Computer help needed Please!

missyob · 14th January 2002, 00:39

Hi all. I installed a new hard drive today (I now have 40g Yea!). Anyway, I backed up all my music and I am attempting to put it back on my computer. The only problem is that my computer is not recognizing mp3 files. I can play them using winamp, but the .mp3 at the end of all the files is gone, and mediaplayer keeps triing to override winamp.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

~ Missy

fwgx · 14th January 2002, 00:41

Use the options in winamp to associate it with every file type then make it maintain file associations with that option in the Preferances screen. Then...erm i dunno it's late.

eleet-2k2 · 14th January 2002, 00:50

You could also do it the hard way and go into windows explorer, then in Folder Options, select the file types tab and change it there.

Rant · 14th January 2002, 01:30

Sounds like "hide common file extensions" might be checked in Windows Explorer's folder options. As to why WMP is being proprietary with the files ... dunno . Try what the others here have suggested and you should be ok.

Curi0us_George · 14th January 2002, 02:05

Open Windows Explorer.

Click: Tools -> Folder Options

On the new menu, click the "View" tab

Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types"

Now you should be able to see the ".mp3" at the end of the files.

greedy_lars · 14th January 2002, 05:05

Quote:

Originally posted by Rant
Sounds like "hide common file extensions" might be checked in Windows Explorer's folder options. As to why WMP is being proprietary with the files ... dunno . Try what the others here have suggested and you should be ok.

rant and george are dead on on why you cant see the extentions. after a nice fresh install one of the first things i do is

double click my computer
at the top of the box click on view
then folder options
then the view tab
then i put a check in show all files, a check in show file path in the title bar, and uncheck!! hide file extentions. then apply and ok

as far as windows media player being invasive and grabbing associations, its nasty that way. eaisly fixed if you reinstall winamp, and choose not to use the previous installed copys settings.

binary hero · 14th January 2002, 13:50

Quote:

Originally posted by 31337-2k2
You could also do it the hard way and go into windows explorer, then in Folder Options, select the file types tab and change it there.

or the even harder way - boot to DOS, edit win.ini, and change all of that crap

BigStarPlaya · 14th January 2002, 18:13

Quote:

Originally posted by greedy_lars

double click my computer
at the top of the box click on view
then folder options
then the view tab
then i put a check in show all files, a check in show file path in the title bar, and uncheck!! hide file extentions. then apply and ok

Isn't it under:
-Tools -> Folder Options? It is on mine.

[Edit] Just like what Curi0us_George said. [/Edit]

missyob · 15th January 2002, 00:49

Curious_George - You win the grand prize - A years supply of homemade waffles!

Thanks so much for your help. It is all fixed. That and my cable internet is back up and running.

Today was a great day!

~ Missy

iomegajaz · 15th January 2002, 01:06

BigStarPlaya: Depends on your Windows version.

Missy: I'm guessing you're not quite as geektastic as most of those who post here.. That may or may not be a good thing.

-jaz

Nofx Guy · 15th January 2002, 01:15

that is a good hting, being a geek has its downsides

Curi0us_George · 15th January 2002, 02:17

Quote:

Originally posted by missyob
Curious_George - You win the grand prize - A years supply of homemade waffles!

w00t!

/me drives to Atlanta to collect prize

mc^^^^ · 15th January 2002, 10:09

DAMMIT! i want waffles! i called em first!
but i dont think waffles go in air-mail to australia that good

Curi0us_George · 15th January 2002, 11:18

Mwah ha ha! With these waffles, I can create a true fission engine! . . . Or at least have a big breakfast.

You go get your own waffles.

fwgx · 15th January 2002, 11:24

Can I get a prize for being the first to reply (and with such speed I add)?

Curi0us_George · 15th January 2002, 11:28

I'll send you a few of my waffles, Phily.

14th January 2002, 00:39	#1
missyob Angel of Winamp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Winamp House Posts: 4,578	Computer help needed Please! Hi all. I installed a new hard drive today (I now have 40g Yea!). Anyway, I backed up all my music and I am attempting to put it back on my computer. The only problem is that my computer is not recognizing mp3 files. I can play them using winamp, but the .mp3 at the end of all the files is gone, and mediaplayer keeps triing to override winamp. Any suggestions? Thanks! ~ Missy

14th January 2002, 00:41	#2
fwgx Rudolf the Red. (Forum King) Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,314	Use the options in winamp to associate it with every file type then make it maintain file associations with that option in the Preferances screen. Then...erm i dunno it's late. "We think science is interesting and if you disagree, you can fuck off."

14th January 2002, 00:50	#3
eleet-2k2 Forum King Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mobil Ave. Posts: 5,381	You could also do it the hard way and go into windows explorer, then in Folder Options, select the file types tab and change it there. "Welcome to the Island of people who know too much."..."Did you really think balloons would stop him?!" See what I'm listening too.

14th January 2002, 02:05	#5
Curi0us_George Forum King Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: -1 Posts: 5,179	Open Windows Explorer. Click: Tools -> Folder Options On the new menu, click the "View" tab Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" Now you should be able to see the ".mp3" at the end of the files. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned. 47 65 6C 61 65 64 2E 63 6F 6D 00

15th January 2002, 01:06	#10
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,310	BigStarPlaya: Depends on your Windows version. Missy: I'm guessing you're not quite as geektastic as most of those who post here.. That may or may not be a good thing. -jaz "My heart hates uggos." –J.D.

14th January 2002, 01:30	#4
Rant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 113	Sounds like "hide common file extensions" might be checked in Windows Explorer's folder options. As to why WMP is being proprietary with the files ... dunno . Try what the others here have suggested and you should be ok.

15th January 2002, 00:49	#9
missyob Angel of Winamp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Winamp House Posts: 4,578	Curious_George - You win the grand prize - A years supply of homemade waffles! Thanks so much for your help. It is all fixed. That and my cable internet is back up and running. Today was a great day! ~ Missy

15th January 2002, 01:15	#11
Nofx Guy Major Dude Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: under a rock Posts: 998	that is a good hting, being a geek has its downsides www.audioflo.ath.cx All music, All the Time

15th January 2002, 10:09	#13
mc^^^^ Forum King Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Perth, Australia MSN: mcbriar@ii.net Posts: All your posts are belong to me!!!! Posts: 2,608	DAMMIT! i want waffles! i called em first! but i dont think waffles go in air-mail to australia that good

15th January 2002, 11:18	#14
Curi0us_George Forum King Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: -1 Posts: 5,179	Mwah ha ha! With these waffles, I can create a true fission engine! . . . Or at least have a big breakfast. You go get your own waffles. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned. 47 65 6C 61 65 64 2E 63 6F 6D 00

15th January 2002, 11:24	#15
fwgx Rudolf the Red. (Forum King) Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,314	Can I get a prize for being the first to reply (and with such speed I add)? "We think science is interesting and if you disagree, you can fuck off."

15th January 2002, 11:28	#16
Curi0us_George Forum King Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: -1 Posts: 5,179	I'll send you a few of my waffles, Phily. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned. 47 65 6C 61 65 64 2E 63 6F 6D 00

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