The weirdest thing happened and it's driving me crazy...

Analise · 16th September 2001, 19:35

Okay...I downloaded the Geiss plug-in...everything worked fine.

Downloaded the Drempels plug-in...everthing worked fine.

Dowloaded the Milk Drops plug-in...it didn't work fine.

Now, if I try to use any of those plug-ins, winamp dies.

As in, I get a pop-up window that says something bad happened and the compy is going to close out winamp now.

Erm, I've unistalled and reinstalled winamp to see if that would change anything, as well as the plug-ins.

It didn't.

I have no idea what happened, can anybody tell me?

16th September 2001, 19:46

can you gives us the exact error message?

Analise · 16th September 2001, 19:49

It says "Winamp has caused an error in <unknown>. Winamp will now close."

16th September 2001, 19:54

try updating video card drivers

NeoRenegade · 16th September 2001, 22:23

And if after updating the video card driver it still doesn't work, try updating DirectX too.

and1k · 17th September 2001, 10:46

As a last resort, you could try formatting your hard drive, and starting again.

Of course, this option is only really valid of you have all four of the following:
1) A Windows Boot-Up disc (3.5" floppy)
2) A Windows Installation CD
3) a. Installation discs/CD's for all your programs
3) b. A vague knowledge of where you downloaded installation files for your programs from, eg www.winamp.com or sonique.lycos.com
4) Backups of all your important documents

THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED. IF YOU DO IT AND LOSE DATA, THEN I AM NOT TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.

Basically, don't do it unless you're sure you know what you're doing.

Again: if you lose data, it ain't my fault. I recommend backing up both to disc and to a CDR or zipdisc. You could also try backing up to something like X:drive or a Winamp Locker.

Woo! my 80th post!

. - .... .- -. .... · 17th September 2001, 10:54

You're recommending a complete windows reinstall, because of a plugin conflict???!!!

Twilightseer · 17th September 2001, 11:56

Reinstalling Windows ? Reformatting ?
Why not simply delete the faulty plug-in ?
Get rid of them and everything should be OK.

Analise · 17th September 2001, 13:38

Okay, first...updating directX worked.

Second, formatting is the solution to everything, right? lol, at least that's what the CS teacher at my old school always seemed to think if you had a problem with your computer.

And, Twilightseer, I'd already tried deleting the plug-in and it was still being weird.

But it's all fixed now, so thanks to everybody who gave me advice.

~Ana

Twilightseer · 17th September 2001, 13:41

I'd say that reformatting is rather "the last resort".
Anyway, glad anything works now.

16th September 2001, 19:35	#1
Analise Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3	The weirdest thing happened and it's driving me crazy... Okay...I downloaded the Geiss plug-in...everything worked fine. Downloaded the Drempels plug-in...everthing worked fine. Dowloaded the Milk Drops plug-in...it didn't work fine. Now, if I try to use any of those plug-ins, winamp dies. As in, I get a pop-up window that says something bad happened and the compy is going to close out winamp now. Erm, I've unistalled and reinstalled winamp to see if that would change anything, as well as the plug-ins. It didn't. I have no idea what happened, can anybody tell me?

17th September 2001, 10:46	#6
and1k Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 6" from my screen. Posts: 410	As a last resort, you could try formatting your hard drive, and starting again. Of course, this option is only really valid of you have all four of the following: 1) A Windows Boot-Up disc (3.5" floppy) 2) A Windows Installation CD 3) a. Installation discs/CD's for all your programs 3) b. A vague knowledge of where you downloaded installation files for your programs from, eg www.winamp.com or sonique.lycos.com 4) Backups of all your important documents THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED. IF YOU DO IT AND LOSE DATA, THEN I AM NOT TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. Basically, don't do it unless you're sure you know what you're doing. Again: if you lose data, it ain't my fault. I recommend backing up both to disc and to a CDR or zipdisc. You could also try backing up to something like X:drive or a Winamp Locker. Woo! my 80th post! I would thank you kindly not to sniff my chicken

17th September 2001, 10:54	#7
. - .... .- -. .... Backpacking Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: საქართველო (Georgia) Posts: 10,104	You're recommending a complete windows reinstall, because of a plugin conflict???!!! Like my photography? Buy some here....

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16th September 2001, 19:46	#2
Sawg Guest Posts: n/a	can you gives us the exact error message?

16th September 2001, 19:49	#3
Analise Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3	It says "Winamp has caused an error in <unknown>. Winamp will now close."

16th September 2001, 19:54	#4
Sawg Guest Posts: n/a	try updating video card drivers

16th September 2001, 22:23	#5
NeoRenegade Banned Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada, eh? Posts: 4,083	And if after updating the video card driver it still doesn't work, try updating DirectX too.

17th September 2001, 11:56	#8
Twilightseer Frenchoderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Lavabo, fond du couloir, 3è porte à droite Posts: 6,309	Reinstalling Windows ? Reformatting ? Why not simply delete the faulty plug-in ? Get rid of them and everything should be OK.

17th September 2001, 13:38	#9
Analise Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3	Okay, first...updating directX worked. Second, formatting is the solution to everything, right? lol, at least that's what the CS teacher at my old school always seemed to think if you had a problem with your computer. And, Twilightseer, I'd already tried deleting the plug-in and it was still being weird. But it's all fixed now, so thanks to everybody who gave me advice. ~Ana

17th September 2001, 13:41	#10
Twilightseer Frenchoderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Lavabo, fond du couloir, 3è porte à droite Posts: 6,309	I'd say that reformatting is rather "the last resort". Anyway, glad anything works now.