Windows 7 Windows Movie Maker Crash

[Matt Gray]

Hello,
Whenever I try to run movie maker, it instantly crashes. Here is a video:
It was working fine a while ago, but now it just doesn't work at all. I don't think it was anything I downloaded that could have caused this problem, but im considering all options. Please help me fix this!

 

[davidhk129]

If you remember the date when WMM was working fine, then do a system restore.
Pick that date or prior as your restore point.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/

 

[davidhk129]

Troubleshooting methods would be....
1. Do a system file check,.... sfc /scannow.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

2. Run a full virus scan to make sure it is clean.

 

[Matt Gray]

Ive tried all of that stuff and I even uninstalled and reinstalled windows essentials AND just the movie maker several times.

 

[davidhk129]

Use this link and install Windows Movie Maker 6.0 version.
http://movies.blainesville.com/2010/05/installing-windows-movie-maker-60-on.html
6.0 version is designed for Vista, but it works just the same in Windows 7.

I have that installed myself. In fact, my WMM that comes with Windows Essentials does not work at all. No crashes, it just won't open.
I use the 6.0 version since then.