Windows Movie Maker - no video in .avi files

I have the same problem and i tried the suggested codec it didn't fix my
problem. I do not get any error messages it just puts my avi as audio
still. is there somthing else i have to do. and is it a certian type of
AVI files that do this? the files work in windows media player and they
did ever before i installed the codec. so far i see now changes when
installing this codec.

is this a 64 bit issue? if so is there a special 64 bit codec?


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Riotisonfire

There are special 64 bit Vista codecs available. I suggest you examine
the microsoft Vista 64 Website.

There are over 800 AVI video file types...there is no point in me
trying to guess which one is yours..


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Clevo

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Windows Vista Home Premium x64 + SP1
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Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4GHz
4GB RAM (DDR2)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
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Helpful links:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...91033.mspx#EEE

I'm having the same problem. Unfortunately, I've spent a good several
hours now scouring for a fix and have had no luck after trying things
mentioned in this thread and elsewhere. Specifially: I recorded a
video with Xfire. It is in a .avi format. I'm running 64 bit Home
Premuim and I'm attempting to import and edit the video in Movie Maker.
I'm getting the error that WMM can't import it because I'm missing a
codec. "... .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." Any tips are greatly
appreciated.


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ZachG

ZachG;772895 Wrote:
> I'm having the same problem. Unfortunately, I've spent a good several
> hours now scouring for a fix and have had no luck after trying things
> mentioned in this thread and elsewhere.
>
> Specifially:
>
> I recorded a video with Xfire. It is in a .avi format. I'm running 64
> bit Home Premuim and I'm attempting to import and edit the video in
> Movie Maker. I'm getting the error that WMM can't import it because I'm
> missing a codec.
>
> "... .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."
>
> Any tips are greatly appreciated.

Same...but you should be able to learn more about your because you know
the source of your capture. Somewhere on the xfire website (or software)
you should be able to find out the specific codec used in compressing
the avi video. perhaps e-mailing xfire might be productive too as they
should be able to point you in the right direction.


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Clevo

___________________________
Windows Vista Home Premium x64 + SP1
ASUS P5K MB
Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4GHz
4GB RAM (DDR2)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
Realtek HD onboard sound

Helpful links:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...91033.mspx#EEE

What AVI video codec does the file use? As Clevo pointed out, the Xfire
people should be helpful here. =)

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"ZachG" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
news:e5498cd9796832607887e6a11e2c6667@nntp-gateway.com...
>
> I'm having the same problem. Unfortunately, I've spent a good several
> hours now scouring for a fix and have had no luck after trying things
> mentioned in this thread and elsewhere. Specifially: I recorded a
> video with Xfire. It is in a .avi format. I'm running 64 bit Home
> Premuim and I'm attempting to import and edit the video in Movie Maker.
> I'm getting the error that WMM can't import it because I'm missing a
> codec. "... .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." Any tips are greatly
> appreciated.
>
>
> --
> ZachG

"John Inzer" wrote:

> sandstorm6299 wrote:
> > The codecs worked. Thank you.
> ===============
> Excellent!
>
> Thanks for the update.
>
> --
>
> John Inzer
> MS Picture It! -
> Digital Image MVP
>
> Digital Image
> Highlights and FAQs
> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695
>
> 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
>
>
> ---------------------------------------------------

unfortunately it did not work for me.

I am running home premium 64 bit and I tried your suggestion, and even added
the 64 bit extension the website recommended. didn't work, as it still only
plays the audio but no video.

any solutions besides downloading the older version of WMM?

melloyellophone wrote:
> unfortunately it did not work for me.
>
> I am running home premium 64 bit and I tried your suggestion, and
> even added the 64 bit extension the website recommended. didn't
> work, as it still only plays the audio but no video.
>
> any solutions besides downloading the older version of WMM?
==================================
I only see a partial snippet of an older message
and have no idea what you are responding to.

It would be best if you begin a new thread and
describe in detail exactly what the issue is that
you are trying to correct.

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John Inzer

I am also having the video issue - trying to view .avi files in WIndows Media
Player in Vista. I did already download the codec, after leaving a donation,
but I still don't see all of the pictures. I am hoping it is now just a
problem at the video creator's end...I also did purchase and run the full
version of Registry Mechanic 8. Let me know if there is anything else!!
Thank you!!
Liz

"John Inzer" wrote:

> sandstorm6299 wrote:
> > Thanks John, I too just realized it was a codec issue. Both videos
> > that I had tested were encoded and my computer doesn't have the
> > required codecs. Thanks for the link.
> =============
> You're welcome.
>
> If you try the codec package let us know the result.
>
> --
>
> John Inzer
> MS Picture It! -
> Digital Image MVP
>
> Digital Image
> Highlights and FAQs
> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695
>
> 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
>
>
>

Which specific AVI codec does that AVI use?
Is this 32bit or 64bit Vista?

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"Taut2fly" <Taut2fly@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:59BB410D-9B5B-44F3-A5C3-FFCCA2986B85@microsoft.com...
>I am also having the video issue - trying to view .avi files in WIndows
>Media
> Player in Vista. I did already download the codec, after leaving a
> donation,
> but I still don't see all of the pictures. I am hoping it is now just a
> problem at the video creator's end...I also did purchase and run the full
> version of Registry Mechanic 8. Let me know if there is anything else!!
> Thank you!!
> Liz
>
> "John Inzer" wrote:
>
>> sandstorm6299 wrote:
>> > Thanks John, I too just realized it was a codec issue. Both videos
>> > that I had tested were encoded and my computer doesn't have the
>> > required codecs. Thanks for the link.
>> =============
>> You're welcome.
>>
>> If you try the codec package let us know the result.
>>
>> --
>>
>> John Inzer
>> MS Picture It! -
>> Digital Image MVP
>>
>> Digital Image
>> Highlights and FAQs
>> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>

'Movie Maker x64 and AVI import problems - MSFN Forums'
(http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=125956)

check this url for a solution from shark007

'zachd [MSFT Wrote:
> ;882733']Which specific AVI codec does that AVI use?
> Is this 32bit or 64bit Vista?
>
> --
> Speaking for myself only.
> See '_http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html_' (http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html)
> for some helpful WMP info.
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights.
> --
> "Taut2fly" <Taut2fly@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:59BB410D-9B5B-44F3-A5C3-FFCCA2986B85@xxxxxx> > >
> > >I am also having the video issue - trying to view .avi files in
> > WIndows
> > >Media
> > > Player in Vista. I did already download the codec, after leaving a
> > > donation,
> > > but I still don't see all of the pictures. I am hoping it is now just
> > a
> > > problem at the video creator's end...I also did purchase and run the
> > full
> > > version of Registry Mechanic 8. Let me know if there is anything
> > else!!
> > > Thank you!!
> > > Liz
> > >
> > > "John Inzer" wrote:
> > >> > > > >
> > > >> sandstorm6299 wrote:
> > > >> =============
> > > >> You're welcome.
> > > >>
> > > >> If you try the codec package let us know the result.
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >>
> > > >> John Inzer
> > > >> MS Picture It! -
> > > >> Digital Image MVP
> > > >>
> > > >> Digital Image
> > > >> Highlights and FAQs
> > > >> '_http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695_'
> > > (http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695)
> > > >>
> > > >> 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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