I’ve received reports of users with machines purchased from big name OEMs that are unable to burn video DVDs. The first thing I’d recommend is following up with the OEM since the encoders should be installed correctly when you buy the machine. Though, a user did email in this fix, which I haven’t verified and which you can attempt at your own risk if you’re having issues:

• Uninstall the Sonic Solutions burn engine:
  Start->Control Panel->Add or Remove Programs->Add/Remove Windows Components. Uncheck the box next to Sonic DVD and CD Burning and click Next.
• Reboot.
• Reinstall the Sonic Solutions burn engine:
  Start->Control Panel->Add or Remove Programs->Add/Remove Windows Components. Check the box next to Sonic DVD and CD Burning and click Next. *If there are errors finding the required files (CD2 is requested), perform a Search on the file names and then Browse to the folder containing each required file.
• Reboot.

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Looks like you can now: Download Windows Vista Beta 2.

Download it, install it and send us feedback either via newsgroups, blog comments, or by emailing us.

And for what it’s worth, I’m running beta 2 at home in my living room.

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