I'll make this as "short & sweet" as I can.

I finally recorded a performance. I want to use clips of my best numbers from there to make clips for places like YouTube. I've managed to get the files transfered to my computer, but I cannot get my editing program to agknowledge they exist.

The details -

My operating system is Windows Vista.

The DVDs were recorded with a Cannon D210.

The file extention on them is VRO.

My editing software is Roxio Videowave & Photosuite - I was told this was the easiest stuff to use even for a tech-ditz like me. Roxio's player will OPEN the files. It will not, however, allow me to edit them. For that part of the program it claims that the folders are empty.

I cannot find instructions in the manual on how to convert. I sent a help ticket into Roxio but God only knows how long that'll take to get answered.

So could someone please help me figure out how to convert these files so Roxio will allow me to edit them? Pretty please?

I love "the old songs." To me they're the best. Best lyrics, the singers are terrific. I mean, back then they didn't have computers to alter the voices like today where they can make it sound like the most tone deaf person has talent. You had to actually be able to sing to get a deal.

It's not just that though. See, I've got a couple of little problems cause of my tendancy to hold onto "old" things.

1: My computer is very slow. I don't have a DVD-drive so I can't make videos because I can't upload movie editing software. I have a DVD type video camera, but I'm unable to put it to use.

2: Because I don't play, I just sing, most of my background is pre-recorded - onto metal tapes. However, the store I used to get them, Sam Ash, doesn't sell them anymore. They won't even special order them. I know I need to upgrade to CDs, but I don't have the equipment for that.

The computer problem I intend to fix ASAP. But in the meantime if anyone knows any place, even online, where I can order metal cassette tapes I'd really appreciate a lead. Thank you.