Windows Movie Maker - Free Archived Download

Windows Movie Maker is a free video editing program that allows users to create, edit & share videos. As of 2024, however, the download source has changed. This website shows you how to complete your Windows Movie Maker download from an archived source. Windows Movie Maker is a part of the Windows Live Essentials software package, but has been discontinued as of January 2017 and is no longer available for download from the Microsoft website. Luckily, we have saved the links to the archived files for you, and all you have to do is choose your language and you will be linked to the Windows Movie Maker download URL.

Windows Live Essentials 2012

Includes Windows Movie Maker
Version 16.4.3528.331

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Frequently Asked Questions about Windows Movie Maker

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Windows System Requirements for Windows Movie Maker

Operating system 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 7, or 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 8, or 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 10, or Windows Server 2008 R2.

Processor 1.6 GHz or higher with SSE2 support. SSE2 is supported on Pentium 4 processors or newer, and AMD K8 processors or newer.

Memory 1 GB of RAM or higher

Resolution 1024 × 576 minimum

Internet connection Online services require dial-up or high-speed Internet access (provided separately—local or long-distance charges might apply). High-speed Internet access is recommended for some features.

Graphics card Windows Movie Maker requires a graphics card that supports DirectX 9.0c or higher and Shader Model 2 or higher. For DirectX 9 hardware on Windows 7, go to Windows Update.

Step-by-Step Download & Installation Instructions

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Step 1

Download the file by clicking on the download link above, and saving it to your hard drive (e.g. Downloads folder)

Step 2

The file is approximately 130 MB and will take several minutes to complete.

Step 3

Once downloading is complete, double click on the file called "wlsetup-all"

Step 4

You will then see a prompt asking if you would like to allow the file to make changes to your device (i.e. install Windows Moive Maker and other Live Essentials software). Click Yes to proceed.

Windows 8 and later:

Windows Vista and earlier:

Step 5

The installation of Windows Live Essentials will commence.

Step 6

The first option during installation asks whether to install Windows Movie Maker only, or all of the Windows Live Essentials software package. This includes software like Messenger, Mail, Writer, OneDrive and the Outlook Connector Pack.

If you choose to install Windows Movie Maker only, click on "Choose the programs you want to install" and select "Photo Gallery and Movie Maker"

Step 7

Click on "Install" and your installer will install the files into your system.

Step 8

Once your installation is complete, you will see the following screen. Click close and you can now launch Windows Movie Maker!

That's it!

Look for the Windows Movie Maker icon in the start menu and start making movies!

Is this download safe? Are there any viruses, malware, adware or spyware?

This download is completely safe as it is the unaltered, original installation file that was released by Microsoft. The download button links to archive.org, which continues to host the original installation file that was released by Microsoft before it was discontinued. How can you be absolutely sure? After downloading the file, right click on the icon and click on properties. Go to the Digital Signatures tab and you will be able to verify that this file is indeed the original file released by the software publisher (i.e. Microsoft Corporation) and not altered by a third party.

Click into the details tab and you will see additional information confirming that the publisher is indeed Microsoft Corporation. If you find any files that do not show Microsoft as the publisher, DO NOT INSTALL the file as it is not the original.

Who runs this website?

Hi, I'm Steve! Thank you for stopping by winmoviemaker.com.

I launched this website in 2017 to keep Windows Movie Maker accessible to users across the world even after Microsoft's decision to discontinue support for the product.

I had the hardest time finding the original Windows Movie Maker installation files, and even encountered some malicious and scam versions of the software during my search. My hope is that this website continues to provide others with a quick and safe way to locate and download the authentic Windows Movie Maker installer files across all languages.

The download links are 100% genuine and I have absolutely no conflict of interest or incentive in promoting or linking to any illegitimate versions of Windows Movie Maker. I do earn a small amount of advertising commissions from the ads you will see placed on this website, which helps to offset my web hosting costs, but otherwise this website is here only to support video creators and hobbyists.

Learn more about me here!

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lauren muffin
August 25, 2022

Thank god for this. Whatever Windows did to the video editing software is atrocious and I still use Movie Maker for simple edits. Also don't try filmora, iirc it puts a massive logo over the edits and also it is impossible to uninstall. I recently reset my PC to free up space due to the amount of trash files taking up space over the years and one of them was Filmora. It was always listed as taking 500 mb of space in my programs list and I couldn't fully uninstall it or figure out where the hell those leftover files were.

Betty_Dan Volunteers NF.org from Laughlin, Nevada
August 9, 2022

I was able to download & install. When I open the program it errors file/video project and won't let me sign in without closing down the whole program. no error codes just won't allow access to the program. The project is uploaded but with a yellow triangle exclamation point icon. Thanks anyway. I used to use the program and created over 50 videos which now won't playback on my Windows 11 PC. I was hoping that downloading this archived version would allow me to continue working a familiar program. Doesn't seem to work with Windows 11 :(

Julie A Darcy
May 26, 2020

I downloaded the program today onto my new computer running windows 10 and so far it is running perfectly. I have yet to see if it uploads ok, but I am confident it will. It does look a little different but I am used to seeing it on windows 8. I am so thankful you are doing this as I have tried a few of the newer movie making things and they are too hard for me to learn. I have used this program for about 15 years before they stopped supporting it.

martinjsxx
April 14, 2020

I used the original Windows Movie Maker that I downloaded in 2010-2012 and this is a different program. Totally different look and feel. I doubt it's legitimacy unless Microsoft totally redesigned the program after 2012. Even if it is real, some functions do not work and it often gives an error message that a perfectly good video clip can't be added to a movie because a codec is not available. That never happened with the original Windows Movie Maker.

Doctor Digital
September 14, 2018

This download is the official Windows Live Essentials 2012 Package, offline installer version. "wlsetup-all.exe" is a safe legit program. After download, if you Right Click, select properties, you can view the Digital Signature" from Microsoft. This Live Essential package, which includes Windows Live Movie Maker, was offered as a free addition to Windows by Microsoft. Microsoft no longer provides a download from their website, but many who did download the offline installer when it was available, make it available, such as from here. NOTE VERY IMPORTANT, you must have Microsoft .NET 3.5 installed for Movie Maker to run. Those here who complained it does not work need to install .NET 3.5

I commend those responsible for creating this website, and making Movie Maker available

Best Regard,
The Doctor

tummyfat
September 10, 2018

When my Movie Maker in the original package came as part of the computer base files...... ("C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery") it is still in there but has messed up graphics and strange multi-video when I try to open a video file......and also my Photo Gallery has change the start screen whenever I try to open picture slide process.....so do just try to put Movie Maker back from another computer that is showing it properly or do I delete Movie Maker from the Photo Gallery file and then what......very confusing.....if I take the download ....where will it put the "new" Movie Maker? ..I will it go Photo Gallery and try to replace?

Maryna Jansen van Vuuren
June 22, 2018

Hi, I downloaded the trial and then registered and paid the lisence fee in order to export the final video. I received confirmation mail with ref etc to complete the registration, which was successful. Now when I export the final video I get a error message....sorry save export data failed?? When I click close the window to exit or register opens?

Anyone encountered this. I have a lisence know and still no happiness.

This is quite urgent....I mail the support team but still awaits feedback and support.