Windows movie maker codec error message

When I try to import downloaded itune songs into windows movie maker, to insert into "movie" I get an error message something like "proper codec not downloaded for selected song" Any help appreciated. [email protected]

You need to install an AAC codec or use iTunes to convert the songs to MP3. If those songs contain DRM, neither method will work.
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When I try to import an itune file to windows movie maker the error message says a necessary codec file is missing...how can i perform this import?

Find where on the computer the song files are. Then go into iTunes, use the command File > Add Folder to LIbrary, and navigate it to the folder(s) that contain the songs.
If the files are in MP3 format, they will be added to iTunes immediately. If they are in unprotected WMA format, iTunes will convert them (one at a time) and add theconverted copy to the iTunes Library, leaving the original in place.

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It's for my grandfathers funeral video tomarro and i can't get the songs i just purchased on itunes to work. They play but wont work when i drag them to the movie maker program. it says that the codec for the song isn't installed. codec?

werm21 wrote:
It's for my grandfathers funeral video tomarro and i can't get the songs i just purchased on itunes to work. They play but wont work when i drag them to the movie maker program. it says that the codec for the song isn't installed. codec?
The songs you purchased are in AAC format, which Windows Movie Maker cannot handle. You can use iTunes to make MP3 versions by following this guide: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1550 and the MP3s will work fine.
Note that when iTunes does a conversion it creates a new file and leaves the original in place. Make sure you are grabbing the new MP3 for your movie and not the original AAC.
Sorry to hear about your grandpa.

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