Why does Microsoft Media Encoder 9 always crash?

[John]

I am trying to convert Mpeg2 files, saved on my hard drive and originating
from my Sony Handycam, to wmv files which I want to play in Movie Maker.

Unfortunately encoder 9 crashes after finish.

Does this have something to do with codecs?

What should I do to make this simple process work?

 

[John Inzer]

I am trying to convert Mpeg2 files, saved on my hard drive and
originating from my Sony Handycam, to wmv files which I want to play
in Movie Maker.

Unfortunately encoder 9 crashes after finish.

Does this have something to do with codecs?

What should I do to make this simple process work?

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I don't know why Windows Media Encoder is
crashing...could it be a system resource issue
because of file size?

Anyway... maybe the following articles will offer
some ideas:

Movie Maker 2 - Importing MPEG Files
http://tinyurl.com/eajjh
or...
http://www.papajohn.org/MM2-Importing-Video-MPEG2.html


Converting MPEG-2 files - Part 1
(for Importing)
http://tinyurl.com/ycv5x7
or...
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/50/Converting_MPEG-2_Files.aspx

Converting MPEG-2 files - Part II
(Ripping/Converting DVDs)
http://tinyurl.com/yjyzk9
or...
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/53/Converting-MPEG.aspx

Converting MPEG-2 files - Part III
(from Recorded TV to Movie Maker)
http://tinyurl.com/bfkep
or...
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/59/Converting_MPEG-2_Files.aspx



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John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

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[John]

Thankyou for your time.

Interestingly you rerouted me to my first port of call which was
virtualdubmeg2.

This has worked tonight however I have just learned that this guidance is
given for a NTSC system-any suggestions for a PAL system?

 

[Michele]

John:
I followed your instructions and downloaded VdubMod. I resized and then
compressed my video and I now have my video saved as a .avi file. (It was
originally an mpeg-2). I can now view it on Windows Media Player but still
cannot import it into WMM. I get the same error: "the file C:\Documents and
Settings\...\Megan round 1.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." What am I missing or doing wrong?

Thanks!

 

[John Inzer]

John:
I followed your instructions and downloaded VdubMod. I resized and
then compressed my video and I now have my video saved as a .avi
file. (It was originally an mpeg-2). I can now view it on Windows
Media Player but still cannot import it into WMM. I get the same
error: "the file C:\Documents and Settings\...\Megan round 1.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." What am I missing or doing wrong?

Thanks!

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Might be worth a try to download GSpot...
it can identify the codec used to create the .avi.

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

Not generally recommended but personally
I think I would install the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack:

Download K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/k_lite_Mega_Codec_Pack.htm

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John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

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This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[Michele]

It says I have no codec installed. Did I miss a step??

 

[John Inzer]

It says I have no codec installed. Did I miss a step??

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If you drag/drop your .avi in the "Container" field...
The required Codec should be displayed where
it says...Codec / Name...

The links I posted explain how to use GSpot.

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

And...there is more info at the following link:

Movie Maker 2 -
Converting MPEG-2 Files for Importing
http://tinyurl.com/ycv5x7
or...
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/50/Converting_MPEG-2_Files.aspx

--

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

 

[Michele]

It says Codec: dvsd Name DVC/DV Video and the status says Codec(s) are
installed. I downloaded the Panasonic codec in your article. However,
Windows XP Video Decoder Checkup Utility says there are no MPEG-2 decoders on
my system. I used the Panasonic codec to save a second .avi file in
VirtualDubMod.

There is no volume on my avi file - I am assuming I need to find an audio
codec as well?

I really appreciate your assistance! I am amazed at how bloody complicated
and confusing this whole process is. All I want to do is combine video clips
of my daughters into a movie on WMM. It should not be this difficult.

 

[John Inzer]

It says Codec: dvsd Name DVC/DV Video and the status says Codec(s)
are installed. I downloaded the Panasonic codec in your article.
However, Windows XP Video Decoder Checkup Utility says there are no
MPEG-2 decoders on my system. I used the Panasonic codec to save a
second .avi file in VirtualDubMod.

There is no volume on my avi file - I am assuming I need to find an
audio codec as well?

I really appreciate your assistance! I am amazed at how bloody
complicated and confusing this whole process is. All I want to do is
combine video clips of my daughters into a movie on WMM. It should
not be this difficult.

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An MPEG-2 Decoder is what allows your
system to *Play* a DVD. That wouldn't help
in the current situation. If you do wish to play
DVDs...the following freebie may be worth a try:

VLC media player
http://www.videolan.org/

I would still suggest that personally...I would
download and install the K-Lite Mega Codec
Pack.

Yes...video editing is complicated. Proceed
at your own risk.

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John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

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This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[Michele]

Ya! It works now! I downloaded the K-Lite Mega Codec
Pack. I will play around the weekend with WMM and see what I can do.

Thanks SO MUCH for your wisdom!

 

[John Inzer]

Ya! It works now! I downloaded the K-Lite Mega Codec
Pack. I will play around the weekend with WMM and see what I can do.

Thanks SO MUCH for your wisdom!

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You're welcome.

Thanks for the update.

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John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

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[trucutru]

the music won't play