Vista's Movie Maker requires a codec

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• What editions of Windows Vista include Movie Maker?

  I was curious what editions of Windows Vista include Movie Maker?

  I was curious what editions of Windows Vista include Movie Maker?

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  All versions of Vista include Windows Movie Maker.

  Windows Movie Maker HD is included in the Home Premium and Ultimate.

  See the table below:

  Windows Vista has chart
  http://support.teloep.org/vistaver.htm

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - digital media experience

• Vista Windows Movie Maker gives message "doesn't fit" releasing on DVD.

  Vista Windows Movie Maker gives an error "does not fit" when I try to publish my movie to a DVD (12 minutes too long). I removed half of the clips in the storyboard table and I still get the same error. The length of the film remains 02:42.

  If your burner is compatible... a double layer 8.5 GB DVD blank may be worth a try.
  (failure is a real possibility... make a video 02:42 is more than most systems)
  can handle)

  After the removal of the files in the storyboard table did you resave the project before embarking
  DVD Maker?

  The following older maybe offer some ideas on reducing the size of the project.

  Movie Maker - how to divide a project complex smaller?
  http://www.myvideoproblems.com/tutorials/MovieMaker/SplitComplexProject.htm

  In many cases not most of the large case projects / complex problems.
  Creation of several small projects and recording each in the. Film WMV
  format in a folder on your hard disk may be the answer. Then you can import
  the collection of. WMV to DVD Maker files and each clip becomes a scene
  (Chapter) you have to have up to 18 scenes.

  Good luck...

• In Vista Ultimate - Movie Maker Ver 6.0 be no image in the display - no sound

  In Vista Ultimate - Movie Maker Ver 6.0 I am trying to find & edit a record in Win Media Center TV show. (dvr - ms) After importation and put in the table of storyboard / timeline & hit the play button, I can't get it to show up in the control screen and have only its during 1 second. I tried different shows, with the same result. This is my first attempt with Win Movie Maker.

  In Vista Ultimate - Movie Maker Ver 6.0 I am trying to find & edit a record in Win Media Center TV show. (dvr - ms) After importation and put in the table of storyboard / timeline & hit the play button, I can't get it to show up in the control screen and have only its during 1 second. I tried different shows, with the same result. This is my first attempt with Win Movie Maker.

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  Maybe the following article offers some ideas:

  Movie Maker and recorded TV
  DVR - MS files
  http://www.Papajohn.org/mm2-importing-video-DVR-MS.html

  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 use Vista, Windows Movie Maker. Problem publishing movies on computer.

  I use Vista, Windows Movie Maker. Problem publishing movies to Computer.When publish a movie in windows movie maker help it complete custom, stops at a certain % and remaining time increases.

  I use Vista, Windows Movie Maker. Problem publishing movies to Computer.When publish a movie in windows movie maker help it complete custom, stops at a certain % and remaining time increases.

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  More than likely you are using one or more incompatible source files...
  or the project may be too complex for your system resources.

  See the following article:

  Movie Maker - problem solving-
  "Can't save a movie."
  http://www.Papajohn.org/MovieMaker-issues-CantSaveMovie.html

  Might be worth trying to convert your video files in .wmv format
  before you import into Movie Maker.

  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)

  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

  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 *.

• This is the message I get when I try to add the audio to Vista windows movie maker that the devil is a codec & where can I find the right one to download?

  The file Morrison\Moondance\05 in the Mystic.m4a of C:\Users\kathy\Music\iTunes\iTunes Music\Van 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.

  There is a compatibility issue with the M4A file.
  Convert M4A to WMA and the
  importation should be allowed:

  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)

• MS Movie Maker exports the Codec error on me and now does not work!

  My Vista's Home Premium Service Pack 1
   
  I was downloading MP4 fortunately making movies with MS Movie Maker then pvooop! MSMM no longer works.
  I just downloaded the WMM 2.6 and that crashes now in the same way.  WHY?
   
  When I try an import with the ASUS media and go to the folder that contains these files .mswmm files are not yet recognised by the Vista Movie Maker as being multimedia files, to see I choose all files. When I try to open them up to this moment there, I get the following error message:
   
  The file C:\Users\Don and Kim\Videos\Africa video Project\Drafts\Welcome Home\Clip 01_1\WH than Clip1.MSWMM 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.
   
  I tried to find the codecs but was put off by the fact that they were not genuine Microsoft and do not want to download something that will just make things worse.  Why should I have to download the risky codecs when I'm a real MS client?

  This happens to many people. Is there a bug in time in this SW?

  Nick

  Hello

  You try to read the MSWMM file?

  A .mswmm file is not a movie... it's a project file. If you double click the .mswmm file it can open Movie Maker, but unless you have imported all the sources files it will not be usable.

  I recommend you go through the link below which includes a complete description on how to put a DVD into Windows movie maker project.

  How to put DVD into Windows Movie Maker project?
  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/forums/en/webgadgetdevelopment/thread/5842c3d0-8ba3-4399-8aa9-e5330eb1a2a9

  Solve problems with publishing a movie to your computer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-publishing-a-movie-to-your-computer

  Let us know if this helps

  Concerning
  Anthony.

• movie maker missing a codec burn a video

  The file C:\Documents and Settings\Barb\My Documents\Vuze Downloads\The King of the speech [2010] DVDRip-MXMG\The King of speech [2010] DVDRip - MXMG.avi 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.

  It is what appears when I try to import video; any suggestions to solve the problem? I thought that the codecs should download automatically because it is what is checked in tools...

  BARB

  FWIW... There may be consequences when
  Commercial ripped DVD download *.

  If you still want to go forward... the following information may be useful:

  I suspect that maybe it's a Xvid movie that is not compatible
  with Movie Maker... the following article offers some info
  on their conversion.

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

  You might have better luck using the free software DVD
  Flick to burn your video DVD.

  (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 a folder on your hard drive and
  install from there.

  See the following tutorial...

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

• Movie Maker 6.0 codecs

  I made movies using Windows XP Movie Maker. Now, I want to open them in Vista Movie Maker 6.0, but get an error message saying: there is no codec to do.
  How can I solve this problem?
  Thank you.

  Jaturi,
  These are the source files that I was referring to, however the .mswmm XP file is not an accountant with the Movie Maker Vista.  If you were to move to another XP machine, you will need to have the same directory structure in place for the source files in order to make it work.

  Kind regards
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• Vista Windows Movie maker clip sent by e-mail, but cannot be opened by recipient of Vista: how to fix?

  1. how to ensure a video clip is visible on the compatible PC?
  2. how to convert a movie file type to be viewed on a Mac?

  Hello
   
  Please answer the following questions so that we can better help you.
  1. what e-mail program you are using to view the clip?
  2 what is Windows Mail or Internet Explorer?
  3. that you get an error message when tried to open the clip?
  4. is the item sent by a user by electronic mail is running Vista or any other operating system?
   
  First, download the clip, save it to the desktop and try to open it using Windows Movie Maker.
   
  "Thanks to jakeludington for providing the following valuable information."
   
  How to convert Windows Movie Maker files in a Mac compatible file?
  Windows Movie Maker files are the format of Windows Movie Maker project. The files say things to Windows Movie Maker on your video editing project like video clips are used, which audio files you have imported, go to what transitions between clips, and whose effects are used. These files are essentially readable only in Windows Movie Maker and certainly doesn't work on a Mac. Two options to save a video file in Movie Maker are DV - AVI or WMV. To create a Mac compatible video file, open the file in Windows Movie Maker in Windows Movie Maker, save the movie to the highest quality WMV or preferably as a DV - AVI file format. Import the AVI or WMV file ended up in iMovie or another Mac video editing application.
   
  To convert Windows Movie Maker files in Mac format, please post your request here: http://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed V
  Answers from Microsoft supports the engineer.

• Windows movie maker and xvid codec!

  Hello

  I'm new to WMM, but no more contact.  I use WMM and after that I get the project done, I publish it and lower half is green and the top half is shrivelled.  I would be YouTube and google it and they said to uncheck the Xvid.  Then I go to tools, options, compatibility, then I try to uncheck and I do not have a XVID but I don't have a Divx, so I uncheck that but everything is done my files imported in the section overview of WMM go to a black screen with audio.

  I have another suggestion to go to start - all programs - xvid - (at this point, I downloaded it) but I can't open the program and they wanted me to go deconded converter (or something of the sort).  I'm trying this and divx, but they are not the same at the user level.  I have a product called 3ivx, but once again it is not the same on a user level!

  Suggestions, I just want to do the work!

  Hello

  I'm new to WMM, but no more contact.  I use WMM and after that I get the project done, I publish it and lower half is green and the top half is shrivelled.  I would be YouTube and google it and they said to uncheck the Xvid.  Then I go to tools, options, compatibility, then I try to uncheck and I do not have a XVID but I don't have a Divx, so I uncheck that but everything is done my files imported in the section overview of WMM go to a black screen with audio.

  I have another suggestion to go to start - all programs - xvid - (at this point, I downloaded it) but I can't open the program and they wanted me to go deconded converter (or something of the sort).  I'm trying this and divx, but they are not the same at the user level.  I have a product called 3ivx, but once again it is not the same on a user level!

  Suggestions, I just want to do the work!

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  The info may be what you've already tried... but that's all I do not have the subject.

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  The Green problem bar setting in Windows Movie Maker
  http://www.bernzilla.com/item.php?id=884

  When I tried to follow the directions, I was unable to find XVid on my
  computer.  So I googled XVid and then (I think) the 2nd entrance to
  Download XVid.  After I downloaded it, I could follow the directions
  bernzilla and when I published a video - Voila! no green bar!

  After thick film Green line is published
  http://www.windowsmoviemakers.NET/forums/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=105025

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  Good luck...

  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 *.

• Why did did you publish 2.6 of Movie Maker for Vista and not for XP?

  Original title: Movie Maker

  Hey Microsoft, I want to ask U! Why did did you publish 2.6 of Movie Maker for Vista and not for XP?

  Hello

  Movie Maker 2.6 is for Windows Vista users whose computer cannot run the Vista's Movie Maker version. However if you want to upgrade the Movie maker for Windows XP you can try to download Windows live essentials.

  Windows Live Essentials includes seven major programs Windows Live to help you stay in touch with the people you care most, edit and share your photos, blog, browse, search, and help your kids safer online. Programs include Windows Live Messenger, Mail, Writer, photo library, Family Safety, toolbar, and Movie Maker and Outlook Connector, Office Live Add-in and Microsoft Silverlight.

  Check the minimum system requirements for Windows XP.

  http://explore.live.com/Windows-Live-Essentials-system-requirements

  To download Windows Live Essentials refer:

  http://explore.live.com/Windows-Live-Essentials

• 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

• MS Movie Maker - codecs

  MS Vista - using Movie Maker 6.0, I have problems with the audio.  Any video imported into Movie Maker is not audio with it.  I'm more interested, however, get a few Notes of the voice of my Blackberry in Movie Maker (file extension is .amr).  DivX won't, and I also had problems with WMEncoder.  Any ideas on how to get my .amr files in Movie Maker?

  MS Vista - using Movie Maker 6.0, I have problems with the audio.  Any video imported into Movie Maker is not audio with it.  I'm more interested, however, get a few Notes of the voice of my Blackberry in Movie Maker (file extension is .amr).  DivX won't, and I also had problems with WMEncoder.  Any ideas on how to get my .amr files in Movie Maker?

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  Try to use the following free software to convert the .amr
  files to the .wma format.

  (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... you can uncheck
  all the 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 clips audio .amr on main screen...

  Select "while"WMA"/ OK...

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

  That should do it...
  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 in Vista Basic

  I am considering using Movie Maker instead of Pinnacle Studio, but the only thing that I can't find in Movie Maker is how frame grabs it is to tell how to create a still of a clip and add it to the movie. Any body knows how? Thank you.

  Hi john pike.

  To take a picture of an individual frame of a video clip imported into Windows Movie Maker, follow these steps:

  Open windows movie maker, import the video and then follow these steps.

  1. in the content pane, click the video clip you want to take a picture of.

  2. under the monitor, drag the playback indicator on the search bar, in the image of the video you want to capture as a picture. You can use the Next and previous image buttons under the control screen to find the exact image you want.

  3. click on Toolsand then click take a picture Preview.

  4. type a name for the image file and then click Save.

  See the link below for more information:
  Take and use a picture from a video frame in Windows Movie Maker

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/take-and-use-a-picture-from-a-video-frame-in-Windows-Movie-Maker

  This might interest you:

  Print screen (print) allows you to capture an image of the video.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/take-a-screen-capture-print-screen

  He may want to know:

  Windows Movie Maker keyboard shortcuts

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Movie-Maker-keyboard-shortcuts

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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