Unable to play internet radio

joboy · 31st July 2003, 04:04

I am running win2k and winamp 2.91. No problems until today. Now mp3s and internet tv play as usual but internet radio won't play. The http sites don't load up any more. I uninstalled Nero 6 last night and am wondering if I may have deleted a codec or whatever. I have reinstalled winamp 2.91 but the problem remains. Any suggestions appreciated.

Joboy

JonnyMac · 31st July 2003, 09:56

In Winamp...
Ctrl+P (for preferences) > Setup > File types > make sure pls and m3u are highlighted > make sure 'Register types on Winamp start' is checkmarked > close & restart Winamp

You may need to clear the internet cache
MS Internet Explorer
Tools > Internet Options... > General tab > click Delete Files button under "Temporary Internet Files"
-or-
Control Panel > Internet Options icon > General tab > click Delete Files button under "Temporary Internet Files"

joboy · 31st July 2003, 13:14

The problem was resolved by clearing the internet cache, thank you. BTW, what was that all about with the cache? TIA

JonnyMac · 31st July 2003, 13:35

The internet cache is where various internet files are temporary stored for fast access. The cache can get too large and that will "clog up" access. More info from the following thread...

Cannot stream from nugs.net | (Beginning of thread)

joboy · 1st August 2003, 04:19

Whoa! Hold on...yes, it worked, three hours later when I attempted to play internet radio problem recurred and was NOT fixed by clearing the cache- I also reduced the cache to 670mgs. Also puzzled by the fact that as before, internet tv plays fine. Given that the first fix no longer works, any suggestions?

JonnyMac · 1st August 2003, 21:11

Sorry I don't have any other suggestions.

Please post a reply with answers to the following questions. Hopefully someone else will jump in and help

Windows Version?
Memory?
CPU & Speed?
DirectX version? (Start button > Run... > type DXDIAG > click OK > System tag)
Soundcard?
Internet connection & speed?
Did you have any third party Winamp plug-ins (add-ons)?

joboy · 3rd August 2003, 22:56

OK- still nouck getting it to work. Here are the answers to your questions in same order.
!. Win2000 Pro V.5. Build 2195 svc pack 4.
2.512 Mb.
3.AMD Athlon xp2100+ 1.73GHz.
4.DirectX 9.0a 4.09.0000.0901.
5.VIA AC97 (WDM)
6.LAN 10MBps
7.No, they are all the ones that came with WA, no additions.

Hope this helps.
Joboy

joboy · 4th August 2003, 23:48

The mystery continues. This morning the program worked fine: ton ite it's on the fritz again. Absolutely no changes were made.
Joboy

JonnyMac · 5th August 2003, 00:46

Does it go "on the fritz" after playing X number of hours? I am wondering if it might be a sound driver issue. Try going to the support site of your computer provider or the site of the motherboard's manufacturer for an update to the AC97 drivers.

Also make sure your are using the correct output plug-in.
Winamp > Ctrl+P (for preferences) > Plug-ins > Output > select DirectSound

FYI - Usually DirectSound used for Win2000 or WinXp and waveOut is used for Win 9x, ME or NT4

joboy · 5th August 2003, 02:49

The plugin is Direct sound.Observing what happens when I click on the station It would appear to be a buffering problem - it connects but the response doesn't build up with the signal.
For sure it didn't play after the pc was left on for a few hours, on the other hand I powered the pc down and powered up again but no dice. I'll check the AC97 drivers.
Joboy

joboy · 6th August 2003, 02:53

Well, the drivers are the most recent. I also discovered that winamp will not play cda files although it is checked off - no audio, yet wmp will play them.I thought the codecs were built into Winamp? Is there a fix for it, maybe it's related to the original problem?
Joboy

31st July 2003, 04:04	#1
joboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7	Unable to play internet radio I am running win2k and winamp 2.91. No problems until today. Now mp3s and internet tv play as usual but internet radio won't play. The http sites don't load up any more. I uninstalled Nero 6 last night and am wondering if I may have deleted a codec or whatever. I have reinstalled winamp 2.91 but the problem remains. Any suggestions appreciated. Joboy

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31st July 2003, 09:56	#2
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	In Winamp... Ctrl+P (for preferences) > Setup > File types > make sure pls and m3u are highlighted > make sure 'Register types on Winamp start' is checkmarked > close & restart Winamp You may need to clear the internet cache MS Internet Explorer Tools > Internet Options... > General tab > click Delete Files button under "Temporary Internet Files" -or- Control Panel > Internet Options icon > General tab > click Delete Files button under "Temporary Internet Files"

31st July 2003, 13:14	#3
joboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7	The problem was resolved by clearing the internet cache, thank you. BTW, what was that all about with the cache? TIA

31st July 2003, 13:35	#4
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	The internet cache is where various internet files are temporary stored for fast access. The cache can get too large and that will "clog up" access. More info from the following thread... Cannot stream from nugs.net \| (Beginning of thread)

1st August 2003, 04:19	#5
joboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7	Whoa! Hold on...yes, it worked, three hours later when I attempted to play internet radio problem recurred and was NOT fixed by clearing the cache- I also reduced the cache to 670mgs. Also puzzled by the fact that as before, internet tv plays fine. Given that the first fix no longer works, any suggestions?

1st August 2003, 21:11	#6
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	Sorry I don't have any other suggestions. Please post a reply with answers to the following questions. Hopefully someone else will jump in and help Windows Version? Memory? CPU & Speed? DirectX version? (Start button > Run... > type DXDIAG > click OK > System tag) Soundcard? Internet connection & speed? Did you have any third party Winamp plug-ins (add-ons)?

3rd August 2003, 22:56	#7
joboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7	OK- still nouck getting it to work. Here are the answers to your questions in same order. !. Win2000 Pro V.5. Build 2195 svc pack 4. 2.512 Mb. 3.AMD Athlon xp2100+ 1.73GHz. 4.DirectX 9.0a 4.09.0000.0901. 5.VIA AC97 (WDM) 6.LAN 10MBps 7.No, they are all the ones that came with WA, no additions. Hope this helps. Joboy

4th August 2003, 23:48	#8
joboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7	The mystery continues. This morning the program worked fine: ton ite it's on the fritz again. Absolutely no changes were made. Joboy

5th August 2003, 00:46	#9
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	Does it go "on the fritz" after playing X number of hours? I am wondering if it might be a sound driver issue. Try going to the support site of your computer provider or the site of the motherboard's manufacturer for an update to the AC97 drivers. Also make sure your are using the correct output plug-in. Winamp > Ctrl+P (for preferences) > Plug-ins > Output > select DirectSound FYI - Usually DirectSound used for Win2000 or WinXp and waveOut is used for Win 9x, ME or NT4

5th August 2003, 02:49	#10
joboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7	The plugin is Direct sound.Observing what happens when I click on the station It would appear to be a buffering problem - it connects but the response doesn't build up with the signal. For sure it didn't play after the pc was left on for a few hours, on the other hand I powered the pc down and powered up again but no dice. I'll check the AC97 drivers. Joboy

6th August 2003, 02:53	#11
joboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7	Well, the drivers are the most recent. I also discovered that winamp will not play cda files although it is checked off - no audio, yet wmp will play them.I thought the codecs were built into Winamp? Is there a fix for it, maybe it's related to the original problem? Joboy