"Class not Registered" error

[Guest]

Dear experts,

I have a new toshiba Laptop (Qosmio g35-av660; 2 gig ram, 2ghz, xp media
ed., sp2)


Two days ago I began (for the first time on this computer) importing pics
and video into Movie Maker 2. All was well and good.

Then for no reason that I can identify, I could no longer import video (or
audio) files. It gave the "Class not Registered" error


At first I thought it was the file itself (i.e. I needed a new codec or it
just wasn't compatible). However I tried importing the exact same file on a
different computer into MM2...and it worked fine!

Now, I have thought carefully about what I did that evening that may have
interfered.

-I installed gspot codec identifier
-I installed Free RAM XP
-I watched some video using Intervideo WinDVD
-I plugged my laptop into a TV to show those videos to some friends

That was about it.

Once I realized that it was ALL video files that would not import I started
working backwords.


-So Uninstalled "freeRAM XP" and "Gspot" just in case.
-Then I used system Restore to go back one day
-I searched the fourms for problem codecs and then renamed and/or removed them
-I then deleted Intervideo WinDVD and WinDVD Creator
-I updated my Direct X
-I checked Hardware accelaration
-I ran the "qdv.dll" (and another one that was suggested)

I tried every possibly relevent suggestion on the various forums...BUT still
no importing of files.

I am working on a wireless home network. I have 3 computers all online. The
other 2 work fine. No issues with MM2 so it was not a virus.

PLEASE help! I am pulling out my hair here. What could possibly done this???
Can I re-install some MM2 files???

Desperately waiting for an answer....

Freedlun

 

[John Inzer]

Dear experts,

I have a new toshiba Laptop (Qosmio g35-av660; 2 gig ram, 2ghz, xp
media
ed., sp2)


Two days ago I began (for the first time on this computer) importing
pics
and video into Movie Maker 2. All was well and good.

Then for no reason that I can identify, I could no longer import
video (or audio) files. It gave the "Class not Registered" error


At first I thought it was the file itself (i.e. I needed a new codec
or it just wasn't compatible). However I tried importing the exact
same file on a different computer into MM2...and it worked fine!

Now, I have thought carefully about what I did that evening that may
have interfered.

-I installed gspot codec identifier
-I installed Free RAM XP
-I watched some video using Intervideo WinDVD
-I plugged my laptop into a TV to show those videos to some friends

That was about it.

Once I realized that it was ALL video files that would not import I
started working backwords.


-So Uninstalled "freeRAM XP" and "Gspot" just in case.
-Then I used system Restore to go back one day
-I searched the fourms for problem codecs and then renamed and/or
removed them
-I then deleted Intervideo WinDVD and WinDVD Creator
-I updated my Direct X
-I checked Hardware accelaration
-I ran the "qdv.dll" (and another one that was suggested)

I tried every possibly relevent suggestion on the various
forums...BUT still no importing of files.

I am working on a wireless home network. I have 3 computers all
online. The other 2 work fine. No issues with MM2 so it was not a
virus.

PLEASE help! I am pulling out my hair here. What could possibly done
this??? Can I re-install some MM2 files???

Desperately waiting for an answer....

Freedlun

=================================
Just a thought...have you installed WinAVI?

And the following link may be worth a look:

Movie Maker always has to close
http://tinyurl.com/fw76b

Here's a link to a Google search that may
offer something useful:

"class not registered"
http://tinyurl.com/2v379o


--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

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

 

[Rehan]

It is very frustrating when it happens. However in all cases it can be
resolved by re-registering the system DLLs.

The things that is missing in your checklist are:
1. Install/reinstall Windows Media Encoder 9
2. Update Video drivers.

Also see if those same video files actually run in the Windows Media
PLayer at all?


Rehan
www.rehanfx.org