I found this while looking around the internet for something that converts DVR-MS files. Anyone that has the Media Center (I have the 2005 MC) should know why I was looking.
You have 15 days or so the us it for free. You don't need the MC, anyone can use it.
http://www.download.com/Video-Encoder-X ... ag=lst-0-6
http://www.tmpg-inc.com/product/tsve.html
Here is a link that tells about the Media Center and DVR-MS. Anyone that has it, understands about the space the recording takes up
http://www.fstop-blues.com/2005/04/wind ... vr-ms.html