Convert WMA to MP3 on Windows PC While the format works well with Windows Media Player, it isn’t the best for other media players, many of which do not support the format.

When the Windows 7 beta went public last weekend, I recommended that users download and patch their systems before using MP3 files.

Yes, this, the first patch for Windows 7 beta, fixes a problem that prevented the OS from properly handling MP3 files. Basically, MP3 files with “large headers” wouldn’t play in their entirety.

Need to convert an M4A file to an MP3? It’s not an overly difficult process, and we’ve put together this guide to help you perform the switchover.

Earlier this week, Microsoft warned that there was a serious MP3 corruption issue in the Windows 7 beta (build 7000), which has been making the rounds on piracy networks. The company promised a ...