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WMV video capture

by Dombev30 Jul 21, 2006 10:41PM PDT

I'm trying to save a .wmv file from a website that appears to be copy-protected. It's not streaming video and approximately 13.5 MB in size. Can anyone suggest (preferrably free) software I could use to save this file locally for later playback?

I'm running Windows XP with .NET Framework 1.1 (which I'd like to avoid upgrading) and Windows Media Player 9.0.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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by John.Wilkinson Jul 22, 2006 8:19AM PDT

The standard first suggestion is to check your Temporary Internet Files folder and see if the video has been saved there. If so, copy and paste it to the location of your choice so that it's not erased automatically.

The next step is to view the source code and see if it points directly to the .wmv file, enabling you to download it that way.

Easy Media Recorder may also be up to the task.

It would be helpful, though, to know the source of the video so that we can see what options exist. Also, make sure you check out the terms of use to find out whether or not you are legally forbidden from saving the video.

Let us know.
John

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by Dombev30 Jul 22, 2006 8:53AM PDT

Thanks for your speedy reply.

I've tried saving in WMP and saving never appears as an option for this.

I've also found the file in my Temporary Internet Files, but can't replay it. It's 13.5 MB in size. This is the filename stored in my cache:

mms://209.242.151.5/hellenic/HellenicHeartbeat03.wmv#0;1.000;0;0;1:2;2:2

The URL of the video clip from the html source:
http://209.242.151.5/hellenic/HellenicHeartbeat03.wmv

This appears on the following page:
http://hellenicheartbeat.com

Thanks for all your help.

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by John.Wilkinson Jul 22, 2006 12:45PM PDT

You should be able to download the video files using a download manager that supports the MMS protocol. My first thought goes to Internet Download Manager (IDM), which I believe recently added that ability. It's $25, but has a free 30-day trial. A search also turned up CoCSoft Stream Down, which is apparently designed for the task. It has received fairly good reviews and also has a free trial period.

Hope this helps,
John

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CocSoft Stream Down
by Dombev30 Jul 22, 2006 4:13PM PDT

CocSoft Stream Down is the application that did the trick.

Thanks very much. I couldn't have done it without your help.

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