Video Player not seeing .mpg files in folders!

[Skelts]

Hello, would be grateful for any help with this please.

I have several .mpg video files in folders on my PC, which are visible and playable. However, when I try and use Windows 10 Video Editor to edit them, the 'add file' function within the App does not even see the files in the video folders, suggesting the folders are empty. However, these folders are definitely not empty and contain several .mpg working video files.

I have a new Lenovo Legion PC which seems to work perfectly so far in all other ways.

Thanks John

 

[Wolfie]

Hi John,

see the following for free alternatives Be careful what you click on as there is most likely some Shareware on the page!!!!.

10 Best Free Video Editing Software for Windows [2020]

Best Free Video Editing Software for Windows. Download free video editor software to edit your video and create an awesome video with interesting effects.

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To play certain videos, Windows requires certain codecs which they don't install by default, download VLC (free app) and try that so you can at least view your vids!.

Official download of VLC media player, the best Open Source player - VideoLAN

www.videolan.org

 

[Skelts]

Thank you for the reply, very helpful. I have downloaded VLC and can play the videos fine.

However, I was hoping to use Windows Video Editor to edit these videos. Can I assume that Video Editor will simply not recognise/edit .mpg files? If so, I assume I'll have to try and convert the .mpg's to a format that Video Editor will recognise, or source a better video editor? Weird!

Thanks in anticipation. Regards John

 

[Wolfie]

To play certain videos, Windows requires certain codecs which they don't install by default

Hi John,

to quote myself (above), you may need a certain codecs pack for Windows Video Editor to work but I am not sure?.

Use the following link at your own risk!.

Windows 10 Codec Pack

Download Windows 10 Codec Pack for Windows to play any movies and music on you Windows 10 device with all the necessary codecs. Windows 10 Codec Pack has had 2 updates within the past 6 months.

download.cnet.com

Do you have the latest version of the app?.

Get Video Editor 10 - Microsoft Store

Download this app from Microsoft Store for Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10 Team (Surface Hub), HoloLens. See screenshots, read the latest customer reviews, and compare ratings for Video Editor 10.

www.microsoft.com