Windows Movie Maker May Not Start (269591)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q269591

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Windows Movie Maker, you may receive the following error message:
Windows Movie Maker has determined that your computer does not contain audio hardware that is necessary for this application to work.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your system does not have a recognized sound card or video device.

RESOLUTION

Ensure you have the minimum hardware required for Windows Movie Maker installed on your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

The recommended system requirements for Movie Maker are:
  • 56.6-KBps or faster modem with current Internet connection (Windows Movie Maker option)
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Sound card
  • Speakers or headphones
  • Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
  • SVGA Monitor (*VGA monitor)
  • Pentium II 300-MHz processor or better (*Pentium 150 MHz)
  • 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM (*32 MB)
  • 2 gigabytes (GB) of free hard-disk space (*320 MB)
  • Good quality microphone (Windows Movie Maker option)
  • Video capture device (Windows Movie Maker option)
For additional information about video devices and Windows, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

262806 Video Devices Supported in Windows Movie Maker

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/14/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB269591
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