Movie Player Codec problem with Sony Handycam

Please help me - I am trying to download from my Sony handycam to movie maker but it keeps saying this for the video (but photos download fine!)

'The file E:\MP_ROOT\101PNV01\M2U00005.MPG 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 have tried downloading the encoder but it doesnt recognise the files at all!! #

I am completely stuck - any help is greatfully received!

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Hello Christina,

Believe it or not.  Windows Movie Maker does not support .mpeg video format.  You will need to do a web search for a converter that will convert .mpeg to a different file type.  ie .wmv .avi etc.

I would reccomend going to www.download.com and typing free mpeg converter in the search list.  This is a good safe site.

Cheers

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Last updated March 25, 2025 Views 48,359 Applies to: