how can I extend record time on windows

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    how can I extend record time on windows


    how can I extend record time on windows dvd maker from 150 minutes to at least 180? I've looked in folder thinking I could change it in there but no luck.Any help appreciated
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  2. whs
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    What are you recording and what is the filetype of the file.
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  3. Posts : 4,161
    Windows 7 Pro-x64
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    Windows DVD Maker is limited to 150 minutes. Since most DVDs will record only 120 minutes, that's usually enough.
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  4. Posts : 5
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    I use any video converter to convert it to mpeg status to burn as my dvd maker wont make dvd's of anything else for some reason and yes I am computer savvy enough to get where I'm going I just can't find the file to change the time. In answer to other question My dvd recorder hooked to my cable box will record up to 6 hrs. on a 2 hour dvd
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  5. whs
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    I guess that's the trick. You have to rerecord with the video recorder. You lose quality though. Or maybe there is even a way to hook up the recorder to the PC for recording. I have seen equipment that allows the hookup for input to the PC.
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  6. Posts : 5
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    yeah I've done that, it is just a waste of dvd's ya know? I was hopin to cut down on the waste! Thx for all the replies!!!
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  7. Posts : 24,479
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    What is the format of video the DVD recorder makes?
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  8. Posts : 5
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    Thread Starter
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    VOB I believe!
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  9. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    Apparently the recorder uses some different compression to get 6 hours on a DVD. The .vob (Video Object) is the format on commercial DVDs which isn't compressed as much as .mpeg files are.

    I can offer an option while it's not a solution to your question.
    Use Blu-ray disks and a recorder if possible in your setup. One BD has 25GB and I think would record well over the DVD maker limits.
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  10. Posts : 5
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    cool when I can afford it I'll try that appreciate the help!
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