I can't import anything in Windows Movie Maker

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• Why can I play a WMV video that I created, but not import it into Windows Movie Maker?

  Why do I get the error message "the file * *.wmv 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. "even if I CAN play the video in Windows Media Player?

  I have a Windows Media Video file I recorded using another program. I can open the video and watch it in Windows Media Player, but when I try to import into Windows Movie Maker (as I did with the other videos I recorded), I get a message saying that it cannot be imported "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. "I tried to close Windows Movie Maker and reopening, she even tried to restart my computer, but it still does not work.

  Hello

  ·         What program did you use for recording to WMV file?

  ·         Are you having similar problem when you try to import the WMV file, which is not recorded by this program?

  Method 1:

  Although you can play a file in Microsoft Windows Media Player, you may not be able to import the file into Windows Movie Maker even though this article lists this kind of file. You will not be able to import the file if the codec that was used to encode the audio or video is not a codec that is supplied with Windows. In this case, you can re - encode the video or audio by using Windows Media Encoder, and then import the video or audio.

  To download the Windows Media Encoder, see the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=8509

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/search.aspx?q=Windows%20Media%20Encoder

  See also:

  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

  Method 2:

   

  I suggest that you try to perform the SFC (System File Checker) scan on your computer and check if the problem still persists. To see how to the SFC Scan click on the link below and follow the steps in the Kb article.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

• How to import an avi windows movie maker video

  I have a Nikon Coolpix L22 and it supports .avi files, and when I tried to import it into windows movie maker, it wouldn't support it

  It may be worth trying to convert the .wmv file
  format before you import into Movie Maker.

  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.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)

  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.

  Next, 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...

  Good luck...

• import AVI in Windows Movie Maker - Wx

  Hi, I have a number of AVI videos taken using my flip camera. I want to import them into windows movie maker but when I do this Windows Movie maker is to see the file as audio instead of video so I have sound but no picture. Is anyone know why and what can I do to import AVI video in Windows Movie maker? x

  I use windows moive maker version 6.0

  Thank you

  Try to convert the. AVI files to the. WMV format before
  import.

  There are many converters available on the net... some
  free... some detail.

  The following freeware converter is just one example:

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

  Format Factory (freeware)
  http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Format_Factory
  (the 'direct link' is faster download)
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup290.zip<>
  (FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
  ('all' boxes on the final screens)
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  First, you will need to decompress the file or just open the
  Drag > FFSetup290.exe< out="" of="" the="">
  and drop it on your desktop. To install left click.

  Next, 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...

  And... the following links may be worth a visit:

  Movie Maker and Flip digital camcorders
  http://www.Papajohn.org/mm2-CamcordersFlip.html

  Since a Windows Movie Maker Flip video camera
  http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/1402.aspx

  The following forum might be also worth a visit:

  Windows Movie Makers
  http://www.windowsmoviemakers.NET/forums/default.aspx

• 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

• I downloaded my personal movie dvd to my documents, but when I play on their return, that I get them is divided into sections and some say I need a codec it is when I try to import media into windows movie maker.

  Does anyone have any suggestions? It keeps giving me an arror code saying something codec. What shoul I do... help

  Hi napoleonfoo,

  Did you follow the steps provided by John Inzer?

  To better understand the issue, we need the following information:

  (a) what is the exact error that you receive when you import video into windows movie maker?

  (b) what is the file format of the video you are trying to import?

  (c) means the video sharing with each drive that you use or simply with a particular player?

  To clarify, you try to install a program (or download the program)?  What program are you trying to install? You get a specific error message?

  See the link below for the file format supported.

  Import video, images and audio in Windows Movie Maker

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

  You can search online for the codec or convert the file into a format that windows movie maker can understand.

  Note: Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  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.

• Why can't I find a song on my computer and then import it into windows movie maker

  OK, I have windows XP and im trying to do a movie with windows movie maker, the problem is that I can't find a song in my files from the computer to import it into movie maker. I imported the song on a cd, why can't I? is there anyway to find the song and then import it to movie maker. * Note, the song is in iTunes, but I can't find it on my computer *.

  Hi JoclyenWooten,
   
  ITunes files are stored in the following location:
  C:\Documents and utilisateur\Mes Music\iTunes\ Documents\My Settings\nom
   
  When you import the Movie Maker file, navigate to the location given for import files.

• Why can't I import songs into Windows Movie Maker?

  Whenever I have import an mp3 file into Windows Movie Maker, I find myself with an astronomically long mp3. When I open the properties of the mp3 out of the program (on the desktop or in iTunes), I get that mp3 is normal size (approximately 3-5 minutes long) but when I open porperties in WMM, it turns out be more close to 3000 hours.

  Try to convert MP3 files to WMA format
  before you import into Movie Maker.

  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: > FFSetup270.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 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) SUPER © Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer
  http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Super
  (the download mirror site is faster) (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

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

• Why can not download videos to Windows Movie Maker from my Samsung camera?

  It won't let me download videos on Windows Movie Maker, the video cannot be found

  Hello

  ·         What operating system do you use?

  ·         You get the error message?

  ·         What is the format of the video file that you are trying to download?

  If you are facing this problem in Windows 7, I suggest you to send your request to the forum for better support of Windows Live.

  http://www.windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?ProductID=5

  If you use Windows Vista refer:

  Import video, photos and audio on Windows Movie Maker

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

   

  See also:

   

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/import-analog-video-to-your-computer-by-using-a-DV-camera

   

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/import-live-video-from-a-DV-camera

   

   

   

  For Windows XP, see:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Movie-Maker/FAQ

• Can anyone understand this? Windows Movie Maker woes by using Windows XP.

  First of all, I was able to make a video but could not save on my computer.  Now, I can't even make a video because when I drag and drop an image to the timeline, it disappears in the preview pane.  Curiously, when I drag and drop the music to the audio timeline it plays very well.  Go figure.  Thanks for your help.

  Hi Kestal,

  Please go to the Microsoft Community Forums.
  From the description of the question, we understand that you are unable to make videos in Windows Movie maker.
  Let me go ahead and help you with the issue.
   
  Please answer these questions, which will help us to help you best.
  1. do you get an error message?
  2. don't you make changes to the computer before the show?
   
  I suggest for the link and follow the steps in the article, and check if this can help:
  Windows Movie Maker 2 closes unexpectedly after you add a title, a video transition, or a video effect
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836021
  
  I hope this helps. If you have any other queries/issues related to Windows, write us and we will be happy to help you further.

• I downloaded music from Amazon to use in a school project, when I try to import it into Windows Movie Maker, it dosent work.

  "The file C:\Users\ (NAME) \Desktop\Dont as it is impossible to import Believing.amz stop 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. "I'm doing a school project where I need to create a movie using Windows Movie Maker, I downloaded my music on Amazon and when I try to add, it does not work. Above is the error message I got. What should I do?

  Please read this:
  http://www.Amazon.com/GP/DMusic/help/AMD.html . for the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Problem importing mpeg in windows movie maker 6

  Hello
  I know that this seems to be a repetitive theme but this is: my windows Movie Maker 6 in my laptop computer won't import mpeg (I use vista)... my WMM on my machine from office at will (I use XP)

  Here's the story; I have a canon vixia HF11 which gives me "m2ts" files that used import into WMM... so I found a cheat... I just change the file ext 'MPEG' and that it is important to the former WMM (XP). These "MPEG" do change well in the WMM so I convert them to wmv for editing as I want.

  When I do the same thing on the laptop (vista) the 'new' mpeg file will not import to the WMM as it does on the XP machine. (However, it will play in windows media player)

  the bottom line: is there a way to make the most recent WMM do the same thing as the old?

  If not, is there a simple free converter that will convert my files "m2ts" to something that will work in the most recent WMM?... I already spent a lot of money on this machine and I just want something simple.

  any help would be greatly appreciated

  Thank you

  Thanks for the help that is going

  Now, I know the problem is the movie maker (version 6) itself. After doing a little more looking around, I discovered that if I install wmm 2.6 (which was made for vista machines that could not handle wmm 6. I did it and everything works fine now. apparently the wmm 6 (vista) does not have certain things the same as the older 2.1 (XP).)

  I'm in place and Rollin' now! Thanks again!

• How can I keep the initial term of my audio when I import it into Windows Movie Maker?

  Here's my problem,

  My audio is 02:28 min and when I put her in the imported file to movie maker to windows, the duration is automatically change at 06:45.
  I have no idea why? I use windows vista.

  If someone has an idea, it will help me! I don't want to download another program to edit movies...

  Good night!

  J.

  Boa noite Mr. Manasa!

  I'm really sorry that I have not gave an answer before.
  I have to admit that I already found my answer on the internet.
  The problem was the bitrate of my audio file that is not constant.
  I changed this file at a constant bit rate audio mp3 and it works beautifully.

  1. it's specific to this file Yes
  2. the audio file has been repeat auto
  3. it's an mp3, but the encoding was not constant

  That's it, I guess, thank you for responding!
  Hope this might help someone.

  J.

• 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

• How long can I record audio on windows movie maker? __

  I would like to use the audio in movie maker to record a conversation, but I don't know how long it will record

  Record audio with sound recorder,

  (See help in sound recorder) If you want an alternative to the use of Movie Maker.

  Sound Recorder allows you to record a sound and save it as an audio file on your computer. You can record sound from various audio devices, such as a microphone that is plugged into the sound card on your computer. The types of sources of audio input, you can record from depend on the audio devices you have and sources of input on your sound card.