Keeps on Crashing

[Neil Greenough]

I have discovered Windows Movie Maker, however the computer crashes every
time I use it. Just wondering if I have too little memory and processor etc
for it?

Operating System: Windows XP 5.1
Processor: 2245mhz
Physical Memory: 512MB
Available Memory: 167MB
Vitual Memory: 2.00GB
Available Memory: 1.96GB

Also, for Windows Movie Maker, do you need a DVD writer or simply a CD
Writer?

 

[John Kelly]

Hello,

You system is certainly capable, but its very limited on "real" memory. You
should consider upgrading that...you will see a marked improvement if you
just doubled it...but if I were you I would put in as much as you can
reasonably afford/or will fit.

The low amount of memory could be the cause for the crashing but whether it
is or not you should check out the FAQ I posted today at 13:00hrs (GMT + 1)
You should read all of it before taking any action and if you follow the
tip0s you should do so EXACTLY as described.....if you shortcut it you
stand a high chance of not solving your problems (assuming that the tips
are going to solve it for you anyway)

MM can not create a DVD. You need a program like Nero (www.nero.com) Nero
climbed to fame because of its exceptional capabilities in all matters
relating to the creation of CD's, then data DVD's and now Video DVD's. I
have tried a few other programs...Easy DVD by Roxio was one. When I tried
Nero the Roxio software hit the bin. You can download a trial version from
Nero...the only thing it will not do is burn the DVD.

You will need a DVD Writer to create those disks....there are many good
ones and provided you do not buy a white box or OEM version you may well
find a free copy of some DVD writing software.

Finally, do not ever buy cheap DVD disks....this is one product where you
really do get what you pay for.

 

[Guest]

Howdy Neil..your PC seems just fine..when is your PC Crashing(??)..really far
into your Video on the WMM2 StoryBoard..??..if so..you need to slow down a
bit..Transitions will cause the PC to work harder..the more
Transisitions..the Video Grows more than if they weren't there(they
complicate)the File..I must watch my HDD-light to know how fast to proceed as
I reach the end of my Video FILE(because of the Transistions)..I use a 1.8
GHz(P4)..512 MB's of RAM..and a 7200rpm Maxtor 120GB-HDD..512MB's is
definetly OK for Photography..but the differance is weither its a Still Photo
or a Digital Video that's the Original File..DV is a better option for your
PC..the STILL Photo's are a bit more "dramatic" on your PC-hardware and
Processors..Still cause more problems than DV.

 

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[Neil Greenough]

Thanks all for your replies.

I am only using Moviemaker to make movies of pictures / photos of a holiday
with an MP3 track in the background