MyDVD 8 Essentials won't let you do a simple thing like THAT????
Can't believe it. Not after browsing through this: http://www.roxio.com...ydvd/mydvd.html
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can't I even change a menu background picture?
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, Sep 09 2006 10:06 AM
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Posted 09 September 2006 - 10:16 AM
epovo, on Sep 9 2006, 01:06 PM, said:
MyDVD 8 Essentials won't let you do a simple thing like THAT????
Can't believe it. Not after browsing through this: http://www.roxio.com...ydvd/mydvd.html
Can't believe it. Not after browsing through this: http://www.roxio.com...ydvd/mydvd.html
I would avoid the MyDVD 8 Premiere also, as it also contains some limits on the menu customizations.
Since it sounds like you are wanting to do DVD authoring, if you purchased it direct from Roxio/Sonic (especially recently), I would contact them to see about returning it and getting a refund, then I would suggest yo get EMC 9 instead. It has no limits like this on menu creation, and has a lot of enhanced additional features added that the v 8 line of products does not have.
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Posted 09 September 2006 - 10:48 AM
Larry, on Sep 9 2006, 11:16 AM, said:
that's correct. MyDVD 8 Essentials is a very basic and simple authoring program. It has very limited capabilities.
I would avoid the MyDVD 8 Premiere also, as it also contains some limits on the menu customizations.
Since it sounds like you are wanting to do DVD authoring, if you purchased it direct from Roxio/Sonic (especially recently), I would contact them to see about returning it and getting a refund, then I would suggest yo get EMC 9 instead. It has no limits like this on menu creation, and has a lot of enhanced additional features added that the v 8 line of products does not have.
I would avoid the MyDVD 8 Premiere also, as it also contains some limits on the menu customizations.
Since it sounds like you are wanting to do DVD authoring, if you purchased it direct from Roxio/Sonic (especially recently), I would contact them to see about returning it and getting a refund, then I would suggest yo get EMC 9 instead. It has no limits like this on menu creation, and has a lot of enhanced additional features added that the v 8 line of products does not have.
One additional thing to check, is your computer specs against the requirements for v9. If you post them here we can let you know if your computer is adequate to support v9.
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Posted 09 September 2006 - 02:50 PM
epovo, on Sep 9 2006, 01:06 PM, said:
MyDVD 8 Essentials won't let you do a simple thing like THAT????
Can't believe it. Not after browsing through this: http://www.roxio.com...ydvd/mydvd.html
Can't believe it. Not after browsing through this: http://www.roxio.com...ydvd/mydvd.html
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Posted 10 September 2006 - 12:37 AM
Yeah, I know MyDVD Essentials was cheap. But then this ad and the feature table are simply false! http://www.roxio.com...ydvd/mydvd.html
Now, isn't it?
Now, isn't it?
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Posted 10 September 2006 - 04:55 AM
epovo, on Sep 10 2006, 03:37 AM, said:
Yeah, I know MyDVD Essentials was cheap. But then this ad and the feature table are simply false! http://www.roxio.com...ydvd/mydvd.html
Now, isn't it?
Now, isn't it?
I have no clue. I never had MyDVD Essentials.
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Posted 10 September 2006 - 06:39 AM
epovo, on Sep 10 2006, 04:37 AM, said:
Yeah, I know MyDVD Essentials was cheap. But then this ad and the feature table are simply false!
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Posted 10 September 2006 - 06:58 AM
I'm gonna have to agree with both sides here.Essentials is a very basic version and lacking a lot of features.However,I looked at the chart and I'd have to tend to agree that it should do what he asks.
Have you tried a repair or a reinstall using Add/Remove?
Have you tried a repair or a reinstall using Add/Remove?
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Posted 10 September 2006 - 07:48 AM
I think it will let him change the menu background picture.
I suspect that he wants to change the picture in the Title Button which no version can do directly???
Maybe if epovo can be a little more explicit, we can come up with a way to do it.
I suspect that he wants to change the picture in the Title Button which no version can do directly???
Maybe if epovo can be a little more explicit, we can come up with a way to do it.
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Posted 10 September 2006 - 09:44 AM
james_hardin, on Sep 10 2006, 10:48 AM, said:
I think it will let him change the menu background picture.
I suspect that he wants to change the picture in the Title Button which no version can do directly???
Maybe if epovo can be a little more explicit, we can come up with a way to do it.
I suspect that he wants to change the picture in the Title Button which no version can do directly???
Maybe if epovo can be a little more explicit, we can come up with a way to do it.
I still think (my opinion only) epovo should contact Roxio/Sonic to see about returning it and get EMC 9 instead. It has no limitations and has a lot more design choices and control for DVD authoring.
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Posted 10 September 2006 - 10:17 AM
Agreed.For best results that's the way to go.
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Do you wanna hear me beg you to take me back?
I'd gladly do it because....."
Terry
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4Gb DDR3 10666 memory
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(2) Lite-On iHAS224-06 SATA DVD drives
Rosewill Destroyer case
Dell DX-20A6Q QFlix DVD burner
Cambridge Soundworks THX 5.1 speaker system
I-inc iH-252HPB 25" widescreen monitor connected via HDMI
Dell 1100 Laser printer
Roxio USB Capture Device
Windows 7 OS
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Posted 12 September 2006 - 12:18 PM
ok, thank you guys. I just wanted to change the background of the menu, NOT the title button image. And ithe option is disabled. tbrewst got it right and attached the table that misguided me.
Ggrussell, the table DOES say I should be able to do that. I'm going to to try and reinstall as tbrewst suggested. If that does not work... well, I don't know if I want to keep on buying from a company that lies in their ads.
Thank you all again
Ggrussell, the table DOES say I should be able to do that. I'm going to to try and reinstall as tbrewst suggested. If that does not work... well, I don't know if I want to keep on buying from a company that lies in their ads.
Thank you all again
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