Windows Movie Maker May Not Start

Article ID: 269591 - View products that this article applies to.
This article was previously published under Q269591
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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.
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CAUSE

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

Ensure you have the minimum hardware required for Windows Movie Maker installed on your computer.
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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
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/262806/EN-US/ )
Video Devices Supported in Windows Movie Maker
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Article ID: 269591 - Last Review: January 27, 2007 - Revision: 1.3
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
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