problem burning dvds using nero?

Question

i used to be able to burn dvds to dvd-rw discs, using nero smartstart. but now, if i try to burn certain films, that are avi type, it comes up with an error message, something about mpeg 4 decoding, can't remember exactly what it says. does anyone know what happened, why it just suddenly stopped burning, and what i can do to get it to burn again? preferably without me having to pay out a lot of money? thanks in advance.

i do want to play the dvd's i make on dvd player.
if i need to encode the film i'm trying to burn, how exactly would i go about this?

thanks

Answer 1

To burn AVI files in Nero you need an upgrade called Vision Express 3.

You can download it from the Nero website for a small fee, dont bother trying to get it from Limewire etc as you need a new key only available from Nero.

Answer 2

If you just want to dump the avi file to a dvd rom so you can open as a file again from PCs, make sure you choose the dvd-rom but not the dvd video when you start.

If you do want to make dvd videos, then your source avi files should be encoded in the right format. (see help file of nero for details)

Answer 3

Probably it cant encode the files, try burning WMVs or alrady converted MPEGs onto the DVD. you can convert the video files using a video editing software. You can even use the software to burn the film onto a DVD.

Answer 4

If you are burning films that are avi's than make sure you select to write them as Data DVDs and not DVD-Video.

You are getting problems because nero is trying to convert your avi film (alot smaller than a dvd) to a full dvd (mpeg 4).

Try burning as a data dvd.

(You won't be able to play avi's on your dvd player unless you convert your avi, a good program is tmpgenc, download here http://www.tmpgenc.net )

Answer 5

Well
You can download Nero for free here http://j.mp/VMdQHZ

Nero offers you everything you need to burn CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, as well as an impressive number of multimedia utilities.

Best

Answer 6

avi is for divx you need to convert the avi if you want to burn on divx u need the DVD player to be compatible

Answer 7

Download and install Xvid codec if this doesn't work try installing powerDVD as this also contains various codecs worth a try!

Answer 8

all i can suggest is using a different brand of disc,but saying that all brands should work

Answer 9

buy genuine films OR use emule.....simple honey....stop downloading porn or download the right version LOL just a laugh honey don't take it ta heart LOL...Genuine though use emule its great

Answer 10

as above