Where can I download Windows Movie Maker 2.5?

Answer 1

There is no version 2.5 for Windows Movie Maker that I know of. However, you can download version 2.1 from this URL:

http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Movie-Maker-Windows-XP/3000-13631_4-10165075.html?tag=mncol&cdlPid=10187903

Or, Version 2.6 (for Vista) at:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=D6BA5972-328E-4DF7-8F9D-068FC0F80CFC&displaylang=en

Answer 2

You don't need to install ANY codecs for movie maker. What you need to do is convert the media (audio/video) you are trying to import into the program. It is the format of the media that is not compatible with WMM (Windows Movie Maker).

Of course, you can download and install codecs if you wish...But codecs are very risky downloads (usually unsupported by makers as well) that could mess up your system.

I have all three versions of WMM and have never downloaded a codec for any of them. I convert media with a video/audio converter to make them compatible with WMM. These are the only formats compatible with WMM:

Video files: .asf, .avi, dvr-ms, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, .wmv

Audio files: .aif, .aifc, .aiff, .asf, .au, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .snd, .wav, .wma

Free converters are available online. Simply Google: Free audio/video converters. Once you have a converter downloaded, locate the media files that need converting and follow the instructions. Make sure your 'output source' is one of the file name extensions (formats) listed above.

If your media conversion is successful, you will be able to import them into Windows Movie Maker.... WITHOUT HAVING TO DOWNLOAD ANY CODECS whatsoever.

I've posted a URL to the video/audio converters I use below for you. But, whatever converter you choose will work. Just watch out for trial offers that expire after a certain period of time. The Koyote Soft converter does not expire and is very easy to use:

http://www.koyotesoft.com/indexEn.html

Answer 3

If you have a computer running Windows ME,you can copy the Movie Maker 1.0 files onto any other computer. But Windows Movie Maker 1 has limited functions. And it does not work even on Windows XP as it is only for Windows ME. Although it does work on Windows 2000.

Answer 4

Try visiting the URL posted below:

http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/Tutorials/AddOns.aspx

Answer 5

Download the K-Lite Codec (Basic) package. It will give you what you need.