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  1. I've just purchased a computer with windows media center without knowing that it captures on a useless format. Does antone out there know how to convert DVR-MS files to anything useful?
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    So you're an early adopter
    The tools may take a few months but I bet you'll be able to get the meat outta those files into a usefull format soon!
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    This from Microsoft's MCE FAQ page.

    Q. What file format does Media Center record in?
    A. Media Center uses a new file format called DVR-MS. DVR-MS is an MPEG-2
    file that includes metadata about the recorded program to be stored.

    Q. Can the file format used by Media Center be changed? Can I edit recorded
    TV files?
    A. No, Media Center supports only the DVR-MS file format for recording TV.
    It's not currently possible to edit DVR-MS files (the format used for
    recorded TV files). However, some third-party software manufacturers have
    applications that support the conversion of DVR-MS files into other formats.

    Q. Can the files generated by Media Center be converted to another video
    format?
    A. At this time, there is no way to convert DVR-MS files to another format.
    Microsoft is currently working with third-party software manufacturers to
    add support for DVR-MS files to their products.

    Q. Can I edit recorded TV files?
    A. It isn't possible at this time to edit DVR-MS files (the format used for
    recorded TV files). Microsoft is currently working with third-party software
    manufacturers to add support for DVR-MS files to their products.

    Q. Does Windows Movie Maker support the Media Center file format?
    A. Windows Movie Maker does not support DVR-MS files at this time.
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  3. there is a program that will convert it, it's called tvshowexport. The author says he uses Vegas video to burn his dvd's, I was trying to use svcd2dvd, but haven't had any luck yet. It does create a mpeg file, the video is mpeg2, however the audio is mpeg1 I believe he said.
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