Importing Files

I am trying to import avi files and some of them are importing fine, no
problem at all, others are not working.
It told me to select the option to download codecs automatically and I did
but I still get this error message and have no idea what to do:

The file C:\Documents and Settings....\Bone to be Wild.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.

Thanks for any bit of help anyone can offer,
Theresa

Hello,

The AVI format is simply a container for a range of other formats. It is
possible that the required codec is not available from Microsoft.

You should first off go to the Microsoft site and download the very latest
DirectX 9.0c I think, and Media Player 9 Codec pack and install them
both...even if you believe that you already have a good installation.

If this does not work then there is a possibility that the avi file is in fact
a DivX (spit) file. That would mean tracking down the latest codec from the
DivX website and installing that. HOWEVER doing that might cause Movie Maker
problems.

You could take a look at my website and click on GREAT LINKS > KNOWLEDGE BASE >
VIDEO HELP and look for an appropriate converter....its a great site, possibly
the best there is. You enter your requirements and it gives you all the info
and links to programs that will fit your needs.

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Best Wishes.....John Kelly
www.the-kellys.org
www.the-kellys.co.uk
Check out free video hosting at www.the-kellys.org
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Hi Theresa,

There are links to download Divx and XVID codecs on the Setup > Other
Software page of my site.... if they are what you need.

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"Theresa" <Theresa@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:462B6477-4DEF-4301-A928-745AAA452C76@microsoft.com...
>I am trying to import avi files and some of them are importing fine, no
> problem at all, others are not working.
> It told me to select the option to download codecs automatically and I did
> but I still get this error message and have no idea what to do:
>
> The file C:\Documents and Settings....\Bone to be Wild.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.
>
> Thanks for any bit of help anyone can offer,
> Theresa