Where and How do I find DVD download software

[abfan]

Im looking to download a DVD software program if thats possible to do.Im looking to share and transfer a few movies,but im stuck at how to do so.I have Windows XP .Im totally clueless

[Miz]

If your computer has a DVD writer, it should have come with software. If it's not installed (should be on the Start Menu somewhere), look through the disks that came with your computer for it.

[abfan]

I see something called windows movie maker is that what im looking for
I have a dvd im trying to copy to my pc then share clips

[Miz]

What you want to do...transfer a movie from a DVD onto the harddrive...is called "ripping." There's a tutorial at http://www.divx-digest.com/articles/dvdrip_tute.html.

[abfan]

Hey there, Thanks it worked but now I need to just rip chapters not the whole dvd.
Any Ideas.The dvd is like 5 hours but I only want certain clip

[Tortanick]

what format is it in? Microsoft movie maker can, if the format is supported, allow you to make a new movie file with just the one clip. Don't expect cristal clear quality though.

[abfan]

Thank you both for your great advice
If it wasnt for you two I would be lost.I started out without a clue now im in buiness now.