Five of the audio files on my pc that I want to burn using nero are not MP3s. When I try to add them to the burn list on nero they are omitted. (I actually thought that nero would have converted them). I have looked in the properties and each file is a windows media track (as opposed to mp3).

Right clicking on the file displays a drop down menu and one of the options is “convert audio format” Clicking on this offers an option to convert to MPEG Layer-3 at three qualities (Windows media audio, Windows media audio variable bit rate, Windows media audio lossless). No options appear for conversion to mp3

How can I convert to mp3 for burning?

Converting one compressed format to another will result in crappy sound. Maybe try installing WMA support for Nero to burn directly:

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Nero_WMA_Plugin.htm

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/

Didn't they drop free mp3 support from this after version 10? (It's now on version 13)

Here's a copy of version 10 which should include mp3 conversion:
http://files.filefront.com/dMC+r10exe/;7037263;/fileinfo.html

nopt used it for a while but i remember it asking you to click ok to download lamemp3..
looks like it still works http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm

Thanks for that. I downloaded the dBpower amp file converter ok but encountered problems after downloading the codecs for windows media http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central-windows-media-audio.htm

This downloaded ok but I keep getting an error at the installation stage displayed as below:

Error while running `C:\program files\illustrate\dBpoweramp\dBconfig.exe`
I do not know how I can resolve this and the codecs are required for the WMA (windows media audio files) conversion.

Download Audacity + the LAME MP3 Encoder

Import the File. Export as MP3

uninstall it then install all your codecs then try again you will need that LAME mp3 codec

Slug- I uninstalled the dBpoweramp and the the codec for windows xp (as per the link i posted).

When you say uninstall it, i do not know which you are referring to as we are talking about two downloads here (please clarify).

Also, when you say that i will need the LAMEmp3 codec, are you referring to the same codec that i am having problems installing or something else? (Please clarify)Thanks

uninstall db and have a look through add/remove and get rid of any codec packs then head over here and install this
http://www.majorgeeks.com/K-Lite_Codec_Pack_Full_d4844.html
then install dbpoweramp
from there i think if you try open an mp3 it will pop up saying need LAME click here to install...

then bobs ya uncle
(i hope)
;)

Hi Slug. Yes finally got it working. I had to download additional codecs (for a couple of tracks) not bundled with the standard download. These were an AAC audio file & an MPEG4 file, but the additional download worked on them ok.

What happens after the trial period if i don`t pay to register? Does the software then become unusable? Of the 350 or so tracks i have, there were probably less than 20 that needed changing. I only play the stuff in the car & on the mp3 player when on the bike.Cheers:thumbsup:

days i was using it i dnt think there was a trial though it was just free am sure i could find you somthing if thats the case just give me a PM