vcd ripping??????

[dkjmom]

I am going to be getting a very rare vcd/dvd and I want to rip the vcd (no dvd-rom at this time) to my computer. Is there a program that will rip vcd's?

[MaDmiZe]

DVD needs DVD drive...but VCD just put in the cd drive and copy the dat file from the disc....That can be converted with a program such as VCDgear back to mpg....Or newer versions ( and maybe old ones) of Windows Media Player will play dat file just like any other multimedia file...you just have to browse for it under the "all files" option.

[-=Neo=-]

Yea, get VCDGear to convert the VCD's .dat movie file into a playable .mpg file. It is so much easier to rip VCDs than DVDs!!

[dkjmom]

Thanx for the reply. So where do I get this VCDgear? If you can't or won't post the address, you can e-mail me personally.

[MaDmiZe]

Look at it under tools at the left here ......

[e-z-e]

After you get VCDgear, go from DAT-->MPG and it might be a good idea to check the fix MPEG errors box.

[misfit_77]

Why the hell are you trying to Rip a VCD????

Just copy the dam cd or copy the Dat file to your hardrive.

Windows media player recognizes dat files and works fine.

[dkjmom]

editing. had double post. SORRY

[dkjmom]

Misfit_77 I am new to this. I didn't know that you can just copy it to your HD. That is why I posted to the newbie section. DUH!!!!!!. Since my post I have since downloaded VCDgear. Thank you very much!!!!! I also have Nero to copy them to my HD. So I think I'm covered.