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Import Windows Movie Maker from Vista to Win7

Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by Poppa Bear, Nov 19, 2009.

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  1. Poppa Bear TechSpot Enthusiast

    Windows Movie Maker is not included in Win7, however it can be easily imported from Vista to Win7.

    Microsoft offer Windows Live Movie Maker as a substitute, but it cannot edit audio files whereas the Vista version can.

    Open Vista Program files and copy the folder entitled: "Movie Maker". Paste the folder intact into Win7 Program files.

    Create a shortcut to desktop by opening the "Movie Maker" folder & right clicking the file "MOVIEMK". Click: "Send to desktop as shortcut".

    If desired, the shortcut on the desktop can be copied and pasted into the "Start Menu" which is found using the following:

    1. Open any folder. In top taskbar click: Tools \ Folder Option \ View Tab \ Dot: "Show hidden files, folders & drives".

    2. Open Win7 C:\ Program Data \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Start Menu \ Programs

    Simply paste the desktop shortcut into the programs folder, and reset folder view to normal.
  2. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    Yes but what if you don't have Vista Movie Maker? (ie You updated to Windows 7 and realized now that you need it. Or you upgraded from XP)

    I think most will feel this is the biggest problem.

    Not for me though, because I use free VLC Media Player, and have done so for years ;) (Oh for viewing only ;))
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