DVD Maker missing

Hi all....I am new to this forum, after getting a new HP Envy M6 laptop on Monday I am now a Windows 8 user....after got familiarised with new metro style I have noticed that DVD maker is missing....can someone please tell me what has happened to this rather useful DVD creating tool that I come to love in Windows 7 as I there is No burn DVD option in Movie Maker....so any ideas please would be most appreciated

Kind regards

Windows 8 DVD Maker Missing

Windows 8 is sold without media capabilities, other than basic sound.

To get a DVD Maker, Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro, and then buy the add-in Media Center.

I highly recommend the Pro upgrade, but there are many third-party DVD Maker packages available. Try Ashampoo Burning Studio Free here: https://www.ashampoo.com/en/usd/fdl

Of course, that does not address playback. If you wish to use Microsoft's Media Player or Media Center, then yes, buy the add-in. You will also need to look into Codec packages, such as Shark Codecs for Win 7 and for Win 8 here: Standard Codecs for Windows 7 and Windows 8

You can also use Freemake Video Converter:

Save your movie to anywhere on your PC, then burn it directly to DVD. Works great!

yeah, it's a shame that DVD maker is no longer available. the world's moved on to HD and online streaming. most people want to post their vids to Youtube, Vimeo, Flickr, etc.

deanrwp said:

Hi all....I am new to this forum, after getting a new HP Envy M6 laptop on Monday I am now a Windows 8 user....after got familiarised with new metro style I have noticed that DVD maker is missing....can someone please tell me what has happened to this rather useful DVD creating tool that I come to love in Windows 7 as I there is No burn DVD option in Movie Maker....so any ideas please would be most appreciated

Kind regards

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