Hello. miltex, thanks for your response, advice & pointers to helpful software.I thought the DVD was a tricky bit of stuff so I will get the software you mention and give it a try.I've had all sorts of problems ranging from pixelation, to sticking, stuttering, DVD drive freezing up and refuse to open,directors voice overs blah blah.Thank you again, I'll post back how I fared after putting your advice into action.Cheers, gbroman." Quatations bore me, tell me what you know "