I can't copy the VHS video/audio to either my PC or my Laptop. Here is my problem: I have tried several FREE software programs and Eas圜AP with Honestech 2.5 and Eas圜AP with Ulead, Roxio Easy VHS to DVD 3, and Honestech VHS to DVD 5.0 Deluxe, all with the same results.

I don't think there is a solution except getting a VHS/DVD combo but I thought I would give it a shot. make DVDs, convert them to another format and keep that, etc.). You should probably also explain what you plan to do with the videos once you have them (ie. This is part of the reason we don't recommend VHS/DVD combo units - you can't put a TBC between the VCR and the DVD recorder because they aren't separate units. If that's what you have then you may need to use a TBC to fix the signal from the VCR so it's recordable. What kind of tapes are these? Commercial? Shows someone recorded themselves from TV years ago? Commercial tapes are often protected by Macrovision in the USA. Explain all the connections you set up to do it. If you don't have a capture device then explain exactly how you are trying to do this capture.

What kind of capture device are you using to try to record video? Does it come with capture software? Generally those devices work best with the software that comes with them. Unfortunately, your post is short on details, making it quite difficult for you to get help. The WORST thing you could possibly do if you want to copy VHS tapes is to buy a VHS/DVD recorder combo unit.

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