Can't play mp3 in WavePad

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Hey, when I open an mp3 file in WavePad there is major static and the song can't even be heard at all. I tried opening the file with winamp and windows media player and it was fine, but I tried opening it in RealPlayer and it was the same static sound.

I have my sound card right and I'm pretty sure it is layer 3 format like the troubleshooter says. So why isn't it playing?!????? I don't know what else to check/do. PLEASE HELP!

thanks!!!!!!

jerry4dos

Hey yourself:

Is this only with ONE particular file -- or are we talking about a problem opening ALL MP3 files in WavePad?

If it's only one particular file, my guess is a damaged file. Here are some things you can try to repair the damaged file.

A free MP3 repair tool:

http://www.drtag.de/en/description_mp3rt.htm

-OR-

Try opening it in MP3DIRECTCUT (freeware)

http://www.mpesch3.de/

If it plays there, SAVE it with a new name. Maybe that will write new file headers on the copied file, which might then play better in the other applications.

Good luck.

Jerry