Windows Media Center Help

Hi everyone

I am looking for some advice on how to transfer dvds to windows media center, I have tried installing Handbrake, Makemkv, Haali Media splitter, GD3, when I downloaded them they were zipped files so I went to the settings and put to open with wmc, but am having a difficult time transfering dvds. Is there a single piece of software that would do all of this? I would also like to know how many dvds a 1 Tb drive will hold? I appreciate any help.