windows xp home edition has no movie maker?

Question

windows xp professional has a movie maker in the accesories -> entertainment but the home edition doesn't have one. why?

Answer 1

it's in the All Programs, not in the accessories folder. :D

Answer 2

windows xp home does have movie maker... well sort of. Some very early releases had it pre installed while others later on did not. Either way, its an optional install from windows update. It is also true that windows xp professional has it preinstalled, as does media center edition. In short, the easiest way to get it if your machine does not have it, is windows update. Good luck.

Answer 3

microsoft windows xp home edition verson 2002
with service pack 2
has movie maker / windows messenger/pop up blocker /firewall /

click on start /all programs
look in the program list
and microsoft movie maker icon is there

to find out what version of windows xp home you have right click mycomputer icon click on properties and you will see a system properties box pop up and then your see
the version of windows xp you have installed on your computer

microsoft windows xp home edition is not faulty software
at all >> jfloresbcs << dont have the brains to know how to use it
so >> jfloresbcs << went up to microsoft windows xp prpfessional and paid more cash

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx

Download Instructions
Movie Maker 2.1 is available for download with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). You can download SP2, Movie Maker 2.1, and all future critical updates automatically by turning on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP.

You can also download SP2 and Movie Maker 2.1 from Microsoft Update. If you cannot use Automatic Updates or download SP2 via Windows Update, order a CD.


Download the Windows Movie Maker 2 Creativity Fun Pack
Sound Effects
Choose from more than 50 new sound effects, including party sounds; graduation ceremony sounds; and a bunch of miscellaneous sounds, such as cars, buzzers, and clicks.


Minimum System Requirements
The hardware and software requirements for Windows XP Creativity Fun Packs are as follows:

• Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

• A 350 megahertz (MHz) processor

• 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM

• 300 MB of free hard disk space

• VGA video resolution monitor

• CD-ROM or DVD drive, keyboard, Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

• An Internet connection may be required for some features

• Windows XP–compatible sound card and speakers or headphones

• 256-color video card

• 3-D graphics acceleration and 16 MB or more of video memory is required for some features. The video adapter must be compatible with Windows XP. Please see the below recommended system configuration for more information.
Note: You can confirm that your video adapter is compatible with Windows XP by reviewing the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) page at the Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs Web site. Type the video adapter manufacturer name in the Search box, and then choose Display from the list of hardware types.


Recommended System Configuration

• A 500 MHz or faster processor

• 128 MB or higher of RAM

• Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher video resolution monitor

• A video display adapter with hardware 3-D graphics acceleration and 16 MB or more of video memory, including the following:

• Matrox G400 and G450

• SiS300

• Trident BladeXP 128

• 3Dlabs Permedia 3

• Video cards using the ATI Radeon and Rage 128 chipsets


http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/mmcreate.mspx

Answer 4

Use your Windows Update and you will be FINE.

But you can also COPY any programs that you see in Windows XP Pro edition, and add them to your Windows XP Home edition. It isn't necessary to upgrade from Home to Pro.

Answer 5

Check in the Add/Remove programs section where you can install or uninstall the windows components themselves...not the screen that comes up initially but for Windows itself. Look in Multimedia and if it doesn't have a checkmark, check it and it will install off of the CD

Answer 6

try to check it at add/remove programs at control panel then go to add/remove windows items and look for movie maker...

Answer 7

Yes it does. I used to have xp home on my old computer and it did have it. But if yours didn't come with it, all you have to do it download it. All you need is SP 2 installed on your computer.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx

Answer 8

It's probably on your Windows cd-rom disc. put in the disc, go to control panel > add/remove programs> choose to add windows components, and it will let you choose from the programs on the cd-rom to install.

Answer 9

Because WInXP home edition is faulty software and should never be purchased.... alyways dish out cash for the Pro.

Answer 10

mine didnt, if your's didnt either, just download it, then put in the entertainment folder if that pleases you to have it in there.