloaded from PlayOn they were never meant to be/cannot be converted.

See posts 34, 38, 44, 51 52

As regards AVS Video Converter crashing - again *if* it's a .plv file the program does nor recognise/handle .plv.
Here's a list of supported files http://onlinehelp.avs4you.com/AVS-Vi...edformats.aspx

It's being assumed that this is a .plv file as that's what you said in post 39.

Is there no other version of this file available (i.e .avi/.mkv.DivX) that will be handled by conversion programs?

[c4rv]

Originally Posted by newlight1

I have tried AVS but it keeps crashing all the time

The problem appears to be that the file format used by your downloads has encryption and there is no program which can convert them to a suitable format to put them on DVD.

You could fluff around trying to recapture the video either by screen grabbing utility or output via video card and recapturing but do you really want to do that ?

[captainkremmen]

Originally Posted by newlight1

No I am still here but with downloading all these different programes I got a virus and have spent the last 2 days trying to get rid of the virus. I have now. So I can now get back to this.

I have my download videos but still can not get them onto a DVD. Is there a programe that will convert and then burn onto a DVD in one programme than 2 sperate programes?

Your PLV files are COPY PROTECTED, that is your problem. You will not be able to do what you want to do, no matter what program you use. PlayOn allow you to download to your PC for the convenience of watching at a time that suits you, without having to be online. However, they DO NOT allow you to make copies on DVD or play them on other computers, and to make sure you don't they add what is called DRM, or Digital Rights Management. This stops you from doing anything they do not specifically allow you to do.

This has been pointed out to you more than once.

[newlight1]

No it is a FLV File (.flv) so it should convert is that right?

[ironjade]

Originally Posted by newlight1

No it is a FLV File (.flv) so it should convert is that right?

DeVeDe will convert .flv files into dvd .iso images very easily.
They can then be burned to disc with any burning programme you like.
If you can't figure out how to use DeVeDe in a few minutes then you're a lost cause.
There's a tutorial on YouTube.

[newlight1]

ohhh and (.mp4) (.mp4) files too

[newlight1]

i KEEP GETTING A MESSAGE SAYING INVALID FLOATING POINT OPERATION WHEN TRYING TO ADD THEM TO THEM AVS?

[mac2708]

Originally Posted by newlight1

No it is a FLV File (.flv) so it should convert is that right?

You said back in post 39 that it was a .plv file and only now after several replies about .plv files say that it's .flv.

This INVALID FLOATING POINT OPERATION could mean that the file (or part of it) is corrupt and may explain why no program that has been advised or that you have tried is working.

Try downloading the file again from a different source if possible and maybe a different format.

[newlight1]

Some files are plv and some flv. I am still trying to get them converted and then burned. I have tried everything. Not sure what else to do.

[newlight1]

Originally Posted by ironjade

DeVeDe will convert .flv files into dvd .iso images very easily.
They can then be burned to disc with any burning programme you like.
If you can't figure out how to use DeVeDe in a few minutes then you're a lost cause.
There's a tutorial on YouTube.

http://www.rastersoft.com/programas/...wnload_section

Is this the one? There are two downloads here? Which is the right one?

[newlight1]

OK I tried to download the first one and it said "windows can not open this file"

It also said that I have two options one is to select the correct webservice or select a web service from a list of installed programes. I selcted the first one and it said


File Type: BZ2 Compressed File

File Extension: .bz2
Description: Bzip files generally contain a single file that has been compressed and packaged into an archive file.

Software or information available at:

BZ2 Compressed File WinZip
BitZipper


You may search the following Web site for related software and informati

[newlight1]

I am a total technopobe and I can not even ge a programe downloaded and thats nothing to do with my lack of PC skills

[newlight1]

http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/

This would not install either?

[newlight1]

http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/

When I try this one it says "Downloading installation files failed" click finish to download files manually from our site which I tried but also did not work.

Does anyone know what I can do to make them work? Or maybe a different burner and convertor?

Or would someone be willing to let me call them and somone can talk me though this as I am not really getting anywhere and have been trying for many days now

[newlight1]

OK I got WinX to download and it seems to be working so far but will let you all know Winx?

[newlight1]

I thought I almost had it but after waiting 3 hours for it to convert my videos it then said "Cannot create burninmg process disk size smaller than DVD size please insert a larager disk and then press ok?

What does this mean? Or maybe I could just half the number of videos and use two seperate disks?

[newlight1]

So I then put in another of the same blank disks and it said Cannot create burning process unknown or unsupported disk. Which I dont understand as its the exact same type of disk as the other one?

[mac2708]

Originally Posted by newlight1

http://www.rastersoft.com/programas/...wnload_section

Is this the one? There are two downloads here? Which is the right one?

Neither if you're using Windows - the files shown are for Linux

The Windows installation file is here
http://majorsilence.com/devede

[ironjade]

Originally Posted by newlight1

http://www.rastersoft.com/programas/...wnload_section

Is this the one? There are two downloads here? Which is the right one?

Click on "DeVeDe for Windows". That takes you to majorsilence which I may have mentioned several postings ago.

[captainkremmen]

So now some of the files are FLV?.

OK OP, download this:
http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/

This is only for a test, as that program costs money, but it will allow us to test what you are doing and maybe get a better idea of what is going wrong.

Click on the FREE DOWNLOAD link. You'll get a pop up box, save the file to your computer somewhere where you'll remember where to find it. Once downloaded, run the program installer and follow the instructions to install it.

Once installed, reboot your computer.

Now load the program.

Insert a blank DVD into your DVD writer.

In ConvertX, click on FILE and then ADD VIDEO FILES.

Locate your FLV file and load it into the program.

Don't do anything else at this stage.

You should see it appear in the left hand window to confirm it has been loaded into convertx.

Now click CONVERT, and wait a while.

Convertx will, by default, convert and then burn the file to DVD.

If you have any problems then I would suggest the problem is down to you, or your compiuter. Convertxtodvd handles almost any non copy protected file format (including FLV), and uses it's own internal codecs so it doesn't need you to play around with installing different audio or video codecs (which some of the freeware programs need and could be part of your problem).

If it works, that's likely to be the issue. If it doesn't, then YOU are doing something wrong or YOUR computer has a problem as I've never known anyone have so many problems with so many different DVD conversion/burning programs.

Take your time, do each step one at a time, and don't rush. Note down any error messages and let us know if you still have problems.

[mac2708]

Originally Posted by newlight1

http://www.rastersoft.com/programas/...wnload_section

Is this the one? There are two downloads here? Which is the right one?

Hang on In post 33 ( 5 days ago) you said:

"DeVeDe has installed, what do I do next to burn a video to DVD do you know?"

but today you're saying:
"OK I tried to download the first one and it said "windows can not open this file""

[JeffG1]

After trying all the free and built-in software under the sun to create a DVD slideshow with menus without success, I finally gave in and ordered Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD 10 Platinum from Amazon