Windows 10: Windows Live Movie Maker, video fine, but no audio

It's been years since I made a video of anything but I am certain I've narrated videos simply using Windows Movie Maker. I read it had been discontinued (no support etc.) but I found it and downloaded it on my laptop.

I made a short clip to try it out and it recorded the video perfectly, but nothing I said was recorded. I checked my mic and it works fine, and Window Movie Maker has permission to use it. I see you can "add" narration but that's not what I want. I just want to use my webcam to record a "how to" video for my gal-friend that I share info with about making home-remedies.

I can't figure it out, how to record me making the stuff, and telling her what I am doing as I go. Anyone have info on how to do this with the version of WMM I have? I'll add my laptop info too, below:

Can't find the version of WMM, only says 2012, older than dirt I realize. Ok, so another question would be, is there an alternative that is free that records a video with audio as well?

Thanks for any help

:)

 

Movie Maker Audio No Sound!

Hi Linka,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. I understand that you are unable to hear audio from the video file in Movie maker. Be rest assured I will provide you with the steps to try and fix the issue.

Method 1:

This could also be the issue if the video files are not supported by Movie maker.

You may convert the format of the video by using a video converter and try again.

To change the audio volume of a music item

• 
  Click the music.
  
• 
  Under Music Tools, on the Options tab, in the
  Audio group, click Music volume, and then move the slider left to lower the volume or right to increase it.
  

To change the volume of the audio in a video

• 
  Click the video.
  
• 
  Under Video Tools, on the Edit tab, in the Audio group, click
  Video volume, and then move the slider left to lower the volume or right to increase it.
  

Method 2:

Type "services" in the Windows search box

From the list of services, choose Windows Audio

Stop the service, then

Start the service.

Hope this helps. Get back to us for further queries. We are happy to help!

 

Windows Movie Maker video problems....

So what to do ?

 

Windows Live Movie Maker

Hi,

As you are facing issue with Windows Live Movie Maker, I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Press Windows Key, type Control Panel
  and select the same from the list.
• Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program.
• Locate Windows Live Essential then click
  Uninstall/Change.
• When a window appears, select Repair all Windows Live programs.
• Restart your computer after the repair.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.