Need help burning DVDs and converting formats

[Johnny Drama]

Okay, so I bought an LG DVD Burner. I have never burned a DVD, I know most DVD players only recognize MPEG2 formats.

My problem is, that I have a ton of MP4s and such that I would like to convert to MPEG2.

My bigger problem is that I don't have any DVD burning software. The burner I purchased SAYS it comes with PowerDVD and LG Burning Tool, yet neither of which can be found on my computer after installing the disc and drivers, so I am left to wonder if that is false advertising on LG's part as my system search doesn't pull anything for LG.

My question is: does anyone know of any legal freeware that converts video files to Mpeg2 and can burn them to DVD?

 

[HR-PUFF&STUFF]

dvdfab works but you have to pay after the 30 days

 

[Kelly]

I would try to reinstall the software.

The DVD burner that I have was the same way, and it all installed with no problem....and works fine.

 

[Johnny Drama]

Yeah I reinstalled it about 4 times now.

I am just clueless on the whole DVD burning thing, I have burned CD's and data discs for over 10 years and never messed with DVDs untill now.

Mainly I need a software that can convert various video formats to MPEG2, unless DVD softwares automatically convert video files to MPEG2 upon burning them. I am so confused!

 

[Troy_Parker]

^^ DVD Flick. http://www.dvdflick.net/download.php (Y)

It lets you add subtitles, etc.

And it's free.

 

[Johnny Drama]

and converts video files to different formats?

 

[Troy_Parker]

Urmm for burning dvd's alone, you should use that.

For video converting, etc. use this http://www.formatoz.com/ ...it's free and incredibly versatile.

 

[Johnny Drama]

I dL'ed the first program, Troy. Looks good but I dont have 900MB iof available RAM to decrypt the DVDs. Anyway around that?

 

[Troy_Parker]

"Memory: At least 256 MB of free physical RAM, 512 MB or more is recommended. When using Windows Vista, at least 512 MB is required."

900mb? Lol, it shouldn't be that much. :|

 

[Midnyte_Sun]

I have 18GB of Ram on my PC and when I do video editing I occasionally get the message that (Not enough RAM). I believe this has to do with set limits in virtual memory.

I would suggest if you are doing any encrypting, rendering, dvd-authoriing, etc, to turn off all other applications, including disconnecting from the internet and turning off all anti-virus /firewall and other applications running from the task bar.

 

[Johnny Drama]

Okay. I will try that.

 

[Midnyte_Sun]

Also, I'm not sure if this applies to you or not. I use the software: DVD Cloner VII. It's made by some Asian guy with bad English; have to pay for it, but it does everything it promises. Including DVD to Digital file, Digital File to DVD, Straight DVD conversion, etc.

Here are the specs:

Perfect 1:1 DVD Copy

In accordance with the leading quality in DVD burning software industry, DVD-Cloner VII is more powerful and reliable.
State-of-the-art transcoding technology ensures a better picture quality
Supports the backup of ISO, NRG files
Copies and burns CSS-encrypted, Region- protected and Sony ARCCOS protected DVD movies
Express and Expert interfaces: Express interface is the one-click solution to make DVD copy, while Expert interface is more professional to make customized DVD copy.

Customized Copy

Intelligent Identification Tech - intuitively recognizes the disc's format and automatically provides the appropriate copy modes and copy options
Burns two DVD movies (DVD-5 or DVD-9) onto one DVD+-R/RW DL with customized copy menu
With "Split DVD-9 to two DVD-5s" copy mode, the movie title of source DVD will be copied to the second DVD
DVD-5 to DVD-9 copy
Improved the chapter copy function - great for episodic DVD copy
Exact DVD-5 to DVD-5 copy
Exact DVD-9 to DVD-9 copy
Movie only copy - copies and burns the main title only with the extras omitted
Batch copy enables you to define the number of discs you would like to burn.
Makes home DVDs/TV series/TV shows
Manually adjusts the compression rate from 10% to 100% during the burning process - save your valuable disc space
Rips and Burns DVD movies on hard disk to DVD+-R/RWs.

ERT ™ - copy latest DVD movies

Innovative ERT DVD reading technology, supports the copy of latest DVD movies

Supports the backup of latest Blu-ray movies

With a third party Blu-Ray/HD DVD Copy Helper, you can copy and burn Blu-ray and HD-DVD movies to your hard drive and watch them with Cyberlink PowerDVD or WinDVD as you like!

Other features

Cool and smart interfaces - the intuitive and wizard-style interface provides easy,guided steps for DVD burning.
Automatically selects the reader and burner after the source DVD is put into the driver
Verifies data after the backup completes
Previews the picture effect with compressed copy
Works with most DVD player hardware and software
10% faster burning speed
Supports the rename of the volume
Saves/Deletes the temporary files
Easily track the copy process through the progress bar
Shuts down system when the copy completes
Multiple languages supported.
Opens log files with a short-cut key
Previews the main movie, extras and menus.
Free software updates for a year.
Free online technical support