Using Windows Live Movie Maker with Windows 7. Lack of good features.

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• Windows Live Movie Maker: What happened to the function "Capture Video Device" from the good old Windows Movie Maker?

  I am running Windows 7 (64 bit) and Windows Live Movie Maker 14.0.8091.0730. Good old Windows Movie Maker that came on Windows XP, I could add video capturing directly from the video device (my webcam). In this new version of Movie Maker extra in Windows 7, I can't.

  How can I add this feature in this new version? Why it was deleted?

  Hi romzap,

  The feature you found in Windows XP Movie maker to add video to your video device, such as webcam, who called such as Capture video device has been replaced by the name Windows Live Video acquire Wizard. For more information on how to import videos and work with Windows 7 Live Movie Maker things, please visit the link below.

  ·         http://windowslive.com/desktop/MovieMaker

  Hope this information helps you.

  Concerning

  Arona - Microsoft technical support engineer
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• How to convert WMV to MOV or AVI using Windows Live Movie Maker?

  I used Windows Live Movie Maker to create a slideshow with music for display in a Sony Digital Photo Frame; However, I recorded it as an WMV file so that it only accepts the Digital Photo frame. MOV or. AVI files.  Whenever I try to save the file again, the window "Save as" does not give me any other options that the WMV in the menu drop-down.  What I need to do to save this film either as a MOV or AVI file?  Thank you!  Peter

  I used Windows Live Movie Maker to create a slideshow with music for display in a Sony Digital Photo Frame; However, I recorded it as an WMV file so that it only accepts the Digital Photo frame. MOV or. AVI files.  Whenever I try to save the file again, the window "Save as" does not give me any other options that the WMV in the menu drop-down.  What I need to do to save this film either as a MOV or AVI file?  Thank you!  Peter

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  You have posted in a forum of WIn XP, so I assume you are using XP?

  Using Win XP Movie Maker 2.1... You can save as .avi as follows:

  To save a DV - AVI movie file...
  (and other options)
  Type of... CTRL + P (or go to...) File / save movie file)
  to open the wizard movie recording.
  Choose... My computer.
  Next /.
  Enter a name and a location.
  Next /.
  Show more choices.
  Other parameters.
  Open the window of the droplet and choose... DV - AVI.
  Next /.
  Wait while the movie is saved.
  Finishing...

  Or you can try to convert your. WMV file to the. MOV or. AVI
  format using a converter.

  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: > FFSetup296.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 > FFSetup296.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-your choice of formats "/ OK...

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

  That should do it...

  Good luck...

• Is it possible that Windows Live Movie Maker can be used by the XP users?

  I just pulled a cruise (Holland America) which offers courses of LARGE digital workshop. I've learned about Windows Live and RL photo gallery - what is optimal. But - MOST important - I've learned about Live Movie Maker - an improvement on the old version of WMM. WMM is not .mov files that produce new cameras. Only the .avi. I went to download the pgm MM Live and he says that Win 7 is required! There are some XPs MILLION out there and it is a pgm this cool. Any possibility there's far more that if I can use the .mov files without having to convert all of them to .avi. Or is it possible that Microsoft will be kind to us and give us live MM under Windows Essentials for XP?

  Windows Live Essentials for XP contains no Windows Live Movie Maker, as you know. We are not aware of what the developers have in mind. However, because Windows XP is a ten year old operating system, I doubt there is much chance it will be retro-compatible with Windows XP.

  There is a good reason to upgrade to Windows 7 to take advantage of all the new and improved and product changes.

  Sincerely,

• Help with download of Windows Live Movie Maker!

  Hello!

  So, I tried to download because of Windows Live Movie Maker I have some videos that I want to change, and I heard that Movie Maker is awesome!
  When I go on the site for download, I get this:
  This version of Movie Maker is not available for Windows XP. Windows Movie Maker 2.1 is available if you install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
  So I tried to download a lot of things, but in weakened technology with faculties, I found myself with a lot of unnecessary things.
  
  I was wondering if someone can give a microsoft site, where I can download Windows XP Service Pack 2? As a reliable site, preferably from microsoft.
  I found this on the microsoft Web site:

  Windows XP Service Pack 2 network installation Package for IT professionals and developers

  But I do not know or think that that's what I need. All I want is Windows XP Service Pack 2 so I can use Movie Maker.

  Help would be much appreciated!

  Thank you!

  Hello!

  I found this on the microsoft Web site:

  Windows XP Service Pack 2 network installation Package for IT professionals and developers

  Yes, this is what you need.

  Windows XP SP2.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=28

  Ignore warnings about the pros and Network Installation.

  BTW, you completely corrected and updated to SP3?

• film on windows Movie maker is not compatible with windows live movie maker

  My sister made me a video with Windows Movie Maker and I have Windows Live Movie Maker, and he says that is not fully compatible.  Please help, his computer crashed and there is a video of my twin nephews has done for me.  There are currently on a USB key.  I'll do something to make it work.  It was during the last two years of their lives with me and I live 16 hours away from them.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you

  Mary

  Thank you for your response.  I have Windows 7 and I have windows live Director 2011. When I plug in the USB, it says that the file ext is MSWMM

  Any information you have would be so appreciated.  Thank you very much

  Mary

  =========================================
  . MSWMM is not a video file... it's a project file
  Movie Maker XP or Vista Movie Maker 6. It is more useful
  for a re-release in Movie Maker on the system, it was created
  sure if you have copies of all the original source files...
  (Photos, video Clips, Audio Clips)...

  Ask your sister to save the project in the. Film WMV
  format, then send the. WMV file to you. You could
  who discovered in Windows Media Player.

  Here is some info on the savings that can be useful to your sister:

  XP Windows Movie Maker 2.1...
  To save in a .wmv movie file...
  Type of... CTRL + P (or go to...) File / save movie file)
  to open the wizard movie recording.
  Choose... My computer.
  Next /.
  Enter a name and a location.
  Next /.
  ICT... "Best quality for my computer.
  Next /.
  Wait while the movie is saved.
  Finishing...

  Windows VIsta Movie Maker 6...
  The following article offers information on editing
  (save) in a film format that will play in
  Windows Media Player and can be shared.

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

• Problem to burn a DVD with Windows Live Movie Maker

  I created a video in Windows Live Movie Maker.  He plays well there.  But when I try to burn a DVD in Windows DVD Maker it is shortened and disordered.
  I have to disable filters or codecs?  If so how do know which ones to stop and how do I disable them?

  Hello

  ·         You try to burn the Windows Live Movie Maker on DVD maker project file?

  ·         What is the format of the file you are trying to burn?

  ·         You get the error message?

  Method 1:

  See the article, and then select the settings you want to use to create a DVD that fits your needs

  Change Windows DVD Maker DVD-Video settings

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-Windows-DVD-Maker-DVD-video-settings

  Method 2:

  Access this link which contains solutions to some common problems with burning DVDs and check if you can solve the problem.

  Solve problems with creating a DVD-video using Windows DVD creation

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/troubleshoot-problems-with-creating-a-DVD-video-using-Windows-DVD-Maker

  Added help for Windows Live Movie Maker, you can post your query to the Windows Live Movie Maker Solution Center.

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

  Hope this information helps.

• Hi, I'm trying to use Windows Live Movie Maker to create a movie. The film is in MP4 format and the program does not allow me to open to make a new film. Windows Media Player does not play either.

  You have problems with programs:
  -Windows Live Movie Maker
  -Windows Media Player

  Error messages:
  -Windows Live Movie Maker: Sorry Movie Maker cannot open this project file. The file is not compatible with Windows Live Movie Maker or damaged. Please select a different project file. (button: "Learn more".)
  -Windows Media Player: 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.

  Recent changes to your problem:
  None

  What have you tried to solve the problem:
  Reinstall Windows Live Movie Maker

  Format of the file:
  MP4

  You have problems with programs:
  -Windows Live Movie Maker
  -Windows Media Player

  Error messages:
  -Windows Live Movie Maker: Sorry Movie Maker cannot open this project file. The file is not compatible with Windows Live Movie Maker or damaged. Please select a different project file. (button: "Learn more".)
  -Windows Media Player: 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.

  Recent changes to your problem:
  None

  What have you tried to solve the problem:
  Reinstall Windows Live Movie Maker

  Format of the file:
  MP4

  =============================================
  The dialog box that you quoted says "Project file" in Windows Live Movie Maker
  It would be a file with an extension WLMP. Or if the file was created with
  an earlier version of Movie Maker, it can have an extension .mswmm.

  So... just to clarify... MP4 extension or WLMP or something else?

  If the files are MP4, you will need to convert them to WMV format before
  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.pcfreetime.com/
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup250.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...

  For information on playback of MP4 files... the following article may be worth a visit:

  Multimedia Windows Media Player (316992)
  file formats
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992/en-us
  > scroll waaay to MPEG-4 (.mp4)

  Alternative media players:

  FWIW... it is always preferable, if you create a system restore
  point before installing any software or updates.

  With the help of the Windows Vista system restore
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.videolan.org/

  Media Player Classic
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_media_player_classic/

  Apple Quicktime
  http://www.Apple.com/QuickTime/Download/

  QuickTime Alternative
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_quicktime_alternative/

  And it might be worth a try to download
  and install 'one' of the following free codec packs:

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  Vista Codec Package
  http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Vista-codec-package/1159994557/1

  K - Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/

  CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

  Good luck...

  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 *.

• Error when you try to modify or to open a video (WLMP) using Windows Live Movie Maker: Movie maker does not support the selected file

  WLMP does not open on windows live movie maker?

  Well I made a video Windows live Director and saved it but when I try to open it to change some more it is said "Movie maker does not support the selected file" but he should not let me because I did in windows live Director please help!

  I'm having the same problem, but if I double click on the Window media player file appears help!

  ================================================
  Right-click the. WLMP file and try... Open with / Windows Live Movie Maker...

  See the following article

  Windows 7 - changing the programs that Windows uses by default
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  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 *.

• Download the digital video from a camcorder using Windows Live Movie Maker

  Tried to upload digital videos from a camcorder using Windows Live Movie Maker. To plug my camcorder, a dialog box "import video" appears. However when I name the video, and then click then I get an error message "there is no tape in your digital video device. To continue, insert a tape with recorded video you want to import. I tried eject Strip and re-integration, restart the camcorder and PC without success.

  OK, I found my problem. I was getting the same error "There is no cassette" who you were. Here's what fixed it:

  1. Right click on my computer
  2. Properties
  3. Device Manager on the left
  4. Find the firewire card in the list (mine was the only thing listed under IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers)
  5. Make a right click, properties
  6. Driver tab
  7. Update driver
  8. Browse my computer for driver software
  9. Let me pick from a list of device on my computer drivers
  10. Choose one that has '(legacy)' at the end
  11. Click Next until it is done.

  After that the error has disappeared and I was able to capture video with success.

  Hope this helps,

  -Brett.

• Possible with Windows Live Movie Maker 7 chapters?

  I am doing my first project. I would like to have a main menu with chapters like on a real DVD. Is this possible with a true WLMM? If so, how? Thank you!

  Hello

  You can follow the links below and check if they help you accomplish what you want.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Movie-Maker

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/use-custom-settings-to-save-a-movie-in-Windows-Live-Movie-Maker

  http://www.Microsoft.com/education/teachers/guides/Windows_Movie_Maker.aspx

  If the above given links don't work then you can publish your application in the Windows Live Solution Center.

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

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

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

• Need help with Windows Live Movie Maker and DVD Maker

  I have worked with Windows Live Movie Maker to cut a continuous piece of video footage into separate clips (these are dance performances by dancers of different about 13)... then once they were divided into 13 clips separated, I then cut them at the beginning and at the end of each clip (performance) and then used legends at the beginning of each clip with name of the dancer.  I also added a title at the beginning of the film page, and I added at the end of the credits.  Then I clicked on save the movie and had to wait an hour or more... Finally, when this was done, I opened Windows DVD Maker and clicked on add items... went to my file and put my film recorded in the creation of DVD.  I used also changed the Menu template to that for shows (it is red and black and has lights and cameras as a staging.  I thought everything was going along fine until I played the disc engraved on my Smart TV DVD player.  For some reason when I click on the stages (or chapters) to see the performance under this button, it starts to play the dvd in a few seconds or a few minutes in some cases in the performance... I've lost countless blank DVDs not to mention hours and hours of time... and I'm so frustrated... I'm ready to SCREEEAAMMM!  Also some of the performances were not even under one of the buttons or frames... in other words you could not use the arrow keys to locate some of them to click it and find out.  Yet, when I went back and pressed the 'Play' button, I could fast forward through the entire movie and find performances that seem to be missing the scenes/buttons.  Any help or advice before I blow a bridge! ???

  Thank you.

  /PR

  I have worked with Windows Live Movie Maker to cut a continuous piece of video footage into separate clips (these are dance performances by dancers of different about 13)... then once they were divided into 13 clips separated, I then cut them at the beginning and at the end of each clip (performance) and then used legends at the beginning of each clip with name of the dancer.  I also added a title at the beginning of the film page, and I added at the end of the credits.  Then I clicked on save the movie and had to wait an hour or more... Finally, when this was done, I opened Windows DVD Maker and clicked on add items... went to my file and put my film recorded in the creation of DVD.  I used also changed the Menu template to that for shows (it is red and black and has lights and cameras as a staging.  I thought everything was going along fine until I played the disc engraved on my Smart TV DVD player.  For some reason when I click on the stages (or chapters) to see the performance under this button, it starts to play the dvd in a few seconds or a few minutes in some cases in the performance... I've lost countless blank DVDs not to mention hours and hours of time... and I'm so frustrated... I'm ready to SCREEEAAMMM!  Also some of the performances were not even under one of the buttons or frames... in other words you could not use the arrow keys to locate some of them to click it and find out.  Yet, when I went back and pressed the 'Play' button, I could fast forward through the entire movie and find performances that seem to be missing the scenes/buttons.  Any help or advice before I blow a bridge! ???

  Thank you.

  /PR

  ===============================================
  First of all a question... did you you save the project in a video such as format
  . WMV or. MP4? Or have you just of WLMP project folder?

  I suspect that DVD Maker is to see your movie in one file
  and he has no idea where are your scenes. More than likely it is
  creation of scenes on his own in arbitrary places.

  In order for DVD Maker correctly, identify individual scenes
  each stage must be registered as an individual video clip, then
  the collection of video clips can be imported and each of them must
  become an individual scene.  DVD Maker is supposed to accept
  up to 18 scenes.

  Just an experience you can import your new original
  video clips in DVD Maker and see if it works properly. If
  It does what you want... change and re-record your clips one video
  both will be the fix.

  Good luck...

• How can I install Windows Movie Maker 2.6 on my victory. 7? I don't want to win. Live Movie Maker. It is spam, compared with 2.6 MM Windows to Vista.

  On my Vista op system, I strongly use Windows Movie Maker. On my laptop Win.7 op system I have that Win. LIVE Movie Maker which is frankly junk. How can I install windows Movie Maker on my os. Win. 7?

  The big question is why MS took a good (not perfect), Windows Movie Maker for Vista and group a lot less - than to win. Live Movie Maker?

  On my Vista op system, I strongly use Windows Movie Maker. On my laptop Win.7 op system I have that Win. LIVE Movie Maker which is frankly junk. How can I install windows Movie Maker on my os. Win. 7?

  The big question is why MS took a good (not perfect), Windows Movie Maker for Vista and group a lot less - than to win. Live Movie Maker?

  For your information, Windows Movie Maker 2.6 is just a "water-down" version designed for computers cannot run the built-in Windows Movie maker 6.0

  Windows Movie maker 6.0 comes with Vista.
  2.6 MM Windows does not come with Vista. It is not a 'new' program. It is a compromise version.
  Excerpt from http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=34
  Overview

  Movie Maker 2.6 is for Windows Vista users whose computer cannot run the Vista's Movie Maker version.

  To test whether your computer can run Vista's Movie Maker version:

  1. on the start menu, click all programs.
  2. click on Windows Movie Maker.

  If Movie Maker starts, you must not download version 2.6.

  If you get an error message that says: "Windows Movie Maker cannot start because your video card does not support the required level of hardware acceleration or hardware acceleration is not available", download and install Movie Maker 2.6.

  .............................................................................................................................................

  Windows Live Movie Maker is better, contrary to what you feel. Maybe, you're just not used to it?

  How can you install version 2.6? Go to the net.

  If you like Windows Movie Maker 6.0 so, here's a tutorial to install it in Windows 7 computers.
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/35151-Windows-Movie-Maker-6-0-install-Windows-7-a.html

• "Sorry, Move Maker cannot open this project file. The file is not compatible with Windows Live Movie Maker or damaged. Please select a different project file. »

  Hello!
  I installed Win Live Movie Maker, but when I tried to open my .mswmm file I only got this message: "sorry, Move Maker cannot open this project file. The file is not compatible with Windows Live Movie Maker or damaged. Please select a different project file. "The file will open correctly in Windows Live Movie Maker 7, so everything should be OK. What I am doing wrong?

  Hello

  This is supported in Windows Live movie maker file type.

  http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_movie_makerv1&market=en-IE&querytype=topic&query=wl_movie_maker_ref_supportedfiles.htm

  For any request or problems related to Windows Live Movie maker, please post to the Windows Live Help forum.

  Here is the link: http://www.windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=5

  Diana

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Windows/Windows Live Movie Maker no video black screen. but with the audio and subtitles...

  I made a movie in windows live Director and windows movie maker in windows live movie maker, he's playing very well and I've registered as a project and a movie (on my computer), but as soon as I opened in windows movie maker, windows MediaPlayer, youtube or anywhere else, half of the video goes to a black screen. I had all the audio and subtitles, ect for the first minutes of my film no photo or video. I tried to convert the file type, I tried to burn to a disc, then I just gave up and he made once again. still the same problem... Please help? :(* Le fichier EST àle format WMV et je l'ai ai copié et converti en autres formats et juste le même problème à nouveau... quelqu'un peut_il s'il vous PLAÎT m'aider?) its for a project, my friends and I are trying to do and we spent 5 weeks of filming and editing just to be confronted with a problem end:(, je serai vraiment reconnaissante à toute personne si ils peuvent m'aider à résoudre ce problème)

  Hello

  The question you have posted is related to Windows live and will be well suited in the Windows live forum. Click on the link below.

  Windows Live Solution Center

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