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• Could not import the MP3 for Movie maker

  I bought various music on Amazon MP3 files and downloaded. They play when you click it.

  BUT when I try to import some of them in MOVIE MAKER I get a message "Cannot import" without any explanation.

  Help!

  Thank you, David

  Please repost your question in images and video Forum at: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistapictures/threads where the graphics issues experts, including the use of Movie Maker will be more than happy to help you with your problem.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Could not import the AVI in Movie Maker

  I am able to read these AVI files in WMP, but I'm unable to import into WMM. This is the error code I get.

  "The C:\Users\KLawrence\Documents\BackUpData\2010-04-27 23-17-09\ch01 - 20100419184710.avi file 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. »

  The files are from security DVR and I need to put then in a format to play in a standard DVD player.  If the codec is correct for WMP why they play in WMM? AVI is listed as a file format supported.

  Thanks in advance,

  Kevin

  I am able to read these AVI files in WMP, but I'm unable to import into WMM. This is the error code I get.

  "The C:\Users\KLawrence\Documents\BackUpData\2010-04-27 23-17-09\ch01 - 20100419184710.avi file 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. »

  The files are from security DVR and I need to put then in a format to play in a standard DVD player.  If the codec is correct for WMP why they play in WMM? AVI is listed as a file format supported.

  Thanks in advance,

  Kevin

  ==========================================
  Since you want a DVD... have you tried DVD Maker? If the file will be
  not import... it may be worth trying to convert it to .wmv format.

  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)

  After downloading and installing Format Factory...
  Open the program and choose an output folder...
  (this is where you will find your files when they are
  converted)

  Drag and drop your video clips on the main screen...

  Select "all to WMV" / OK...

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

  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 *.

• Could not import the music of Movie Maker

  I created a slide show using Movie Maker; then, I got my computer reconfigured.  Now, the music went from the presentation, and I can not re - upload the music I want.

  I created a slide show using Movie Maker; then, I got my computer reconfigured.  Now, the music went from the presentation, and I can not re - upload the music I want.

  ===================================
  If you have saved only the project... .mswmm file is not
  always include original and unless sources files
  Movie Maker available in their original locations cannot
  access it.

  If you see red Xs in Movie Maker instead of the source
  file thimbnails... you can click with the right button on the red Xs and browse
  the location of the source files if they are still available
  somewhere on your system.

  Next time, save your project in the. WMV video format
  also and it can be played on any Windows system
  Media Player.

  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 *.

• I need to import music files into Movie Maker, but when I open the folder for the song the folder is empty

  When I tried to import songs in movie maker I opened the folder and it was empty, but I could play the song in itunes... I looked at the help section in movie maker and found no .m4a is listed as being supported. is there a way to find the song, change it and import it into movie maker?

  When I tried to import songs in movie maker I opened the folder and it was empty, but I could play the song in itunes... I looked at the help section in movie maker and found no .m4a is listed as being supported. is there a way to find the song, change it and import it into movie maker?

  Yes, google for a FREE audio converter. Change your itunes songs or songs that are not supported by the manufacturer of film in MP3, WMA or WAV... mp3 and wma are more preferable. WAV format is too large file size, not practical.
  Then import the song to movie maker. For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• 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.

• Windows Movie Maker-impossible to import the .mov file

  C:\Users\guillermina newwest\newwest medina\Pictures\2010-06-17 126.com MOV cannot be imported. __

  IM using windows movie maker on vista and it repeats this to me

  can you please give me a solution to this problem

  Below are links that can shed some light for your problems. Help you find answers.

  Problems with importing files into Windows Movie Maker

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

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

  Farewell.

• audio is lost when the video is imported in windows live movie maker but works when it is open in windows media player.

  audio of my video is lost when I import into windows live movie maker, but can be heard when played in media player. video is from jvc camcorder handy, file type is: MOD (video clip)

  Just because a file is played in Windows Media Player
  does not ensure that it will be compatible with the film

  Maker. Might be worth trying to convert MOD files
  before you import into Movie Maker WMV format.

  Perhaps the following links will propose a few ideas:

  Use. MOD with Windows Movie Maker files
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=m31Ji4U5jWI&feature=related

  How to edit JVC. MOD files in a few easy steps
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=ZY-cKaCEUJ4

  How to convert AVI files to Movie Maker MOD files
  http://www.ehow.com/how_5854160_convert-AVI-files-Movie-Maker.html

  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...

• 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

• 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

• I use a dvd - r disc, but the movie maker says is not a recordable disc

  I use a dvd - r disc, but the movie maker says is not a recordable disc. also, when I try to publish the dvd is not the choice, her computer, a recordable cd or camer digital video...

  If you're running Vista Home Premium or Ultimate...
  the following article is perhaps worth the drive... If not...
  You'll need to publish (your Movie Maker save project)
  in the. WMV video format and the use of third-party software
  to burn your DVD.

  "Import files into Windows Movie Maker" "publish and burn a movie to a DVD.
  http://m-Lov.blogspot.com/2007/11/you-can-use-Windows-Movie-Maker-to.html
  Scroll down to: "2 to publish and burn a movie to a DVD")

  If you need DVD Authoring software... What follows
  freeware software can be worth a try:

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

  DVD Flick
  http://www.dvdflick.NET/Download.php
  (the download is: "dvdflick_setup_1.3.0.7.exe")

  Save the file to your desktop or a folder on your
  hard drive and install from there.

  Be sure to read the Guide:
  http://www.dvdflick.NET/Guide.php

  Tutorials:

  Tutorial DVD Flick
  http://beginwithsoftware.com/videoguides/DVD-flick-Guide.html

  Burn any Format video DVD PC
  http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/dvdflicktutorial.htm

  AVI to DVD with DVD Flick Guide
  http://www.Digital-Digest.com/articles/AVI_to_DVD_using_DVD_Flick_page1.html

  To create a video DVD base that should play in a free
  permanent drive DVD... try the following...

  First... read the DVD Flick Guide to familiarize
  with the program.

  Open DVD Flick and insert a blank DVD in your drive.

  If the window of Autorun from your computer... just close it.

  Click the project settings button and check... Video /.
  Target format... residents United States... Choose... NTSC /.
  Accept.

  The title button left click Add and navigate to your
  Video clips and select the ones you want on the DVD.

  You can have by selecting one and then use
  the up and down buttons.

  Left click on the button create DVD / OK / Yes / Yes.

  Please wait while the DVD is created.

  When the text "Completed successfully" is displayed you
  DVD Flick can close. Now you can eject your DVD
  and play in your DVD player.

  At some point you might want to buy more
  Advanced Cyberlink, Nero, Roxio, software
  Ulead, etc... but at least it is a start.

  Good luck.

• 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

• import .mp3 song to movie maker

  I converted my itunes into an MP3 file and tried to import it into windows movie maker. He's denied saying "...". MP3 could not be imported. "What can I do else?

  Hey hobiembc,

  The .mp3 file format is not supported by Windows Movie Maker, but you can convert the files to .mp3 in .wma or .wav format and then try to import into Windows Movie Maker.

  You can use Windows Media Encoder to convert .mp3 .wma files.

  Windows Media Encoder 9 Series

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistamedia/thread/b3b4dd41-B182-4756-82ab-7bf2a2fcb6fb

  OR

  You can also use your favorite search engine and download third-party converter.

  Note:  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. 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.

  Reference:

  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

  Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

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

• 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.