Can't Launch Dowloaded Songs

I just got Limewire for my Mac, OS 9, and I can't launch any of the songs that I download. When I double click on the file dowloaded in the library, nothing happens. What should I do?

- Gerry

Assuming you are running OS 9.0 + but not X, you will should be able to play all mp3s by doing two things:

1st: Ensure that you have Quicktime, (5.0) preferrably. If you do not you
can obtain the free version from --
"http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/".

2nd: After making sure that you have quicktime, you must then make sure
you have the correct file mapping settings for the Mp3 file format.

A: Go to the Apple menu at the top. Go down to "Control Panels". Go
down to "File Exchange". Select the "PC Exchange" tab. Go down
and look for "Mp3" under the PC Extension heading. ( Should be in
order, if not click on the PC Extension heaing to sort).

B: Once found, ensure that "Quicktime Player" is selected for all
entries of Mp3. All should now work upon clicking on your Mp3.

C: If you don't find Mp3 under PC Extensions -- Click the "Add" button
-- selecting "Quicktime Player" as the Application -- "Mp3"as the
File Type.

[epainter]

I had the same problem. If you have iTunes, (get it from the official Apple site) open it and find the music you want to play. itunes will ask you if you want to make it your default player for all mp3 downloads. Click Yes. You can also go to the music you've already downloaded and use itunes to convert them to mp3's. That should correct the problem if it was caused by the the same issue as mine.

[Joakim Agren]

Hello!

Since you are using Mac OS 9.x I assume that you are using iTunes for your music.Do the following to solve your problem:

In iTunes preferences:Edit>Preferences>General tab

Here click the Change button next to the text Use iTunes for music files from the Internet(or something similar).

Now push the OK button and you are done

Now iTunes will start playing all your files that have been transferred to you from the Internet.But there is still one exception and that are mp3 files that are in raw data format such as files from Audiogalaxy them you have to manually put in iTunes library.File>Add to library then browse to the file in question.

Also you should trash LW preferences Macintosh HD>System Folder>Program preferences>.LimeWire folder inside that one there is file called limewire.props move that one to the trash.And then re start your computer.Now you have to re do all the settings that you had in LW.

Now everything should work normally.

Hope That I Have Helped You!

i am running 8.6 and was NOT having any trouble. then a few days ago my ability to launch just disappeared. the files are downloading but when i go to get them they are not mp3's...they are empty white folders. anyone know what this is about? thanks.

bvarenas RULES!!! i did what you said and it worked!! i'm the one who posted who is still using 8.6...so neverminds

thanks!