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• MP3 won't load to windows movie maker

  I downloaded some music (mp3) from the amazon clouds to my windows media player (windows xp).  Downloads and plays fine on the cloud and the media player.  However when I try to upload music to windows movie maker it says the file is not valid or is corrupted.  Standard entered mp3 music from Media Player is important in the movie maker without any problem.  Help, please!

  Hi LeahSunderlin,

  This problem can occur if your computer does not have the good coder/decoder (codec) installed to play the multimedia file in Windows Movie Maker.

  For more information, refer to the article below.

  Error message "Cannot import this file" may be displayed in Windows Movie Maker

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/283374

• Why my video preview will not play on Windows Movie Maker?

  I worked on a video in Windows Movie Maker, and now it will not play my preview of the video.

  More than likely one or more of your source files are not
  fully compatible with Movie Maker or the project is too
  large and/or complex for your system resources.

  Several formats are apparently compatible with
  Movie Maker, but the most reliable choices are:

  Photos - bmp
  Video - wmv or dv - avi
  Audio - wav, wma, wmv

  It may be interesting to try to create a small project
  and see if Movie Maker exhibits the same behavior.

  Sometimes, it can help if you are going to... Tools / Options /.
  Compatibility tab and disable all filters / OK.

  Have you tried the publication (save) project in the
  . WMV format movie to a folder on your hard drive?

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

  Movie Maker Vista - Edition
  http://www.Papajohn.org/Vista-publishing.html

• Play continuously Window Movie Maker Project

  Once I finished a project and has published, how to automatically continue to play the same movie over and over again. I used this instead of power for a birthday imgages point.

  Once I finished a project and has published, how to automatically continue to play the same movie over and over again. I used this instead of power for a birthday imgages point.

  =====================================
  I'm guessing you published the draft in the movie WMV
  format and play it on your PC?

  This would be a feature of media player. In Windows
  Media Player go to... Play / Repeat...

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• Project Windows Movie Maker won't play in Windows Media Player

  I created a 'film' in Windows Movie Maker - not a bad little program.  I used to be a professional video tape, and you can do things with Movie Maker and that you can't do with the edition of tape cassette - even in a television station in a big city.

  The film plays well in Movie Maker, but he won't play in Windows Media Player (Version 11).  I have Vista Home Version on my computer.

  I want to be able to send e-mail to friends and family who do not have Windows Movie Maker - but have Windows Media Player (not sure which versions have all my friends).  Until now, whenever I try to play the movie in Media Player, I get the following message:

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  When I click on the "get help from web" button, it takes me to this page:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.6002.18111&ID=C00D1199&ContextId=83&OriginalID=80040265

  This page does not give me the solution to the problem and gives me no option to download/install the codec I need.  I don't know what a codec is and don't really care to know.    I just need to know:

  Should which codec I?

  Where can I download it?

  What are the two products of Microsoft.  Can they be compatible?  One of the options presented during "editing" the file is to be sent by e-mail.  Not much good if the e-mail recipient is unable to play.

  I can also play the movie using Real Player or I-Tunes - but it of okay for me if they work in these players or not, since my friends and family would be no players on their computers.

  Cynthia M.

  I created a 'film' in Windows Movie Maker - not a bad little program.  I used to be a professional video tape, and you can do things with Movie Maker and that you can't do with the edition of tape cassette - even in a television station in a big city.

  The film plays well in Movie Maker, but he won't play in Windows Media Player (Version 11).  I have Vista Home Version on my computer.

  I want to be able to send e-mail to friends and family who do not have Windows Movie Maker - but have Windows Media Player (not sure which versions have all my friends).  Until now, whenever I try to play the movie in Media Player, I get the following message:

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  When I click on the "get help from web" button, it takes me to this page:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.6002.18111&ID=C00D1199&ContextId=83&OriginalID=80040265

  This page does not give me the solution to the problem and gives me no option to download/install the codec I need.  I don't know what a codec is and don't really care to know.    I just need to know:

  Should which codec I?

  Where can I download it?

  What are the two products of Microsoft.  Can they be compatible?  One of the options presented during "editing" the file is to be sent by e-mail.  Not much good if the e-mail recipient is unable to play.

  I can also play the movie using Real Player or I-Tunes - but it of okay for me if they work in these players or not, since my friends and family would be no players on their computers.

  Cynthia M.

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  Maybe you just save the project that creates a .mswmm file.
  This file is no longer usable in Movie Maker for re - editing purposes.

  Republish the project in the format of video .wmv and you
  He can play in Windows Media Player.

  See the following article:

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

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Windows Movie Maker won't play .mpg - files.

  When I import a mpg file in Windows Movie Maker, I can hear the audio but can't see the video. It is particularly strange, because my mpg files work well in Windows Media Player.  What can I do? I have installed hundreds of codecs and it still does not work.

  Audio--> OK
  Video--> NO

  Windows Media Player--> video + audio
  Windows Movie Maker--> audio (NO video)?

  Hi tom,

  Thanks for using the Community Forums of Microsoft for Vista.

  Normally, something like that, the problem is resolved by downloading and reinstalling the latest MS codec packs.

  In this case, however, I think the problem is conflicting codec installations.

  I think you should start by restoring the system running and to cancel most of the codec installations. Go back to the extent that is reasonable and see if that helps.

  If not, then download the latest codec for your multimedia player by Microsoft and see if that does the trick.

  I think that will do, let us know whether.

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

• Windows Movie Maker DVD will not play in my DVD of Emerson drive

  Burned DVD won't play in my dvd player. I worked on it for three days. I burned a movie on a dvd + rw disc. The film will play on my computer but won't play in my dvd player. I get "Disk error" on the screen and the disc may not have playback function. What is the function of reading and how I can change my download? I lived all the concepts of self-help, but none of them fit to my problem. I have Windows Vista Premium and have tried using Windows DVD Maker. I called the manufacturer of my drive and they said I need to finalize the disc. How can I do to do this with Windows DVD MAKER?  I read articles about video editing, but when I went through the steps that I wasn't even offered the possibility to publish the video. My brother uses the same discs when burning movies and I have no problem playing his films. What I am doing wrong?

  Hi BrookeMcCulley,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community.

  On some of the DVD player, you will not be able to play DVD + RW discs.  You will need to use DVD + r (read DVD) drive and check if it works.

  You can also try to use another brand of DVD disc and check.
  For more information, visit the links below:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/close-or-finalize-a-CD-or-DVD
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/DVD-Video-burning-frequently-asked-questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-Windows-DVD-Maker-DVD-video-settings
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/publish-a-movie-in-Windows-Movie-Maker
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-creating-a-DVD-video-using-Windows-DVD-Maker
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/burn-a-DVD-video-disc
   
  Hope this information is useful.
  Let me know if it worked.
   
  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

• MOD (JVC's Everio camcorder file extension) files will not play on windows media player and will not be imported on windows movie maker (on windows Vista Home Basic)

  Hi I have a JVC's Everio camcorder. This unit uses a strange video file extension (is MOD). I try to play these video files on windows media player, but it won't play. I also tried to import these files into windows movie maker, but he won't.
  Please give me a solution. I would be grateful for any ideas.

  Hello, thekissfan

  Please use the Forum for answers!

  I'm moving your message to the sounds and the media.

  Rename the extension .mpg video and see if you are able to view them.

  If this is not the case, check with JVC for instructions on how to edit video files.

  I hope this helps.

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

  If a post has solved your problem, be sure to mark it as a response and if there is a useful message, don't forget to vote as useful for helping others find easier solutions.

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  Yes, rename the files MOD xxx.mpg worth trying...

  If this does not work... you need to convert a compatible
  format like .wmv. The following links would be useful
  at a glance:

  Movie Maker 2 - importing files MOD
  http://www.Papajohn.org/mm2-importing-video-mod.html

  Movie Maker 2 - Import MPEG files
  http://www.Papajohn.org/mm2-importing-video-MPEG2.html

  Movie Maker 2 - video import from drives
  http://www.Papajohn.org/mm2-importing-video-discs.html

  How to edit JVC. MOD files in a few easy steps
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=ZY-cKaCEUJ4
  John Inzer - MS - MVP - digital media experience

• How can I burn a movie on windows movie maker to a cs that will play on my dvd player. It will only play on my computer

  I scanned the photos and put them on a timeline, then I did a movie with windows movie maker.  I have published to read on the computer.  Now I am attached to burn.  I burnded it successfully, but he only plays back on my computer.  I was not given an option to burn to play on a dvd player to watch on a TV.  That's what I want to do.  It said disk error when I play on the dvd player.  I tried to burn to a cd - r and dvd - r.  I need help I have windows vista.

  I scanned the photos and put them on a timeline, then I did a movie with windows movie maker.  I have published to read on the computer.  Now I am attached to burn.  I burnded it successfully, but he only plays back on my computer.  I was not given an option to burn to play on a dvd player to watch on a TV.  That's what I want to do.  It said disk error when I play on the dvd player.  I tried to burn to a cd - r and dvd - r.  I need help I have windows vista.

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  Try to import the saved. In Windows WMV video file
  Creation of DVD and burn a DVD-video:

  Windows Vista - burn a DVD video disc
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/burn-a-DVD-video-disc

• I'm doing a DVD on Windows Movie Maker, but some of the clips do not play during the slide show there at - it a way to solve this problem? __

  I'm trying to make a DVD on Windows Movie Maker, but some of the clips won't play during the slide show, is there a way to solve this problem? I tried the reset, I tried to put videos a few times more, but whenever I play, a clip works very well, because it progresses and plays for the next clip, it appears white, but if I play the clip in an individual file, it works fine. Help, please.

  I'm trying to make a DVD on Windows Movie Maker, but some of the clips won't play during the slide show, is there a way to solve this problem? I tried the reset, I tried to put videos a few times more, but whenever I play, a clip works very well, because it progresses and plays for the next clip, it appears white, but if I play the clip in an individual file, it works fine. Help, please.

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  Just some thoughts...

  It may be useful if you are going to... Tools / Options / Compatibility tab...
  and uncheck all filters.

  Also... it might be a compatibility problem with your source files...
  (videos / photos / music files)

  Several formats are apparently compatible with
  Movie Maker, but the most reliable choices are:

  Photos - bmp
  Video - wmv or dv - avi
  Music - wma, wav, wmv

  Also... If it is a large complex project, you could have a system
  the question of resources. The answer would be to create
  more modest projects.

  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 *.

• Torrent video plays fine in Windows Media Player, but only audio in Windows Movie Maker?

  I downloaded a video torrent on my Windows Vista laptop. When I went to play in Windows Media Player, it works fine. However, when I try to play it on Windows Movie Maker, I can place only the file in the audio section / music, even if it is listed as a .avi file, when I import the file and drag it on the timeline. There is no red X or any sign of a problem with the actual file. When I go to preview, I get only a black screen, as expected when playing audio files. I checked super files supported for Windows Movie Maker, and .avi is supposed to be a supported video format.

  I've downloaded xvid on my computer and it is before I even started with torrents. I know that this translates to the game in Windows Media Player.

  I tried to download the same different torrents and I get the same problem each time a different torrent site, so I know that's not the real torrent.

  I went to tools > Options and unchecked the box I had, which was the AVI decompressor, and the problem persists.

  I don't want to convert the video file, unless it is absolutely necessary. If I need to download something, I will do, as long as you point me in the right direction.

  I ask this question because I see only problems with the .avi Windows Media Player files, and I want to edit the file to make a music video.

  Any help is appreciated!

  It turns out that the only way to solve my problem was to download Windows Movie Maker 2.6. Now, I can actually edit with ease and use the original .avi file without problem. I still don't know why I had so much trouble with the version that came with my laptop, but now it's the only solution that has actually produced results.

• my windows Movie Maker won't open the project that I saved. It is said that the program was narrow incorrectly

  original title: Director of windows

  my windows Movie Maker won't open the project that I saved. It is said that the program was narrow, badly what I can do to fix this?

  Hello

  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.

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• Why a DVD recorded from Windows Movie Maker will not play on certain DVD players connected to your TV? How can you fix it so it will play?

  Why not a movie made Windows Movie Maker - do NOT play on some DVD players?  What can I do for the DVD player to allow the DVD to play?

  Hello

  See this link:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/Windows-DVD-Maker-videos-i-produce-wont-play-on-my/549c3c40-F02C-43b5-961f-6aa121197993

• Windows Movie Maker has stopped play mpg videos

  Hi all

  I've been using Director windows for more than two years for my movie editing video canon. I always convert the canon film to video files .mpg, like this is done by one of the canon utility. After that, I import videos to movie maker window. All of a sudden I have seen I am unable to read the video portion. However, it plays the audio pat. It gives no error as well.

  Please let me know what could be the possible reasons for this problem and how to solve this problem.

  Best regards

  Gauri

  Hello

  ·        Remember to make changes to the system?

  ·        Are you able to play the file formats using Director of windows?

  Normally, something like that, the problem is resolved by downloading and reinstalling the latest Microsoft codec packs. Click on the link below.

  Windows Movie Maker

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457182.aspx

  If the problem started recently then, I suggest do you a restore of the system to the point when the system worked very well and check.

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

  I also suggest you to return the item mentioned below.

  Formats supported by Windows Movie Maker in Windows XP file

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308464

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows Movie Maker how to add music to a video in the timeline

  Windows Movie Maker

  If I use Windows Movie Maker to make a 'film' containing several short videos is there a way I can add music to one of the videos?

  If I use Windows Movie Maker to make a 'film' containing several short videos is there a way I can add music to one of the videos?

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  You can add a music file to the Audio track in the timeline... / music.

  The music file can be click left/dragged left or right on the Audio.
  Piece of music in order to harmonize it with your video clip.

  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 *.