Cannot import mp3 files in Windows Movie Maker 6 under Vista. Error ".mp3 could not be imported.

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• Importing files into Windows Movie Maker 6.0 Vista MP3

  I have a problem with the import of MP3 files. The error I get is

  C:\Users\Erin\Desktop\01_The_Climb.MP3 could not be imported.

  I have a problem with the import of MP3 files. The error I get is

  C:\Users\Erin\Desktop\01_The_Climb.MP3 could not be imported.

  Movie Maker has problems with MP3 files... it may be worth trying
  to convert .wma or .wav files and then try to import into
  Movie Maker.

  Windows Media Encoder can convert .wma to .mp3 files:

  Windows Media Encoder
  http://tinyurl.com/BBAL
  or...
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5691ba02-e496-465a-bba9-b2f1182cdf24&displaylang=en

  How to convert .mp3 .wma
  using Windows Media Encoder

  Open Windows Media Encoder

  On the screen of the new Session / Wizards tab...
  choose... Convert a file / OK

  On the file selection screen. Go to the
  .MP3 file source that you want to convert

  Also, search for and select a folder record and
  Enter a name for your converted file.
  Save button / next

  On the Distribution of content screen I usually
  Choose "Archive file" / next / finish.

  When you see the screen of "coding of the results.
  the task is complete.

  John Inzer - MS - MVP Digital Media Experience

• Impossible to import PowerPoint file in Windows Movie Maker - codec error

  I am tryping to import a PowerPoint file into Windows Movie Maker to burn it to a DVD, but I get a codec error

  Cannot import the file C:\Users\Karen\Documents\2009 Fundraiser\Yellow Rose 2009.ppt MWP because the necessary codec to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to re-import the file.

  How can I find this codec and install it?

  Blond highlights Hello,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft answers Forum.  Usually, when you try to play a video in Media Player if you do not have the right codec Media Player will automatically download and install the correct codec if it is available.  Since this is a Power Point presentation has video embedded in it?  If so, try to play the video file outside the Power Point presentation and Media Player will go out and get the correct codec if you are connected to the internet.  Here is an article from the Microsoft Knowledge base that explains Media player codecs and configuration to automatically download:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926373

  I hope this information is useful.

  Thank you

  Jack

  Jack
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Cannot import songs in Windows Movie Maker, we get an error "could not import.

  Original title: wrong to import the music after hard drive now

  I downloaded the songs from Amazon in the past and import it onto a movie from Movie Maker without problem.  I had to put in a new hard drive on my computer and now I cannot import new songs.  Can I use the old songs that I downloaded (I recorded on a USB key), but when I try to add new songs I get an error message "could not import.  Any ideas what I am doing wrong?

  Hi SHennessey,

  (1) what is the complete error message you receive?

  (2) what is the format of the file?

  Method 1: For files that can be imported into Windows Movie Maker, see the link below.

  Can what types of files I import?

  Method 2: To check your video filter settings, follow the steps mentioned below

  (a) in Windows Movie Maker go to the Tools menu

  (b) click on Optionsand then click the compatibility tab

  Now, check if the problem persists

  See the link below

  Problems with importing files into Windows Movie Maker

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/problems-importing-files-into-Windows-Movie-Maker

• When you try to import a .mp4 file in windows movie maker, the program does not list the file when I search for it in his file.

  When you try to import a .mp4 file in windows movie maker, the program does not list the file when I search for it in his file.  Help, please.

  As I suggested previously, conversion to a format like
  . WMV before you import it into Movie maker may be the solution.

  The free Converter from Microsoft can be a place to start:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Download Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) (freeware)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&ID=24601
  (runs under WinXP SP3 / Vista / 7)

  When you install the program...
  Start Microsoft Expression Encoder 4
  (Start / programs / Microsoft Expression /)
  Microsoft Expression Encoder 4)

  On the "Load a new project" screen...
  Left click... "Transcoding project '...

  When the program opens, click on... File / import...

  (If at any time you get lost while browsing
  the program of... to... Window / active Reset
  Type or workspace... CTRL + SHIFT + R)

  Look for the file/s that you want to convert.
  (If files do not appear... open the fall
  window and choose... All files)

  Click (highlight) left the files and the left on the Open button.

  You can see the files in the "Multimedia content" pane

  In the right column... left click on the tab "Output"...

  Open the drop directory window and choose an output folder.
  (This is where you will find your converted file)

  On the left, click on the button "encode".

  Wait... video encoding CPU intensive and can
  be a slow process. It is always best if you do not have
  multi-task while files are encoded.

  Now... try import you again. File WMV in Movie Maker.

  More converters:

  There are to many converters available on the net...
  the following links are some examples. You can
  need to experiment to find the best result.

  Proceed at your own risk *.

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  (1) format Factory (freeware)
  http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Format_Factory
  (the 'direct link' is faster)
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup270.zip<>
  (FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
  'all' boxes on the last screen... even in this case, it may
  install the Ask toolbar on your system)
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  First, you will need to decompress the file or just open the
  Drag FFSetup270.exe out of the folder
  and drop it on your desktop. To install left click.

  (2) Freemake Free Video Converter (freeware)
  http://www.Freemake.com/free_video_converter/
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  (3) Koyotesoft Free Video Converter
  http://www.koyotesoft.com/indexEn.html
  (2000/XP/2003/Vista/Seven)

  (4) Sothink Free Video Converter
  http://www.Sothinkmedia.com/video-converter/
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  (5) hamster Free Video Converter
  http://www.PCWorld.com/downloads/file/FID, order 155794, 4 pages, 1/download.html
  (Windows XP, Vista, 7)
  (If you choose Custom Installation
  You can uncheck additional modules you
  do not want to install)

  (6) quick Media Converter
  http://www.Cocoonsoftware.com/
  (Win XP, Vista, Win 7 Home Premium)

  (7) SUPER © Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer
  http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Super
  (the download mirror site is faster) (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  (8) Xilisoft Video Converter
  http://www.Xilisoft.com/video-converter.html
  (not freeware but receives good reviews)
  (Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Vista / 7)

  Good luck...

• When I import a video file into Windows Movie Maker it plays Audio and video

  When I import a video file into Windows Movie Maker, it plays the video and no Audio how to import the video file so that it contains the audio when the time to line up? Help?

  Original title: when I import a video file into Windows Movie Maker, it plays the video and no Audio how to import the video file so that it contains the audio when the time to line up? Help?

  When I import a video file into Windows Movie Maker, it plays the video and no Audio how to import the video file so that it contains the audio when the time to line up? Help?

  Watch the video file. The last 3 letters represent the file format.

  Windows Movie maker only supports the following video file formats:

  Video files: .asf, .avi, .dvr-ms, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, and .wmv

  If yours is not on the above list, Movie Maker will have probel play.

  In this case, you will have to google for a free video converter and change the format of your video file to WMV. WMV format is the most reliable format for Windows. For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Cannot open a project in Windows Movie Maker after the backup in Windows DVD Maker

  I imported with success of media in Windows Movie Maker, Movie published by using Windows DVD Maker as a guest just so that I could see how it would look.  I was able to view what I had engraved on a DVD and was very happy about how he already produces.  When I returned to Windows Movie Maker and tried to open my project to continue adding multimedia elements to it, I can't open it - it tells me that it is not a valid file in Windows Movie Maker.  Can find my project in My Documents in the category Videos, I'm still not able to open it.  I wonder if I shouldn't have saved in Windows DVD Maker.  I hope that I'm not "all over again.

  I would greatly greatly appreciate it if anyone can help.  It is a very special project for a class reunion.

  This is the first time I used a forum so I hope I've submitted it correctly.

  Thank you!

  NancyLouse,

  Windows DVD Maker and Movie Maker store files with different file extensions.  This means that if you named the file 'file Movie Maker' and the DVD Maker 'file' file the real file names would actually file. MSWMM and file. MSDVD

  To display the extensions on all the files follow these steps:
  -Click on the ORB to start and Control Panel
  -In Control Panel, click Classic view in the upper left corner
  -Click on Folder Options, click view
  -Scroll to "Hide Extensions for known Types file" and uncheck this box

  The search in the folder now where you saved these files or use the search function, you should see the 2 different files.

  What version of Windows are you using?  If the Windows Vista Ultimate and the file has been deleted somehow you can be lucky.

  Vista Ultimate is a feature called previous versions.  To restore the file back to it's previous state, you can do a right click on the folder where the document has been stored (if the Documents may start, right-click on Documents) then go to properties

  -Click the previous versions and you will see the dates corresponding to previous versions of the file you are looking at.
  -Select a date and time that corresponds to when the file in this folder was in operational condition and double-click the file to open it

  Find the file in the folder newly open and drag the file to your desktop (be sure not to drag to the exact location where the file was initially as not to overwrite the file).

  I hope this helps

• Download iTunes files in Windows Movie Maker on a downloaded CD?

  Hey,.

  I'm doing a movie in WMM, and I tried to go into iTunes and import the music on a CD that I had already imported into iTunes. He gave me something the codec is not installed.

  For the record: I have already read the answer of Yes, and it does not help me because it was things I had not bought and downloaded from iTunes. These songs, I am trying to import came from a CD, I bought in a store and jumped in my computer. Any help? I'm relatively stupid when it comes to such things, so it would be easy, plain-English-non-tech-chamois terms useful.* *.

  Thanks in advance! (:

  pepper

  Hi, pepper,
   
  1. you try to import the music from iTunes to WMM (Windows Movie Maker)?
   
  The files you want to import into WMM should be supported by WMM else, you will get this error message.
  To better understand about codecs, see this link "Codecs: frequently asked questions": http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Codecs-frequently-asked-questions
  You can also use Windows Media Player to copy songs from an audio CD, check out this link for more information: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Rip-music-from-a-CD
   
  To convert the files into iTunes to the WMM file format supported, see this link: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1550
   
  For more information on "importing files into Windows Movie Maker: frequently asked questions" visit this link:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/importing-files-into-Windows-Movie-Maker-frequently-asked-questions
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed
  Answers from Microsoft supports the engineer.

• Why can't I import mp3 files to windows movie maker?

  I get an error message "Cannot C:\Users\Paul\Music\iTunes\iTunes Music\Victor Johnson\Fire security Songs\03 Smokey the Bear.mp3 imported." frequently when you try to import tracks .mp3 to my Windows Movie Maker files. It doesn't make a difference if I buy these titles on Amazon or iTunes, or does it make a difference if I create an .mp3 version in iTunes until I try the import. Other titles will not simply import.
  What should I do to get these files to import?

  Hello

  MP3 can sometimes be problematic if convert WMA and then import them.

  Of many freeware converters
  http://www.MP3-Converter.com/mp3_converter_freeware.htm

  Free Mp3 Wma Converter V1.81
  http://koyotstar.free.fr/indexEn.html

  Free MP3 WMA WAV Converter
  http://www.nbxsoft.com/MP3-Converter.php

  Plenty of capable edition

  Audacity - free
  http://Audacity.sourceforge.NET/

  Free Audio Editor 2011 - free
  http://www.free-audio-editor.com/

  Other sources of information:

  http://Forum.recordingreview.com/

  http://www.djforums.com/forums/

  http://Homerecording.com/BBS/

  http://www.pcmusicstuff.com/

  ================================================

  My friend John Papa - MVP - is the expert on Windows Movie Maker.

  PapaJohn.org
  http://Papajohn.org/

  PapaJohn - online tutorials
  http://www.Papajohn.org/mm2-online-tutorials.html

  Windows Movie Maker Tutorials - check the sounds of the addition in the left menu and others on the
  main screen.
  http://www.windowsmoviemakers.NET/tutorials/

  Windows Live Movie Maker that works on Vista and Windows 7, see the link under Windows Live Essentials.
  http://windowslivehelp.com/

  Windows Live - Movie Maker Portal - official support Site - see also the Forums of the right part of the page
  http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?ProductID=5

  ====================

  These might help:

  Getting started with Windows Movie Maker

  Import video, photos and audio on Windows Movie Maker

  Import video from a videotape

  Get a movie in Windows Movie Maker

  Make a movie quickly in Windows Movie Maker (AutoMovie)

  Publish a movie in Windows Movie Maker

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

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• Importing audio files into Windows Movie Maker

  Trying to import music files into a movie in Windows Movie Maker, I get a message saying that the name of file.MP3 music could not be imported, but it does not give me a reason why the audio file cannot be imported. Is there something I can do?

  Hello

  This forum is for your comments and your question should be asked in the answers – Windows Forums for
  your version of Windows.

  Answers - Windows Forums
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows

  =====================

  My friend John Papa - MVP - is the expert on Windows Movie Maker.

  PapaJohn.org
  http://Papajohn.org/

  PapaJohn - online tutorials
  http://www.Papajohn.org/mm2-online-tutorials.html

  Windows Movie Maker Tutorials - check the sounds of the addition in the left menu and others on the
  main screen.
  http://www.windowsmoviemakers.NET/tutorials/

  Windows Live Movie Maker that works on Vista and Windows 7, see the link under Windows Live Essentials.
  http://windowslivehelp.com/

  I hope this helps.

• How to import mpeg files in Windows Movie Maker

  I run Windows XP service Pack 3 and will not import the videos I watch on Windows Media Player in Windows Movie Maker.  They are mpeg files, and I got a message stating:

  Cannot import the file xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.mpg because the necessary codec to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to re-import the file.

  Anyone has any suggestions, because I know that Windows Movie Maker is intended to be run mpeg files.

  Thank you

  I run Windows XP service Pack 3 and will not import the videos I watch on Windows Media Player in Windows Movie Maker.  They are mpeg files, and I got a message stating:

  Cannot import the file xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.mpg because the necessary codec to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to re-import the file.

  Anyone has any suggestions, because I know that Windows Movie Maker is intended to be run mpeg files.

  Thank you

  ========================================
  Everything simply because a video playing in Windows Media Player is
  no guarantee that it will be compatible with Movie Maker.

  MPEG files are very problematic in Movie Maker... and
  even if you manage to import, it would probably be
  have problems when you try to save a movie.

  The best would be to convert files to WMV format
  before you import into the machine to Moaiv.

  There are many converters to retail and freeware
  available on the net...

  The following freeware converter is an example.

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Freemake Free Video Converter (freeware)
  http://www.Freemake.com/free_video_converter/
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)
  (* Read * all * the installation screens... it)
  may be a few items you want to unmark *)

  Several formats are apparently compatible with
  Movie Maker, but the most reliable choices are:

  Photos - bmp
  Video - wmv
  Audio - wav, wma, wmv

• How can I insert an mp3 music file in Windows Movie Maker?

  How can I insert an MP3 of the music on Windows movie maker film?  I downloaded this song three times from Amazon.com... the file is fine.  Yet, when I'm in Windows Movie make and attempt to insert of the song, I get a message saying that the file is invalid or damaged.  The file is fine.  I'm able to import OTHER songs without problem to my film.  BUT I want this song in particular one and can't make it work.

  Convert MP3 to WMA format before importing
  in Movie Maker and you should have a better result.

  There are many freeware converters available on
  the net... the following examples may be worth a try:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  (1) format Factory
  http://www.pcfreetime.com/
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup270.zip
  (FWIW... installation..., you might want to
  Uncheck all of the boxes on the last screen)

  First... after the download and installation of Format
  Factory... you can open the program and
  left click on the toolbar, the "Option" button and
  "Select an output folder to" / apply / OK.
  (this is where you find your files after they)
  are converted)

  Drag and drop your MP3 files on the main screen...

  Select "while"WMA"/ OK...

  Click on... Beginning... in the toolbar...

  That should do it...

  Here's another free download:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  (2) Koyotesoft "Free MP3 WMA Converter".
  http://www.koyotesoft.com/indexEn.html
  (FWIW if you install the converter, you can
  Uncheck offerings from Yahoo and Dealio) (also... you
  may want to uncheck the CD Ripper and the Easy
  MP3 Cutter)

  After installing the program... open and drag and drop
  your audio files on the main screen...

  Choose a backup folder (path of output). Or just leave...
  "Save to the directory the file" checked and the new
  files will be saved in the folder with the current files.

  Choose a format... WMA.

  Left, click Convert.

• How to import DVD files in Windows Movie Maker

  Import a DVD-video in WMM

  I try to import a dvd on wmm movie to make a video. I have to put the dvd on a file or somehow download it to my computer? How can I do this?

  I try to import a dvd on wmm movie to make a video. I have to put the dvd on a file or somehow download it to my computer? How can I do this?

  ==============================
  The following steps may be worth a try...

  I'm guessing that this isn't a step a commercial DVD
  with protection against copying? If_yes_read on...

  FWIW... break the copy protection on
  commercial DVDs is illegal.

  Insert the DVD into your DVD drive... If AutoPlay or
  Launch of Windows Media Player... just close them.

  Now... to... Start / computer... a click right on the
  icon for the DVD player is in and choose...
  Explore... This will display the directory of the DVD.

  Find the VIDEO_TS folder and open it... video
  files have a. Extension VOB.
  Copy them to a folder on your hard drive... it
  Maybe more than VOB files and those with the
  larger sizes of files are the ones you need.

  If you're running Vista Home Premium or Ultimate...
  You may be able to import the VOB files directly
  in Movie Maker.

  If not, try renaming the. VOB files. MPG or
  . AVI and try to import into Movie Maker. If this
  works... drag in the timeline, one at a time
  and publish (save) in the .wmv format.
  Then reimport the files for editing .wmv.

  If still no success... you will need to convert the. VOB
  format .wmv before import into movie files
  Machine to...

  The following freeware can convert:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Format Factory
  http://www.pcfreetime.com/
  (FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
  ('all' boxes on the last screen)

  First... after the download and installation of Format
  Factory... you can open the program and
  left click on the toolbar, the "Option" button and
  "Select an output folder to" / apply / OK.
  (this is where you find your files after they)
  are converted)

  Drag and drop your VOB files on the main screen...

  Select "all to WMV" / OK...

  Click on... Beginning... in the toolbar...

  Good luck...

  More information:

  DVD Movie Maker 6... in Vista Home Basic
  http://www.Papajohn.org/newsletters/185-DVDtoMM6inVistaHomeBasic.html

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• How to export an image file in Windows Movie Maker

  How do you export an image file for the windows movie maker Collections?  Step by step please?

  Open Movie Maker and go... File / import into collections...
  Search for the photos you want to import... Select (highlight)
  the photos and the left, click the import button.

• Impossible to publish a wswmm on computer or dvd into a video file with windows movie maker, after the edition of a major project

  Impossible to publish a wswmm on computer or dvd with windows movie maker, after the edition of a great project - error message stating "cannot save the movie to the specified location. Verify that the original source files used in your movie are still available, that the backup location is still available, and that there is enough available disk space, and then try again"

  the source files are all there and I have more than enough space... Please help (project video wedding!)

  Thank you thank you thank you...

  chop my project and publish it on computer, mix files together on the creation of dvd windows... it worked!

  you saved me break my laptop into 1 million pieces... thank you once again!