Can't get tmpgenc to open mpeg2 files

[toomanyblastedbits]

I am trying to convert a movie comprised of three svcd files to burn to DVD. I am using tmpg 2.512.52.161 also have 2.58.44.152. I have followed the sticky in regards to tmpgenc problems. I have tried all those and still can't get the files to load. The file(s), however, will open with the mpeg tools. I am using this guide here https://www.videohelp.com/guides.php?link=522 There is once difference with my files than those in the guide. My files extension is .mpg while those in the guide is .dat, don't know if that makes a diiference. Any help would be appreciated

[celtic_druid]

Well dat suggests MPEG1, which TMPGEnc can read fine.

Do you have a compatible MPEG2 dshow decoder installed? How about the MPEG2 VFAPI plugin?

[toomanyblastedbits]

I have tried this one I got here http://www.marumo.ne.jp/mpeg2/ I also installed stinky's mpeg2 codec and still cannot open the mpeg2 file. I suppose I'll have to find another method to convert the files to DVD. By the way, I can't get WMP10 to open the mpeg2 files, but they will open in Roxio DVDMAX. Thanks for your reply

[celtic_druid]

Try running the files through DGIndex then and then opening the D2V as a source. Really though the above VFAPI plugin should work.