If you can't close Windows Movie Maker on your computer, this is what you do:
> Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete
> Click on Start Task Manager
> Under Applications tab, click on Windows Movie Maker and press End Task
> If Windows Movie Maker is not in that list, click on the Processes tab
> Click on Show Processes for all users
> Scroll down to MOVIEMK.exe and press End Process
The program will close. This procedure can be used for any programs you can't close down manually (and those found running behind Windows).
It should not close on its own once you have saved your movie to the computer. Check your version of Windows Movie Maker to ensure it is up-to-date with patches, fixes, etc.
The best way to close any program, including Windows Movie Maker is by clicking on File and Exit. However, the X on the top right of the program window will also close it.
When Windows closes a program because of compatibility issues, it is because some programs could damage Windows if you try to run them. If Windows notices that an incompatible program might harm your computer (for example, by damaging important system files), Windows will close the program.You might want to ensure your Windows Movie Maker is up-to-date with fixes/patches. This can be achieved by enabling Automatic Updates. If the program continues to close for unknown reasons, you should download and re-install the program again.Windows XP Movie Maker Download URL:http://www.nomboo.co.cc/2009/10/movie-maker-create-edit-and-share-your.htmlWindows Vista Movie Maker Download URL:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=D6BA5972-328E-4DF7-8F9D-068FC0F80CFC&displaylang=enWindows Live Movie Maker (Vista ONLY) URL:http://download.live.com/moviemaker
Sometimes Windows Movie maker gives you a message similar to what you are describing. If you can't open Windows Movie Maker on your computer, (especially when that message appears) this is what you do:> Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete> Click on Start Task Manager> Under Applications tab, click on Windows Movie Maker and press End Task> If Windows Movie Maker is not in that list, click on the Processes tab> Click on Show Processes for all users> Scroll down to MOVIEMK.exe and press End ProcessThe program will close.Note:This procedure can be used for any programs you can't close down manually (and those found running behind Windows).
Sometimes an 'instance' of Movie Maker may be running behind Windows. The way to close any instances, is by doing the following:> Click on Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) to bring up the Task Manager> Click on Start Task Manager> In the window that opens, close any Windows Movie Maker applications you see(highlight the program and choose End Task)> Now, click on the Processes tab> If you see MOVIEMK.exe anywhere in the list, click on it and choose End ProcessThis will close all instances of the Windows Movie Maker program that may be running in the background. Now you can open Movie Maker again. This might need to be done on occasions when you receive a message saying Windows Movie Maker is already in use by another user.
If Windows Movie Maker won't exit (close), this is what you do:> Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete> Click on Start Task Manager> Under Applications tab, click on Windows Movie Maker and press End Task> If Windows Movie Maker is not in that list, click on the Processes tab> Click on Show Processes for all users> Scroll down to MOVIEMK.exe and press End ProcessThe program will close.Note:This procedure can be used for any programs you can't close down manually (and those found running behind Windows).
I am going to assume you are getting an error message something like this:Another user is running Windows Movie Maker on this computer. Please close the other session of Windows Movie Maker before starting Windows Movie Maker again.If you know for sure that another user is not running the application or another session is not in progress, here's what you do to ensure the program (and all running instances) is closed:> Click Ctrl + Alt + Del> Click on Start Task Manager> If you see Windows Movie Maker in the window that opens, click End Task> If you don't see it in that window, open the Processes tab> Find the instance(s) of WMM in the list (look for MOVIEMK.exe)> Click End ProcessThat is how you close any applications running in the background (or other instances of programs). And too, just to be on the safe side, I suggest rebooting, doing a defrag and disk cleanup before opening Windows Movie Maker again.
There is no Windows Movie Maker 5.It's either v2.1 (for Xp) or v2.6 f(or Vista).In any case, it sounds like there are some issues with whichever version you are using. I would suggest you uninstall the program and reinstall it from one of the URLs I've posted below:Windows Movie Maker v2.1 (for Xp):http://www.brothersoft.com/windows-movie-maker-76169.htmlWindows Movie Maker v2.6 (for Vista):http://www.brothersoft.com/windows-movie-maker-67210.html
CTRL(lower left of keyboard)+ALT(Two keys to the right of CTRL)+DEL(the 6 keys to the right of the letters). ALL of the keys at the same time. Then close program. Or just restart your computer.
well when i try to upload vids from my cell phone it says: The file C:\Users\Damian\Desktop\editor\SSPX0345.3g2 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. wht do i do
First, import your pictures into Windows Movie Maker. Add them to the Time-line or Storyboard.Then click View, Tasks to enable the Task pane. Choose DVD from the left-side menu. A window will appear telling you Windows Movie Maker will close and open DVD Maker. Follow instructions on naming and saving, then click Ok. DVD Maker will now open with the movie (you just created) visible in the viewing pane. Make sure there is a DVD in the drive and click Burn.
Sometimes you may get a message like this when you try to open Windows Movie Maker:Another user is running Windows Movie Maker on this computer. Please close the other session of Windows Movie Maker before starting Windows Movie Maker again.If you know for sure that another user is not running the application or another session is not in progress, here's what you do to ensure the program (and all running instances) is closed:> Click Ctrl+Alt+Del> Click on Start Task Manager> If you see Windows Movie Maker in the window that opens, click End Task> If you don't see it in that window, open the Processes tab> Find the instance(s) of WMM in the list (look for MOVIEMK.exe)> Click End ProcessThat is how you close any applications running in the background (or other instances of programs). And too, just to be on the safe side, I suggest rebooting, doing a defrag and disk cleanup before opening WMM again.