Windows 10: Windows Movie Maker - can't recognize the file

hello,
I made a project in windows movie maker in 2014. (it was in a different old computer, but I transferred it all to the new one).

Recently I found it and I want to watch my creations there.
I could'nt open the file since I don't have movie maker, so I tried to convert it in many cites and softwares, and it did'nt work..

Then I managed installing movie maker with windows essentials 2012, and tried to open the file, and it can't found it. (I tried by "open file" and by dragging it, and it does'nt work).

The file's type is MSWMM.

Hope you can help me.

Thanks

:)

 

Windows Movie Maker not recognizing .avi files

Hi Matthew,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

We would suggest you to repair the Windows Live Movie Maker and check.

Follow the below steps to repair Windows Live Movie Maker.

• Type appwiz.cpl in the search box and hit Enter.
• Right click Windows Essentials 2012 and select repair.

Hope this information helps.

 

Windows Movie Maker

Hi,

To get a better grasp of your Windows Movie Maker's issue, kindly provide the following:

• The version of your Windows Movie Maker.
• Troubleshooting steps already provided.

In the meantime, if you have purchased or downloaded the said app from our Windows Store, I suggest that you try and run our troubleshooter by clicking this
link.

I'll keep an eye out for your reply.

 

My Movie Maker/Movie Maker - How do I get my files recognized by Movie Maker?

Hi Samantha,



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



Please let us know the following details to assist you better.

• What is the latest version of Movie Maker installed on your computer?
• Does this issue persist even with other file formats?
• Do you see any error code or error message on the screen?

To know the version of your Movie Maker, Open the Movie Maker, press
ALT + F and select About Movie Maker.

Refer to below article about “How do I fix common Movie Maker errors?” and check if you are able to work with Movie Maker:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/movie-maker-common-errors-faq
(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

I suggest you to Uninstall and reinstall Movie Maker and check if it helps:

Refer to the below link to uninstall:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/essentials-uninstall-ui
(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Work around:

Refer to the below article about “Import photos and videos into Movie Maker” and check if it helps:

Import photos and videos into Movie Maker :

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/movie-maker-import-photos-videos-camera

I hope the information helps. If the issue persists, please reply with the details and updated status of the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.



Thank you.