Vista - Windows Vista Movie Maker

When trying to add music to a slide show I get a message that a Codec is not installed. What's this all about?

Hi Gillder,

Checkout this thread for more info...:Vista Codec Pack - 32bit & 64bit Media Player Codecs

Steven

Thanks a lot Steven, I've downloaded the Codec package, now I'll see if it gives me what I need.
Much appreciated
Derek Pike

Hi Steven
I've downloaded the Vista Codec package but it refuses to install. It requires the authority of the system administrator but I am the only user of this PC. Can you help me overcome this hiatus?
Derek

Hey gillder,

Just right-click the installer and select "run as Admin"


Steven

Steven
You're a brilliant fellow and I'm most grateful to you. All is now downloaded and expanded. Later today I hope to add music to my project. Are you operating out of Freemantle. I was in Sydney recently and now that I am home in Canada, I am trying to put together a slideshow of all my photographs with background aboriginal music.
Anyway, thanks again
Derek

LOL aborigines, they are the town drunks here

Hi Steven
Sorry to come back once again but I seem to be right where I started with Vista Movie Maker. The codecs downloaded and open up just fine but when I try to add music to my little project the message pops up -

The file E:/Track 01.cda cannot be imported because the codec required to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker and then try to import the file again.

I've tried all that to no avail so must presume I have not downloaded the correct codec. Do you have the patience to guide me further? Would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Derek

Does the CD play normally in your computer?

It's just that it's a bit strange that a normal commercial cd requires any special codec.

Try ripping the cd track to mp2 but not with Movie Maker

Clevo is right, you dont need codecs to play CD Audio (.cda) files and I dont know why you cant play them unless its really a different type of audio?

Steven