now adding to the list of my problems again....when i extract the wav from my vids..cant play them on winamp...it says the file is equal to "0" even though it shows a file size and its also asking me for a mp3 acm codec...what the hell is that...holla

You will have to get a Google Tool Bar
Try here: _http://www.dawnload.net/audio_software/audio_tools/lame_acm.cfm for the Codec thing.