[kimo12]

I have created a slide show with Sonic MyDVD (program with my XP) to share with my family. I emailed each recipient and attached the file, unfortunately, none of them was able to open the file. What am I doing wrong? Please help.

[ScottGem]

They probably need the same program. What is the extension of the file?

[kimo12]

Thank you scott. File extension is .dvd. File size is 270K

[ScottGem]

Yep, those files are specific to Sonic, so they need sonic to play them. What you need to do is look in MyDVD for how to create a DVD or other more universal file format (like AVI or WMV). You might also create a DVD, then make an ISO file out if it. Then they can create a DVD from the ISO file that they can play in any DVD player.

[kimo12]

Thank you very much scott. In creating a different format, do I have to purchase a program software? I have copied the slide show to a disk, how can I make an ISO file out of it. Please advice. Lastly, if an ISO file is created, can I then send the file via email? I'm sorry if I'm confusing you scott, I am a novice when it comes to computers. Have a good day.

[ScottGem]

I believe the MyDVD will create an ISO. If it doesn't, then you can find freeware to create ISO files and to burn ISO files to disk or mount them like a virtual drive. I use Magic Disk to mount ISO files and there are loads of ISO utilities in freeware.

Just to clarify an ISO file is an image of DVD/CD. So when you use a utility to burn an ISO to a disk, it converts it so the disk is readable by the OS.

[kimo12]

Thank you very much scottgem for the quick response, I'll follow your advice and let you know the outcome. Again, I appreciate your time. Wish me luck.