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• 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

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  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

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

  Original title: Impossible to import the mp3 downloads in Windows Movie Maker Version 6: circle of the keeps popping up saying that... with a red and white X: Music\Amazon MP3\LMFAO\Party Rock (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version) [Explicit] \09 - hits [Explicit] .mp3 could not be imported.

  Currently, I did a video using Windows Movie Maker Version 6. I downloaded several downloads mp3 audio and have only been able to import a couple of them in Windows Movie Maker. I downloaded three downloads of specific music that will not matter. The box that opens is not give me a code or something that it either just States the following: C:\Users\b-radd\Music\Amazon MP3\LMFAO\Party Rock (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version) [Explicit] \09 - hits [Explicit] .mp3 would not be imported.

  I have no explanation, and it makes no sense that I can download some but not all mp3 downloads. What can I do to be importable download music in Windows Movie Maker? or import music that I already paid for and tried to import?

  Hello, guenoun.

  I seem to have the same problem as tantoe but when I clicked on the link in your message, it took me to the page, but the person's recommendation was not good; It (don't remember the name) had two links to click & when I clicked on the two I was redirected to a page that says that the page could not be found.

  The song with that I have a problem is "I'm in love (with a killer)" by Jeffree Star &, as with all my other audio files that I did NOT have this problem with, is mp3 format. I have a video in mind with this song & pictures I saved star but Windows Movie Maker cannot import it.

  If there is anything you could do, advice you could give, I would really appreciate it. This is my favorite song by Jeffree Star & it drives me crazy not being able to import it into Movie Maker. :-/

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  There are many programs that can do conversions...
  The following freeware is an example...:

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

  Format Factory
  http://www.pcfreetime.com/
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup260.zip
  (FWIW... installation..., you might want to
  Uncheck the box 'all' boxes on the last screen)

  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.

  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 audio clips on the main screen...

  Select "while"WMA"/ OK...

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

  That should do it...

  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 *.

• 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/

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  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.

• Importing Audio files to Windows Movie Maker

  I'm trying to import 4 different Woindows Movie Maker audio files to play at different times during a slide show.  They are all in MP3 format.  The other return will work an error saying quite simply impossible to import.  Help please!

  Convert MP3 files to WMA format before
  import into Movie Maker should dissipate the problam.

• 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.

• 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...

• Import video clips in Windows Movie Maker

  I have a problem importing video clips into Windows Movie Maker screen. How to convert the file from.mpg of video clips in .wmv format so I can import into movie maker screen

  I have a problem importing video clips into Windows Movie Maker screen. How to convert the file from.mpg of video clips in .wmv format so I can import into movie maker screen

  =======================================
  There are many programs that can do conversions...
  The following freeware is an example...:

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

  Format Factory
  http://www.pcfreetime.com/
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup260.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 video clips on the main screen...

  Select "all to WMV" / OK...

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

  That should do it...

  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 *.

• Impossible to import music files into wondows movie maker. Help!

  Hi, im trying to import some .mp3 files in movie maker (with vista) and I get an error message saying that "it contains no valid audio data" and others that are important, I can't use as windows the song is more than 24 hours, when the song is actually 4 or 5 minutes. Why this is happening and how to fix it?

  Hi r.achtel,

  What is the format of the file that is having problems with the length of the song? This only happens with this specific file format?

  Please provide the complete error message you receive.

  Step 1: You can follow the procedure presented by John Inzer, MVP Saturday, August 8, 2009 17:50 in the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistamedia/thread/8e6841de-4EDB-4AF6-B179-3498b2461f6d

  Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) Scan  

  The System File Checker (SFC) utility allows administrators to perform an analysis of all protected resources to make sure they are the correct version. Whether SFC should find all incorrect versions in one of these protected resources, SFC will be replaced by the correct versions.

  You can still run a SFC scan on the windows vista computer. To run a scan suite SFC as follows:

  (a) click Start and in the start search bar type cmd, right-click on the command prompt icon in the box programs and then click Run as administrator.

  (b) at the command prompt type sfc/scannow , and then press ENTER.

  For more information, see the link below

  Solve problems with importing files in Windows Movie Maker

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

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• How to rotate a video in Windows Movie Maker

  I imported a video clip of my camera, but he faced horizonally and not vertically - that is the way I want it. Please explain how to rotate a video in Windows Movie Maker.

  I imported a video clip of my camera, but he faced horizonally and not vertically - that is the way I want it. Please explain how to rotate a video in Windows Movie Maker.

  ===============================================
  Drag in the timeline, and drag and drop effect 'Rotate' appropriate for this topic.

  Then publish (save) in the movie WMV format.

  Windows Vista-
  Publish a movie in
  Windows Movie Maker
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/publish-a-movie-in-Windows-Movie-Maker

  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 *.

• Impossible to import the mp3 for Windows Movie Maker

  Original title: Hi, I use windows Director and he won't let me import an mp3 file.  Windows media player, it plays very well.  any ideas?

  [name of file] .mp3 could not be imported.  as indicated in the file opens fine in media player.  the mp3 was purchased from amazon.

  Hello

  1. are you abel to import file formats?

  2 are you facing this problem with a particular mp3 file?

  I suggest you to try the steps in the following Microsoft article and check if this may help.

  Problems with importing files into Windows Movie Maker:

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

  Import video, photos and audio into Windows Movie Maker:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/import-video-files-pictures-and-audio-into-Windows-Movie-Maker

  And also try to import a different mp3 file and check if it helps (this number can also due the file format).

  For further reference, see the following Microsoft article.

  Importing files into Windows Movie Maker: frequently asked questions:

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

  Hope the information is useful.

• How to import music from rhapsody to movie maker

  I have my media player difficulty importing music and Rhapsody on my movie on movie maker.

  Hello

  What is the format of the file?

  What is an audio or video file?

  See the links below and check if it helps.

  Importing files into Windows Movie Maker: frequently asked questions

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

  A problem of importing files into Windows Movie Maker

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

  Convert music, videos and photos from one format to another

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/convert-music-videos-and-pictures-from-one-format-to-another

• 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.