Boy have I been around the bend with that subject. To change video files into files that standalone players recognize, you need to use some conversion software. DVD Flick is a free conversion software. It creates the original file into DVD video (that reside in video folders). Or you can convert the original file type to a .iso file. You can later burn the contents of the video folders or .iso to disc using your favorite burning software. I hope this helps or is relevant to your problem. ______________reply separator_________________ From: Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: DVD burning/compatibility Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:45:43 -0400 WMV and MPG are both computer formats. Unless the standalone player is specifically designed to recognize and play them, it won't have a clue what they are. Along with using the right type of blanks, the videos you wish to burn must be converted into a format that the standalone player understands (i.e. the list you typed out here). Most burners have the ability to convert while burning, but you must choose the correct function in order to make that happen. you might also have to dictate more specifics than that, depending on the standalone player's demands. I'm no expert on any of this, so I'm hoping someone else will chime in here and set the record straight on what you should look for in your burning program. It's likely something like "Burn as a DVD Movie", but don't go by that until you hear from others who do this sort of thing often. Peace, Gman --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To subscribe, unsubscribe or modify your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk OR To subscribe to the mailing list, send an email to pctechtalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "subscribe" in the Subject. To unsubscribe send email to pctechtalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject. To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To join our separate PCTableTalk off-topic group, send a blank email to: pctabletalk+subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------