Can't import avi video file! Need help!

[JDK]

I captured video on my old computer using Pinnacle software. I then saved my
video files to a portable hard drive and am trying to import them into Movie
Maker. I keep getting the message "Windows Movie Maker has encountered a
problem and need to close. . ." I tried reading other posts, but I'm still
not sure what to do. Help!

 

[John Inzer]

I captured video on my old computer using Pinnacle software. I then
saved my video files to a portable hard drive and am trying to import
them into Movie Maker. I keep getting the message "Windows Movie
Maker has encountered a problem and need to close. . ." I tried
reading other posts, but I'm still not sure what to do. Help!

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Does Windows Movie Maker work with your
other projects/files? If not, you may have some
issues that need to be addressed first...

Anyway...

Maybe you have a codec issue..the following
free utility will identify the codec you need:

GSpot
http://tinyurl.com/cjkta
or...
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Encoders-Converter-DIVX-Related/GSpot.shtml

GSpot Super Quick Start
http://www.headbands.com/gspot/v26x/quick_start.html

Assessing Video Files and Codecs with GSpot
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/68/Gspot.aspx

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John Inzer
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

 

[JDK]

Yes, I was able to import photos and music. I'm pretty new at this, so I
have to ask a dumb question. What is a codec?

 

[John Inzer]

Yes, I was able to import photos and music. I'm pretty new at this,
so I have to ask a dumb question. What is a codec?

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If your other files work but the .avi in question
does not...try the steps I previously posted.

Have a look at the following article:

"What Exactly is 'Codec', and Why Would I Ever Need It?"
http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/multimedia/f/codec.htm

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John Inzer
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