Movie Maker Codec

mcrlover17

Guest

The file C:\Documents and Settings\Nicky\My Documents\My Music\katies\Torchwood.S01E12.Captain.Jack.Harkness.HDTV.XviD-BiA.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 import the file again.

Happened to me to..and no..your “solution” doesnt work bob2

Ben-Me too

Guest

I get the same message...but the video plays on windows media player?!? (Another words I think the codec must be installed. I have read the back up and restore idea that doesn’t work b/c I’m not sure this file EVER worked in WMM. Any suggestions ?

urbanality

Guest

I’ve been having this problem too. Just solved it by installing the XviD codec (I got mine from softpedia but I’ll include both links here) after the DivX codec. Now WMM opens my avi files flawlessly. Hope this can help some of you...

Here’s the softpedia link:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Codec-Packs-Video-Codecs/Koepi-XviD.shtml

Here’s official XviD page:

http://www.xvid.org/

Good luck.

urbanality

Guest

Thought I’d better just point out that Xvid is (apparently) not the same thing as DivX - as far as WMM is concerned anyway. I didn’t realise this as the avi files played fine in Media Player or whatever.

Liamus

Guest

OK PEOPLE!!!!

To hell with system restores and crazy sites and systems to diagnose problems and issues, I HAVE THE SOLUTION!!!

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/XP_Codec_Pack.htm

Go there, download the full Windows XP Codec pack. It has no spyware or adware of any kind and is completely free.

And if you’re looking for a place to advertize your videos, upload them to youtube and post a link on:

http://www.zemisoft.com

Now get making some sweet videos!!

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Hi guys well I tried the system restore but my computer wouldn’t restore XD. I had the same problem as all of you, for some files it would say that error message. well by accident I found this

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

I installed it and it worked! No more error and I was able to upload the video! Just thought I’d pass this on and see if it helps any one. Good luck!

hickary dickary dock

Guest

i got this problem wit movies maker
when i import a video its says

The file C:\.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 import the file again.

i tried to do the one were you windows start menu then to programs, accesories, system tools, and then click on “system restore”. After this just choose the date before this error had occured.

i tried to find were it says it stuffed up but it dosnt tell me which date

marialyscrewed

Guest

This is the only trick that has worked for me, thank you SO SO much for posting this!!
Ive been bugged by this problem for months now and finally I can use my WMM again!
Thank YOU!

akemi

Guest

woo a bleach fan! And under the name of me fav charactor yipe *hugs* . And yes i have the same problem and none of these suggestions work for me.

gurning

Guest

yes try download the klite codec pack

Wandering Oddity

Guest

Okay, in order to install the K-Lite pack, it needs and activation code, WHICH I DON’T HAVE!

Wandering Oddity

Guest

agreed

Liamus

Guest

Thank you Wandering Oddity, I really do think alot of people passed that one over. Everyone I’ve talked to who’s had this issue has been able to solve it with this pack. It gives you the XVID codecs, plus whatever other codecs you might need with Windows.

I’m serious guys, follow the link (it’s in the quote in the last post)

Fedecart

Guest

Hi. I’m Italian and I’ve the same problem. I’ve already tried Bob’s way but it didn’t work on my pc. What should I do? Do you know other ways to solve this problem?

ry

Guest

im having a problem with my movie maker it tells me i need a codec but it has done it since i got my computer so i cant set a restore point.

Lil Mexican

Guest

Can someone help me??? i keep trying to use import video to windowsmovie maker and this keeps poping up
“The file C:\Documents and Settings\Asia Salas\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Music\gakuenheaven_013\Gakuen Heaven - 13.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 import the file again."

I dont know what 2 do can someone help? plz?

vicsuauj

Guest

See if this is want your’e looking for. Windows Media Codecs Installation Packages

Lil Mexican

Guest

OMG THANK YOU!!! XD It worked yay!!

MikeJD

Guest

Bob2 System restore is fine as a solution to this problem IF windows movie maker WAS working fine. If it never has, as in my own case, then you can system restore as much as you like and it won’t resolve the problem.

I have downloaded codecs and I also get the error message 'Error when trying to download codecs'.

If anyone finds a realistic solution to this I’d be happy to hear it.

patelrohan

Guest

sum dude is right...good job man...juss follow his directions, works PERFECTLY