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The thread discusses the absence of Windows Movie Maker in Windows 7, with users seeking free or alternative video editing options. Several contributors recommend downloading Windows Live Movie Maker or using third-party programs like Movavi or QuickTime Pro for editing .mov files, noting compatibility issues with Windows Movie Maker. Overall, the conversation reflects frustration over limited built-in editing tools and offers tips on alternative software solutions.

nisim761

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i understand that the "windows movie maker" is not included (why? why?!) in windows 7.
how can i download it or get a microsoft (free!) program to edit my clips ?
 

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Hello,

The reason why 'Movie Maker' is not with Windows 7, is because there can be more free space and Windows 7 used less memory than Windows Vista. Windows Vista had a lot of junk programs that nobody hardly used them so Microsoft got rid of them in Windows 7. You can download 'Movie Maker' by using Windows Live Essentials.

Hope this has helped you.

Yours Sincerely,

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Hello,

The reason why 'Movie Maker' is not with Windows 7, is because there can be more free space and Windows 7 used less memory than Windows Vista. Windows Vista had a lot of junk programs that nobody hardly used them so Microsoft got rid of them in Windows 7. You can download 'Movie Maker' by using Windows Live Essentials.

Hope this has helped you.

Yours Sincerely,

Aikma
 
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I'm also using Quick Time Pro for doing just basic editing on .mov files. It works pretty good for that, but I don't like the conversions it does, they don't look so hot.
 

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I had to do it as my Kodak Zi8 puts out .mov files which Movie Maker won't work with. That's okay, I really like Movavi better anyhow.

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Windows Movie Maker for Win 7 absolutly does input .mov files. I don't know about Movavi, but your probably right about it being better than Movie Maker. Although, this version is better than Movie Maker for XP.
 

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Every time I try opening up a .mov file in Windows Movie maker, it crashes, so maybe it'll work on your computer, but it sertainly doesn't work on mine.

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i understand that the "windows movie maker" is not included (why? why?!) in windows 7.
how can i download it or get a microsoft (free!) program to edit my clips ?

You can download movie maker from internet and use it from editing your photos.