I tune files on PC

Have used itunes for about 6 months..no real probs. Noticed recently however that when looking at individual files in the itunes folder where the librarty files are stored that each track has changed from an itunes type file to a Windows Media file....obviously they will not play in that format if double clicked although they all play ok if accessed direct from itunes...strange one but wondered how I could change them back to their original file format
help appreciated

Use Windows Explorer:
- Right-click on any song file
- Properties
- 'General' tab
- Next to 'Opens With', Click in the 'Change' button
- Select iTunes as the program
- Click 'OK'
- Click 'OK'
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daduser wrote:
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