CDDB problem

saethy · 4th November 2006, 18:19

Ok here's my problem with Winamp, CDDB seems to work fine, connexion success, titles are retrieved, but my titles are never updated on my list (track0, track1, ...). Why ?

Sorry for my english and thanks for your help.

JonnyMac · 4th November 2006, 23:48

Maybe this CDDB Tutorial will help.

Still no luck, CDDB is not updating? Sometimes it is just a matter starting with a "clean CDDB slate". While Winamp is not running, go to the Winamp Plug-ins folder (usually C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins as default). Delete the in_cdda.cdb file or move (or rename by adding .off to the end) for archival purposes.

Now you will have a fresh start with CDDB. Be sure not to delete/move/rename the CD input plug-in (in_cdda.dll), if you can't see extensions...

Configuring Windows To Show Extensions

Also, try the same with the Windows local CDDB file (CDplayer.ini) usually located in the Windows folder. However, instead of just deleting the file this time I would strongly suggest to back it up incase you need it again.

If you have multi-user setup for Winamp 5.3x, the in_cddb.cdb file may be located at C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Winamp. The Application Data folder is hidden by default, so you may need to checkmark "show hidden files/folders" in: Control Panel > Folder Options > View tab

ujay · 5th November 2006, 00:51

Quick update, as from version 5.31 the CDDB database is named cdinfo.db3

UJ

JonnyMac · 5th November 2006, 01:21

Whoops, I completely forgot that.
Thanks ujay

saethy · 11th November 2006, 16:09

Thanks but it's not working

CDDB works fine, but the list never change... I had the same problem with another mp3 player before installing Winamp.

JonnyMac · 12th November 2006, 22:54

Maybe a firewall issue? Gracenote has a tendency to display "Success" even though there is not a proper connection.

saethy · 13th November 2006, 15:59

No i'm sure connection works cause I can see the titles if I look in the "information title"... but the list is not updated ! In fact i think it's not a CDDB problem, but a playlist problem and i can't see why...

JonnyMac · 14th November 2006, 23:03

Well, as far as Winamp is concerned try the following while Winamp is not running...

1. Right click on the Winamp folder (usually C:\Program Files\Winamp)
2. select Properties
3. General tab
4. uncheck/unselect 'Read-only' > click Apply
5. If asked to confirm, select 'Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files' > click OK
6. click OK

That should remove any arbitrary read-only settings with in the Winamp folder and help to ensure Winamp's local CDDB is written/updated correctly.

If you are still having a issue, please provide system and Winamp specs,

saethy · 15th November 2006, 03:55

I reinstalled winamp 5.3 and it works now...

I really wonder what was wrong... maybe because it was a french version from winampfr.com and some additionnal plugins.

Thx, bye.

4th November 2006, 18:19	#1
saethy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	CDDB problem Ok here's my problem with Winamp, CDDB seems to work fine, connexion success, titles are retrieved, but my titles are never updated on my list (track0, track1, ...). Why ? Sorry for my english and thanks for your help.

4th November 2006, 23:48	#2
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	Maybe this CDDB Tutorial will help. Still no luck, CDDB is not updating? Sometimes it is just a matter starting with a "clean CDDB slate". While Winamp is not running, go to the Winamp Plug-ins folder (usually C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins as default). Delete the in_cdda.cdb file or move (or rename by adding .off to the end) for archival purposes. Now you will have a fresh start with CDDB. Be sure not to delete/move/rename the CD input plug-in (in_cdda.dll), if you can't see extensions... Configuring Windows To Show Extensions Also, try the same with the Windows local CDDB file (CDplayer.ini) usually located in the Windows folder. However, instead of just deleting the file this time I would strongly suggest to back it up incase you need it again. If you have multi-user setup for Winamp 5.3x, the in_cddb.cdb file may be located at C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Winamp. The Application Data folder is hidden by default, so you may need to checkmark "show hidden files/folders" in: Control Panel > Folder Options > View tab Please do not PM me for tech support. Any request for tech support through PM will be ignored. Read the Stickies ---> \| \| \| \| <--- Knowledge is power

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5th November 2006, 00:51	#3
ujay Forum King Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: London Posts: 6,072	Quick update, as from version 5.31 the CDDB database is named cdinfo.db3 UJ

5th November 2006, 01:21	#4
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	Whoops, I completely forgot that. Thanks ujay

11th November 2006, 16:09	#5
saethy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Thanks but it's not working CDDB works fine, but the list never change... I had the same problem with another mp3 player before installing Winamp.

12th November 2006, 22:54	#6
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	Maybe a firewall issue? Gracenote has a tendency to display "Success" even though there is not a proper connection.

13th November 2006, 15:59	#7
saethy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	No i'm sure connection works cause I can see the titles if I look in the "information title"... but the list is not updated ! In fact i think it's not a CDDB problem, but a playlist problem and i can't see why...

14th November 2006, 23:03	#8
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	Well, as far as Winamp is concerned try the following while Winamp is not running... 1. Right click on the Winamp folder (usually C:\Program Files\Winamp) 2. select Properties 3. General tab 4. uncheck/unselect 'Read-only' > click Apply 5. If asked to confirm, select 'Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files' > click OK 6. click OK That should remove any arbitrary read-only settings with in the Winamp folder and help to ensure Winamp's local CDDB is written/updated correctly. If you are still having a issue, please provide system and Winamp specs,

15th November 2006, 03:55	#9
saethy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	I reinstalled winamp 5.3 and it works now... I really wonder what was wrong... maybe because it was a french version from winampfr.com and some additionnal plugins. Thx, bye.