Windows Movie Maker isn't designed to edit MPEG files.... try a third party
software such as Roxio (Videowave), Nero, WinDVD Creator or PowerDirector.
All of them edit MPEG files just fine.

www.roxio.com
www.nero.com
www.intervideo.com
www.gocyberlink.com

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Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging



"kris10_doherty" <kris10_doherty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi there, I have recently purchased a Sony dvd653 camcorder. It is their
> new
> technology which saves footage straight onto dvd mini discs.
>
> I have called up sony and they are use less.
>
> It saves in Mpeg2 format but when i go to use windows movie maker etc it
> doesn't accept the format. The only way i can figure to get a around it is
> to
> convert the format into avi or something. But it has taken me all day to
> convert two hours of footage and well to be honest who has that sort of
> time.....certainly not me.
>
> Is there a shorter way or a plugin for windows Xp or should i just return
> the camcorder?
>
> Getting totally frustrated beyond belief.
>
> please someone help me out