I skipped the first step because my file was already in mpeg format. On the first step I selected PAL because my file is 25fps. In the second step I added my file using the browse button. In the second step I set the bitrate at 7164 which seems to be maximum for 4.7 gb When I set that and click "next" I get a "warning" saying the Mpeg file you crate may be larger than 4GB(4096MB)Software Player or Authoring Software may not recognize this file properly. To avoid this warning the file needs to be smaller than 4070MB do you wish to continue and I clicked "next". I wonder if this is where I went wrong?? My final file ended up being Mpeg video type and 4.07 GB I wonder now, do I have to run this through an authoring tool shuch as Nero Vision? Is there someone who could point me in the right direction. All your help has been good.