i just tried a file around 1:30 mins . it works in win2k . will check in xp . not sure why it shouldnt work . btw , when running in winamp , tell us what is the properties given for the file in view info . codec , frequency and stuff . just try running any other wav file . Btw , if it does stay around 20 sec , i think i know why . It was irritating having the music run , well after every thing was loaded and u still had it running on and on . anyways , try another file , pure .wav (some are renamed as wav , might be mp3) and tell