Windows 8 Movie Maker Live issues

[Emperor Norton I]

I've been using Movie Maker to edit videos I've taken with my iPhone. All I do is cut out dead air, and divide files into two for YouTube upload. All this has been just fine.

However, lately I've been running into a really odd and frustrating problem. I'll open up my video file with Movie Maker, and wait for it to process. When finished, I'll see the timeline on the right, with the little waveforms indicating audio. I press play, so I can follow along the video and figure out where I want to make cuts.

Here's the problem. I'll hear a little chirp - a brief blast of digital noise - and then nothing. The video is totally mute. I can stop the video, and it's still mute. I'll close and reload, and it's still mute. If I save it as a Movie Maker file and reload, there's still no audio.

This is an occasional problem, but is happening more and more often, and I simply don't know what to do.

 

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It seems like you're facing an audio playback issue in Windows Movie Maker when editing videos. This problem could result from various factors, such as codec compatibility, corrupted project files, or system settings. Let's try a few troubleshooting steps to address this problem:

Troubleshooting Steps for Audio Playback Issue in Windows Movie Maker:​

1. Check Project File & Source File:
   • Ensure that the source video file itself is not corrupted and plays audio correctly in other media players.
   • Try opening a different video file in Movie Maker to see if the issue persists.
   []Update Windows Movie Maker:
   • Check for any available updates for Windows Movie Maker. Updates often include bug fixes that could resolve such issues.
   []Audio Codec Compatibility:
   • Sometimes, audio codec incompatibility can lead to audio playback problems. Convert the source file to a common audio format like MP3 and try importing it into Movie Maker.
   []Reset Settings:
   • Reset Windows Movie Maker settings to default. This can help in case any recent changes caused the audio playback problem.
   []Check System Sound Settings:
   • Ensure that your system's audio settings are configured correctly. Check the volume settings, audio output devices, and ensure no device is muted or disabled.
   []Reinstall Movie Maker:
   • If the issue persists, consider reinstalling Windows Movie Maker. Uninstall it completely, then download and install the latest version.
   []Alternative Video Editing Software:
   • Consider trying alternative video editing software if the issue persists with Movie Maker. There are many free and paid options available that might offer more stable performance.

     Additional Suggestions:​

     • Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for running Windows Movie Maker.
     • Back up your project files regularly to prevent data loss in case of software issues.
     • If the problem continues after trying these steps, it might be helpful to reach out to Microsoft support for further assistance.
     Try these steps, and let me know if you encounter any issues or if the problem persists after trying these solutions.