For those looking for professional power. While it has a steeper learning curve, the free version is world-class and widely used in Hollywood.

: The installer may work, but it will flood your system with intrusive pop-ups and browser hijackers that are difficult to remove.

A popular, free editor that mirrors the user-friendly interface of mobile apps. It offers robust effects, transitions, and auto-captioning tools.

Downloading files from these sites typically results in one of three scenarios:

The official successor to Windows Movie Maker. It is built into and offers a simple, timeline-based editing experience similar to iMovie. DaVinci Resolve

Since iMovie isn't available, the best "ending" to this story is choosing a legitimate, free video editor designed for Windows. These provide similar ease of use without the security risks: