Try hiding the File Extension for .MP2

Show or hide file name extensions:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...389da1033.mspx
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"nick" <nick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi..
>
> I have been trying to fix an annoying problem in IE7 and i'm pretty much
> out
> of ideas so would appreciate some advice or suggestions please.
>
> Everytime I download any MP3 files from any website, IE7 sees the file as
> an
> MP2 file so I then have the inconvenience of having to select Save ->
> change
> the 'Save as type' option to 'All files' then add .mp3 to the end of the
> file
> which is a bit of a pain.
>
> I have tried unregistering and disabling QuickTime and RealPlayer addons
> but
> no effect then I tried disabling all addons just incase there was a
> confliction somewhere but the same thing happens.
>
> I run a dual boot system (XP/Vista) with pretty much the same software on
> each installation but the problem only exists in IE on the Vista
> installation.
>
> I'm kinda out of ideas so would appreciate some help please.
>
> Thanks..
>
> Nick
>