Hi Andre..

Thanks for the reply.

It makes no difference if I show/hide the extensions for known file types.

I think this is a specific file association issue but i'm unable to find the
registry key which needs editing. Have looked at .mp2, QuickTime.mp2,
RealPlayer.MP2.6, WMP11.AssocFile.MPEG but everything looks ok.

Thank you for the response though

"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

> 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
> news:8DFDBC1E-BF0C-43E4-81BE-369A8B70C5FC@microsoft.com...
> > 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
> >
>
>
>