: They look like the original software to gain your trust.

Good news: You can still get the Windows Movie Maker 2012 — no activation key needed. But you cannot download it from Microsoft anymore (they removed all links in 2017). Instead, use the Internet Archive or other trusted preservation sites:

If you are looking for the official video editing tools currently supported by Microsoft, you should use:

A completely free, open-source video editor.

| Feature | Fake Movie Maker 9.9.5.0 | Real Movie Maker 2012 | Clipchamp | DaVinci Resolve | |--------|---------------------------|------------------------|------------|------------------| | Activation key required | Yes (illegal) | No | No | No | | Malware risk | Very high | None (if from archive) | None | None | | Supports MP4 | Unclear | No | Yes | Yes | | 4K export | No | No | Yes (paid) | Yes (free) | | Works on Win 11 | Buggy | Buggy | Yes | Yes | | Developer support | None | None | Microsoft | Blackmagic Design |