How can I edit mp4 using Movie Maker

I want to edit clips from movie mp4 with Movie Maker.  However, Movie Maker said "the file G:\Photos\Cananda\2011\100PNV01\M2U03696. MPG cannot be imported because the codec required 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. »

Q1 where can I download the codec?
Q2 do I have to convert the mp4 to wma movie?
Thank you

Yes, convert the file to WMV.

There are to many converters available on the net...
the following links are some examples.

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: > FFSetup260.zip<>
(FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
('all' boxes on the last screen)
(Windows XP / Vista / 7)

First, you will need to decompress the file or just open the
Drag FFSetup260.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) Xilisoft Video Converter
http://www.Xilisoft.com/video-converter.html
(not freeware but receives good reviews)
(Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Vista / 7)

Tags: Windows

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