Internet activity during playback,

fbx · 28th June 2007, 12:02

Yes hi, I'm wondering why is it I have no processes running other then winamp then everytime I play a song my connection is sending packets back and forth to a server.

I have unchecked the "check for updates" and the "allow anonymous reporting" features... What the heck is your program doing in the background ?

gameplaya15143 · 28th June 2007, 13:39

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Originally posted by fbx
Yes hi, I'm wondering why is it I have no processes running other then winamp

Are you sure?

Quote:

then everytime I play a song my connection is sending packets back and forth to a server.

What server? Wireshark might be able to help you find out what is really being sent, and where.

Thunder Pussy · 28th June 2007, 17:00

The media library also has features that access the net during playback, such as Preferences > Media Library > Local Media > Display "Show Info" in media and album views. This feature has to be manually clicked to update with artist info iirc.

Rocker · 28th June 2007, 17:13

plugin?
spyware?

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....d=161361#specs

fbx · 29th June 2007, 06:33

Nope Ive disabled all plugins, other than the essentials to playback music. Im running no skins, or 3rd party plugins.

Have checked my computer thoroughly for viruses, spyware, malware, keyloggers...

I ran the wire shark prog as mentioned above, and traced the ip address to one registered to my isp as I believe...

Why would it ping my server everytime I play a song... ?

Sawg · 29th June 2007, 14:33

What "server"? Going to need more details of what is making the connectivity. And with any ISP there is always going to be traffic, doesn't mean it is coming from Winamp.

P$ycHo™ · 29th June 2007, 14:47

can you post the wireshark protocol?

28th June 2007, 12:02	#1
fbx Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Internet activity during playback, Yes hi, I'm wondering why is it I have no processes running other then winamp then everytime I play a song my connection is sending packets back and forth to a server. I have unchecked the "check for updates" and the "allow anonymous reporting" features... What the heck is your program doing in the background ?

29th June 2007, 14:33	#6
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28th June 2007, 17:00	#3
Thunder Pussy Feed me a stray dog (Major Dude) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,122	The media library also has features that access the net during playback, such as Preferences > Media Library > Local Media > Display "Show Info" in media and album views. This feature has to be manually clicked to update with artist info iirc.

28th June 2007, 17:13	#4
Rocker Hiding in plain sight (mod) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 9,910	plugin? spyware? http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....d=161361#specs

29th June 2007, 06:33	#5
fbx Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Nope Ive disabled all plugins, other than the essentials to playback music. Im running no skins, or 3rd party plugins. Have checked my computer thoroughly for viruses, spyware, malware, keyloggers... I ran the wire shark prog as mentioned above, and traced the ip address to one registered to my isp as I believe... Why would it ping my server everytime I play a song... ?