ok so if you have some files on your computer that you wish to convert in to dvd ( avi / xvid / divx / svcd / vcd ) ect ect then i hope this little guide is of some help to you

first your going to need 2 programs (both can be found of fw)

1. WinAVI video converter
2. Nero

once you have them and they are all set up
open up WinAVI ( if you get something about a codec example.... quick time ....dont worry about it
just click on ok or next )
once the program is open click on ( DVD )
select the file you wish to open along with where you wish to save the output files that your going to make
click ok or next
now after a few seconds you should see the next step ( a box that should say winavi on the left side and then show the file converting on the right this is all there is to it and to convert to a dvd from avi & divx & svcd & vcd along with other formats should take no longer then 20 - 40 mins max
once it is done load up nero

in nero start smart select ( burn dvd video files )
add the dvd files you have just made ( everything from the VIDEO_TS ) file
now guide your way to burn and your good to go

also you could try DVD santa if you dont like nero
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hope this was of some help

ecstatica