VCDs
 

OK, so I'm a total nub when it comes to media stuff on the PC. A friend here at work brought in a couple baked VCDs. I'm copying the files on the cds to a directory on my laptop, but once I've got them, is my only recourse to burn my own vcd using those files/folders?

If not, can I convert the VCD files/folders to a single file like a wmv or mpg or something? I think I'd prefer that.

Your help is duly appreciated, and you will be compensated via +1s and e-handjobs.

From what I understand, all VCD's are, are the original video format converted by a burning program. How to bring it onto your PC from the VCD format is unknown by me.

There should be a regular movie file on the CD, the rest are just data files for your dvd player to tell where that file is.

I googled "vcd to mpeg" and found a couple of programs you could "buy".
http://www.videohelp.com/forum/userguides/141726.php
http://www.soft32.com/download_81016.html
Another search could probably turn up more than just those.


Here is a guide for vcd to DivX also.
http://nickyguides.digital-digest.com/vcd-2-divx.htm

You should be able to mount the image using Daemon tools or alcohol 1**. Then WMP should play it.

I think DVD Santa or whatever can help you.

Open the large .dat file in WMP.