Confused Newb trying to use Bit Torrent

[willyphishin]

So I downloaded the Hampton 11-20-98 video torrent which I thought I knew how to use. the Red Rocks was a cinch. However its is a totally different format which I cant figure out how to convert to a usable file.

The file is phish.11.20.98.snp.aud.NTSC.torrent

I know I have to get it to a dvd format so I can watch it on my pc. I know I have to shrink it to put it onto a disk.

How do I convert a torrent file to a DVD file I can use in DVD shrink?

I admit. I never shoulve taken this task on but the red rocks dvds were so easy.

[AAR.oner]

its all in the FAQ...sounds like you need to read up on how bit torrent works, and get yerself a bt client:
http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/...faq_bittorrent

[willyphishin]

Originally Posted by AAR.oner

its all in the FAQ...sounds like you need to read up on how bit torrent works, and get yerself a bt client:
http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/...faq_bittorrent

After reading the FAQ's i am even more confused.
I am using Bittorrent to dl the link. This IS a Bt client. Is it not?
I have the file downloaded.
I need to get it to the proper usable file to watch/burn DVDS.

Am I missing a step?

[DanielG]

Originally Posted by willyphishin

I have the file downloaded.

How many files were included in the torrent?
How may files were actually downloaded?
Can you see any files with a .VOB extension?
How long did it take you to download the DVD?

Originally Posted by willyphishin

I need to get it to the proper usable file to watch/burn DVDS.

I'm assuming you downloaded this torrent: http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/...ad.php?t=35176

This is already in the proper DVD format. You do not need to convert anything. Just burn it to disc (3 discs actually) using your regular DVD burning software.

[willyphishin]

Originally Posted by DanielG

How many files were included in the torrent?
How may files were actually downloaded?
Can you see any files with a .VOB extension?
How long did it take you to download the DVD?


I'm assuming you downloaded this torrent: http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/...ad.php?t=35176

This is already in the proper DVD format. You do not need to convert anything. Just burn it to disc (3 discs actually) using your regular DVD burning software.

Yes i clicked on the link at the bottom of the page of the abopve stated forum. it is the same link that is located in the file folder I assgned it to.
The is nothing there except for the torrent file which is titled
Phish.11.20.98.snp.aud.NTSC
This is Torrent File of 113kb. There are no other files with it. I cannot see ANY other files. It took 5 days to get it.

[willyphishin]

I am currently seeding the file and have 1 peer. Does this make a difference?

[DanielG]

Ok, it sounds like you've fully downloaded the DVD (since it took you 5 days to download and the fact you're seeding). You're just not looking in the correct folder on your hard drive.

Do you know how to search for files located on your computer?
Do a search for the following files:
Phish.11.20.98.snp.aud.txt
or
VTS_01_1.VOB

Once you find where these files are located, you'll know where the DVD is stored.

[AAR.oner]

your files obviously d/led to a location on yer comp different from where the .torrent file is...either check the defautl d/l location in yer bt client's preferences, or search yer comp for "Phish.11.20.98.snp.aud.NTSC"


edit: doh! ya beat me to it Daniel

[daddyray]

yep you have it you just gotta find it and be able to play it.



VLC.org for a player

[DanielG]

Here's another way to find where you have downloaded the DVD...

In your BitTorrent client, "right click" on the Phish torrent and then select "Open Containing Folder..."

You will then be taken to where the DVD is located..

Here's a screen shot...

[willyphishin]

Originally Posted by DanielG

Ok, it sounds like you've fully downloaded the DVD (since it took you 5 days to download and the fact you're seeding). You're just not looking in the correct folder on your hard drive.

Do you know how to search for files located on your computer?
Do a search for the following files:
Phish.11.20.98.snp.aud.txt
or
VTS_01_1.VOB

Once you find where these files are located, you'll know where the DVD is stored.

Originally Posted by AAR.oner

your files obviously d/led to a location on yer comp different from where the .torrent file is...either check the defautl d/l location in yer bt client's preferences, or search yer comp for "Phish.11.20.98.snp.aud.NTSC"


edit: doh! ya beat me to it Daniel

Originally Posted by daddyrayoll

yep you have it you just gotta find it and be able to play it.



VLC.org for a player

Originally Posted by DanielG

Here's another way to find where you have downloaded the DVD...

In your BitTorrent client, "right click" on the Phish torrent and then select "Open Containing Folder..."

You will then be taken to where the DVD is located..

Here's a screen shot...

YES! YES! YES! YES! I found it. Thanks so effin much for all the help. I knew I wasn't completely retarded. Gracias muy mucho!

[DanielG]

Good work

[GRC]

I love a happy ending.

[Zeppfan69]

Originally Posted by DanielG

Here's another way to find where you have downloaded the DVD...

In your BitTorrent client, "right click" on the Phish torrent and then select "Open Containing Folder..."

You will then be taken to where the DVD is located..

Here's a screen shot...

How did you save the screen shot??? Thanx...

[mooncusser]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...creenshot.mspx