problem starting up 5.03 in WinXP

WyreWizard · 15th June 2004, 17:33

This problem started very recently. I'm not sure if its a problem with the kernel32.dll file. But everytime I try to start winamp, I always get this message.

Winamp has encountered a problem and needs to close down. Sorry for the inconvenience.

I tried searching through the microsoft knowledge base for this issue, they have something like this, but it covers the problem for Winamp 2.7.

If anyone knows any way to fix this problem, please tell me. I'm tired of using media player to play my MP3s

mikm · 15th June 2004, 18:23

Try doing a Full Uninstall then reinstall it.

jalgera · 15th June 2004, 18:58

Yea I have this problem too.

Running WinXP SP 1
Winamp 5.03
Sound: Creative SB PCI
Processor: Intel PIII 1Ghz
Memory: 256MB
File format: WMA

I have the problem when selecting a .WMA file from the desktop without Winamp already running.

Theoretically, Winamp should start up and load the file, then play it.
What happens is Winamp starts up, loads the file, starts playback, then crashes.

I'll try the full uninstall.

DJ Egg · 15th June 2004, 19:42

Update patch

If the problem persists, click on the error message where it says "to view details...click here" and tell us the following information:

application: winamp.exe | module: ? | version: ? offset: ?

15th June 2004, 17:33	#1
WyreWizard Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3	problem starting up 5.03 in WinXP This problem started very recently. I'm not sure if its a problem with the kernel32.dll file. But everytime I try to start winamp, I always get this message. Winamp has encountered a problem and needs to close down. Sorry for the inconvenience. I tried searching through the microsoft knowledge base for this issue, they have something like this, but it covers the problem for Winamp 2.7. If anyone knows any way to fix this problem, please tell me. I'm tired of using media player to play my MP3s

15th June 2004, 18:23	#2
mikm Major Dude Join Date: May 2001 Location: somewhere else Posts: 1,287	Try doing a Full Uninstall then reinstall it. powered by C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

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DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Update patch If the problem persists, click on the error message where it says "to view details...click here" and tell us the following information: application: winamp.exe \| module: ? \| version: ? offset: ? Playlist -\|- Twitter

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15th June 2004, 18:58	#3
jalgera Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1	Yea I have this problem too. Running WinXP SP 1 Winamp 5.03 Sound: Creative SB PCI Processor: Intel PIII 1Ghz Memory: 256MB File format: WMA I have the problem when selecting a .WMA file from the desktop without Winamp already running. Theoretically, Winamp should start up and load the file, then play it. What happens is Winamp starts up, loads the file, starts playback, then crashes. I'll try the full uninstall.