Startup problem

richiekitch · 5th October 2005, 04:22

Hi all,
I've been using winamp since ver.1 and have always loved it, that's why I'm still dragging along. Recently, last 6 - 12 months, I've always had problems starting winamp. It starts, but just hangs my whole computer for a good 30+ seconds. I continue upgrading versions expecting the problem to go away. Even tried on a fresh install.

Currently running Winamp5.1 sorround. Got a P4 300Ghz, 1Gb ram, and heaps of HDD.

I usually start my music files by double clicking them, but delay still occurs when starting just winamp.

I want to keep using winamp, but can't if this keeps driving me insane.

Any ideas or suggestions??

Much thanks
rk

siebe83 · 5th October 2005, 10:43

Maybe try a clean install without Sonic Ripping/Burning support (uncheck it in the installer). That component is known to cause problems on some systems.

If that doesn't help, please provide more info.

You can also have a look at the threads here.

richiekitch · 6th October 2005, 00:20

Awsome. siebe83 you're the king.

Can't believe it was as simple as not installing the sonic ripping/burning support.

Thank you very much, i owe you . . .
rk

5th October 2005, 04:22	#1
richiekitch Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2	Startup problem Hi all, I've been using winamp since ver.1 and have always loved it, that's why I'm still dragging along. Recently, last 6 - 12 months, I've always had problems starting winamp. It starts, but just hangs my whole computer for a good 30+ seconds. I continue upgrading versions expecting the problem to go away. Even tried on a fresh install. Currently running Winamp5.1 sorround. Got a P4 300Ghz, 1Gb ram, and heaps of HDD. I usually start my music files by double clicking them, but delay still occurs when starting just winamp. I want to keep using winamp, but can't if this keeps driving me insane. Any ideas or suggestions?? Much thanks rk

5th October 2005, 10:43	#2
siebe83 Forum King Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,229	Maybe try a clean install without Sonic Ripping/Burning support (uncheck it in the installer). That component is known to cause problems on some systems. If that doesn't help, please provide more info. You can also have a look at the threads here. If you're bored go here or, if the boredom is more serious, here.

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6th October 2005, 00:20	#3
richiekitch Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2	Awsome. siebe83 you're the king. Can't believe it was as simple as not installing the sonic ripping/burning support. Thank you very much, i owe you . . . rk