MP3 becomes Livewire file and cannot be recognized by music match

[CFinbow]

Once downloaded MP3 files becomes Livewire file in appliciation in finder (still have MP3 as sufix) and cannot be recognized by music match. What am I doing wrong. Does not play in Limewire either, should it?

pcfinbow@optonline.net

my software also saves the files as limewire documents and can only be found using sherlock. they do not actually appear in the finder. HELP!!!

[tprbeaudoin]

I once thought this problem had me beat.... My solution worked for every file I received. Even if your file has a .mp3 extension, try renaming it anyway ie: phatsong.mp3, at this point the file should be converted to a readable mp3. Also, try dragging it onto your mp3 player icon (this works in the case of iTunes) or else try importing or adding your file from you mp3 player. Hope this helps, because it took me a long time to figure it out myself.

[CFinbow]

Thanks,
ill give it a try!
CF

You need Typeshuffler, you can download it for free here http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0...st-7-1.3897253
Once you download it you drag whatever file is still a limewire file, for example an mp3, a little window pops up and you drag an itunes(or your mp3 player's) mp3. Hope this will help
~ralph

I find if the file name is to long it will save the file as a limewire doc, what i do is highlight the file in my download folder, then go under the file menu on the desktop, select get info and then shorten the file name and add the extension, that worked every time for me

[bnyluvn]

ok, I had the worst time trying to get mp3's and any other kind of file, some worked but most didn't and I got so mad but now I'm super happy girl I just went to the get info on the file and re-wrote the name. who ever thought of that is a genius (can't spell) I love you!!!!!!!