I have Windows XP (service pack 1). I am trying to convert wav or wma files
which I have on my hard drive - copied from purchased CD's - to MP3 format
using Windows Media Player 10.
I right click on the wma file and click on "convert media format". The Plus
Audio Converter comes up. I verify data, click NEXT, and press the "Start
Conversion" button.
Then I get a message that says "0 of 1 file converted" and the status says
Failed.
When I press the "Details" Button, it says "The file cannot be converted
because it uses an unrecognized codec."
What can I do to make this work? Thanks
shirley

Before anything, suggest you upgrade your PC to XP SP2.
Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD (it is FREE).
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx

What to Know Before You Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx

AumHa Forums (cleanup after SP2 install)
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php...=asc&highlight
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"sahogan1" wrote:

> I have Windows XP (service pack 1). I am trying to convert wav or wma files
> which I have on my hard drive - copied from purchased CD's - to MP3 format
> using Windows Media Player 10.
> I right click on the wma file and click on "convert media format". The Plus
> Audio Converter comes up. I verify data, click NEXT, and press the "Start
> Conversion" button.
> Then I get a message that says "0 of 1 file converted" and the status says
> Failed.
> When I press the "Details" Button, it says "The file cannot be converted
> because it uses an unrecognized codec."
> What can I do to make this work? Thanks
> shirley

On Jul 24, 4:46 pm, sahogan1 <sahog...@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
> What can I do to make this work? Thanks

Great program for ripping, burning, and converting one format to
another:

http://www.poikosoft.com/

"unfrostedpoptart" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> On Jul 24, 4:46 pm, sahogan1 <sahog...@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>> What can I do to make this work? Thanks
>
> Great program for ripping, burning, and converting one format to
> another:
>
> http://www.poikosoft.com/
>
>

Or this which is superior :

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Cheers,
Jerry