Question I'm Back With A Question About Audacity
Question I'm Back With A Question About Audacity
Maybe check the Media Player help files in the documentation.
I use VLC for audio and video, and I don’t maintain media libraries. I remember Media Player has always been minimal, just enough to play content, but not very feature-rich.
Also, is it an issue that the media player opens MP3 files? Would you prefer Audacity to open them?
It seems risky to have an editor open MP3s instead of a player. However, you can decide which program opens MP3s by right-clicking on a file and choosing "Open with..."
This option lets you pick a specific app or set a default for MP3 files.
It's just that Media Player Legacy is much more convenient for me. When I could focus clearly, I'd simply go through the list and remove my CDs. (I rarely burned anything). The new player forces me to search for content. I believe it was here that I was reminded of legacy again after thinking it was lost. Also, last night before going to bed, I attempted to transfer Audacity's cassette files to Legacy, but couldn't locate them. I didn't consider checking W11 mp - the one I don't like. In short, my plan was to stream all my recorded music (CDs and cassettes) from my smart TV, but every time I searched for "How to move audacity files to WMP," I kept getting the "move it to BURN" option. That's why I decided to come here instead. I wondered why I'd want to burn my cassette music when I could just move the files.
In post 2, I inquired about the location of the cassette files on your C drive. You mentioned they are stored on Drive C within “Programs.” If you wish to play cassette file 29, simply go to C:\Programs and select number 29. Use Media Player to listen. What’s the issue with that approach? I’m not sure why Audacity is relevant now that everything is accessible on the PC instead of just the cassette.
You posted the thread as a Discussion rather than a Question. It's a common problem/issue. I've fixed it so you can choose the best post as the Solution.
Click the file (.mp3 or other), choose Open with, then pick another application.
A menu appears allowing you to select an app to open the file. It can be done once or permanently.
If the desired app isn’t visible, click Choose an app on your PC and a file explorer window will appear. You can add the specific program you wish to use. It will then be included in the list.
You may need to perform a file search first if you don’t remember where the program was installed.
You received a notice about an unrecognized file extension (aup3), but you're considering using WMP Legacy. You're fine as long as it works on your device, and you're happy it comes from a reliable source.
AUP files are essentially Audacity files and are meant to be played only with Audacity. I don’t understand personally how they work. I’ve used Audacity for 20 years and never encountered an AUP file before. You mentioned your files are MP3, so you should be able to convert them to MP3 using Audacity. However, I’m not sure why you’d need to do that if your music is already in MP3 format. If Bob Dylan’s "Subterranean Homesick Blues" is on your PC as an MP3, there’s no point in dealing with an AUP version of it. I’m unclear about your goal and can only guess based on what you’ve said.
Ensure success with your music library by exploring YouTube for additional content.