Microsoft KB Archive/272982

= Shuffle Feature Does Not Work with Playlists Created in Nullsoft Winamp =

Article ID: 272982

Article Last Modified on 1/15/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0
 * Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1

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This article was previously published under Q272982



SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Windows Media Player 7, when you play a .M3u playlist created in Nullsoft Winamp, songs are played in order, even if the shuffle feature is enabled under the Play menu.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur when you open the *.M3u playlist in the Media Library.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, import the playlist into Windows Media Player using the following steps:
 * 1) On the File menu, click Import Playlist to Library.
 * 2) Click the *.M3u file you want to import, and then click Open.
 * 3) Click Media Library, right-click the playlist, and then click Play.

NOTE: Winamp can also save playlists as a *.Pls file. The *.Pls format is not supported by Windows Media Player.

For additional information about invalid file formats, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

234019 Windows Media Player Invalid File Format Error Message

NOTE: Further information about supported file formats is also available in Windows Media Player Help.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Additional query words: random sequential tracks mp3 wma music kbprb

Keywords: kbprb KB272982

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