I don't think you can do it with Windows Media Player, you will probably need some kind of a plugin. Much simpler to just to search for standalone encoder software that can do it for you. Apparently dBpowerAMP (never used it myself as I can do this within my existing audio editing software already) can convert different file types including WMA and MP3 but you must download the relevant Codecs. Its also free, which is nice. dBpowerAMP: http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm dBpowerAMP Codecs: http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central.htm

CdEX you can download it but don't know where I'm afraid. a search should do it

I would second Archie recommendation on CDex. You can download it here..... (for free) http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/downloads.php Bloody microsoft, they of course default all music file conversions to their own WMA format.... steer clear of Windows Media player.... BTW, you will find a WMA to MP3 converter here also http://www.wma-mp3.com/