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Fix: Windows Movie Maker Not Showing Video
Get rid of the issue with our expert fixes
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Movie Maker was a built-in video editing software bundled with Windows and used by amateurs and professionals. It was discontinued on January 10, 2017, though you can stilldownload Movie Maker. Besides, some users report that Windows Movie Maker has no video.
The problem is not new, and there were widespread accounts of Windows Movie Maker not showing video earlier before the software was discontinued. So what caused a black screen in Movie Maker? Let’s find out along with the solutions that work!
Why is video not showing in Movie Maker?
Here are a few reasons Windows Movie Maker is black:
What can I do if Windows Moves Maker has no video?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones to try:
If none move, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Run Movie Maker in compatibility mode
The primary change to make when Windows Movie Maker shows no video is to run the program in compatibility mode with a previous iteration of the OS, since it could have issues with the newer ones.
2. Disable Video Stabilization
The fix that worked for maximum users was to disable Video Stabilization when the video wasn’t showing in Movie Maker.
3. Update the graphics driver
If it’s the graphics to blame when Windows Movie Maker has no video,updating the graphics drivershould do the trick. Remember that Device Manager only looks for newer versions available locally, so you may head to the manufacturer’s website andmanually install the latest driver.
Here are direct links to download pages for the major manufacturers:
OutByte
4. Repair Windows Movie Maker
When you have a black screen with no video in Windows Movie Maker, repairing Windows Essentials might do the trick. And while doing this, it’s best that you repair all programs under it.
5. Perform a system restore
When nothing else works, it could be a recent change to the PC leading to no video available in Windows Movie Maker. And a quick solution for that is to perform a system restore. It will revert the PC to a stable state and get rid of the error.
If the problem persists, you can try a recommendedvideo editing software for Windows.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
