Winamp won't run

Mandy44 · 2nd October 2003, 22:30

When I go to open up Winamp3 it won't open. What comes up is a message saying would you like to send an error report. Why won't the program open up for me?

Nunzio390 · 3rd October 2003, 18:30

Not enough info provided. Not at all. Need more info to help you here...

1. What is the exact error message?

2. Is the error message generated through the Winamp3 application or through Windows?

3. At exactly what point does the error occur?
When clicking on the Winamp3 application shortcut itself?
When clicking on a specific file that is associated with Winamp3?
If so what type of file? Audio? Video? 3-character file-type extension?

4. Some basic system specs, including: soundcard, Windows OS, browser, connection, firewall (if any), etc.

swiftmb · 4th October 2003, 18:52

I Have The Exact same problem,
when i start Winamp3 from the quicklaunch bar, the splash screen shows up, then the name of the splash screen on the taskbar, Changes to "Assertion Failed".
Then you have to shut it down and it sends some info to microsoft.
Im On Winxp home, Winamp3

Nunzio390 · 4th October 2003, 20:31

Quote:

I Have The Exact same problem

swiftmb...

LOL! You have the exact same problem? How in the world could you possibly know that since none of us know what Mandy44's error message was, and since there hasn't been any response from Mandy44 as of yet??

Nope. No way you could have deduced that unless you are a psychic or clairvoyant.

Anyway, even though you also have not provided your exact "Assertion failed" error message, you have at least provided a tad bit more info than Mandy44 has, which is enough for me to be able to show you some "common" Assertion Failed messages. Then you can pick the one that applies in your case, to rectify your problem. I'll leave that part up to you.

Quoted directly from the Winamp3 FAQ...

Quote:

Common Error Messages

Assertion failed
Expression: f-> ptr filesize
File: C:\projects\studio\ns_database\vfs.cpp
Line: 149
Delete the contents of the "Winamp3/db" directory. This happens when the database gets corrupt. Currently there appears to be no safeguards in Winamp3 for this.

Assertion Failed
"String.printf overflow"
Expression: real_len <= length
File: C:\projects\studio\bfc\string.cpp
Line: 498
Bad skin(?). Try switching back to the default skin. Delete studio.xnf and the contents of the Winamp3/db folder.

Assertion failed
Any other error
Completely un-install and re-install Winamp.
Uninstall via Add/Remove programs, delete the Winamp3 dir, reinstall.

Please, everybody... in the future search the forums and read all FAQ's and "Sticky" threads (which usually has all your answers) before posting a problem in these forums. If after having done all that and your questions are still unanswered, then if you need to post in the forums for additional help, do so, and also please provide enough info for us to be able to help you.

drake · 5th October 2003, 00:56

Ha I love newbies. They have no idea that there are millions of reasons for programs to crash and assume every type of crash is the result of the same problem.

swiftmb · 5th October 2003, 09:09

Well for one, dont call my a newbie, i take absolute offense to that.
and it shows no specifics to the problem, the splash screen shows up, and it says assertion failed.
DO you understand that?
or do i have to use big words so you guys dont treat people like their kids

swiftmb · 5th October 2003, 09:10

But i thank you Nunzio390
The Db folder must have been corupted it works now

Nunzio390 · 5th October 2003, 17:59

Yer welcome

Wildrose-Wally · 5th October 2003, 18:09

Quote:

Originally posted by swiftmb
Well for one, dont call my a newbie, i take absolute offense to that.
and it shows no specifics to the problem, the splash screen shows up, and it says assertion failed.
DO you understand that?
or do i have to use big words so you guys dont treat people like their kids

Whoa there, chill a bit, will you.......
Ah, you're from Winnipeg, never mind. Cold enough there.

Nunzio390 · 5th October 2003, 18:17

LOL. Yeah.. right. Rub it in why don't ya?

And coming from a dude in "Sunny Southern Alberta" to boot! LOL!

swiftmb · 5th October 2003, 20:29

If some one has a split personalty, and he threatens to kill him self... does that make it a hostage situation?

Nunzio390 · 5th October 2003, 23:39

LOL. Good one

popeye999dragon · 13th October 2003, 07:03

I have just downloaded WinAmp 3, I uninstalled 2 before installing it.
Now the dam thing won't run??
The only error messages I get are below, 2 separate boxes (after the splash screen).

xml processing instruction not at start of external entity at line 1

WINAMP3 caused an invalid page fault in
module KERNEL32.DLL at 017f:bff7b9f2.
Registers:
EAX=0120bf28 CS=017f EIP=bff7b9f2 EFLGS=00010206
EBX=0064fe28 SS=0187 ESP=00550000 EBP=00550020
ECX=7fc39e61 DS=0187 ESI=00000001 FS=6d67
EDX=00000001 ES=0187 EDI=817f7288 GS=0000
Bytes at CS:EIP:
53 85 d2 56 57 89 65 e8 75 04 33 c0 eb 54 85 c0
Stack dump:
0120bf28 00000001 0064fe28 7fc39e61 00553660 bffc05b4 bff79250 ffffffff 00553670 bff7ce23 0120bf28 00000001 7fc33046 0120bf28 005536b4 7fc39ea1
Any Idea's

Oh yeh Win98SE 350 mhz p2

drake · 13th October 2003, 19:26

Your a newbie because when you report problems you should always know to report with as much detail as possible. Saying something crashed or doesn't work is newbie cause that happens all the time. So I still believe that you are a NEWBIE.

JonnyMac · 14th October 2003, 01:22

Quote:

Originally posted by popeye999dragon
I have just downloaded WinAmp 3, I uninstalled 2 before installing it.
Now the dam thing won't run??
The only error messages I get are below, 2 separate boxes (after the splash screen).

xml processing instruction not at start of external entity at line 1

Quote:

From - Sticky: Winamp3 Trouble-Shooter Guide > Winamp3 FAQ

Error parsing xml layer (tooltips-elements.xml)
XML processing instruction not at start of external entity at line 1
It has to do with language files. Make sure you have the proper language pack that matches your systems language. Other solutions can be found here.

popeye999dragon · 14th October 2003, 02:46

Renaming default.wal and tooltips-elements.xml worked.
I wonder why?? WinAmp or Win98??

Thanks though.

Lazoth · 21st October 2003, 13:31

I was getting Asssertion error 399, and going be the FAQ it said to re-install but when i read the error its xml! = NULL i thought it might be a db error so i removed everthing from the db folder and then tried again it works fine now so i think if you read the error then it may not come to a complete re-install for those that dont regualy back up their playlists guilty

I thought I might share that bit of info so that others can learn

2nd October 2003, 22:30	#1
Mandy44 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 1	Winamp won't run When I go to open up Winamp3 it won't open. What comes up is a message saying would you like to send an error report. Why won't the program open up for me?

3rd October 2003, 18:30	#2
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	Not enough info provided. Not at all. Need more info to help you here... 1. What is the exact error message? 2. Is the error message generated through the Winamp3 application or through Windows? 3. At exactly what point does the error occur? When clicking on the Winamp3 application shortcut itself? When clicking on a specific file that is associated with Winamp3? If so what type of file? Audio? Video? 3-character file-type extension? 4. Some basic system specs, including: soundcard, Windows OS, browser, connection, firewall (if any), etc. Don't email or PM me concerning Winamp. Instead, either start a NEW TOPIC or post a REPLY in the appropriate thread in these forums. This will also benefit others who may have a similar question or problem. But before posting, please first Search the forums and read all FAQs and all Sticky threads. ORB Remote Broadcast [ Automated Jukebox \| Nunzio's Home \| Wacky Videos \| Solve the Prunella Puzzle! ] [ LINE RIDER! \| My Resume \| Virtual Chess \| Composite Sketch \| My Niece's Band ] [ Plugins by Joonas \| DrO's Winamp Plugins and Extras \| K-JÃ¶fol ]

5th October 2003, 00:56	#5
drake Major Dude Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 629	Ha I love newbies. They have no idea that there are millions of reasons for programs to crash and assume every type of crash is the result of the same problem. Work in Progress K-Jofol will never die as long as I don't lose or damage the backup!

13th October 2003, 07:03	#13
popeye999dragon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2	I have just downloaded WinAmp 3, I uninstalled 2 before installing it. Now the dam thing won't run?? The only error messages I get are below, 2 separate boxes (after the splash screen). xml processing instruction not at start of external entity at line 1 WINAMP3 caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 017f:bff7b9f2. Registers: EAX=0120bf28 CS=017f EIP=bff7b9f2 EFLGS=00010206 EBX=0064fe28 SS=0187 ESP=00550000 EBP=00550020 ECX=7fc39e61 DS=0187 ESI=00000001 FS=6d67 EDX=00000001 ES=0187 EDI=817f7288 GS=0000 Bytes at CS:EIP: 53 85 d2 56 57 89 65 e8 75 04 33 c0 eb 54 85 c0 Stack dump: 0120bf28 00000001 0064fe28 7fc39e61 00553660 bffc05b4 bff79250 ffffffff 00553670 bff7ce23 0120bf28 00000001 7fc33046 0120bf28 005536b4 7fc39ea1 Any Idea's Oh yeh Win98SE 350 mhz p2 Last edited by popeye999dragon; 13th October 2003 at 07:41.

13th October 2003, 19:26	#14
drake Major Dude Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 629	Your a newbie because when you report problems you should always know to report with as much detail as possible. Saying something crashed or doesn't work is newbie cause that happens all the time. So I still believe that you are a NEWBIE. Work in Progress K-Jofol will never die as long as I don't lose or damage the backup!

4th October 2003, 18:52	#3
swiftmb Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 9	I Have The Exact same problem, when i start Winamp3 from the quicklaunch bar, the splash screen shows up, then the name of the splash screen on the taskbar, Changes to "Assertion Failed". Then you have to shut it down and it sends some info to microsoft. Im On Winxp home, Winamp3

5th October 2003, 09:09	#6
swiftmb Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 9	Well for one, dont call my a newbie, i take absolute offense to that. and it shows no specifics to the problem, the splash screen shows up, and it says assertion failed. DO you understand that? or do i have to use big words so you guys dont treat people like their kids

5th October 2003, 09:10	#7
swiftmb Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 9	But i thank you Nunzio390 The Db folder must have been corupted it works now

5th October 2003, 17:59	#8
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	Yer welcome

5th October 2003, 18:17	#10
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	LOL. Yeah.. right. Rub it in why don't ya? And coming from a dude in "Sunny Southern Alberta" to boot! LOL!

5th October 2003, 20:29	#11
swiftmb Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 9	If some one has a split personalty, and he threatens to kill him self... does that make it a hostage situation?

5th October 2003, 23:39	#12
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	LOL. Good one

14th October 2003, 02:46	#16
popeye999dragon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2	Thanks Renaming default.wal and tooltips-elements.xml worked. I wonder why?? WinAmp or Win98?? Thanks though.

21st October 2003, 13:31	#17
Lazoth Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1	I was getting Asssertion error 399, and going be the FAQ it said to re-install but when i read the error its xml! = NULL i thought it might be a db error so i removed everthing from the db folder and then tried again it works fine now so i think if you read the error then it may not come to a complete re-install for those that dont regualy back up their playlists guilty I thought I might share that bit of info so that others can learn

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