Help with Windows Movie Maker!!

bassninja7 · #1 12-26-2008, 05:42 PM

so im trying to import a video and an error pops up that reads:
"the 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 import the file again"

now what do i do?

Trevor.A · #2 12-26-2008, 05:49 PM

Download the codec.
What type of file are you trying to import and what OS?

bassninja7 · #3 12-26-2008, 05:52 PM

how do i DL it?

file type-WMP ; OS-Vista

Trevor.A · #4 12-26-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassninja7

how do i DL it?

file type-WMP ; OS-Vista

WMP isn't a file type. Here are a bunch of codecs. I've only needed codecs for AVI files and Divx is pretty common, so I would try that first.

bassninja7 · #5 12-26-2008, 06:21 PM

which one will work for WMM?

Chunk-O-Funk · #6 12-26-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassninja7

which one will work for WMM?

Those will all work with WMM, but you have to pick the one for your video.

Basically, "codec" stands for "coder-decoder" as in encoding and decoding. WMM cannot decode your video file.

When you get the error does it tell you what type of file or codec that is missing? WMP usually does and sometime will offer to connect you to the internet to find the right one.

Either that or try right clicking on the video file you are trying to play and choose "properties". What does it say for "type of file"? It should give you some type of file extension, like .avi or something similar.

bassninja7 · #7 12-26-2008, 09:09 PM

after clickinfg prop. it says its a .MOV file.

Chunk-O-Funk · #8 12-26-2008, 09:26 PM

I believe .mov is Apple's Quick Time (media player) file format.

You could try this. (quick google on my part)
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/...lternative.htm

Or you could try a file converter to turn it into a Windows Media compatible file such as a .MPEG file.

Johnny Mack · #9 12-26-2008, 10:15 PM

this is a pain in the butt, ive gone through this myself having a camera that takes movies in .MOV format. it has been awhile since ive had to do it, but i remember downloading the codec and another windows plug-in or something to help convert it to a WMM file. using XP by the way.

bassninja7 · #10 12-26-2008, 10:22 PM

HA!!

ive figured out that i can do it in acid pro!!
WOOO!!!!

thanks for all your help.
/thread lol.

bassninja7 · #11 12-26-2008, 10:59 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUO-m16vAJ0