How do I burn DVD with Windows Movie Maker without MyDVD Plus?

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Bustermom

I have a computer with Windows XP Media Center. My hard drive crashed & I
had it replaced. But MyDVD Plus was not on the new hard drive. I have made
movies with Windows Movie Maker and burned them to DVDs successfully with
MyDVD Plus. I have NeroVision software and Pinnacle DVD software (can't
remember the name and can't find it right now). But I can't seem to burn a
DVD with either of them. Does the MSWMM file need to be converted to some
other file to burn the DVD? If so, to which file and can I burn the DVD with
NeroVision (or the Pinnacle software)?

OR -- Can I download MyDVD for free from Windows since I had it when I
bought the computer?

Thank you very much.
 
Bustermom said:
I have a computer with Windows XP Media Center. My hard drive
crashed & I had it replaced. But MyDVD Plus was not on the new hard
drive. I have made movies with Windows Movie Maker and burned them
to DVDs successfully with MyDVD Plus. I have NeroVision software and
Pinnacle DVD software (can't remember the name and can't find it
right now). But I can't seem to burn a DVD with either of them.
Does the MSWMM file need to be converted to some other file to burn
the DVD? If so, to which file and can I burn the DVD with NeroVision
(or the Pinnacle software)?

OR -- Can I download MyDVD for free from Windows since I had it when I
bought the computer?

Thank you very much.
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MyDVD must have been included in an OEM
software package from your computer manufacturer...
not from Microsoft.

If you had a restore CD you could have reinstalled
XP from it and you would have what is known as
OOBE (out of box experience).

The .mswmm file is the Movie Maker project file...
only useful in Movie Maker for re-editing purposes.

If you wish to use DVD Authoring software...save
your project in the .wmv or .avi movie format...

To save as a .wmv movie file...
Type...Ctrl+P to open the Save Movie Wizard /
Choose...My Computer /
Next /
Enter a Name and a Save Location /
Next /
Tick...'Best Quality For My Computer'
Next/
Wait while the movie is saved /
Finish...

To save as an .avi movie file...
(and several other options)
Type...Ctrl+P to open the Save Movie Wizard /
Choose...My Computer /
Next /
Enter a Name and a Save Location /
Next /
Show More Choices /
Other Settings /
Open the drop window and choose...DV-AVI /
Next /
Wait while the movie is saved /
Finish...

--

J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk
 
I am not sure I understand your question but I will tell you what I do with
WMM and Nero Vision 9.

I capture all my videos using WMM to a AVI file. Then I edit the captured
video with Nero Vision (Chapter 6 in Manual). As you probably know, this
does not change the AVI but creates a .nvc Project file. The .nvc file is
basically the instructions to convert the clips (AVI files) to a Movie. I
use that .nvc file to burn the DVD (Chapter 10 in Manual). Nero
instructions on how to do all of this are in the fairly well written manual.

As for My DVD, I thought Roxio had discontinued it but there is a Version 10
available on their web site. I have edited and created videos using the
latest Roxio Creator software and it works just like Nero, I like Nero but
it is just a personal preference. Both are good. I used Bing to search for
MDVD Plus and there is a lot of info available, apparently you are not the
only one with problems.

Good luck,
Bill
 
I got the file saved as a .wmv file, but I still can't get Nero to make a
DVD. I've tried many different ways.
 
I converted the .mswmm file to a .wmv file with Windows Movie Maker. Then I
imported it into Nero and added chapters. It was saved as a .nvc file. I
tried burning a DVD with Nero several different ways, but still can't get it
burned. I've tried Nero Vision Essentials, Nero Express, etc., etc. I even
tried burning it with Nero Burn in Windows Media Center. I don't know what
I'm doing wrong.

Isn't the .nvc file a project file instead of a disc image? Do I need to
change the .nvc file to a .nrg file to burn the DVD?

Thank you very much.
 
Bustermom said:
I got the file saved as a .wmv file, but I still can't get Nero to
make a DVD. I've tried many different ways.
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Maybe these tutorials for NeroVision will help.

Nero Vision 4 DVD Authoring Guide
http://tinyurl.com/3xkzqh
or.....
http://www.digital-digest.com/articles/Nero_Vision_4_DVD_Authoring_Guide_page1.html

Nero Vision 5 DVD Authoring Guide
http://tinyurl.com/yflpg2q
or.....
http://www.digital-digest.com/articles/Nero_Vision_5_DVD_Authoring_Guide_page1.html

Maybe the following freeware would be worth a try:

(FWIW) It's always a good idea to create a System
Restore Point before installing software or updates)

DVD Flick
http://www.dvdflick.net/

Be sure to read the Guide:
http://www.dvdflick.net/guide.php

If you have problems downloading DVD Flick...
try the following direct link:
http://tinyurl.com/yzx9sck
or...
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/pr...dflick_setup_1.3.0.7.exe?use_mirror=softlayer

Save the file to a folder on your hard drive and
install from there.

Tutorials:

DVD Flick Tutorial
http://beginwithsoftware.com/videoguides/dvd-flick-guide.html

Burn Any PC Video Format into DVD
http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/dvdflicktutorial.htm

To create a basic Video DVD that should play in a free
standing DVD player...try the following...

Good luck.

First...read the DVD Flick Guide to familiarize yourself
with the program.

Open DVD Flick and insert a blank DVD in your burner.

If your computer's Autoplay window opens....just close it.

Click the Project Settings button and go to...Video /
Target format...residents of USA...choose...NTSC /
Accept.

Left click the Add title button and browse to your
Movie Clips and select the ones you want on the DVD.

You can arrange them by selecting one and then use
the Move Up and Move Down buttons.

Left click the Create DVD button / OK / Yes / Yes.

Wait while the DVD is created.

When the text "Finished Successfully" appears you
may close DVD Flick. Now you can eject your DVD
and play it in your DVD player.

--

J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk
 
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