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1386739 2014-10-23 19:39:00 I have been trying to install Microsoft's Movie Maker from Microsoft Essentials 2012.

I have an install error "Will not install as another program seems to be blocking".

Is it possible to install as from what I have read, maybe Movie Maker can't be installed on 8.1?
Bryan (147)
1386740 2014-10-23 20:19:00 It sounds like there is something blocking it. www.eightforums.com
Just a hint, but I would suggest that if you want to use a decent video editing program you should try either Adobe Premier Elements or Adobe Premier Pro. Windows Movie Maker is pretty limited in its capabilities.
Webdevguy (17166)
1386741 2014-10-23 20:23:00 Windows Movie Maker installs and works fine on W8.1. I've installed it MANY times without problems and no need to run as admin either.

Check there's no windows or other updates waiting to install, if there are that will stop it and give that message.
wainuitech (129)
1386742 2014-10-23 20:39:00 Thanks guys. I found a download for win movie maker 2.6 and that has installed. I'll try it out and see if it does what I want it too. I'm not wanting much at this stage. Bryan (147)
1386743 2014-10-23 20:54:00 Its a wonder that installed, 2.6 is 7 years out of date, that was in Vista.

All you should have to do is download the Essentials installer 1.2MB, then select Windows Gallery and Movie maker, and it downloads & installs. It may ask you to install .net but that's only if its not already there in W8.1
wainuitech (129)
1386744 2014-10-23 21:07:00 I have done as you suggested but to no avail. I get an error code 0X80070643. According to Microsoft, I should turn on the Microsoft Firewall - but it's already on! Bryan (147)
1386745 2014-10-23 22:14:00 Looks like that 0x80070643 error, can also mean a permission prob. It cant access a folder when you install a program. You have to take ownership of a folder to fix it

www.thewindowsclub.com
Speedy Gonzales (78)
1386746 2014-10-23 23:35:00 Thanks Speedy. Followed all the instructions but no resolution. Bryan (147)
1386747 2014-10-24 03:19:00 Still no luck. I have resorted to installing Youtube Movie Maker, much easier. It was available at CNET and without any obvious CNET add ons. Bryan (147)
1386748 2014-10-25 19:54:00 I had been trying to install using Essentials 2012. I have now used Microsoft Live and the Movie Maker has installed without problem. Bryan (147)
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