Update to my mp3 situation:

The problem, for me, seems to be an embedded virus / spyware / malware in
all my mp3 files. Unfortunately for me the registry modification max posted
just suppresses the popup in windows media player, but the mp3's are still
infected.

I've come to this conclusion because I just downloaded a new mp3 from a
classical music website and the mp3 plays just fine in any media player.

This would mean that the problem is in my mp3 files. If the problem was with
the media player it would affect any mp3.

I also used Ashampoo and mp3Val to scan my mp3's and those two programs say
my mp3's are corrupted and can not be repaired.

I think at this point I have to delete all my mp3's, unless someone has
found a way to clean the infected mp3's.

Andrew
mcconvilleandrew******.com