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Article ID: 269010 - Last Review: January 27, 2007 - Revision: 1.3

Error Message: Moviemk Has Caused an Error in Kernel32.dll. Moviemk Will Now Close.

System TipThis article applies to a different version of Windows than the one you are using. Content in this article may not be relevant to you. Visit the Windows Vista Solution Center
This article was previously published under Q269010
If this article does not describe the error message that you are receiving, view the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article to view more articles that describe error messages:
315854  (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=315854/EN-US/ ) Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center

SYMPTOMS

When you use Microsoft Nickelodeon 3D Movie Maker for Windows to record a video movie you may receive one of the following messages:
Moviemk has caused an error in kernel32.dll.
Moviemk will now close.

If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer.
-or-
Moviemk has caused an error in wmsdmod.dll.
Moviemk will now close.

If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer.
Click Close to close Movie Maker.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when you set your resolution higher than 16 bits. This setting is located under Colors on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window.

RESOLUTION

When you use Movie Maker, change your resolution to 16 bits or lower. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display.
  3. On the Settings tab, click High Color (16-bit) or a lower setting in the Colors box.
  4. Click OK.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
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Anonymous User Report As Irrelevant  
Written: 10/12/2004 5:44 AM
Same problem.. didn't help.