My computer has 64 MB memory, and I've found that I can't use DVD Shrink or Nero to create DVDRs. It may be because they have a preview window that plays what you are burning. Is there a program that doesn't use much memory?
Not to my knowledge.Even if you get a program which can burn DVD with the actual memory you have,i don't think you will have good quality burns,some burns will probably fail due to unsufficient memory.You definitely should look forward about upgrading your memory.Most DVD burners require 512 MB minimum to make decent burns. About the preview window for DVD Shrink and Nero,it can be disable,but it's not because it's activated that you can't use these programs.I think that these programs require a minimum of memory too to be able to run. Vincent.
You can disable the preview in Nero Recode. When you import a DVD there is a box that is ticked that says (enable video preview) untick that box and the video preview will not be displayed. This option is also avalible when you start transcoding the DVD. In the lower left hand corner the option to enable the (Video preview) is there also. Just untick the box. I am almost positive DVDShrink has an option to disable video preview on that. But I dont know where that would be. Maybe somone else can give you that information. As to a program that would use less memory other then Nero Recode or DVD Shrink. The answer more then likly is no. Most transcoders will be aboutt he same when it comes to CPU and RAM usage when transcoding a DVD. Below is the system requirments for Nero Recode, General system requirements Microsoft ® Windows 98/98SE; Windows 2000 (service pack 4 or later); Windows XP; Windows 2003 server Microsoft® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (All applications beside InCD and Nero ImageDrive work in the x86 emulator that allows 32-bit Windows applications to run) Microsoft® Windows Internet Explorer 4.0 or later LightScribe support is only available for Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later) and Windows XP or Windows MCE 2004 or greater operating systems Processor and installed memory For writing audio and data discs: - 500Mhz Intel® Pentium III processor or equivalent - 64MB RAM For DVD and video authoring: - 1.2Ghz Intel® Pentium III process or equivalent - 128MB RAM For real−time capturing and burning: - 1.6Ghz Intel® Pentium IV processor or equivalent - 128MB RAM Hard disc space 500 MB disc space for a typical installation of all components Up to 9 GB available hard disc space for DVD images and temporary DVD files Display settings Graphics card with at least 8MB video memory and minimum resolution 800x600 pixels and 16-bit colour settings. 24-bit or 32-bit true colour is recommended. Installation of the latest WHQL certified device drivers recommended Optical device CD- or DVD recordable or rewritable drive Nero Recode 2 System requirements: Microsoft© DirektX 9.0a or later is required. Optional: DVD-Video plug-in to enable DVD recoding and DVD9 to DVD5 feature.
Well you can add another stick of 64 MB Ram or if you want a bit more,two sticks of 128 MB or even two sticks of 256 MB.For me,the maximum,the better it is.But first you should check your motherboard to see which exact model will fit the slots as there's different model of Rams.Check at your motherboard's manual,normally it specifies what is the maximum you can put,because some older generation pcs can't support too much Ram,if i'm right.But if you add another 64 MB to your existing memory,it has to be exactly same,i.e,the speed(Mhz).But now if you don't know how to do,better you get someone who's a bit more experienced in computer stuffs and will help you in upgrading your memory.Depending on your budget,2 sticks of 256 MB normally will be fine if you intends to burn DVDs.But better check with someone more qualified first and see what your pc can support before buying anything. Vincent.
