Codec problem

Kay

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Jul 14, 2007, 2:58:01 AM7/14/07

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I have never tried a movie before. I downloaded video files from RapidShare
and joined them with HJ Split. I got a two-hour RealPlayer audio file but no
picture. Moviemaker tells me "codec required to play the file is not
installed on your computer." The audio codec is MPEG Layer-3 decoder but
there is nothing for video codec. What do I do now? Thanks, Kay

Graham Hughes

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Jul 23, 2007, 1:05:55 PM7/23/07

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The biggest problem you have is that you ended up with a real player audio
file, so somewhere you lost your video.
MM does not work with mp3's
http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutorials/MovieMaker/File_type_compatibility.htm

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James

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Apr 10, 2008, 7:03:01 AM4/10/08

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Sorry but I'm very inexperienced and was hoping someone could tell me how i
put an .flv file in movie maker.

Nathan

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May 25, 2008, 12:55:00 PM5/25/08

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You need to download a program which can convert an flv file to a file type
compatible with Windows Movie Maker.

I recommend using Pazera, because it's really easy.

Here's a link to download it:
http://www.download.com/Pazera-Free-FLV-to-AVI-Converter/3000-2194_4-10786669.html?part=dl-10786669&subj=dl&tag=button

Hope this helps.
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Tammy

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Sep 17, 2008, 11:32:01 AM9/17/08

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I downloaded and tried to convert the files with this and now I no video only
audio. Suggestions?

Graham Hughes

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Sep 17, 2008, 12:08:58 PM9/17/08

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Then you used the wrong programme, which one did you use?
Super is very good and will convert .flv to wmv
http://www.myvideoproblems.com/WebPages/UsefulProgrammes.htm

But, it may depend on where your flv came from. If off the net, then you may
find that it isn't a straight forward flv file and may have some copy
protection in it.

Where did it come from?

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jennie

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Nov 18, 2008, 8:55:00 PM11/18/08

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you seem to know what you're doing! i need help!!!

i am desparately trying to create a music video, and my windows movie maker
is not allowing me to do so.

this is the error message i receive when i try to sync a music file (it's
from my itunes library) to my windows movie maker:

The file C:\Users\Jennie\Desktop\Fully Alive.m4p 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.

it simply says "the codec," but i have NO idea which codec to download. i
have been trying for WEEKS to get this resolved and have had no luck
whatsoever. i don't want to download a virus or anything, but i'm about to
scream and just download any codec i can find!!

please help me!!!

Steve

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Dec 26, 2008, 1:16:12 PM12/26/08

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Looks like Windows Movie Maker does not support Apple itunes m4p format.
Read the following site.

http://askville.amazon.com/Windows-Movie-Maker-support-AAC-m4p-files-convert-MP3-WAV/AnswerDetails.do?requestId=3472332&responseId=3542258

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namat

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Jan 12, 2009, 2:41:00 AM1/12/09

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namat

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Jan 12, 2009, 2:56:13 AM1/12/09

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I have the same problem and dont know how to fix it. I need help too

Lassy@discussions.microsoft.com Sassyy Lassy

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May 13, 2009, 2:50:22 PM5/13/09

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i have a problem!! i cant drag my videos/winamp that i put form my camera in
to movie maker it says u haven't got the right codec Ive tried to install
some but no difference ahh help i need it to work got English=sh project!