ffmpeg.exe Not Found

This issue has come up a couple of times with my program "The Fix", so I guess I better write it up so you all can fix it.

First, let me state that I don't know if this is a Windows 7 problem, a Vista problem, or what. The users that had this issue didn't tell me which version of Windows they were using, so if this repair doesn't help, let me know and I'll adjust this help.

The Issue:

You've downloaded the program, installed it, you've set up your conversion, hit start and you get: "ffmpeg.exe was not found. Please locate the file." When you hit ok you get this confusing box with no further direction. Ok, that's my bad. I need to make that a little more clear, but until then here's what to do.

First, locate the file you downloaded and extracted. I always extract mine to he desktop. You're looking for the folder "New Converter Install". Not the ZIP file, the folder that was created after you unzipped it.

Open the folder an locate ffmpeg.exe. Drag it from the folder onto your desktop. Really, you can do that. Click on it, move the cursor onto the desktop. Really, that works. You might have to right click and choose "copy here" when you release it.


Next, right click on your start button and choose "Explore". On the left hand pane, locate "Program Files". Click on it to open it.

Now, on your desktop. No, not the window, the space behind it. Yes, there. No, don't close the window, don't minimize it, you need it open. Now, on your dekstop locate "ffmpeg.exe". Click and drag it into the right hand pane. No, it doesn't have to be in the left pane for this to work. You can drag it into the window. Really, you can. Try it. Again, you may have to right click and choose "copy here". Make sure you drop it in a space where it won't go into a sub-folder.

Now ffmpeg.exe is in the default position for "The Fix" to work. Close everything, reopen The Fix and run it. If you get the error again, make sure ffmpeg.exe is in Program Files and not some folder inside Program files.

If you still get the error, then I don't know what to do.