Can't listen and type

jbh101296 · 1st May 2001, 16:35

Hello,

When I am listening to winamp and try to type a paper, the sound gets all messed up. The music is still playing but it is constantly skipping. I have friends who can type and listen so I know it can be done- but how?

I tried winamp>prefrences>process priority class>realtime, and I also tried my computer>control panel>sounds>schemes> no sound. Neither effort helped anything.

I have a laptop- a compaq presario 1700 and I use Windows 98.

Thanks!

[Edited by jbh101296 on 05-01-2001 at 12:52 PM]

1st May 2001, 18:40

NeoRenegade · 2nd May 2001, 01:40

I'm not familiar with the Presario series, so maybe you could tell me a few specs? Maybe your computer is too slow to handle both a word processor and WinAmp at the same time.

Nabeel · 2nd May 2001, 12:20

i also think that you have a slow processor. u can either get it upgraded or do one thing at a time. also u might wanna try other processes that might be runnin' at that time.

jbh101296 · 2nd May 2001, 14:17

I have a Pentium III Processor and I am running the latest version of Winamp. I have tried some of the suggestions from the links above, but none have worked so far. Let me know if you need any other information, and I will try to find it for you.

Thanks!

jbh101296 · 2nd May 2001, 16:09

Also- I forgot to mention that the same thing happens when I use Real Player, although it's not quite as bad.

1st May 2001, 16:35	#1
jbh101296 Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 3	Can't listen and type Hello, When I am listening to winamp and try to type a paper, the sound gets all messed up. The music is still playing but it is constantly skipping. I have friends who can type and listen so I know it can be done- but how? I tried winamp>prefrences>process priority class>realtime, and I also tried my computer>control panel>sounds>schemes> no sound. Neither effort helped anything. I have a laptop- a compaq presario 1700 and I use Windows 98. Thanks! [Edited by jbh101296 on 05-01-2001 at 12:52 PM]

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1st May 2001, 18:40	#2
Sawg Guest Posts: n/a	From Useful Links to Common Problems & Questions Previously Asked RE: Skipping / freezing during playback: http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=29776 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=30389 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=30885 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=43231 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=31503 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=33769 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=29810 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=31427 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=31434 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=37143 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=45994 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=44757 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=32363 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....234#post141234 Search results regarding use of Smooth Scrolling

2nd May 2001, 01:40	#3
NeoRenegade Banned Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada, eh? Posts: 4,083	I'm not familiar with the Presario series, so maybe you could tell me a few specs? Maybe your computer is too slow to handle both a word processor and WinAmp at the same time.

2nd May 2001, 12:20	#4
Nabeel Major Dude Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Karachi,Pakistan Posts: 589	i also think that you have a slow processor. u can either get it upgraded or do one thing at a time. also u might wanna try other processes that might be runnin' at that time.

2nd May 2001, 14:17	#5
jbh101296 Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 3	I have a Pentium III Processor and I am running the latest version of Winamp. I have tried some of the suggestions from the links above, but none have worked so far. Let me know if you need any other information, and I will try to find it for you. Thanks!

2nd May 2001, 16:09	#6
jbh101296 Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 3	Also- I forgot to mention that the same thing happens when I use Real Player, although it's not quite as bad.