User blog comment:Sam 3010/My computer is driving me crazy. AARGH!!!/@comment-3334534-20110312001027

well there's a few things that I'd have to say: fraps outputs a raw video, since it's recording in real time. So you have to compress the video with some codec later to get it to a smaller size. in terms of editing prog, as far as I know sony vegas is the best out there, I'm not sure why you can't get the crack working and lastly to go from avi to gif you can use photoshop, since I can vouch it has the functionality, although there might be some more light weight options out there.

I can give you basic help in trying to get the items working, if you need it, let me know I'll get you my MSN Live contact info or which ever other instant messaging software you prefer.