Hello.
I'm having difficulty encoding my MP3 files to WMA format. I've been using third-party utilities, namely WinLAME.
WinLAME succeeds in converting the files, but it does not delete the original source files upon completion.
I have a program called Active WMA Studio that apparently is not compatible with Vista.
Just for the heck of it, I tried the XP Bonus Pack with the WMA LE Encoder. That didn't work. Vista blocked it from even being installed.
I'd prefer, at least for now, to use a third-party utility. I've been experiencing difficulties with Windows Media Player, so I'd prefer to use an external program, if possible.
Also, being a cheap SOB, I'd prefer freeware.
Can anyone recommend something that's Vista-compatible?
Thank you!
J. Danniel

windows media encoder 9
a free microsoft product (with some minor issues with vista)
does all kinds of windows media formats, video or audio
microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx
See download #2 and the special note for Vista.


"J. Danniel"

I'm familiar with that program.
I don't think it does batch conversion, does it?
What if I have hundreds of files to convert? Sorry for not mentioning that first.
I need to batch convert hundreds of files.
Let me rephrase the question: Is there a proven, reliable Vista-compatible WMA encoder that isn't made by Microsoft?

I have used one called dbpoweramp for years and yes its vista compatible
that is considered the the Swiss army knife of audio
dbpoweramp.com/

"J. Danniel"

As regards WME: There is indeed a batch conversion script ( WMCmd.vbs ) included with it. It may not do what you want, but it is there. =)
Speaking for myself only. See zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. "J. Danniel"

I don't believe it. I have a copy of db power amp and forgot completely about it. Sheesh. Sorry about that. Thanks.

I spoke too soon. This doesn't do what I want.
I don't see an option for deleting the original source files upon completion.
Am I wrong? Does db Power Amp have a Delete Files option?
I don't see it anywhere.

Hello daniel.. the one I have on this computer does have this function...
so I believe that any later version must have it also!
see screencapture img517.imageshack.us/img517/7099/screenshot5br0.jpg
I am using the last 100% freeware version that you can download here dbpoweramp.com/bin/dMC-r10.exe
v 10.1 (2004-01) (dMC-r10.exe) (1484 KB)
The latest version (12) is free but you have to pay only if you want to convert to mp3 I think.
Im using 10.1 on XP and have not tried it yet on vista.. but Im sure if this older one can delete files upon conversion the new one can too.. or you can try 10.1 that should work on vista as well...
if you try it, can you tell me if it does work on vista?
You must also download the wma plugin from the developers site of course...

"J. Danniel"

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