I don't know what's going on. It is definitely my computer only. I installed Download Accelerator today, and I am able to use that to download the files as MP3s. I went into my filetypes and deleted the mp2 format hoping that that might do something. Now when i download the files, they aren't recognized, but are still saved as mp2s. i am able to change the file extension through that though. i don't know if it is a problem with internet explorer or what. i might just try reinstalling IE. is there a way to do that. also, for future reference, anyone know how to make it so you can see the file extensions all the time? is that possible in XP. thanks.