Welcome to 123Tag 1.14
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123Tag is an easy-to-use MP3 Tag editor and file renamer, simple to use to manage the information stored into MP3 files (ID3v1 and ID3v2 Tags). File names can be changed automatically using the tag information or otherwise it can extract tag information from the file name. It can also be used  to play music and to manage MP3 files. 123Tag provides also en-mass file treatments.

Supported file formats: MPEG-1 Layer3 (MP3), ID3v1 or ID3v2 tags.

N.B. The tag information edited by 123Tag are always stored back using the ID3v1 standard, to ensure the best compatibily with all software tools for MP3 files (players like WindowsMediaPlayer TM, Winamp, editor, decoders/encoders and so on)

Some features of 123Tag :

- extraction of main MP3 tag information (Title, Author,  Album, Year, Genre, Track), getting them from both the ID3v1 or ID3v2 tag
- extraction of main MP3 tag information parsing the file name
- advanced editor for the MP3 tag
- main MP3 tag information stored always as ID3v1 tag
- file rename using selected MP3 tag information
- undo function to restore back filename(s) or tag information
- multiple file processing
- exports the ID3 tag info to a .CSV file that you can use with MS Excel, MS Access, and so on
- mp3 player
- fast directory listing 
- list of  more recent used folders
- full file management functions (move, delete, rename, copy file, explore folder)

To start 123Tag: select the item Start / Programs / 123Tag in the Windows menu or run 123Tag11.exe from the installation folder
 
123Tag is a full 32-bit application for Microsoft Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows Millennium / Windows 2000 / Windows NT / Windows XP. 

This ReadMe file contains installation instructions and product information for the 123Tag program. The On-line Guide also provides essential information to help you to begin using 123Tag.


123Tag INSTALLATION
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To install and use the 123Tag software you need :

- Minimum Computer: Pentium 90 Mhz with 16 MB of RAM, 16-color display card
- Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/Millennium/XP 
- 4 MB of free hard disk space


Installation:  
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-  run the file SETUP.EXE (self-extracting installation)

This will install the 123Tag software in a new folder with corresponding name (usually under the "Programs" root - customizable). At the end, you can create a shortcut to 123Tag in the Windows desktop in the usual way.

If you need to re-install 123Tag, first make sure that the pre-existing installation has been removed in this way:

Removing: 
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in the Windows "Start" menu, select "Settings" / "Control 
Panel" / "Installations"; then select the "123Tag" item from the applications list and press the "Install/Remove.." button.

STATUS OF THE PROGRAM
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123Tag is a FREEWARE. See below for more details.

DISTRIBUTION
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You are licensed to FREELY DISTRIBUTE how many copies of this software and documentation as you wish; see below for more details.


TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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For the most of the problems you can find using 123Tag we suggest you to explore accurately the on-line Help, looking first at "User Guide" and "Troubleshooting" chapters. 
If you however can't solve the problem then you can contact our service at Technical Support:

E-mail : info@midirunner.com 

For other informations and to contact the Author : info@midirunner.com 

 
ELECTRONIC END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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123Tag(tm) by Alberto Farinelli

License Agreement
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You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software.  Unless you have a different license agreement signed by the Author, your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty.

Evaluation and Registration
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This is free software.  Subject to the terms below, you are hereby licensed to use this software without charge.

Governing Law
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This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Italy.

Disclaimer of Warranty
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THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD 'AS IS' AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  Because of the various hardware and software environments into which 123Tag may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

The user must assume the entire risk of using the program.  ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.

Distribution of Evaluation Version
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Provided that you verify that you are distributing the evaluation version (select "BUY" from the 123Tag main window to check) you are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the evaluation version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original evaluation version to anyone; and distribute the evaluation version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means.  There is no charge for any of the above.  

You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission by Author.

(c)2001-2003 by Alberto Farinelli - Italy. All rights reserved.
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