The following instructions will explain how to play a .wav file on the Vista Operating System without saving it as a file first

The "click to listen" audio file is a wav file.

Some files are large . If you have high speed internet access, some files may take about 30 seconds to load.

If you have a modem - you may want to save the file to your PC and then play it.

 

(Some versions of Microsoft Media Player will not automatically play wav files on Vista PC's.)

If your PC is running the Vista O/S, and the file does not automatically play (in 30 seconds or so) when you "click to listen," but rather gives you a window requiring you to SAVE or CANCEL as the only options - you may want to change your following Vista PC setting in order to attempt to play the file without downloading it:

1- Click: START

2- Click: Control Panel

3- Click: Classic View (if not already in that format)

4- Double Click: Default Programs

5- Then pick either "Set your default programs" or "Associate a file type or protocol with a program".

You'll want to associate WAV files with either Apple's QuickTime, Real Player, or other player.

a- If using the option "Set your default program" - pick a program such as QuickTime, place a checkmark on the wav file, and remember to "save" before exiting.

b- If using the "Associate a file type with a program" - highlight wav and then click "change program" and pick one of the recommended programs other than Media Player.