copying to a dvd using windows media

[straughton]

Im trying to copy a movie from my laptop to a blank dvd, but it doesnt seem to give me the option to copy to dvd on windows media player, only to copy to a cd. My computewr has the facility to copy dvds, just cant figure out the way to do it?? thanks

[RIR]

You can't. You have to get a program like Nero, Ashampoo, Sonic, or any other burning program.

[spurslady]

There is a programme called DVD shrink that will allow you to BACKUP dvds to your harddrive it shrinks them to the size of 4.5gb. You need another burning programme though that will allow you to transfer it to DVD.

You can download shrink here:

http://download-dvdshrink.com/index.asp?PID=63 67f04e-4d1e-4d66-bf9d-9f326b31bace&t=BURN%20YO UR%20FAVORITE&t2=MOVIES%20AND%20DVDS

I have it and it is very good it is freeware.

[spurslady]

HI this link will be better then the previous one I posted, this one is free.

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_softwa re/dvd_rippers/dvd_shrink.cfm

you can also do a google seacrch of DVD shrink to see which is the right one for you. It allows you to copy encrypted discs (FOR BACKUP......) ho hum!!! good luck

[straughton]

thankyou both for your answers they were most helpful! cheers kev!