Unable to save my project in Windows Movie Maker

When I try to save my project in Windows Movie Maker, it starts recording, but then an error message appears. The message suggests to check sources, availability, file editing and enough free space. None of theses are the problem. No idea what to do?

Hello

  • What is the full error message that you receive?
  • What were the changes made before the problem occurred?
  • How long you have been facing this problem?

You can try to run a SFC (System File Checker) scan and check what is happening.

(1) close all open windows.

2) click on the Start, click on ' all programs"and click on"Accessories ". " "»»

(3) with the button "command prompt" and click on ""run as Administrator ". "

(4) in the window "Administrator: command prompt", type "sfc/scannow" (without the quotes) and press ENTER.

(5) restart the computer after completing the analysis of the SFC.

For more information, you can consult the method-the System File Checker tool in the following 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

To learn more about Window movie maker and how to use it, see the links below.

Getting started with Windows Movie Maker
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/getting-started-with-Windows-Movie-Maker

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

Windows Movie Maker collections: Frequently asked questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Movie-Maker-collections-frequently-asked-questions

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