I am a new user of Foobar 2k so if this question has been asked and answered already please be forgiving
Full Version: Installing mp3 codec
I have followed the instructions in the FAQ and downloaded the mp3 codec from Rarewares (also from freecodecs.com, and they appear identical, both lame3.98.2 btw) but I am unable to figure out how to install the codec. The directions on freecodecs refer to a file I can't find in system 32 (I am using Win XP)
I am a new user of Foobar 2k so if this question has been asked and answered already please be forgiving
I am a new user of Foobar 2k so if this question has been asked and answered already please be forgiving
The batchfile (RegLAME_DS.bat) assumes that your Windows-directory is "Windows", AND that the file lame.ax is already copied!
Let's better do a complete manual install, following these steps:
1. Copy lame.ax to your [Windows]\System32 directory.
2. Open a command line (cmd.exe)
3. Type
4. You'ill get a message - positive or negative.
If your Windows-directory is "WINNT", you have to replace the string C:\Windows\System32 with C:\WINNT\System32.
Let's better do a complete manual install, following these steps:
1. Copy lame.ax to your [Windows]\System32 directory.
2. Open a command line (cmd.exe)
3. Type
CODE
CD \ [press RETURN-key]
CD C:\Windows\System32 [press RETURN-key]
regsvr32.exe lame.ax [press RETURN-key]
CD C:\Windows\System32 [press RETURN-key]
regsvr32.exe lame.ax [press RETURN-key]
4. You'ill get a message - positive or negative.
If your Windows-directory is "WINNT", you have to replace the string C:\Windows\System32 with C:\WINNT\System32.
Russell, if you want to use lame in foobar2000, all you need is lame.exe, not lame.ax or lameACM.acm. Just copy lame.exe into foobar2000 folder.
QUOTE (lvqcl @ Jan 26 2009, 21:46) 
Just copy lame.exe into foobar2000 folder.
Actually, you can save it into any folder you want.
foobar2000 will ask for the location of the lame.exe when you convert to MP3 for the first time.
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