Cannot open my saved Movie Maker!

I worked on a film for weeks, save that I will. Now, I try to open again to finish, and a box will appear indicating that another user is open on this computer. But it's not. How can I open it?

Hi slbscb,

Method 1
I suggest you to start Task Manager and check if moviemk.exe is running. If this is the case, put end to the process and then try to start Windows Movie maker.

Method 2
Try to open the video file created in clean boot.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: follow step 7 of section of boot KB929135 to the computer in normal mode.

Method 3
Try the steps from the following link:

Restore default Windows Movie Maker settings
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/restore-default-Windows-Movie-Maker-settings

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