Converting XP Media Center files

[hurljf]

Am brand new to dvd recording. Have Windows XP Media Center.
Can only display recorded TV files on my computer.
Would like to burn these files to dvd, but think they need decoding first.
Need to know what decoding software will do this?
Thanks

[Batman]

What is the format of these files?

[hurljf]

dvr_ms

[Batman]

Is that a particular codec? or file extension (e.g. *.dvr_ms)

If it is a dv codec, and plays on your PC, try loading it in Virtualdubmod or Virtualdub and converting it to a format of your choice (such as xvid/divx). Or CCE/ TMPGEnc if you want to convert to mpeg-1/mpeg-2

[hurljf]

I will try your suggestion.
I don't know if it is a codec. It appears to be the suffix used by MS, making it proprietart I guess.
I have to try to convert this to a format which can be burned to a dvd so that it can play in my dvd player and show on my tv.
Thanks

[hurljf]

Hi Batman
Downloaded Virtualdub, ran a dvr_ms recording and got message:
MS patented format ASF. This is copywrite and patent protected.
So I will have to record TV programs in a friendlier format.
Have you any software suggestion for recording?
Thanks for your support.

[Batman]

Virtualdub v 1.3 has the capability to edit asf files, this capability was removed in subsequent releases due to legal concerns.

Try that version out. Does your recording software allow you to capture in another less restrictive format or export to say avi or mpeg?

[hurljf]

Hi
Will try 1.3
No dvr-ms is the only format.
Thanks

[hurljf]

Hi Batman
Virtualdub 1.3 appears to be non-existent. All traces have been removed.
Have you any sources?

[Batman]

Scroll down this page:

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/tools.htm

Some information I found while searching for dvr-ms on google:

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fyi, the latest windows updates will allow regular Windows to play/edit Media Center PC recorded .DVR-MS files

Get the following four updates from: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

1) Windows Media Player 9 Series

2) Windows Media 9 Series Codec Install Package

3) Q810243: Recommended Update - DirectShow playback support for Windows XP Media Center Edition recorded files

This item updates the Stream Buffer Engine (SBE) and Encryptor/Decryptor (EncDec) components released in Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1). Download to use DirectShow to play back files created in Windows XP Media Center Edition. The ability to play back these files with DirectShow depends on the copy protection policy associated with the file.

4)Windows Movie Maker 2

Windows® Movie Maker 2 is an update to previous versions of Windows Movie Maker. New features such as a new user interface, wizards, transitions, effects, titles, and AutoMovie make creating home movies easier. Windows Movie Maker 2 also takes advantage of the latest Windows Media® 9 Series audio and video codecs
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This site explains other methods for converting dvr-ms files:

http://www.blackknightsclan.com/forums.asp?action=read&thread=2822&page=2

The Microsoft mediacentre faq's however imply that the dvr-ms format files cannot be converted at this time.

[hurljf]

Thanks Batman,
Just read your message. Will certainly update. The bottom line is still non conversion of the format.
Thanks again