Yes, Movie Maker 2 is fine. An easier one (and free) is PhotoStory 3 and you
can add both music and narrative. You can find details and tips and tricks
on both here:
http://www.papajohn.org/

Be aware that to copy files made with the above to a CD to play on your TV,
you can make a VCD directly with Photo Story 3. However, in my opinion the
quality on your TV will be rather poor. If you want to copy the files to a
DVD for much better quality display on your TV you will then need a DVD
burner (obviously one will be included in your new system) and software to
burn to DVD (again this will be included in your new system) and the above
site has great tips on how to get the best quality.

"RichK" <richknowles22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Mr. Alarie,
>
> Thanks for solving my mystery regarding how to create a "HighMAT" CD.
>
> As somewhat of a "tight-wad" I still use my old DVD player which is why
> I wanted to create photos in that format.
> Someday I'll make it into the new century (I won't tell you about my
> 1986 Olds Cutlass . . . ).
>
> Also, I have not installed SP2 as it conflicts with some critical
> software (SmartDraw v6) I need for my job (installed and then had to
> uninstall).
>
> After the first of the New Year I will be getting a new upgraded
> system. After that happens what would be the easiest (keyword is
> easy!) solution for creating a TV viewable slideshow of photos? Would
> it be Movie Maker 2? Would your recommendation be different if the
> requirement to add music and/or narrative sound was added?
>
> Thank you so very much for your expertise and your willingness to help
> folks like me.
>
> --RichK.
>