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Hey guys

TehMac

TehMac

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My issue is with Windows Media Maker, basically I took a clip of a film that I'd like to present and I am trying to save it to my computer/hard drive.

I tried saving the movie to a CD, to my desktop/etc. No luck.


According to google, it might be a codec problem. I tried downloading a Community Codec Pack, but with no luck.


I still get this message when I am partially done saving (around 18-19% in) and it says
Windows MM cannot save the movie to the specified location. Verify the original source files used in your movie are still avaliable, that the saving location is still avaliable, and that there is enough free disk space avaliable, and then try again.
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So, it seems like it might be a codec problem.


I will be thankful for help.

Try using VLC media player to play the videos. Also, if you're saving them from youtube, there's an extension for firefox to make that simple; saves them as .flv files. VLC plays them no problem. This thread moved from OT to software for windows by DrPizza
 
FFDShow, never codec packs
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/FFDshow.htm

And WMM sucks, I'm afraid. Try saving in a different format. Without specific settings, I can't troubleshoot well, but make sure there is enough drive space and you are saving to valid location (guessing you already are). What's the total estimate filesize or bitrate (video and audio) of the file? Really need some more info here.
 
Originally posted by: Arcadio
That's not a codec problem, and this is not the software forum.
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This isn't rehabilitation center for stoners either, yet I see that hasn't deterred you. This has nothing to do with software, it has to do with movies, so I suggest you either contribute or leave me alone.

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Help

More help

Even more help
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Look man, I used google, I've been looking up this problem. It's a common problem, and supposedly its a codec problem. I tried rectifying, but I turned to almighty ATOT. You guys should be flattered ffs.


Why do I need psychological help?
 
Originally posted by: TehMac
Originally posted by: Arcadio
That's not a codec problem, and this is not the software forum.
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This isn't rehabilitation center for stoners either, yet I see that hasn't deterred you. This has nothing to do with software, it has to do with movies, so I suggest you either contribute or leave me alone.
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Arcadiowned
 
Originally posted by: TehMac
Originally posted by: Arcadio
That's not a codec problem, and this is not the software forum.
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This isn't rehabilitation center for stoners either, yet I see that hasn't deterred you. This has nothing to do with software, it has to do with movies, so I suggest you either contribute or leave me alone.
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Hey!! Is your name, like, an Apple Macintosh product? Or is your name a hilariously creative and original spelling mistake coupled with a wonderfully cultured and endearing term for a male sexual afficionado?

OHHHH WAIT does it mean you like Mac'n'cheese? I like Mac'n'cheese too ^_^
 
Originally posted by: TehMac
Originally posted by: Arcadio
That's not a codec problem, and this is not the software forum.
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This isn't rehabilitation center for stoners either, yet I see that hasn't deterred you. This has nothing to do with software, it has to do with movies, so I suggest you either contribute or leave me alone.
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Then go to a freaking MOVIE forum, not a TECHNOLOGY forum.
 
Originally posted by: Crono
FFDShow, never codec packs
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/FFDshow.htm

And WMM sucks, I'm afraid. Try saving in a different format. Without specific settings, I can't troubleshoot well, but make sure there is enough drive space and you are saving to valid location (guessing you already are). What's the total estimate filesize or bitrate (video and audio) of the file? Really need some more info here.
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Thanks man, I tried a different format, didn't work. I installed that, didn't work. I converted it off of Youtube and saved it as a .wmv. That might be my problem. I have some other clips saved as .avi's. I'll try those, see if I have any luck.


Originally posted by: Nik
Hey!! Is your name, like, an Apple Macintosh product? Or is your name a hilariously creative and original spelling mistake coupled with a wonderfully cultured and endearing term for a male sexual afficionado?

OHHHH WAIT does it mean you like Mac'n'cheese? I like Mac'n'cheese too ^_^
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hai2u. No. Yes, sorta.

I don't like mac'n'cheese, and I like people who have something to contribute, which you don't apparently.
 
Maybe that's what yer problem is? You has to download it in a mac first. Either Apple or Kraft, both are faster than a stupit pc anyways.
 
Originally posted by: Crono
Originally posted by: Nik
Maybe you should try it on TehMacintosh :Q :Q
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Or maybe just shorten it to a 3 letter name: Mac
That way he can be more like you 😀
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Mac is actually a really manly name. You can't own a Mac and be a Mac at the same time (but you can like mac'n'cheese!)

Edit: That reminds me :laugh: This chick in HS a year ahead of me used to call me Nik Nack Daddy Mac :laugh:
 
Aight, well I sort of figured it out. .avi works, but .wmv doesn't. So it definitely sounds like some sort of codec problem one way or the other.

Thanks for all the help. And Nik, I wuv u 2.
 
Originally posted by: shortylickens
I knew this poor bastard would get jumped.
I felt like starting it then realized I wouldnt have to.
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So you were thinking of being a dick but turned out to be an ass instead
 
Originally posted by: TehMac
Aight, well I sort of figured it out. .avi works, but .wmv doesn't. So it definitely sounds like some sort of codec problem one way or the other.

Thanks for all the help. And Nik, I wuv u 2.
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Wmv is proprietary garbage. Decent compression at lower bitrates, but give me a good AVI, MKV or MP4 container and open codecs 🙂

I avoid WMV/WMA and WMP/WMM like the plague. Heck, if it starts with a "W" I'm a bit hesitant to use it .
 
Originally posted by: tyler811
Originally posted by: Arcadio
That's not a codec problem, and this is not the software forum.
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STFU Punk
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Originally posted by: tyler811
Originally posted by: shortylickens
I knew this poor bastard would get jumped.
I felt like starting it then realized I wouldnt have to.
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So you were thinking of being a dick but turned out to be ass instead
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Someone's a bit late to the rescue.
 
Originally posted by: tyler811
Originally posted by: shortylickens
I knew this poor bastard would get jumped.
I felt like starting it then realized I wouldnt have to.
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So you were thinking of being a dick but turned out to be an ass instead
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Yur so qewt when U tri to be tuff.

 
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