converting files for dvd

[PADDYTHEWOP]

hi all,
bit of a novice to this.But here goes.got files on board to create a dvd but when i try to get to burn them via dvd santa or nero, am having problems.
1. can watch the files on my computer but can't seem to change them for dvd.(told you i was a novice)
2. if i try to store these said same files in my documents or my video they're not recognised.

any help out there would be gratefully appreciated.

thankyou.

[Chewy]

can watch the files on my computer

but

they're not recognised.

please explain, those statements are contradictory

welcome to the forum

[shaggyy]

I'm Having The Same Problem, Correct Me If I'm Wrong, I Have A Movie On My Hdd And Can Watch It But I Can't Send It To My Burners To Get A Backup!

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

@ Paddy & Shaggy ...

Q1: Please tell us the FORMAT of your Files on your HD (Hard Drive)? For example: .AVI, or .MPG or .VOB ... or whatever?

Q2: What FORMAT do you want your FINAL outcome to be in?

Thanks,
G!