Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) EXE MOVIEMK.exe

MOVIEMK.exe EXE Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Windows Movie Maker files, such as MOVIEMK.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Microsoft for Windows Movie Maker.

MOVIEMK.exe was first released for Windows XP Operating System on 10/25/2001 with Windows XP. The latest file version for Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) 2.6.4037 is v2, 6, 4037, 0 released on 08/15/2007. MOVIEMK.exe is found in Windows 10, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

In this article, you will find detailed MOVIEMK.exe information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	MOVIEMK.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Windows Movie Maker
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Windows Movie Maker
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp, 2004-2007

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x13d307
Code Size:	2650624

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File Info	Description
File Size:	3.1 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:04 12:43:44+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2007:03:30 23:37:21+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	7.10
Code Size:	2650624
Initialized Data Size:	633344
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x13d307
OS Version:	5.1
Image Version:	5.1
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.6.4037.0
Product Version Number:	2.0.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Windows Movie Maker
File Version:	2, 6, 4037, 0
Internal Name:	MOVIEMK2
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp, 2004-2007
Product Name:	Windows Movie Maker
Product Version:	2.6.4037.0
Comments:
Legal Trademarks:
Private Build:

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What are MOVIEMK.exe Error Messages?

MOVIEMK.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when MOVIEMK.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista).

In most cases, MOVIEMK.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these MOVIEMK.exe error messages mean that Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common MOVIEMK.exe errors include:

MOVIEMK.exe - Bad Image.
MOVIEMK.exe Application Error.
MOVIEMK.exe could not be found.
MOVIEMK.exe could not be installed.
MOVIEMK.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
MOVIEMK.exe could not be started.
MOVIEMK.exe failed to initialize properly.
MOVIEMK.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
MOVIEMK.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
MOVIEMK.exe is not running.
Cannot find MOVIEMK.exe.
Error starting program: MOVIEMK.exe.
Faulting Application Path: MOVIEMK.exe.
The file MOVIEMK.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - MOVIEMK.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because MOVIEMK.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the MOVIEMK.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting MOVIEMK.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Windows Movie Maker. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of MOVIEMK.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix MOVIEMK.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your MOVIEMK.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the MOVIEMK.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) software.

You can uninstall Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) 2.6.4037 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) 2.6.4037

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many MOVIEMK.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the MOVIEMK.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your MOVIEMK.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate MOVIEMK.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free MOVIEMK.exe files for every applicable version of Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista). Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download MOVIEMK.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) folder location:

Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Movie Maker\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files\Movie Maker\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Movie Maker 2.6\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve MOVIEMK.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download MOVIEMK.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying MOVIEMK.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing MOVIEMK.exe and all other EXE files for Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista). An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) 2.6.4037

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MOVIEMK.exe

2.0.0.0

2, 6, 4037, 0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Windows Movie Maker
Software Version:	2.0.0.0
File Version:	2, 6, 4037, 0
File Size:	3274752
File Date:	11/04/2019
MD5 Checksum:	58eaabda5445be6bc4eb257907a59f26
SHA1 Checksum:	4bea1e05416affe2806a8d6ea828a9bc2258c399
SHA256 Checksum:	24cb5ddfa4230e3684a30617d5f4b7aba9cb899957b5d84cd359033b80fa0a7f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Movie Maker 2.6\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	633344
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/04/2019

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MOVIEMK.exe

2.0.0.0

2, 1, 4026, 0

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Windows Movie Maker
Software Version:	2.0.0.0
File Version:	2, 1, 4026, 0
File Size:	3558912
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	74195df6c813f61ffe5b9cdfd10bb10f
SHA1 Checksum:	dd45e0e4be3904e99b94c4fd5db9313dd06296cc
SHA256 Checksum:	7fbc6f8fa4de27ba15f9802ce4dbde3209010cd2bc5d855f533ececf6ed69789
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ C:\Program Files\Movie Maker\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	637440
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MOVIEMK.exe

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	150528
MD5 Checksum:	941e434155bbb5cdd2b96f0a3f04c6d6
SHA1 Checksum:	32f93024d263c018dc10203e1ce835d142968c6c
SHA256 Checksum:	007704198440828fbfe7b98eeee46162ff0cb78ab38e0492b80debbd913e19af
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Movie Maker\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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Files Related to MOVIEMK.exe

EXE Files Related to MOVIEMK.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
FileSyncHelper.exe	Microsoft OneDriveFileSyncHelper	Microsoft OneDrive (19.174.0902.0013)	2139768	C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\
WinStore.App.exe	Windows Executable	Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) 2.6.4037	19456	C:\Windows\System32\spp\store\2.0\cache\
GetHelp.exe	Windows Executable	Windows Movie Maker (Windows Vista) 2.6.4037	18432	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\...
FileCoAuth.exe	Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable	Microsoft OneDrive (19.174.0902.0013)	513656	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
OneDriveStandaloneUpda...	Standalone Updater	Microsoft OneDrive (19.174.0902.0013)	2719352	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

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OneX_v1.xsd	XML Schema Definition	Windows XP	5957	C:\Windows\L2Schemas\
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WLAN_profile_v1.xsd	XML Schema Definition	Windows 10	18585	C:\Windows\L2Schemas\
LAN_profile_v1.xsd	XML Schema Definition	Windows Vista	2241	C:\Windows\L2Schemas\
LAN_profile_v1.xsd	XML Schema Definition	Windows XP	2241	C:\Windows\L2Schemas\

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