It comes with K3b. You can run from a DVD or from a USB flashdrive. Will do all you asked for.
I have home movies on DVD and would like to be able to not only convert them to various digital formats but also to then be able to burn back to DVD to make copies. I'm leery of free downloads because I don't know the trustworthy companies and don't want computer viruses or spyware. Best Buy has some stuff but I don't want to spend $80 (unless I have no choice) and if I do spend money, want to make sure I'm getting something that works and works well.
Could someone direct me to what I need? I will be using Windows 8.1 on an HP with AMDFX processor, 3.5 GH with 10GB of RAM, 64 bit (this info from my husband because it means nothing to me, lol). I told you this was newbie question.

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