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    Ripped DVD's In Media Direct

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by steve511, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. steve511

    steve511 Notebook Consultant

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    Simple as the title states. How can I play ripped DVD's or DVD files copied to my computer from my DVD camcorder in Dell Media Direct? It just doesn't work. I fixed the playback in media center but I would like to be able to do it in Media Direct as well in case I'm on a long trip and want to conserve some battery life or something. And just because it's a pain in the a$$ to have all my folders show up under Media Direct-Videos but have them look as empty.

    Anyone who can help, I would greatly appreciate it. Plus rep if you have a procedure to do it.
     
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    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    What format are the ripped files in?
     
    tumnasgt, Mar 25, 2008
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    .vob file types are not recognized in Media Direct. If you want movies to play, stick with mpeg.
     
    kegobeer, Mar 25, 2008
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    .vob they are from a dvd
     
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    steve

    the simplest thing is just to rename the extension from vob to mpeg for each file you want to watch/view in media direct- that way, you don't have to convert them or have another program.........

    that's the only thing I can think of, but it's been a long day..........
     
    nobscot6, Mar 25, 2008
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