I want to share my CDs

[sheilad93]

Hi,
I'm new to all this so please be patient with me. I found out through the forum how to put my CDs into the library, but they appear as folders. Is this OK for users to access or should I be doing something else? I have downloaded whole discs but they do not show individual tracks and therefore I can't skip those I don't want or 'shuffle' them. Any advice (speak slowly please, I'm also a pensioner). Thanks

[rach28]

Hi, I'm fairly new myself and I also have just added some CD's into my limewire library... they do appear as folders, but they are still shared. You should be able to click on a plus sign next to the folder to display the individual tracks... then you should be able to pick which tracks you want to play individually or add them to your playlist in whatever order you want (this is on the limewire player). As for shuffling, i'm not sure about that as I don't generally use the limewire player much, I don't think its capable of that option.
If there is no plus sign next to the folder, then the individual tracks should be displayed when you click on the folder itself.
Hope this helps.

[sheilad93]

Hmmm. No + signs. A double click opens and displays contents (playlists) and tracks (albums). Playlists that I have saved from LW downloads (Type mp3) are ok. My own CDs that are in folders will launch all or individual tracks (straight to Media Player) but tracks will not 'enqueue' for LW MP3 Playlist. They show as 'wma' in the 'Type' column. The same problem with RealPlayer downloads - launch straight to RealPlayer, but do not enqueue - show as 'm4a' in 'Type' column...Sorry I'm going on a bit here...but if they don't go into the playlist (Where there is a 'save as' icon) how can playlists be saved?

[rach28]

Hmm, sorry i'm a bit inexperienced with playlists as I don't really use any media player for actually playing tracks! I just use them for ripping and burning. Maybe someone more experienced could help you? But I'll have a little go.....
I just tried to play WMA files on LW player and they don't play... As far as I know Limewire is just an MP3 player, but to use it you must first go to tools>options>player and then tick the box that says Use Limewire MP3 Player. I think you then need to restart your computer for this to take effect.
That should stop your system default player from overiding the limewire player and launching in other programmes such as Realplayer.
Try that if you haven't already done so.... also just to clarify, there IS a shuffle option, you just need to tick the box next to shuffle! Make sure your CD's are ripped as MP3 files. Then you just highlight the track you want to play and click the "to playlist" option.
Let me know how you get on.

[sheilad93]

I've ticked the box, but that doesn't override Realplayer...Never mind...I won't download any more of those or WMA files. I'll try again with one of my own CDs to see if there is an MP3 option. It seems a shame that people can upload only the tracks that I've downloaded. My next challenge is to transfer vinyl. Now that will be a challenge for a techno illiterate senior.
Thanks for your help rach28. I'll keep checking the forum to see if there are other potential solutions.
Bye

[rach28]

Sorry you didn't get very far.. I am pretty sure though that LW player is purely for MP3's... which is why realplayer still overides the LW player for other formats.
When I rip my CD's I always use windows media player 9, and if you click on tools>options, then click on the rip music tab you can choose the format that you wish to rip your disc to...(MP3 or WMA) and also set the quality (bitrate). Remember to click the apply button when you alter your settings.
I'm pretty sure that there should be a similar option on realplayer, have a look at the options menu.
Good luck with the vinyl... I have no clue how that one goes!

[Guana77664]

It is possible using WMP to convert .mp3 format into .wma (and vice-versa), if you have the capabilities (in which I currently have). Yes, it appears that LW only plays .mp3 format. It can play .m4a format, but you have to have a player capable of playing in that format (which I don't think I have at the moment). Originally, whenever I would put CDs on my computer, the tracks would be in .cda format. Now that format can't be played (or so it was until I was able to convert it into another format).

[CarlDeen]

Originally Posted by Guana77664

It is possible using WMP to convert .mp3 format into .wma (and vice-versa.

There are a number of audio & Video conversion programs that can be downloaded. A good one is Blaze Media Pro (http://www.blazemp.com/). It's pricey but you get a 15 day free trial. You can also edit with it. If you edit, when you save the file, change the name (I add 1 to the end of the file name); otherwise, saving doesn't change the original file.