Crazyface
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Can anyone tell me how to burn a film from a laptop to a dvd (re-recordable) so that it can be used on a DVD player? I've looked everywhere on the web and cannot get a proper answer, as usual.
Burning DVD's
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jim8flog
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If you have a DVD recorder on the laptop -
assuming it is on your own film then you just need DVD recording software
https://www.techradar.com/uk/best/the-best-free-dvd-burner
If it is a proprietary film it may have copy protection.
assuming it is on your own film then you just need DVD recording software
https://www.techradar.com/uk/best/the-best-free-dvd-burner
If it is a proprietary film it may have copy protection.
robinthehood
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Bunkermagnet
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Not all DVD players will play re-writable DVD's, plus depending on the film you might not find it all fits on one disc
Crazyface
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My problem is that I have to format the dvd for the dvd player but then I can't burn stuff to it on the laptop ?
Bunkermagnet
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I never formatted a DVD, only a hard drive or the like.
Have you actually checked your DVD player and whatever you want to burn it with are compatible with the type of DVD you have?
Rooter
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most DVD players and TV's now have a USB port, can you not stick the film onto a USB drive as a file? most will play most formats!
williamalex1
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Crazyface
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Looks as though I have to convert before burning. Done that bit. I'll check the rest tomorrow.
I think it would be easier just to buy me mum a new TV with a USB port.
I think it would be easier just to buy me mum a new TV with a USB port.
williamalex1
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I use an old mobile external DVD-RW drive recorder, from Amazon £16.99 and a programme called Burnaware.
Just drag and drop the files over and copy, no need to format, just select the DVD option and start recording.
Just drag and drop the files over and copy, no need to format, just select the DVD option and start recording.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0052X04MO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_c75oFbFS5SC3K
Buy her that £30 and plugs into HDMI port .. suddenly usb works on the tv
Or just buy her a new dvd player with usb input
Crazyface
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Wow brilliant
