How do you convert limewire files so they can be played on a CD player?
 

How do you convert them? I think limewire is amazing...just the fact that all the music I download is in MP3 form really, really sucks. Can I get some help? (Please don't use some other language that only a computer nerd can understand)

Hiya...

(notmysticks, huh ? ;) )

I moved your post here to the Tips & Tricks forum because it is not really a LimeWire issue or thing...


And, please tell us what you have for
a computer
the Operating System
CD-ROM type of drive(s)
and loads more !


In order to transfer an .mp3 file to a CD that will play in 'normal' CD players, you must convert the .mp3 file into a different format generally called .wav
Then you need to burn the .wav file(s) to a CD....

The type of CD you need to do the burning will depend on what type of CD-ROM drive that you have...
Different drives have different 'abilities'...
Some can burn to nearly all types of currently available CDs meant for burning.
The main differences between the CD-ROM drive types is whether or not they can record to CD-R/W disks or only to CD-R type...
CD-R/W means basically, 're-writable' (you can 'format'/erase it and use it again). CD-R means recordable - One time only.

Speed is also important in terms of what type of disks will actually work in your drive(s)... The latest high-speed disks will NOT work in older drives.



You need other software in order to do the file type conversions and the burning.
Some programs do all of the steps separately and are really only for the more experienced...
Other programs have many functions and, to varying degrees of success, are actually easy to use to do all that you want.


This is not a subject that can be covered in a few short posts where all will be revealed !!!

The first step that I normally recommend to people who are really new to all of this is to
install Musicmatch Jukebox...
There is nothing else available of even remotely equal all-around quality and ease of use.
But, it is for Windoze only.

Now, for the counter arguments about that last bit... :rolleyes:

(What about notmysticks?)

Umm...for a computer I have a MultiSync (I think...that's what it says on the monitor :confused:) Windows XP, and Nero burning thingy *nods* Rightio... Is there anything you can do to convert the files without software?

Yes, but first they themselves must want to change ! :p

It has been suggested that a serious session with missionaries may also be attempted.

However, if you want to do the burning of your files within a reasonable time it is probably better to use software !

Sure wish you'd try out Musicmatch Jukebox first... A LOT easier to do all of it when you are just starting out.

Right...try not to use remarks that I can't understand. Plain and simple.
Now that I have Musicmatch jukebox...how do I convert my limewire files? And will the ones on the jukebox download as .wav files?

Take it easy...
I haven't exactly dumped any rocket science on you yet, hmmm ?

Read here for more >

http://www.musicmatch.com/info/user_guide/

and, more specifically >

http://www.musicmatch.com/info/user_guide/burn_cds.htm


AND... AND, look in Musicmatch Jukebox for the Help files...
Both within the software that you downloaded and is now on your machine and also at the User Guide section of the MMJ site...

C U Later... Happy reading !

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Peerless, I don't think we are quite ready for Nero just yet...

Man! Musicmatch costs money! Screw that. Peerless, since you seem to be of some help without advertising anything, if I make it as an audio CD, will it change them to .wav files?

All yours, man...

Take it away, Peerless !!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

Be gentle when you mention that Nero costs also ...

I already have Nero, thank you. I'm just saying, by bother downloading another program that's gonna take up space and cost money when I already have one to build on.
The remarks aren't appreciated, ursula. I just wanted some help

Nero
 

Anywhere to get a free version of Nero.

Used to have a copy but lost it when I reformated system a few months back.

Thanks