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Title: wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: 1st set only on May 21, 2004, 11:43:22 AM

hey all is there any way to tell XP that a wav and a mp3 are not the same thing?

it seems as though XP cannot make the distinction under TYPE even though diffrent extensions.

Would you think its because the same app (winamp) opens both?

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: jpschust on May 21, 2004, 11:50:25 AM

isnt there a way within winamp to assign different icons to mp3's and wav's... i remember this from an old version

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: 1st set only on May 21, 2004, 12:02:05 PM

nope not that i can see
looks like it applys the same icon to all
I think this is an xp thang

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: nic on May 21, 2004, 12:08:51 PM

in windows explorer, select tools>folder options>view
uncheck "hide file extensions for kown file types"

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: tooldvn on May 21, 2004, 12:09:09 PM

Open up any folder on your computer.  At the top of the window, select Tools > Folder Options.  Then go to the File Types tab.  You can then select the file extension and set what program opens them.

-dvn

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: 1st set only on May 21, 2004, 12:17:50 PM

right I know that.... thanks tough maby i havent been clear... attacet is a pic that describes my issue.

say I want winamp to open both mp3 and wav.

I would like the type tab to understand the distinction  between wav and mp3.

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: 1st set only on May 21, 2004, 02:50:58 PM

does anyone know what im talking about?

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: Brian Skalinder on May 21, 2004, 05:40:46 PM

Quote from: The Donald on May 21, 2004, 02:50:58 PM

does anyone know what im talking about?

I understand what you're talking about now that I've seen the pic, but I haven't the foggiest idea how to fix it.

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: Sean Gallemore on May 21, 2004, 07:26:53 PM

fuck winamp

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: AT853rxwh on May 21, 2004, 10:05:59 PM

Do a right click on one of the files, go to properties, and change em to Windows Media.  Then Change em back... Just tried it here and it seemed to work... I don't get the little winamp icon tho...

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: Steve J on May 21, 2004, 10:25:15 PM

Have you tried deleting the MP3 file type from WinXP and then re-selecting the program to open the file type? Go Tools>Folder Options find the listing for MP3 and delete the listing. If the 'Delete' key isn't active, click 'Restore' and then delete the MP3 listing. Click OK.

Go to any MP3 and double-click. You should get something like this:

(http://home.earthlink.net/~redstrat/t1.jpg)

Choose 'Select program from a list' and click 'OK'

(http://home.earthlink.net/~redstrat/t2.jpg)

Choose Winamp, make sure the "Always use..." checkbox is checked. Click OK. Check it now. If it doesn't correct the problem, try restarting and seeing if the changes take effect. If that doesn't work, I suspect it'll be Registry Diving Time.

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: 1st set only on May 22, 2004, 08:48:41 AM

oh well I guess ill use something else
any suggestions on a player?

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: nic on May 22, 2004, 09:22:35 AM

is Winamp not playing the mp3 or wav?

I understand your original question, but if you can see file extensions, I don't understand why your concerned about the "type' field.

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: Sean Gallemore on May 22, 2004, 05:45:58 PM

iTunes

Title: Re:wav/mp3 distinction in XP
Post by: jpschust on May 23, 2004, 04:02:38 PM

for wavs and mp3s alone?  no shn and flacs?  itunes.