Converting files to SRGB

I am trying to convert some pictures into an sRGB color profile so that the printers will print them.  I am using Photoshop CS6 extended.   I used the File>Script>Image Processor to do the converting.  The checkbox for convert profile to sRGB was selected.  The files were output to a seperate directory.  When I open the new files with Photoshop to see what color profile they are, it comes in as unassigned rgb.  How do I actually get photoshop to embed the sRGB profile or is the unassigned the sRGB?  I've changed my working profile to sRGB. 
The 2nd question that I have is:  In the books, articles, and websites most pro photographers suggest not using sRGB but changing to adobe RGB or pro photo RGB.  Where do you print these at?  The web sites that I see for printing request the documents in sRGB.  What printing sites / companies / printers do you use with the pro or adobe RGB?
Thank you,
Ed

That should fix it.
Also, if you are going to start using Pro Photo or Adobe RGB as editing spaces, you may want to read up a bit on doing that. Since they are wider gamut than what you are used to, it might be best to work on a high bit file. Martin Evening has a good books for photographers using Photoshop.
http://www.photoshopforphotographers.com/

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