Converting a downloaded WMV with multiple streams?

[MikeMGMVE]

So i downloaded a streaming wmv some time ago (of a concert - "MSN Control Room"), I've been able to play it back fine in WMP, but skipping around can be a pain.

So I wanted to convert it to a more friendly (for my computer) format. The file is about 1GB. I've noticed when I open the WMV in VLC, 4 windows open up, 1 at a higher resolution and bitrate, and then 3 smaller windows, with a smaller resolution and different quality (they also all say Direct3D output on them).

When I try to convert the video, it always pulls from one of the lower quality streams, with the smaller resolution and quality.. anyone have any ideas or can recommend a converter that can show me the different streams so I can pick which one to use?

[bat999]

Hi
Consider using MKVmergeGUI to make an MKV file containing only the tracks that you wish to keep.
It's part of the mkvtoolnix package.
Information is here:- http://www.bunkus.org/videotools/mkvtoolnix/doc/mkvmerge-gui.html#whatismkvmerge

[Baldrick]

Or try extract the tracks with Windows Media Stream Editor (included in Windows Media Encoder).

[pepito123]

Or try extract the tracks with Windows Media Stream Editor (included in Windows Media Encoder).

Thank's, it worked perfectly.