Skipping solved

xsb101 · 31st May 2002, 23:27

After using Winamp for 4 years I had to format & partition my PC. I loaded everything back on from the original disks (printer, sound card, etc.) Then I downloaded Winamp. 2.79 I had skipping with MP3 files - not with any other format. I uninstalled it, tried 2.78, uninstalled that, ended up going right back to 2.64 (the one I think I had before, which had been working OK. No joy. So I gave up. I downloaded from ZDNET.com, an MP3 player called Power MP3 studio. Although it's not as good as winamp, it worked OK. Then I retried Winamp, and hey - it works OK.now. There is something in 2.79 that messes things up or deletes a file. I don't know. Whatever, installing the other MP3 player put the file back or overwrote the corrupted file. I don't know & I don't care. Winamp now works. If you are having problems with skipping, motorboating or stuttering, delete 2.79, try 2.73 or 2.64 then install another MP3 player. Then retry Winamp. Good luck!!!

GoldenSphynx · 31st May 2002, 23:32

I dont think that should be claimed as a secure procedure. Won't always work, maybe just in your case.

Bilbo Baggins · 31st May 2002, 23:32

Did you try 2.80?

Jay · 31st May 2002, 23:39

I think I'll file this fix under "Magic"

eleet-2k2 · 31st May 2002, 23:59

I love "magical" fixes.

Winamp has always worked fine for me.

31st May 2002, 23:27	#1
xsb101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 1	Skipping solved After using Winamp for 4 years I had to format & partition my PC. I loaded everything back on from the original disks (printer, sound card, etc.) Then I downloaded Winamp. 2.79 I had skipping with MP3 files - not with any other format. I uninstalled it, tried 2.78, uninstalled that, ended up going right back to 2.64 (the one I think I had before, which had been working OK. No joy. So I gave up. I downloaded from ZDNET.com, an MP3 player called Power MP3 studio. Although it's not as good as winamp, it worked OK. Then I retried Winamp, and hey - it works OK.now. There is something in 2.79 that messes things up or deletes a file. I don't know. Whatever, installing the other MP3 player put the file back or overwrote the corrupted file. I don't know & I don't care. Winamp now works. If you are having problems with skipping, motorboating or stuttering, delete 2.79, try 2.73 or 2.64 then install another MP3 player. Then retry Winamp. Good luck!!!

31st May 2002, 23:39	#4
Jay Moderator Alumni Join Date: May 2000 Location: Next Door Posts: 8,942	I think I'll file this fix under "Magic" -Jay \| Radio Toolbox.com

31st May 2002, 23:59	#5
eleet-2k2 Forum King Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mobil Ave. Posts: 5,381	I love "magical" fixes. Winamp has always worked fine for me. "Welcome to the Island of people who know too much."..."Did you really think balloons would stop him?!" See what I'm listening too.

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31st May 2002, 23:32	#2
GoldenSphynx Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,738	I dont think that should be claimed as a secure procedure. Won't always work, maybe just in your case.

31st May 2002, 23:32	#3
Bilbo Baggins Wind Chime of the Apocalypse Join Date: May 2000 Location: The Forest Posts: 17,228	Did you try 2.80?