Posted by noydb on 09/30/05 16:44

On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:16:22 GMT, Bill G <niobrara969@none.invalid>
wrote:


>If you're using a recent version of Windows, make sure you don't have
>it configured to hide extensions for known file types, which was one
>of the silliest defaults to ever come out of Redmond. In Windows
>Explorer, go to Tools, Folder Options, and clear the box for "Hide
>extensions for known file types". You're not likely to get very far if
>you don't know what kinds of files you're working with.

Many thanks for this advice.
This has been giving me fits for quite some time.
I wish I could characterize this default as "silly".
I tend to think more along the lines of "sinister"...
>
>>The most prized files are .MKV files (matroska), but from what I've
>>been able to gather, these files are particularly difficult to
>>convert.

By "prized" I meant my personal most "prized" files.
These are the ones I most want to burn to DVD.
Just my luck, they happen to be the most difficult...
>
>Matroska is just a wrapper for other files, enabling such things as
>multiple audio tracks and selectable subtitles and more, so while this
>format serves a real purpose, there's nothing inherently prized about
>it. Here's the best step by step guide for unwrapping a Matroska file
>and retrieving all or some of its contents: www.svcd.cc/radiohowie

A cool site. Thanks for the link.
>
>>I've been able to find guides which suggest downloading 3 or
>>4 programs which will eventually convert the file from MKV to
>>AVI...but then I'm back at square one.
>>
>>I have Nero Express 6 software (it came with the computer).
>>I'm open to suggestions for alternatives, but I would much rather
>>freeware.
>>
>>Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
>>Even if just a point to a comprehensive site...
>>I've been searching in vain, finding only BS sites which appear
>>designed to confuse rather than inform.
>
>Here are a few sites that are designed to inform, not confuse.
>www.videohelp.com
>www.doom9.net
>www.afterdawn.com
>
>After reading there, come back with specific questions, if necessary.
>Good luck, and have fun.

Again, many thanks...you've been a big help.
I've got a lot of reading to do now...


Cheers, --N

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