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Thread started 03/28/09 5:58am

Ripple14

I still can't play these albums!

Is anyone else having this problem? I don't seem to have any problems downloading the new albums but I'm having real problems extracting the zip files. When I right click I don't get the option to extract at all like I would with normal zip folders. I'm using Vista - anyone else having similar problems? I download lots of music but don't usually have any problems - only it seems when I fork out $77! Waaagh! Apologies if this has already addressed on here.
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Reply #1 posted 03/28/09 6:14am

glentoran

Ripple14 said:

Is anyone else having this problem? I don't seem to have any problems downloading the new albums but I'm having real problems extracting the zip files. When I right click I don't get the option to extract at all like I would with normal zip folders. I'm using Vista - anyone else having similar problems? I download lots of music but don't usually have any problems - only it seems when I fork out $77! Waaagh! Apologies if this has already addressed on here.
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Reply #2 posted 03/28/09 6:15am

glentoran

i cant even get on the site /how do u log in can u help
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Reply #3 posted 03/28/09 6:18am

spiritandtruth

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Ripple14 said:

Is anyone else having this problem? I don't seem to have any problems downloading the new albums but I'm having real problems extracting the zip files. When I right click I don't get the option to extract at all like I would with normal zip folders. I'm using Vista - anyone else having similar problems? I download lots of music but don't usually have any problems - only it seems when I fork out $77! Waaagh! Apologies if this has already addressed on here.


i did have this exact problem with vista... this is how i fixed it:

1. deleted all downloaded files that will not open or unzip
2. cleared all browser cookies, cache & temp internet files
3. did a system restore to an earlier date (3/19 in my case)
4. checked for and installed windows updates
5. installed mozilla firefox
6. updated adobe flash player
7. entered site using firefox, downloaded albums in mp3 format
8. was then able to extract all normally and move file to itunes/ipod

all are of excellent quality and sound great in my vehicle! only dissapointment is no album art carried over. peace
http://prince.org/msg/105/307615
"Eternity is just one kiss away"
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Reply #4 posted 03/28/09 6:27am

Romeoblu

all I did was add .zip to the file name. I was then able to get at the music.

I shouldn't have had to do this.

I downloaded MPLSound using Firefox and that worked file without me having to do anything.

The site seems to work better all round for me with Firefox.
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Reply #5 posted 03/28/09 6:29am

Romeoblu

glentoran said:

i cant even get on the site /how do u log in can u help



You need to enter 1986 and Los Angeles on the first ticket.

I had that problem too, found the answer on the org.

I think they'll remove that soon, If i wasn't so hardcore I would have just given up and waited to get the CD's.
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Reply #6 posted 03/28/09 6:29am

Ripple14

Thanks - I'll try this - shame this is not straightforward and that we have to fuss around so much when surely things could be so simple. Thanks again.
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Reply #7 posted 03/28/09 6:30am

spiritandtruth

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Romeoblu said:

all I did was add .zip to the file name. I was then able to get at the music.

I shouldn't have had to do this.

I downloaded MPLSound using Firefox and that worked file without me having to do anything.

The site seems to work better all round for me with Firefox.


unfortunately, adding .zip did not do it in my case... had to go through all that other %@#! but it is agreed that using firefox facilitated matters
http://prince.org/msg/105/307615
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Reply #8 posted 03/28/09 11:14am

terjam2

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Ripple14 said:

Is anyone else having this problem? I don't seem to have any problems downloading the new albums but I'm having real problems extracting the zip files. When I right click I don't get the option to extract at all like I would with normal zip folders. I'm using Vista - anyone else having similar problems? I download lots of music but don't usually have any problems - only it seems when I fork out $77! Waaagh! Apologies if this has already addressed on here.

i had the same problem, but was able to extract them..after u download the zip file right click on it..under properties right click, under security there is a tab to unblock the files ..click the tab and hit apply. should be able to extract the files after that..it worked for me as was able to extract them and burn to cd....for some reason security on my computer was blocking the files..said something about being downloaded from an unkown computer..anyways give it a try hope it works for u
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Reply #9 posted 03/28/09 11:20am

realm

If you have access to Target just wait til tomorrow.

Try on a newer computer with Vista, if you know someone with a laptop with Vista??
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Reply #10 posted 03/28/09 11:25am

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How do u get up in the morning? lol
All you others say Hell Yea!! woot!
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