How to Store Music Played on Computer Through Radio Station or Internet

With hundreds of commercial free networks providing every style of music imaginable, Internet radio stations are a great way to listen to the music you like. Check out shoutcast.com for a sampling of what is available. Saving the music you like is simply a matter of downloading the appropriate capture software and recording the music. One great free and easy program for this purpose is the Ask & Record Toolbar.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Streaming audio from Internet radio or website
• Ask & Record toolbar

1. Step 1

   Go to the link under References below. Choose the "Get It Free" link and click "Download." If the download does not begin immediately check the top of your window for a pink or gold security warning in a horizontal bar; click it and give the computer permission to download the file.

2. Step 2

   Choose "Run" or "Save" from the dialog. "Run" will begin installation automatically. "Save" will download the file and you will have to locate it and install it. Allow the program to continue (if you chose "Run") or navigate to the saved installation file and open it. At the "Welcome" screen choose "Next," then read and agree to the license agreements on the next two pages. Unless you want the program to change your default homepage or default search, uncheck the two boxes on the next page.

3. Step 3

   Click "Next" and choose the location for install or allow the program to install in the default location in your program files. Select "Start Install." Follow the onscreen prompts, carefully reading options to avoid unwanted changes, and complete the install. The Ask toolbar will now be visible at the top of your browser screen. You Should see a "Record Audio" button.

4. Step 4

   Navigate to the site you wish to record audio from. Click the "Record Audio" button. If needed, give the program permission to open. This will bring up the "Ask & Record Toolbar" recording dialogue. Play the music file or open the station on Internet radio you choose to record. You will see an audio wave animation in your record dialog box.

5. Step 5

   Drag the cursor over the box to reveal the "Stop Recording" button. Select it once the music you want has completed playing. Go to "Start," "Documents," then "Ask & Record Toolbar"; inside the folder you will find your audio file saved to your hard drive in MP3 format. It's that simple.