Movie Maker 2.x vs 5.x

Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
>> Yes, I did 'drag and drop' - - still photos are no problem and nor
>> are audio clips. I can download moving video clips to both Quicktime
>> and Real player programmes but the same clips will not download to
>> MS Windows Movie Maker (2) in spite of being 'supported file types'.
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No...they are not supported file types.
Have a look at the following articles:

File type compatibility with Movie Maker
http://tinyurl.com/v8tee
or...
http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutor...patibility.htm

Which file type should I use in Movie Maker?
http://tinyurl.com/6n66g3
or...
http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutor...MovieMaker.htm

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>> The 'error message' is unhelpful in that it does not specify what I
>> need to do. I have tried the MS Call Centre (in India), but even
>> they were not able to help. This effort is a result of going through
>> to the MS Support Group (UK) who directed me to this site. As
>> Secretary of the Shark and Coral Conservation Trust, I need to
>> download these clips to both MS Windows Movie Maker and MS
>> Powerpoint for presentation purposes (due very soon). Thanks for
>> your trouble in responding. Monty Halls (Senior)

============================

Your QuickTime files and Real Player files must
be converted to a compatible format before you
can import them into Movie Maker.

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John Inzer
MS 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

3rd Oct - 1440 - Thanks very much for your help - - I will try and convert
the video clips to a compatible file type and only get back to you if I
experience a problem - - - your help much appreciated. Monty Halls (Senior)
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Monty Halls (Senior)


"John Inzer" wrote:

> Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
> >> Yes, I did 'drag and drop' - - still photos are no problem and nor
> >> are audio clips. I can download moving video clips to both Quicktime
> >> and Real player programmes but the same clips will not download to
> >> MS Windows Movie Maker (2) in spite of being 'supported file types'.
> ============================
>
> No...they are not supported file types.
> Have a look at the following articles:
>
> File type compatibility with Movie Maker
> http://tinyurl.com/v8tee
> or...
> http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutor...patibility.htm
>
> Which file type should I use in Movie Maker?
> http://tinyurl.com/6n66g3
> or...
> http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutor...MovieMaker.htm
>
> ============================
>
> >> The 'error message' is unhelpful in that it does not specify what I
> >> need to do. I have tried the MS Call Centre (in India), but even
> >> they were not able to help. This effort is a result of going through
> >> to the MS Support Group (UK) who directed me to this site. As
> >> Secretary of the Shark and Coral Conservation Trust, I need to
> >> download these clips to both MS Windows Movie Maker and MS
> >> Powerpoint for presentation purposes (due very soon). Thanks for
> >> your trouble in responding. Monty Halls (Senior)
>
> ============================
>
> Your QuickTime files and Real Player files must
> be converted to a compatible format before you
> can import them into Movie Maker.
>
> --
>
> John Inzer
> MS 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
>
>
>

Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
> 3rd Oct - 1440 - Thanks very much for your help - - I will try and
> convert the video clips to a compatible file type and only get back
> to you if I experience a problem - - - your help much appreciated.
> Monty Halls (Senior)
==================
Let us know if you require further assistance.

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

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

I have tried converting the file types to .avi, .wmv or .asf (those listed
as compatible with MSWMM). Even with any of these file-type conversions, the
clips will still not download to MS Windows Movie Maker or MS Powerpoint. I
think that I am going to have to abandon the effort and use Quicktime or
Realplayer as a poor substitute (you cannot include titles or credits). I am
very disappointed that, even with an extended effort, the problem seems to be
without a solution. Thanks for your efforts anyway, Sadly, I am running out
of time in the preparation of the presentations.
--
Monty Halls (Senior)


"John Inzer" wrote:

> Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
> >> Yes, I did 'drag and drop' - - still photos are no problem and nor
> >> are audio clips. I can download moving video clips to both Quicktime
> >> and Real player programmes but the same clips will not download to
> >> MS Windows Movie Maker (2) in spite of being 'supported file types'.
> ============================
>
> No...they are not supported file types.
> Have a look at the following articles:
>
> File type compatibility with Movie Maker
> http://tinyurl.com/v8tee
> or...
> http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutor...patibility.htm
>
> Which file type should I use in Movie Maker?
> http://tinyurl.com/6n66g3
> or...
> http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutor...MovieMaker.htm
>
> ============================
>
> >> The 'error message' is unhelpful in that it does not specify what I
> >> need to do. I have tried the MS Call Centre (in India), but even
> >> they were not able to help. This effort is a result of going through
> >> to the MS Support Group (UK) who directed me to this site. As
> >> Secretary of the Shark and Coral Conservation Trust, I need to
> >> download these clips to both MS Windows Movie Maker and MS
> >> Powerpoint for presentation purposes (due very soon). Thanks for
> >> your trouble in responding. Monty Halls (Senior)
>
> ============================
>
> Your QuickTime files and Real Player files must
> be converted to a compatible format before you
> can import them into Movie Maker.
>
> --
>
> John Inzer
> MS 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
>
>
>

Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
> I have tried converting the file types to .avi, .wmv or .asf (those
> listed as compatible with MSWMM). Even with any of these file-type
> conversions, the clips will still not download to MS Windows Movie
> Maker or MS Powerpoint. I think that I am going to have to abandon
> the effort and use Quicktime or Realplayer as a poor substitute (you
> cannot include titles or credits). I am very disappointed that, even
> with an extended effort, the problem seems to be without a solution.
> Thanks for your efforts anyway, Sadly, I am running out of time in
> the preparation of the presentations.
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How did you convert he files?

What happens when you try to import
the converted files into Movie Maker?

Do you receive an error?

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

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

Most files are already in .wmv or .avi format. On attempting to 'import into
collections', I invariably receive an error message reading, " c:\Documents
and Settings\Mr Halls\My Documents\My
videos\skiholFeb08videos\skihol\family.wmv could not be imported. Unspecified
error." - - - or something very similar
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Monty Halls (Senior)


"John Inzer" wrote:

> Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
> > I have tried converting the file types to .avi, .wmv or .asf (those
> > listed as compatible with MSWMM). Even with any of these file-type
> > conversions, the clips will still not download to MS Windows Movie
> > Maker or MS Powerpoint. I think that I am going to have to abandon
> > the effort and use Quicktime or Realplayer as a poor substitute (you
> > cannot include titles or credits). I am very disappointed that, even
> > with an extended effort, the problem seems to be without a solution.
> > Thanks for your efforts anyway, Sadly, I am running out of time in
> > the preparation of the presentations.
> ===================================
> How did you convert he files?
>
> What happens when you try to import
> the converted files into Movie Maker?
>
> Do you receive an error?
>
> --
>
> John Inzer MS-MVP
> Digital Media Experience
>
> 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
>
>
>

Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
> Most files are already in .wmv or .avi format. On attempting to
> 'import into collections', I invariably receive an error message
> reading, " c:\Documents and Settings\Mr Halls\My Documents\My
> videos\skiholFeb08videos\skihol\family.wmv could not be imported.
> Unspecified error." - - - or something very similar
================================
I'm guessing you are running Windows XP?

If you have Windows Media Player 11 installed...
it may be worth a try to uninstall it.

The following link is the result of a
Google Groups search for Unspecified
Error, maybe it will be useful;

Movie Maker Unspecified Error
http://tinyurl.com/ebk7j
or...
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d+error&qt_g=1


--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

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

OK Thanks - - I am running Windows XP and will try uninstalling Windows Media
Player
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Monty Halls (Senior)


"John Inzer" wrote:

> Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
> > Most files are already in .wmv or .avi format. On attempting to
> > 'import into collections', I invariably receive an error message
> > reading, " c:\Documents and Settings\Mr Halls\My Documents\My
> > videos\skiholFeb08videos\skihol\family.wmv could not be imported.
> > Unspecified error." - - - or something very similar
> ================================
> I'm guessing you are running Windows XP?
>
> If you have Windows Media Player 11 installed...
> it may be worth a try to uninstall it.
>
> The following link is the result of a
> Google Groups search for Unspecified
> Error, maybe it will be useful;
>
> Movie Maker Unspecified Error
> http://tinyurl.com/ebk7j
> or...
> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d+error&qt_g=1
>
>
> --
>
> John Inzer MS-MVP
> Digital Media Experience
>
> 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
>
>
>

Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
> OK Thanks - - I am running Windows XP and will try uninstalling
> Windows Media Player
=================================
Be sure it's Windows Media Player 11...
to verify the version ...open Windows Media
Player and go to...Help / About.

And...I have seen at least one report that
removing the following update was the fix.

(929399) FIX: Subscription services cannot
extract metering data when the services try to
synchronize metering data on a client computer
that is running the Windows Media Format 11 SDK
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929399/en-us

You'll find it in Add-Remove Programs under:
Windows XP - Software Updates
Hotfix for Windows Media Format 11 SDK (KB929399)

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

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

I created a movie maker on a computer running Vista and can't open it on a
computer running XP. Any suggestions?



"John Inzer" wrote:

> Montagu Douglas Halls wrote:
> > OK Thanks - - I am running Windows XP and will try uninstalling
> > Windows Media Player
> =================================
> Be sure it's Windows Media Player 11...
> to verify the version ...open Windows Media
> Player and go to...Help / About.
>
> And...I have seen at least one report that
> removing the following update was the fix.
>
> (929399) FIX: Subscription services cannot
> extract metering data when the services try to
> synchronize metering data on a client computer
> that is running the Windows Media Format 11 SDK
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929399/en-us
>
> You'll find it in Add-Remove Programs under:
> Windows XP - Software Updates
> Hotfix for Windows Media Format 11 SDK (KB929399)
>
> --
>
> John Inzer MS-MVP
> Digital Media Experience
>
> 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
>
>
>