Winamp taking over CPU on close

Cobra17 · 24th November 2001, 14:29

Hey, I have a slightly wierd problem that has just developed since I installed Windows XP. Anytime I open Winamp (any amount of time) and then close it out, it then boosts my CPU usage up to 100% until I go into the task manager and end the process. I have a SB Live! and I've already removed gen_nomad.dll, all the MS patches have been installed, Norton AV 2002 disabled (to no avail), I've even tried removing/reinstalling Winamp but no success. Any ideas?

DJ Egg · 24th November 2001, 15:54

Installed any other third party plugins?
eg. gen_mircex or some lyrics plugin, or any WT games, etc?

The Official 3rd-party Plugin Buglist

RE: How do I remove 3rd-party plug-ins
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=26872
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=26610

Troubleshooter Guides:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....827#post275827
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....166#post308166

Basic Uninstall -> Reinstall procedure:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=50818

Jstalilwyrd · 14th November 2002, 20:43

I've been searching for threads that might have something to do with this. I just installed XP Pro over the weekend. I noticed that everytime I close Winamp, CPU usage rises to 100% for winamp.exe as it appears in the Task Manager, even though I had already exited Winamp. On top of that, once I've closed Winamp, I cannot open Winamp again, probably because it's still resident in Task Manager. And on multiple instances, and closing all those multiple instances, the CPU is pooled to 100%. The only way I can reopen Winamp is by ending the process in Task Manager manually, and that gets annoying.

I also don't have any of the buggy third-party plug-ins.

I've also taken some screenies to prove my case:

Before (with Winamp running)
After (exit Winamp)

(And yes, I'll be dropping AOL in a couple of weeks, leave me alone).

I suppose I can just leave Winamp on till I shut down, but it still bugs me to no end.

Jstalilwyrd · 14th November 2002, 22:57

I have also tried replicating this by doing a clean install with the last few versions of Winamp (2.78-2.80) and I get this too. This can be replicated by simply opening Winamp, and then closing it right after. I'm figuring it could be a problem with Winamp 2.x itself.

DJ Egg · 15th November 2002, 22:42

Your "before" & "after" images are the same.
Can we see the real "after" image, and also post a full list of all concurrently running programs/processes.
I see you've got RealPlayer running, and CTHelper suggests you're using the shabby new Creative SB drivers . . . all relevant sys specs would help too.

I can't reproduce the problem, then again I'm not using WinXP... though I'm sure there's plenty of WinXP/Winamp users out there who don't experience this problem, otherwise there'd be more than one report!
Are you using ANY 3rd-party plugins? (not necessarily just the ones mentioned in the official bug list)

Installed latest wa2update?
Using WaveOut or DirectSound?
Made sure correct device is set in Output config?

Jstalilwyrd · 16th November 2002, 14:20

Hmm... well, I think I might have solved it. And you're right, it must have been some other plug-in that isn't on the list. I think I'll go back and find out which one it is.

DJ Egg · 17th November 2002, 14:30

Yes, tell us which one, and I'll add it to the (badly out-of-date & in need of revising) list

24th November 2001, 14:29	#1
Cobra17 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2	Winamp taking over CPU on close Hey, I have a slightly wierd problem that has just developed since I installed Windows XP. Anytime I open Winamp (any amount of time) and then close it out, it then boosts my CPU usage up to 100% until I go into the task manager and end the process. I have a SB Live! and I've already removed gen_nomad.dll, all the MS patches have been installed, Norton AV 2002 disabled (to no avail), I've even tried removing/reinstalling Winamp but no success. Any ideas?

24th November 2001, 15:54	#2
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Installed any other third party plugins? eg. gen_mircex or some lyrics plugin, or any WT games, etc? The Official 3rd-party Plugin Buglist RE: How do I remove 3rd-party plug-ins http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=26872 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=26610 Troubleshooter Guides: http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....827#post275827 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....166#post308166 Basic Uninstall -> Reinstall procedure: http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=50818 Playlist -\|- Twitter

15th November 2002, 22:42	#5
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Your "before" & "after" images are the same. Can we see the real "after" image, and also post a full list of all concurrently running programs/processes. I see you've got RealPlayer running, and CTHelper suggests you're using the shabby new Creative SB drivers . . . all relevant sys specs would help too. I can't reproduce the problem, then again I'm not using WinXP... though I'm sure there's plenty of WinXP/Winamp users out there who don't experience this problem, otherwise there'd be more than one report! Are you using ANY 3rd-party plugins? (not necessarily just the ones mentioned in the official bug list) Installed latest wa2update? Using WaveOut or DirectSound? Made sure correct device is set in Output config? Playlist -\|- Twitter

17th November 2002, 14:30	#7
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Yes, tell us which one, and I'll add it to the (badly out-of-date & in need of revising) list Playlist -\|- Twitter

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14th November 2002, 20:43	#3
Jstalilwyrd Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 948	I've been searching for threads that might have something to do with this. I just installed XP Pro over the weekend. I noticed that everytime I close Winamp, CPU usage rises to 100% for winamp.exe as it appears in the Task Manager, even though I had already exited Winamp. On top of that, once I've closed Winamp, I cannot open Winamp again, probably because it's still resident in Task Manager. And on multiple instances, and closing all those multiple instances, the CPU is pooled to 100%. The only way I can reopen Winamp is by ending the process in Task Manager manually, and that gets annoying. I also don't have any of the buggy third-party plug-ins. I've also taken some screenies to prove my case: Before (with Winamp running) After (exit Winamp) (And yes, I'll be dropping AOL in a couple of weeks, leave me alone). I suppose I can just leave Winamp on till I shut down, but it still bugs me to no end.

14th November 2002, 22:57	#4
Jstalilwyrd Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 948	I have also tried replicating this by doing a clean install with the last few versions of Winamp (2.78-2.80) and I get this too. This can be replicated by simply opening Winamp, and then closing it right after. I'm figuring it could be a problem with Winamp 2.x itself.

16th November 2002, 14:20	#6
Jstalilwyrd Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 948	Hmm... well, I think I might have solved it. And you're right, it must have been some other plug-in that isn't on the list. I think I'll go back and find out which one it is.