Dell musicmatch and now - Yahoo music Jukebox

Like or not....I went ahead and transferred my Dell Musicmatch (which I know
how to use and is no problem for me) to the New!!! Yahoo!!! music jukebox.
I just hate change...something new to learn again. I see that we are
supposed to make this transfer by August 31.
My question... will I still be able to use what I already have on Dell
Musicmatch. I would think so as it is on my hardrive and cant see that it
will just disappear from the computer.
Also I use a RCA Lyra RD 1076 mp3 player that is not listed as one that
can be used with the Yahoo! music jukebox. I guess that means I must now
buy one that is compatible with Yahoo!!! or do you think I can still use my
Dell Musicmatch music that I already downloaded and in the program.
I would appreciate any help as I have no one else to ask but this group.
Thank you in advance

Bullhockey. Don't ever take a 'forced upgrade' when it comes to
MusicMatch. Where does it say that you must 'transfer' and 'transfer'
what ?
I'm still running an old version of MusicMuch. But Yahoo's forced
OldVersion.com to remove older versions. Sumbeeyatch !
http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=mmatch

If you want to revert back to the previous version, use the supplied
Dell CD to locate the installer. It would be on the 'Programs and
Applications' CD, methinks. Uninstall the Yahgoo version first, then
install the version on the Dell CD.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


Cindy wrote:

> Like or not....I went ahead and transferred my Dell Musicmatch (which I know
> how to use and is no problem for me) to the New!!! Yahoo!!! music jukebox.
> I just hate change...something new to learn again. I see that we are
> supposed to make this transfer by August 31.
> My question... will I still be able to use what I already have on Dell
> Musicmatch. I would think so as it is on my hardrive and cant see that it
> will just disappear from the computer.
> Also I use a RCA Lyra RD 1076 mp3 player that is not listed as one that
> can be used with the Yahoo! music jukebox. I guess that means I must now
> buy one that is compatible with Yahoo!!! or do you think I can still use my
> Dell Musicmatch music that I already downloaded and in the program.
> I would appreciate any help as I have no one else to ask but this group.
> Thank you in advance
>
>

Dell Musicmatch will no longer be available after August 31. Apparently
Yahoo bought them out. When I click on the icon Musicmatch I get a message
that asks me to chanage/upgrade to Yahoo! Music Jukebox 2.1

"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
news:%23dodZzvuHHA.668@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Bullhockey. Don't ever take a 'forced upgrade' when it comes to
> MusicMatch. Where does it say that you must 'transfer' and 'transfer' what
> ?
> I'm still running an old version of MusicMuch. But Yahoo's forced
> OldVersion.com to remove older versions. Sumbeeyatch !
> http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=mmatch
>
> If you want to revert back to the previous version, use the supplied Dell
> CD to locate the installer. It would be on the 'Programs and Applications'
> CD, methinks. Uninstall the Yahgoo version first, then install the version
> on the Dell CD.
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> Cindy wrote:
>
>> Like or not....I went ahead and transferred my Dell Musicmatch (which I
>> know
>> how to use and is no problem for me) to the New!!! Yahoo!!! music
>> jukebox.
>> I just hate change...something new to learn again. I see that we are
>> supposed to make this transfer by August 31.
>> My question... will I still be able to use what I already have on Dell
>> Musicmatch. I would think so as it is on my hardrive and cant see that
>> it
>> will just disappear from the computer.
>> Also I use a RCA Lyra RD 1076 mp3 player that is not listed as one
>> that
>> can be used with the Yahoo! music jukebox. I guess that means I must
>> now
>> buy one that is compatible with Yahoo!!! or do you think I can still use
>> my
>> Dell Musicmatch music that I already downloaded and in the program.
>> I would appreciate any help as I have no one else to ask but this
>> group.
>> Thank you in advance
>>

Musicmatch Migration Frequently Asked Questions
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mu...e/update02.html

If you only listen to music stored on your PC/portable devices, then
there's no need to upgrade. They're not going to come into your house
and take it away, are they ? <w>

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


Cindy wrote:

> Dell Musicmatch will no longer be available after August 31. Apparently
> Yahoo bought them out. When I click on the icon Musicmatch I get a message
> that asks me to chanage/upgrade to Yahoo! Music Jukebox 2.1
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
> news:%23dodZzvuHHA.668@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
>>Bullhockey. Don't ever take a 'forced upgrade' when it comes to
>>MusicMatch. Where does it say that you must 'transfer' and 'transfer' what
>>?
>>I'm still running an old version of MusicMuch. But Yahoo's forced
>>OldVersion.com to remove older versions. Sumbeeyatch !
>>http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=mmatch
>>
>>If you want to revert back to the previous version, use the supplied Dell
>>CD to locate the installer. It would be on the 'Programs and Applications'
>>CD, methinks. Uninstall the Yahgoo version first, then install the version
>>on the Dell CD.
>>
>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
>>===============
>> *-343-* FDNY
>>Never Forgotten
>>===============
>>
>>
>>Cindy wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Like or not....I went ahead and transferred my Dell Musicmatch (which I
>>>know
>>>how to use and is no problem for me) to the New!!! Yahoo!!! music
>>>jukebox.
>>>I just hate change...something new to learn again. I see that we are
>>>supposed to make this transfer by August 31.
>>> My question... will I still be able to use what I already have on Dell
>>>Musicmatch. I would think so as it is on my hardrive and cant see that
>>>it
>>>will just disappear from the computer.
>>> Also I use a RCA Lyra RD 1076 mp3 player that is not listed as one
>>>that
>>>can be used with the Yahoo! music jukebox. I guess that means I must
>>>now
>>>buy one that is compatible with Yahoo!!! or do you think I can still use
>>>my
>>>Dell Musicmatch music that I already downloaded and in the program.
>>> I would appreciate any help as I have no one else to ask but this
>>>group.
>>>Thank you in advance
>>>
>
>

On Sat, 30 Jun 2007 12:36:34 -0500, Cindy wrote:

> Dell Musicmatch will no longer be available after August 31. Apparently
> Yahoo bought them out. When I click on the icon Musicmatch I get a message
> that asks me to chanage/upgrade to Yahoo! Music Jukebox 2.1

Cindy, where do you buy your music from? What does that site require you to
use? That's the only reason I can think of to use a different music player
- to obtain music from your favorite online store. Some stores require
specific software. Others are more lenient.

I remember skimming an article about Yahoo striking a deal with a few
companies. I don't remember the details though. If they're taking over the
Dell music store, you'll probably want to update your music licenses to the
"new" store. If you ever lose your music, those licenses entitle you to
download replacement copies of purchased items.

Once you have your licenses squared away...

Consider burning those songs to CD, DVD. If possible, choose a generic
format that is used by many players.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

yes, yahoo paid musicmatch 166 million to buy MusicMatch out.

As a musicmatch lover, I am going to attempt to use it without converting.

I tried to changeover, but I was only getting short snippets of the music I usually
play on On Demand; eg Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma.

Since I don't usually buy music online, I am hoping to stream classical music with someone else
as MusicMatch has dumped all of us members to Yahoo.

I feel really badly as I have bought a membership that is renewable in Nov 2007. So much for the membership.

Thank you Sharon for the information. I still need some more help. I
do not plan on paying for any of the Yahoo music jukebox. I do not buy
music and would not use any of the pay stuff that they are offering. My
library is from my CD's which I have been putting on to my MP3 player. I
am not happy about the switch to the new program. My MP3 is not
compatible with Yahoo and I do not want to buy a new MP3 player.
I see when I do a search that (of course) now all my music has been put
into Yahoo Music Jukebox from Dell Musicmatch. I do not want Yahoo, and
would rather use Dell Musicmatch which I am familiar with.
I would like to have Musicmatch as my default player. How can I do
that??? Can I go to remove programs in Control Panel and remove Yahoo
Jukebox 2.1 ? when opening Musicmatch I get a window everytime telling
me to change to Yahoo!
I can't believe I am the only one who does not want Yahoo!!! and would
just like to stay to stay with what they are now using (dell musicmatch)
Thank you


"Sharon F" <sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org> wrote in message
news:egV7VJOvHHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> On Sat, 30 Jun 2007 12:36:34 -0500, Cindy wrote:
>
>> Dell Musicmatch will no longer be available after August 31. Apparently
>> Yahoo bought them out. When I click on the icon Musicmatch I get a
>> message
>> that asks me to chanage/upgrade to Yahoo! Music Jukebox 2.1
>
> Cindy, where do you buy your music from? What does that site require you
> to
> use? That's the only reason I can think of to use a different music player
> - to obtain music from your favorite online store. Some stores require
> specific software. Others are more lenient.
>
> I remember skimming an article about Yahoo striking a deal with a few
> companies. I don't remember the details though. If they're taking over the
> Dell music store, you'll probably want to update your music licenses to
> the
> "new" store. If you ever lose your music, those licenses entitle you to
> download replacement copies of purchased items.
>
> Once you have your licenses squared away...
>
> Consider burning those songs to CD, DVD. If possible, choose a generic
> format that is used by many players.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 12:55:12 -0500, Cindy wrote:

> My
> library is from my CD's which I have been putting on to my MP3 player.

Then, as Mow already has said, you can use any MP3 player and completely
skip the Yahoo MJB.

> I would like to have Musicmatch as my default player. How can I do
> that??? Can I go to remove programs in Control Panel and remove Yahoo
> Jukebox 2.1 ? when opening Musicmatch I get a window everytime telling
> me to change to Yahoo!
> I can't believe I am the only one who does not want Yahoo!!! and would
> just like to stay to stay with what they are now using (dell musicmatch)

I believe that you're not the only one avoiding the switch. Do NOT pay for
the Yahoo Music Match.

All you need for music you already own is a player. Any player. If the Dell
MM is coughing up advice to switch to Yahoo, either look in that programs
settings for a way to turn that off. OR just get regular Music Match and
skip the Dell and Yahoo affiliations altogether.

I take it you've already installed the Yahoo version since you mention it
has adopted your music. Make sure you have copies of your music. Then
uninstall this Yahoo version. It shouldn't delete your music files but you
just never now. Make copies to be on the safe side.

Once Yahoo is gone, start up your preferred player. If that happens to be
the Dell one, look for menus to disable its notices about the Yahoo player.
Then use its menus to reassociate the files with it. NOTE: If you run into
trouble, reinstall the program. The installation process will rebuild the
association for you. Then rebuild your library and you should be back where
you started.
--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User