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[ChrisLyndon]

Hi - I used to have an additional "MP3"  tab on the properties window when looking at any folder containing MP3 files. This was something I somehow added on. It is a program called "MP3-Info Shell Extension V3.4.23 (unicode) by Michael Mutschler"  I really need to have this feature on my computer, because it is how I change pictures and label all my MP3 files. I cannot seem to get the program to load. I have downloaded it from the internet, but not sure how to implement it into action, or if it is even compatible with Windows 8.1 - Does anyone know how to implement this add on? If not, can anyone recommend somwething similar that does basically the same thing? Thanks for any help. This si a tool I have used on a daily basis, and really want to be able to change the information and pictures for my files.

[eyore]

There should be an exe file in there to run it. I've used this for many years - it works fine on windows 7. Did you download the full installer with it? I think there is a choice on some sites to download the program or to download the program plus installer.

You should have a zip file downloaded. Just unzip to a folder on your desktop and run the exe file. Done.

Make sure you got it from here
http://www.mutschler.de/mp3ext/

Doesn't say if it will work on 8 though but works on everything from 95 to 7 though (I've used it on win95, winMe, XP and 7)

[ChrisLyndon]

trying it now - i think i was unsure how to properly install it, thanks for the instructions. I will let you know if it works

[ChrisLyndon]

I am getting all these different folders, with all different files in them, and none have an "exe" on them - not sure if I am not doing this correctly, but this is not a very user friendly thing to do. I do not remember it was this difficult the last time I loaded it

[Gringrinnyghost]

I use. http://www.mp3tag.de/en/

[ChrisLyndon]

I loaded the one you suggested GGG - now how the heck do I get the files to load within the window?

[ChrisLyndon]

Dooh !!! I was loading a folder with pics, not music - I got it to load.

[ChrisLyndon]

The program you recommended is working GGG - Pretty basic - I am sure there are little intricacies to learn, but I was able to figure out how to change the cover image without any problem. Thanks

[Gringrinnyghost]

You're welcome. I have a whole suite of tools, that includes the latest video streaming methods to download. Both Adobe and Apple streaming. Those are all command prompted based though.

[eyore]

did you get the original one to work or did you give up on that?
I liked the way that shows the bitrate for each mp3 file in a folder.
I found mp3tag more complicated and does more than I needed.

[ChrisLyndon]

I did not figure it out Eyore, but would really like to. I agree with you, that is is easier to use and less complicated. The other program has way more features than I need, and is also separated from the files in a different program. I prefer your program Eyore because it shows up as an added tab in the properties windo for a folder containing MP3 files. It is easier to navigate when it is all attached that way.

When I upload the program, I get a series of folders and items, none of which I know what they are. There is nothing within those folders that has an "exe" in the name of the item. So I am able to download the software onto my PC, but then have no clue how to implement it so that is reconfigures my system to run the program. If anyone can provide any help, it would be very appreciated. I really do want to have access to this program. Like I said, it is something I have used on a daily basis.

[Some1]

There is nothing within those folders that has an "exe" in the name of the item.

On newer versions of Windows, ( since about Vista ) you may need to change your windows explorer settings to show the extensions
1) launch windows explorer ( yellow folder icon on the task bar in 8.1 )
2) select view
3 on the ribbon, check the box that says "file name extensions" in the "show/hide" section

So I am able to download the software onto my PC, but then have no clue how to implement it so that is reconfigures my system to run the program.

I am trying to clarify the terms used here...
You first need to "download" the software ( get the program installer from the internet, I assume ), then you likely need to "install" it. Since the release of Windows Vista, I recommend right clicking on the installer program and selecting "run as administrator". I've found that even if you are an administrator account on the PC, the UAC sometimes will block registry changes causing install issues unless you the installer this way. Once you have installed the program, you may not find any shortcut/icon to launch the new program ( in windows 8 or 8.1 ). Solve this by finding the executable ( filename with the exe extension ), RIGHT click the executable and drag to your desktop ( hold the right button down while moving the cursor ). When you release the mouse button, you should have a context menu with an option to Create shortcut here. Left click that option and you will now have a shortcut on your desktop to launch the new program.

Windows 64 bit versions will usually install 32 bit programs under "Program Files (x86)". The hierarchy is typically: Computer \ Drive ( C: ) \  Program Files or Program Files (x86) \ publisher \ program name \ program files.

Example:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 11.0\Reader
Then in this folder/directory you would find AcroRd32.exe - the executable for acrobat reader.

[eyore]

MP3info is downloaded as a zip file. The zip file needs to be extracted to a folder somewhere. The file contains an exe file which you double click on. As it's not a program, it doesn't place a folder in either of the programs folders. You know it's been installed as there is now a new mp3info tab under the properties of an mp3 file (plus a new mp3 icon showing the bitrate.
For mp3tag, the downloaded file is a setup-exe file and, running that, it will install and make a folder in programs (x86) - in Win 7 64 bit anyway. It should also place a shortcut on the desktop. MP3tag isn't a shell extension though - you have to run the program and open the folder you are working on.
You don't need to do anything at all to the system. It's all done for you.

So, to use mp3info you right click the file, select properties and select the mp3info tab. You can then work on that file.
For mp3tag, you run the program (double click desktop shortcut or run the exe file from the programs folder). That opens the program. You then go to the file tab and select new and then browse to the folder you have the files in. All the files (mp3s) in that folder will be listed. Click on the one you wish to edit and the details will come up in the left screen for you to edit.
Adding pictures should be fairly obvious when you do the above.

[ChrisLyndon]

The problem is that when I extract the zip files - there is no item in the new folder that has an "exe" in the name of the file. I tried to do this a couple times and a couple different ways and could not find the "exe" file that you describe. How to use the program once implemented is not the issue. I know exactly how to use this program and all its features. I have been using it for almost 8 years. The problem is getting it set up onto my system.

[Some1]

The problem is that when I extract the zip files - there is no item in the new folder that has an "exe" in the name of the file.

Do you have a file named "setup" in the new folder ? If so, that is the installer. ( check the first part of my post above to see the .exe extension )