How to convert video files to WMV files?

[Revolver Ocelot]

Does anyone know how to convert MPEG and video clip files to windows media video files?

My 360 wont stream any video from my computer thats not a WMV file.

[arkive43]

go to download.com and DL a file converter i use one to convert to mp3....i forgot the name of the software though.

[Revolver Ocelot]

Thanks +Rep for you. :)

[ManoNegra]

Windows Media encoder is free @ Microsoft's site. Many small apps that would do it as well.

[Revolver Ocelot]

Windows Media encoder is free @ Microsoft's site.

Ah yes. Thanks for that. It works like a charm. +Rep and a smiley for you my friend. :bow:

[cmcdougle]

Windows Media encoder is free @ Microsoft's site. Many small apps that would do it as well.

I like that program as well, and that way you won't get any viruses from downloading 3rd party software.

[ManoNegra]

If straight conversion into WMV is needed, then yeah the Windows encoder is cool. Personally I would get my hands on either Canopus Procoder or Sorenson Squeeze - best encoding apps available hands down.

[Revolver Ocelot]

Is there any way to speed it up? It takes hours to convert a 45 minute video. Or is it just my computer that cant handle it?