It has to be imported/copied to your computer first before you can import it into Windows Movie Maker.
Most likely because that file type is not supported in Windows Movie Maker
In Windows Movie Maker, click on Import. Browse for and locate the audio file you wish to use and click Import.
You can right-click on the file in Windows Movie Maker and select copy. Then, in Windows Movie Maker, paste it in the Imported Media pane.Or,Right-click on the file in Windows Media Player, scroll down to Open File Location, then import the media that way.
The Windows Movie Maker project file needs to be Published/Finished/Saved (which changes the video to a Standard format) before you can upload it anywhere.
A Windows Movie Maker project file is in .MSWMMformat.
As long as the media is an actual file indexed somewhere on your computer, you can import it into Windows Movie Maker. However, please remember, that Windows Movie Maker needs to be able to locate the original source files used in a project until it is Published/Finished in a Standard Video format.If you are speaking about a 'link' to the movie or video in a document... No you can't import it. Again, you have to have the original source file on your computer to be able to import it into the program.
A Windows Movie Maker project file is in .MSWMMformat.
You can't index a file for Windows Movie Maker.
It means the file name extension (format) is incompatible with Windows Movie Maker, or you are attempting to import a DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected audio piece.
You have to convert the file to a compatible format before you can import it into the program. Online, Google and download a free video/audio converter. Use the converter to convert your files to one of the file name extensions (formats) used by Windows Movie Maker.
You can capture video from your Digital Video Camera in Vista WMM (windows movie maker) by clicking File, Import from Digital Camera.
Firstly, the audio/music you are trying to import into Windows Movie Maker must be formatted in one of the following file name extensions:aif, .aifc, .aiff, .asf, .au, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .snd, .wav, .wmaIf it is the correct format, click on Import Media in the top menu of Windows Movie Maker. Locate the audio file and click Import. The media will appear in the Imported Media viewing pane (or a Collections folder).