However, Microsoft decided this piece of kit was no longer essential at the end of Windows 7 (of course: we all know that Microsoft is rubbish at consulting with customers to find out what they actually use). However, a number of expert users provided advice on how to make this piece of software work in Windows 10. Yay!
Then, in the middle of this year, there was a Windows 10 software update. The first time I went to use Expression Encoder after that, I was told that my account was limited to recording a maximum of 10 minutes. In all the time I had been using the software, there had never been a time limitation.
So I went hunting on Google for the problem, and a solution.
I found that there are two parts to the issue. The first part is that you need to ensure that service pack 2 for Expression Encoder is installed. We can download the second service pack here (Microsoft, n.d.). The second part is that we may need to install a code key, which can be retrieved from the notes under the YouTube clip here (Calhoun, 13 May 2011).
The process that worked for me is as follows:
- Download the service pack, and install. Shut down.
- Restart and open Expression Encoder. Try recording, and see if a message appears suggesting that the software has been time-limited. if the message does appear, go to the video by Calhoun (13 May 2011), and copy the code.
- Go back to the main Expression Encoder programme (NOT the small Expression Encoder recorder programme), and go to Help | Enter Product Key. Enter the code. Shut down.
- Restart.
Everything should now work just fine.
Sam
References:
- Calhoun, K. (13 May 2011). How to upload Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 to YouTube + BONUS KEY!! KEY IN DESCRIPTION!! Retrieved from https://youtu.be/u_b3kMoYq8o
- Microsoft (n.d.). Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 with Service Pack 2 (SP2). Retrieved from https://www.microsoft.com/en-nz/download/details.aspx?id=27870
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