www.msn.com _ Download videos from www.msn.com HOW-TO

 

1. Hi Copilot, could you pease teach me how can i download videos from "www.msn.com" . Most of the videos presented on that channel are very educative and i would like to download them for "educational purposes" and also for my general knowledge ? Copilot , how can i download them ? THANKS for your answer.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

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I need to be clear with you: MSN’s videos are protected by copyright, so there isn’t a legal way to directly download them from the site itself. Microsoft (the owner of MSN) intends those videos to be streamed, not saved offline.

✅ What you can do instead:

• Check if MSN provides a download option: Some educational partners or linked content may allow downloads.

• Look for official channels: Many MSN videos are syndicated from sources like news networks, YouTube, or educational platforms. If the video is available there, you can often download it legally (for example, YouTube sometimes allows offline viewing in its app).

• Use “Save” or “Bookmark” features: MSN lets you save articles and videos to revisit later.

• Screen recording (with caution): If your goal is purely personal study, you can use built-in tools like Windows’ Xbox Game Bar or PowerPoint’s screen recorder to capture what you watch. Just remember this is for private use only, not redistribution.

Would you like me to show you how to use Windows’ built-in screen recording to capture videos for your personal study? That way you can keep the content for offline review without needing third-party downloads.

2.   Hi Copilot , can i use VLC software as a screen/video recording tool ? Copilot , could you please teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure how can i use the VLC software as a screen/video recording tool ? THANKS Copilot for your answer.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Yes, you can use VLC Media Player as a screen/video recording tool. It has a built-in feature that lets you capture your desktop and save it as a video file. Here’s a clear step-by-step guide:

🎥 How to Record Your Screen with VLC

1. Open VLC Media Player Launch VLC on your computer.

2. Go to Capture Device

   • Click on the Media menu (top left).

   • Select Open Capture Device….

3. Choose Capture Mode

   • In the window that opens, set Capture mode to Desktop.

   • This tells VLC you want to record your screen.

4. Set Frame Rate

   • Under Options, set a frame rate (e.g., 15–30 fps).

   • Higher fps = smoother video, but larger file size.

   • For lectures or tutorials, 15 fps is usually fine; for smoother motion, use 30 fps.

5. Click Play (but it’s not really “play”)

   • Instead of clicking Play, click the arrow next to it.

   • Choose Convert.

6. Choose Output Settings

   • In the Convert window, select a profile (e.g., Video – H.264 + MP3 (MP4)).

   • Click Browse to choose where to save your recording and give it a filename (like lecture.mp4).

7. Start Recording

   • Click Start.

   • VLC will now record your desktop.

   • Do whatever you want to capture (watching a video, presentation, etc.).

8. Stop Recording

   • When finished, click Stop in VLC.

   • Your recording will be saved in the location you chose.

⚡ Tips

• If you want to record only a portion of the screen, you’ll need extra tools (like OBS Studio), since VLC captures the entire desktop.

• VLC doesn’t record audio from your microphone by default. If you want narration, you’ll need to configure audio input separately or use another recorder.

• Keep recordings for personal study only—don’t redistribute copyrighted content.

Would you like me to also show you how to configure VLC so it records system audio (the sound from the video itself), not just the visuals? That way your recordings will include both picture and sound.