What in the world do I do?

[Lightning716]

I am brand spankin new to this. I downloaded my first 986 meg .mpg file yesterday. I would like to put it on a CD-R seeing as that is the only thing I have. The problem is that CD-Rs hold only 700 megs. It won't compress far enough for me to put it on as a .zip file. The hardware and software I have is as follows: CD Writer - hp cd-writer 9500 series (I think like 12x write, I really can't remember), CD Writer Software - hp record now. Could anyone reference me to a step-by-step, and a list of needed programs etc. All of your help would be greatly appreciated.

[marcusaxavier]

Before posting in the forums, did you look to the "How To" section on the left-hand side of the screen?