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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Movie Maker / May 2008Can't import avi video file! Need help!
I captured video on my old computer using Pinnacle software. I then saved my video files to a portable hard drive and am trying to import them into Movie Maker. I keep getting the message "Windows Movie Maker has encountered a problem and need to close. . ." I tried reading other posts, but I'm still not sure what to do. Help! > I captured video on my old computer using Pinnacle software. I then > saved my video files to a portable hard drive and am trying to import > them into Movie Maker. I keep getting the message "Windows Movie > Maker has encountered a problem and need to close. . ." I tried > reading other posts, but I'm still not sure what to do. Help! ================================== Does Windows Movie Maker work with your other projects/files? If not, you may have some issues that need to be addressed first... Anyway... Maybe you have a codec issue..the following free utility will identify the codec you need: GSpot http://tinyurl.com/cjkta or... http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Encoders-Converter-DIVX-Related/GS pot.shtml GSpot Super Quick Start http://www.headbands.com/gspot/v26x/quick_start.html Assessing Video Files and Codecs with GSpot http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/68/Gspot.aspx  SignatureJohn Inzer Digital Media MVP Notice This is not tech support I am a volunteer Solutions that work for me may not work for you Proceed at your own risk Yes, I was able to import photos and music. I'm pretty new at this, so I have to ask a dumb question. What is a codec? > > I captured video on my old computer using Pinnacle software. I then > > saved my video files to a portable hard drive and am trying to import [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Assessing Video Files and Codecs with GSpot > http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/68/Gspot.aspx > Yes, I was able to import photos and music. I'm pretty new at this, > so I have to ask a dumb question. What is a codec? =================================== If your other files work but the .avi in question does not...try the steps I previously posted. Have a look at the following article: "What Exactly is 'Codec', and Why Would I Ever Need It?" http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/multimedia/f/codec.htm SignatureJohn Inzer Digital Media MVP Notice This is not tech support I am a volunteer Solutions that work for me may not work for you Proceed at your own risk |
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