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2jazzyjeff
10-02-2007, 12:34 AM
I use Limewire Pro to download music. I need to know how to import it into iTunes so I can load it to a iPod. Thanks
dan_nc
10-02-2007, 01:12 AM
You should be able to find the folder with the MP3s and drag and drop them directly into iTunes.
2jazzyjeff
10-02-2007, 01:22 AM
Yup, worked like a champ, thanks Dan. :)
2jazzyjeff
10-02-2007, 01:34 AM
Ok, maybe I spoke too early. The file will drop in iTunes, but there are random exclamation points besides random songs now. :confused: I have dropped 2 songs and there are 18 exclamations!!! What do they mean?
Le Type Français
10-02-2007, 02:31 AM
The exclamations mean the song has been moved into another folder or been deleted. Thus the songs cannot be found or no longer exist. Just locate the song in its folder within iTunes and the program will recognize the file again.
2jazzyjeff
10-02-2007, 02:35 AM
Even if the box is still checked? Any ideas on why my dragging/dropping from my files are causing this?
dan_nc
10-02-2007, 02:40 AM
Are there "special" characters in the filename or path?
mr_coffee
10-02-2007, 02:45 AM
Jeff,
Instead of dragging and droppping do the following:
go to Tools Then options in lime wire pro
then go to Player, make sure the Use Limewire media player is unchecked.
Then make sure iTunes is the default player for mp3/audio files.
Now when a download is finished just double click the song in Limewire and it will automatically open up iTunes and play the song, once this happens the song is automatically added to your iTunes libarary.
an alternative method is to go into iTunes and click File/Add Folder to Library, then just find out where Limewire is storing all the downloaded files and point iTunes to this directory. That way anytime you download a file, iTunes will automatically update its library based on the directory you pointed it to.
My iTunes stores my downloaded songs in the following directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Shared
<user> being whatever your user name is on windows, mine is Mr. Coffee
C:\Documents and Settings\Mr.Coffee\Shared
Le Type Français
10-02-2007, 02:53 AM
Even if the box is still checked? Any ideas on why my dragging/dropping from my files are causing this?
The box being checked has nothing to do that. The checks are for syncing your iPod with songs if you option to only have checked items on your iPod.
My only guess as to why your files are moving is that iPod moves your songs in its designated folder if you've chosen for iTunes to organize your music files.
iTunes is a smart bastard and if you've optioned to have it do a lot for you (not manually), you're going to notice it keeps things meticulously.
knightrider
10-02-2007, 12:44 PM
Just open up a new folder in my documents,Then drag the downloads into that folder from limewire,open up the downloaded songs once they are in the folder.Then you wont have any problems. Make sure you dont open the download before you put them in the folder or you'll get the exclamation mark the next time you want to play it.
quadcna
10-02-2007, 11:33 PM
It's actually much easier than that. If you open limewire, click on the tab that says library then there is a little file card located at the lower right hand corner of the library window that says explore. Click on explore and it will open all of the songs that you have downloaded from Limewire. Right click on the songs individually and choose open with...and choose iTunes and viola! they are now in your iTunes library.
Le Type Français
10-02-2007, 11:49 PM
Be careful with Limewire. A lot of hacky shit happened when it was on my computer.
2jazzyjeff
10-03-2007, 12:17 AM
Thanks to all who replied. I actually just got finished. I deleted the corrupted iTunes library as I couldn't get the exclamations to go away. I then found the folder on my comp where the songs were and clicked on each one and repopulated iTunes.
quadcna, that's how I did it many months ago and couldn't figure it out. Thanks for the reminder.
Wesley
10-05-2007, 04:41 PM
some poor woman just got a quarter million dollar judgment against her for downloading 24 songs from Kasaa. my son uses lime wire. any of you guys nervous about using it? I get him to not share the files that he downloads, but I suspect they have some way to find you anyway. I also feel some guilt over using it.
2jazzyjeff
10-05-2007, 04:45 PM
Wes, I quickly checked Google and found nothing. Do you have a link?
Patonb
10-05-2007, 05:06 PM
I seen it too, never read it though.
Funny enough, ALL Peer to Peer programs show your IP plainly out there for all to see.
http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/story.html?id=7c6f027d-b8e8-458e-be3e-19cbcb1f9b50&k=28608
It was 10k to 24 people.
mr_coffee
10-05-2007, 05:40 PM
Just don't share the files you download.
I also use Limewire to download music, but stick to bittorrent for anything else.
Todd you might have downloaded a music file thinking it was a music file but if its <2,000 kb it probably isn't.
Limewire itself doesn't implant viruses or torjans, it could give you malware or spyware though but nothing that would destroy your system and is easily removed. The files you download off limewire will contain viruses/trojans that could damanage your system but so can the files of any other P2P software.
adi chicago
10-05-2007, 05:40 PM
Be careful with Limewire. A lot of hacky shit happened when it was on my computer.
yes i agree todd i use u torrent to download .seems to be safer and faster.
some poor woman just got a quarter million dollar judgment against her for downloading 24 songs from Kasaa. my son uses lime wire. any of you guys nervous about using it? I get him to not share the files that he downloads, but I suspect they have some way to find you anyway. I also feel some guilt over using it.
Goodness. :zombie:
And on the Wikipedia page about Limewire is this -
On September 7, 2007, Gregory Thomas Kopiloff of Seattle was arrested in what the U.S. Justice Department described as its first case against someone accused of using file-sharing computer programs to commit identity theft. According to federal prosecutors, Kopiloff used Limewire to troll other people's computers for financial information and then using it to obtain credit cards for an online shopping spree, federal prosecutors said Thursday
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limewire
Anyone use Soulseek?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soulseek
knightrider
10-05-2007, 06:43 PM
Just don't share the files you download.
.
I just download them,i've never shared and never will,your just asking for trouble if you do,simple as
McLovin
10-06-2007, 01:10 PM
Goodness. :zombie:
And on the Wikipedia page about Limewire is this -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limewire
Anyone use Soulseek?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soulseek
limewire is HORRIBLE for your computer. I recommend using Soulseek. it's harder to find the music but you stay clear of adware/viruses...
http://slsknet.org/
wheelchairTITAN
10-06-2007, 02:16 PM
limewire is HORRIBLE for your computer. I recommend using Soulseek. it's harder to find the music but you stay clear of adware/viruses...
http://slsknet.org/Nice user name McLovin ... do you hang with the local police? Can I borrow your ID to go out?
christopher
10-06-2007, 03:19 PM
Chicka-chicka-yeeah!
NorthQuad
10-06-2007, 04:39 PM
I'm trying out SpiralFrog. It was on the news and they said it's 100% legal.
McLovin
10-06-2007, 05:02 PM
I'm trying out SpiralFrog. It was on the news and they said it's 100% legal.
waaaaaaaaaay to many 3rd party people involved there. did you read the terms of service?
limewire is HORRIBLE for your computer. I recommend using Soulseek. it's harder to find the music but you stay clear of adware/viruses...
http://slsknet.org/
I haven't got any personal experience with Limewire. In what way is it harder to find music on Soulseek? Do you mean the search function, or just what music is available?
Sometimes after using Soulseek, and running a scan, spyware has been found...I presume that's where it's come from. But it does seem pretty safe compared to a lot of p2ps.
I've tended to use it for albums that are not available in the UK.
Le Type Français
10-06-2007, 05:12 PM
Todd you might have downloaded a music file thinking it was a music file but if its <2,000 kb it probably isn't.
Freaky shit would occur when I used it. Like for example, I had deleted Limewire off of my computer and some time later when I opened my iTunes, an entire list of songs appeared in a Limewire folder as if I had downloaded them. It's like someone's Limewire list found its way onto my computer. Reading the porn titles this person watched was funny, but I found the entire incident bizarre and I completely re-installed my OS.
NorthQuad
10-06-2007, 05:36 PM
waaaaaaaaaay to many 3rd party people involved there. did you read the terms of service?
No, I didn't. Mabey I shouldn't even bother downloading. Then I have nothing to worry about.
No, I didn't. Mabey I shouldn't even bother downloading. Then I have nothing to worry about.
I've just looked at some information about SpiralFrog here -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiralfrog
It sounds hideous. :agog:
NorthQuad
10-06-2007, 06:11 PM
I've just looked at some information about SpiralFrog here -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiralfrog
It sounds hideous. :agog:
Yeah, I'm removing it right now.
Patonb
10-06-2007, 06:39 PM
Wow! Good idea for a buisness, but it's crappy for the user.
Wonder if it's been cracked?
McLovin
10-06-2007, 07:07 PM
I haven't got any personal experience with Limewire. In what way is it harder to find music on Soulseek? Do you mean the search function, or just what music is available?
Sometimes after using Soulseek, and running a scan, spyware has been found...I presume that's where it's come from. But it does seem pretty safe compared to a lot of p2ps.
I've tended to use it for albums that are not available in the UK.
I just meant that less people know about soulseek an less people=less music. the bright side is the people that do have that have quality rips in that your more likely to get the .mp3 in vbr rather then be limited to 128 or 192kb which is great for music snobs like myself...
I just meant that less people know about soulseek an less people=less music. the bright side is the people that do have that have quality rips in that your more likely to get the .mp3 in vbr rather then be limited to 128 or 192kb which is great for music snobs like myself...
Ok. :) I have no idea what vbr is...:o
McLovin
10-06-2007, 08:15 PM
Ok. :) I have no idea what vbr is...:o
vbr=variable bit rate
basically a clearer sound allowing you to hear the highest and lowest throughout the song...
vbr=variable bit rate
basically a clearer sound allowing you to hear the highest and lowest throughout the song...
Cheers. :thumb:
But now I'm curious about just what music this self-confessed music "snob" likes..?
WADDiE
10-11-2007, 05:33 AM
ewww limewire. use torrents or get on a topsite ;) hehe. also i hate itunes. theres plugins for winamp where you can copy music onto your ipod. i'd suggest that. itunes blows.
mr_coffee
10-11-2007, 07:18 AM
i'd make love to itunes if it was physically possible.
Whats not great about itunes? I think its organization with music is quite nice.
I used winamp for awhile until I got hooked on itunes.
McLovin
10-12-2007, 01:34 PM
Cheers. :thumb:
But now I'm curious about just what music this self-confessed music "snob" likes..?
I'll put it this way the only music I don't listen to is death metal and techno, house etc...
WADDiE
10-21-2007, 04:05 AM
i'd make love to itunes if it was physically possible.
Whats not great about itunes? I think its organization with music is quite nice.
I used winamp for awhile until I got hooked on itunes.
it's all about resources. try foobar ( http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000 ). light weight and completely customizable. itunes is just packed with unnecessary stuff... i will never install itunes on my computer :/
//. also the new winamp isnt too bad. give it a shot. nothing has changed organizationally that i can see though.
OK, I have a music-related question I didn't want to start a new thread for, so I thought it'd be ok to put it here. :)
Guys, do any of you know of a program which can put tracknames/artists on to home made cds?
I once made a compilation disc for a friend, and he asked how I had put the song info on the disc. It seems my bf had somehow got this program (or whatever it was) on our computer, but then it seemed to vanish, and he still doesn't know how or why it came and went.
I like the idea of a disc I make for someone else to have all this info, instead of just "unknown artist" "unknown track" when they put it into their computer.
Patonb
11-04-2007, 08:17 PM
You can manually do it in programs like realplayer, by editing the clip info.. However, most programs that ripp CDs usually do it before they're ripped.
betheny
11-04-2007, 08:42 PM
Itunes has all that info, then when you burn it it disappears. You can edit it back in in Windows Media Player.
Sigh.
Patonb
11-04-2007, 10:16 PM
Itunes has all that info, then when you burn it it disappears. You can edit it back in in Windows Media Player.
Sigh.
Odd.......
Use a diiferent ripper. All the ones I've used didn't lose the titles.
You can manually do it in programs like realplayer, by editing the clip info.. However, most programs that ripp CDs usually do it before they're ripped.
I'm sorry, but I don't undertstand. :confused:
Patonb
11-05-2007, 01:18 PM
No worries...
Open the files in realplayer.. Then right click the song in the "Now Playing" list and there is a "Edit Clip Info" and you can type it all there.
No worries...
Open the files in realplayer.. Then right click the song in the "Now Playing" list and there is a "Edit Clip Info" and you can type it all there.
Ohhh - I'm fine with ripping cds - the info comes up fine on Windows Media Player.
It's getting the info on to cds that I burn for other people that's the problem. :thinking:
Patonb
11-05-2007, 07:44 PM
Ohhh - I'm fine with ripping cds - the info comes up fine on Windows Media Player.
It's getting the info on to cds that I burn for other people that's the problem. :thinking:
It should stay... But I haven't burnt a music CD... or are you making a data(mp3) cd?
It should stay... But I haven't burnt a music CD... or are you making a data(mp3) cd?
A music cd. A cd I burn will only list the tracks and artists as unknown.
Patonb
11-06-2007, 12:34 PM
Are they playing it in a cd player, or computer? Cd players might not have the capability to read the file descriptions.
Either way, i'm out of ideas, sorry.
Are they playing it in a cd player, or computer? Cd players might not have the capability to read the file descriptions.
Either way, i'm out of ideas, sorry.
I meant a music cd a computer would read. :)
Thanks for trying to help, anyway. ;)