could not open MP3 encoding library

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could not open MP3 encoding library

Post by sheila » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:16 pm

:( I am using Audacity 1.2.6I for my window xp and already download the LAME MP3 encoder, but the file cannot be located lame_enc.dll and could not open MP3 encoding library, please advise

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Re: could not open MP3 encoding library

Post by steve » Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:38 pm

Try using Audacity 1.3.13 (it works well on XP)
You can get it here: http://audacityteam.org/download/

Instructions for installing Lame are here: http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/FAQ: ... encoder.3F
If the problem persists there are also some troubleshooting instructions on that page.
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