Work around AVI 2GB limit outside of VirtualDub like OpenDSL or whatever

[luctmrc]

Is it possible? Like in DVDx and/or any other program that uses MPEG-4 codecs. I REALLY need for it to be possible. Thanks!

[luctmrc]

Oh come on! Don't tell me it can't be done.

[setarip]

Your post is unclear. Exactly what are you trying to accomplish?

[luctmrc]

Well basically what I'm asking is, is there any way to create an AVI file larger than 4GB using DVDx? Or, is there any other DVD to AVI ripper that's not DVD2AVI that's as easy as DVDx and that supports OpenDML or AVI2 or anything that can get my AVI file to be over 4GB and work?

Any response will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[luctmrc]

HELP!!!

[videopnut]

The 4Gig limit is imposed by the file structure of the operating system, not by whatever software is creating the files.

You have two choices:

1) Change to an OS that uses the NTFS file system, such as Windows XP, which has no limit on file size. When you install XP MAKE SURE you select the NTFS file system option, or you'll just end up back where you started with the FAT-32 system (XP can be installed with either).

2) Use software that captures as "reference avi" files. The actual saved files will still be limited in size by the FAT file system, but they will be called by a single "reference" file name. Such options exist for DV capture (Canopus is one example), but I don't personally know of any for use with DVD disks.