Hmmm...You don't give a lot of details, so this will be on assumption.
I'm assuming your on a PC and Not a Mac, since you don't want QT.

I'm also assuming that when you say your searches all come back as QT Files, you are talking about the QT Icon ?? The Files are still mp3's but will take on what ever Icon your Player uses. Correct me if I wrong.

Try Setting up the default player.

Open your Shared/Saved Folder. Right click on any file, now "Open With" and Choose Program. Now Click on whatever Player you are going to use. Place a check...Always use this program...and then OK.

Hope this Helps.

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