whenever i want to view a video it just keeps coming up as an audio file or mpeg-2, i want to edit it on windows movie maker but it doesnt support the codec. Can anyone help me out please!

Angelina Jolie In Bra & Pan...!! View Movie!!

Firstly, have you installed any codecs which should have come on a cd with your camcorder (I imagine)?

Here is an article which might help. I think this is why many try to avoid the dvd recorders, as editing the footage can be a nightmare.

Editing DVD-camcorder material - Digital Video Club

If that article does not help, let us know.

DVD camcorders are aimed at user's who just want to point, record and playback their movies on a home dvd player. They are not really designed for editing as the format is the weak link in the chain.

__________________
Better than a poke in the eye with a pointy stick any day...