Mp3

[atlas12us]

Why won't Windows Media 11 play some MP3 files?
I can burn some MP3 files and they play fine. Other MP3 files will not play in WM 11 or when burned to a CD.
I have all the updates and the files will play in QT or Nero.
Are there different types of MP3 files and can I convert them to a format that will play when burned to a CD?
Thanks to all.

 

[zacke]

Some of the MP3 files might be DRM Protected, and will only play in certain programs.

 

[bodhost.co.uk]

Some of the MP3 files might be DRM Protected, and will only play in certain programs.

Yes I agree with him

 

[Moby]

Mp3's are never DRM protected. Are you sure all the files are mp3's and not .wma's?

 

[atlas12us]

All mp3's. How can I find out if they are drm protected? Any way to clear the drm?

 

[cwwozniak]

Mp3's are never DRM protected.

I thought so too and then I read this ...

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/03/03/mp3_drm_to_demo/

 

[Yhreo]

Hmm... interesting article. But anyway I haven`t problem with drm cause I use powerful software

 

[MysticEyes]

Why won't Windows Media 11 play some MP3 files?
I can burn some MP3 files and they play fine. Other MP3 files will not play in WM 11 or when burned to a CD.
I have all the updates and the files will play in QT or Nero.
Are there different types of MP3 files and can I convert them to a format that will play when burned to a CD?
Thanks to all.

Load some into GSpot and check the specs. Look for CBR, VBR, Stereo, Joint Stereo etc. See if you find any patterns of those that play/won't play.

http://www.headbands.com/gspot/