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Windows 98 and Audio

Access Midi Length Information from Explorer

SUMMARY: View the song lengths of MIDI files without having to open them in Media Player.

If you are planning a multimedia presentation and need explicit timing information when choosing your songs, or are just curious about the length of a particular midi song, you do not need to open up Media Player. Just right-click a midi file and choose "Properties." On the multi-tabbed dialog box that appears, click the "Details" tab. You'll see the midi song name, copyright information, and the length of the file.