A MOV file uses Apple's QuickTime. MovieMaker can't edit it in that format.
You can find software that will convert, I'd probably suggest Xilsoft or
Super.
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"MzSlyFox" <MzSlyFox@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have taken pictures from my Nikon 8800VR camera and when I try to load
>them
> in my moviemaker software it gives me this error message:
>
>
> The file D:\Sylvia's DDS\My Photos\LEACH ST\Families on Leach
> Street\DSCN0005.MOV cannot be imported because the codec required to play
> the
> file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to
> download
> and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try
> to
> import the file again.
>
>
> I've even tried to install the software for my nikon camera and Vista does
> not even recognize it...how do i resolve this problem
>