converting music files to mp3

[Guest]

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

 

[Guest]

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/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

What to Know Before You Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

AumHa Forums (cleanup after SP2 install)
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7265&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight

 

[unfrostedpoptart]

What can I do to make this work? Thanks

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

http://www.poikosoft.com/

 

[theplectrum]

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