How do I copy .avi files to a DVD?
So I have a combo CD/DVD-RW drive and what I want to do is drag video files from my computer onto a DVD so I can delete them from my hard drive and still have them on a disc. I put a blank DVD into the drive and try to just drag the video file over but then I get an error saying "Windows encountered a problem when trying to copy this file. What do you want Windows to do?". The only options are Retry and Cancel. I tried dragging pictures and Word documents over as well but those did not work either. Then I put a blank CD into the drive and I was able to drag videos, pictures, and Word documents over to it. I assumed it would work the same way with the blank DVD but obviously not. If anyone has a solution, that would be great although I don't want to have to buy any software or use free trials that will eventually force me to buy the software.
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Windows won't let you burn files to DVD using it's built in writing software, it will only allow burn to CD.
http://www.deepburner.com/download/DeepBurner1.exe
This link is to a program download called deep burn. It's a free CD/DVD writing software. I use it and it does the trick for burning files to DVDs.
You should have a good CD/DVD burning software program that will let you organize your files first before burning them to disc.
A good open source free cd/dvd burning program is "infraRecorder" Google it if you want the site address.
I would suggest burning a data disc for all files that aren't video files playable on a standard dvd player.
Bear in mind that many dvd burners do or did not have multisession capability, so it's a good idea to have nearly a full (around 4.2 gigs of files in a cache folder so you can burn onto a dvd all at once.) This way, you'll get the full advantage of the storage capacity of the disc and not just a closed disc session partial burn.
Nero Vision can convert AVI to DVD, but I've had some issues with this program. WinAVI Video Converter does a better job of this task. WinAVI will convert AVI to DVD.
Step 1: Please click the "DVD" button on the main interface , or you can click "menu" button on the main interface, then select "Any to DVD" on the submenu of the " format convert " ,and then the program will pop-up a "Select file" box. Then please choose the AVI file that you want to converter.
Step 2: Output directory: You can click the "Browse" button to select the output directory.
Step 3: Select encoder:You can click it to choose the DVD mode. When it is ready, just click "OK" to start to convert.
Please note: The DIVX codec may be needed to encode some AVI files. Download and install the DIVX codec pack from divx.com.
Windows XP cannot natively make DVD discs. You need some kind of program such as NERO to burn DVD's. If you are trying to make the .avi file into a DVD player compabible format I recommend using this program.
http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_d...
It is fast, and has never let me down.
good luck!
You just need a dvd burning software to do that, I always use aimersoft dvd creator to burn and convert avi video to DVD, it's easy to use and works nice for me, you may download it for a try
http://www.top5soft.com/video/aimersoft-dvd-creato...
Hope it helps. If you still have problem, feel free to contact me.
Try convertxtodvd here is a free trial
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