I just use the website at the link below. All you do is copy/paste the URL for the youtube video you want to download and select the type of program you want. It will convert it for you and give a download link when finished. HTH.

Terry

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.videogetting.com/download-youtube.php

http://www.abcyoutube.com/
Just type ABC before youtube link

Thanks Terry and Ravencajun, I'll work on this tomorrow and let you know the results.

This is free, easy to use and resident on your computer.
No ads..no spam...It's safe.

Hope this helps..
txKen

Here is a link that might be useful: Video Downloader

Ravencajun, WOT gave that ABC site a warning.

texken, Question:

There is only one YouTube I want to save, so I made a shortcut to my desktop.

I know if for whatever reason that YouTube is removed, I no longer have access to it.

If I use the downloader you linked, does that mean that the YouTube is then on my pc "forever?" I would love that!

It is my DGS's wedding video and I don't want it to disappear. I have wondered if there might be a way to really save it.

Thanks, and good to see you here!

Sue

yes if you use one of the methods we have mentioned you then save the video to your hard drive so you have access to it even if it is taken off of you tube.

I saw the wot rating on ABC and went to the review page to see why and not one single reason was given. I don't get it for that site because I have used it and all it does is give you the video, I have not had any bad experience with it. I hate when people give bad ratings and then don't bother to post why they are giving a rating I always leave the reason why.

for those using firefox there is an add on that does this too.

Sue...
Thank you. :)

Yes...the program will download the .flv file, then convert it to something a media player can recognize. You tell the program what kind of conversion you prefer, and the file is then stored on your hard drive. You set the preference for type of file converstion and locaton to save. You can play the file offline, anytime.

txKen

Terry, video getting site works for me so far. I've downloaded 3 clips successfully.

Ravencajun, From ABC, I get the message "Sorry, the URL is not recognised".

txKen, From yours, I get a warning that the site is questionable.
[IMG]http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo51/gaintimer/unsafe.jpg[/IMG]

Gringo,
No idea why you get a warning.
The program is safe..I've used it for a long time.
I do not, however, update it.

txKen