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(47,245 posts) Tue Jan 31, 2017, 11:06 PM Jan 2017

How can a old VCR be connected to a desktop or laptop computer?

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I could use some tech help... (Original Post) Archae Jan 2017 OP

Try typing "connect a vcr to a laptop" in the search box on youtube. WillowTree Jan 2017 #1

Something Like This JimGinPA Jan 2017 #2

Still have mine. Copied old family movies onto DVD. n/t cynatnite Jan 2017 #3

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1. Try typing "connect a vcr to a laptop" in the search box on youtube.

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 11:10 PM

Jan 2017

I can pretty much guarantee you'll get all the help you need.

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2. Something Like This

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 11:11 PM

Jan 2017

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3. Still have mine. Copied old family movies onto DVD. n/t

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 11:13 PM

Jan 2017

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4. Connecting the 3 prong RCA cord to the back of the computer and then change the setting

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 11:14 PM

Jan 2017

To the output of the vcr this worked on XP way back then.

RCA plug is the three prong white, red, yellow cord.