To get the clip try using this program first:
http://filehippo.com/download_dvdshrink/ - DVDshrink
It has the ability to backup DVDs and has a simple editing feature to select certain selections for backup. When you want to export tell it to backup and export as a hard disc folder. Go to that folder\Video_ts and look for the VOB.
Details: DVDshrink > Open Disc > Reauthor > DVD Browser > Main Movie > "Title" gets dragged to DVD structure > Compression Settings > Remove audio and subtitle elements you don't want > Set Start/End Frames > Select the beginning and end... > Backup! > Hard Disc Folder
Install DivX pack,
http://www.divx.com/?lang=en , make sure to install everything. You will be using Dr. Divx. Just drop and drag the VOB into the input file box. All default setting should be fine. It will make a DIVX file. From my experience, you can just interchange DIVX with AVI and it works fine in Windows Media Player.