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From: Marilyn on 4 Apr 2010 15:00
Thanks again for the excellent suggestions!
Marilyn

"John Inzer" wrote:

> Marilyn wrote:
> > Thanks again, John.
> > My guess is that I need more RAM although I'll check the
> > compatibilty. I think the videos are AVI.
> > You've been really helpful. I appreciate your time.
> > Marilyn
> =====================================
> Another thought...even though the video starts
> and stops when played from the timeline in Movie
> Maker...it may be worth a try to save the project in
> the .wmv format and see if it will play correctly in
> Windows Media Player.
>
> There are many types of .avi files and you may
> have compatibility issues.
>
> Might be worth a try to convert the .avi files to
> the .wmv 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...when installing...you may want to uncheck
> 'all' of 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 .avi video clips onto the
> main screen...
>
> Select 'All to WMV' / OK...
>
> Click...Start...on the toolbar...
>
> That should do it...
>
> Good luck.
>
> --
>
> J. Inzer MS-MVP
> Digital Media Experience
>
> 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
>
>
> .
>
From: Marilyn on 4 Apr 2010 15:21
Hi John,
I'm pretty much a novice with computers. Anyhow, I tried to download Format
Factory but as far as I can tell nothing happened. I clicked on the 'install'
button but was taken to a page that said 'thanks for downloading' and
included a load of other stuff to download.
So, I'm not sure whether I downloaded it or not. There is no shortcut icon
for it and I'm not sure where to look for it on the computer.
Hmmm. I think I might be in over my head.
I may need to hire someone to come help me with all of this.
I think I know enough to get myself into trouble but not out of trouble!

Marilyn


"John Inzer" wrote:

> Marilyn wrote:
> > Thanks again, John.
> > My guess is that I need more RAM although I'll check the
> > compatibilty. I think the videos are AVI.
> > You've been really helpful. I appreciate your time.
> > Marilyn
> =====================================
> Another thought...even though the video starts
> and stops when played from the timeline in Movie
> Maker...it may be worth a try to save the project in
> the .wmv format and see if it will play correctly in
> Windows Media Player.
>
> There are many types of .avi files and you may
> have compatibility issues.
>
> Might be worth a try to convert the .avi files to
> the .wmv 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...when installing...you may want to uncheck
> 'all' of 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 .avi video clips onto the
> main screen...
>
> Select 'All to WMV' / OK...
>
> Click...Start...on the toolbar...
>
> That should do it...
>
> Good luck.
>
> --
>
> J. Inzer MS-MVP
> Digital Media Experience
>
> 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
>
>
> .
>
From: John Inzer on 4 Apr 2010 18:19
Marilyn wrote:
> Hi John,
> I'm pretty much a novice with computers. Anyhow, I tried to download
> Format Factory but as far as I can tell nothing happened. I clicked
> on the 'install' button but was taken to a page that said 'thanks for
> downloading' and included a load of other stuff to download.
> So, I'm not sure whether I downloaded it or not. There is no shortcut
> icon for it and I'm not sure where to look for it on the computer.
> Hmmm. I think I might be in over my head.
> I may need to hire someone to come help me with all of this.
> I think I know enough to get myself into trouble but not out of
> trouble!
>
> Marilyn
======================================
Sorry you are having problems.

Did you try saving your project in the .wmv movie
format to see if it would play correctly in Windows
Media Player?

To save as a .wmv movie file...
Type...Ctrl+P to open the Save Movie Wizard /
Choose...My Computer /
Next /
Enter a Name and a Save Location /
Next /
Tick...'Best Quality For My Computer'
Next/
Wait while the movie is saved /
Finish...

--

J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

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




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