Installing Codec for mp4 files

[Pensfan98]

My audio files that want to add to my movies are mpeg4 files and it says I
can't import them without a codec, but it doesn't tell me where to go to
download this.

It says "m4a 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."

 

[John Inzer]

My audio files that want to add to my movies are mpeg4 files and it
says I can't import them without a codec, but it doesn't tell me
where to go to download this.

It says "m4a 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."

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Best bet would be to convert the files to the .wma
audio format before importing into Movie Maker.

The following freeware can do the conversion.

(FWIW...it's always a good idea to create a System
Restore point before installing software or updates)

Format Factory
http://www.pcfreetime.com/
(FWIW...you may want to uncheck
all the boxes on the final screen)

After downloading and installing Format Factory...
open the program and choose an Output Folder...
(this is where you will find your files after they are
converted)

Drag/drop your clips onto the main screen...

Select 'All to ???' / OK...
(the ??? represents your choice of format)

Click...Start...on the toolbar...

That should do it...

Good luck...

--

J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

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