@*!!$?!& Windows XP

jimbo_loony · 21st November 2002, 21:23

Sorry for such a blatant newbie question, but having just downloaded Winamp and uninstalled Real One, I'm having all sorts of problems making Winamp as the default media player, when streaming off the web.

I can't find an option anywhere in Windows that allows me to alter the default. The support centre is unsupportful when U wish to replace an windows program. Advice please and have a place in my heart...

Cheers

J_L

Bilbo Baggins · 21st November 2002, 21:25

Goto Windows explorer

Goto Tools

Chooser Folder Options

File Types.

henry3k56 · 22nd November 2002, 00:21

Next time, don't download, install, or view the Real Network's site.

22nd November 2002, 00:43

Re-install sorts it as well.You should have had a gui come up asking you if you want to set winamp as defalt.(I did withall the re-installs I had to do cause of a prick of a sound card).
It should have overwrote to default though. did you un-install real-one first? or after install?
there's a shortcut through properties as well now where is it anyone know?I know there is one but I have'nt used it for a while.

Metalman · 22nd November 2002, 01:13

Can you just enable winamp agent?
isnt thats what its for?
To maintain file association

Atmo · 22nd November 2002, 01:22

Preferences > setup > file types.

AjStone · 22nd November 2002, 18:08

Quote:

Originally posted by Bilbo Baggins
Goto Windows explorer

Goto Tools
bla bla bla

Woah! Bilbo answered a tech question!!

I would have never guessed!

(j/k bubba

)

Vie · 22nd November 2002, 18:15

Quote:

Originally posted by Metalman
Can you just enable winamp agent?
isnt thats what its for?
To maintain file association

I dont think so....

AjStone · 22nd November 2002, 18:43

Quote:

Originally posted by Vie
I dont think so....

Uhh... Yeah it is... Try enabling it and see what happens.

binary hero · 22nd November 2002, 18:50

Quote:

Originally posted by Vie

I dont think so....

no, that's exactly what it is for.

Oni-Dracula · 22nd November 2002, 19:41

does anyone here know what they're talking about anymore?

lol

Yea if you enable winamp agent, it'll keep other programs from stealing winamp's filetypes...those bastards

I think the file extension for shoutcast streams is .pls (if you click a link on a site). The pls file is actually just a link of sorts to the server's IP.

21st November 2002, 21:23	#1
jimbo_loony Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1	*@!!$?!& Windows XP** Sorry for such a blatant newbie question, but having just downloaded Winamp and uninstalled Real One, I'm having all sorts of problems making Winamp as the default media player, when streaming off the web. I can't find an option anywhere in Windows that allows me to alter the default. The support centre is unsupportful when U wish to replace an windows program. Advice please and have a place in my heart... Cheers J_L

22nd November 2002, 00:21	#3
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22nd November 2002, 01:13	#5
Metalman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 203	Can you just enable winamp agent? isnt thats what its for? To maintain file association "You must show no mercy-nor have any belief whatsoever in how others judge you-for your greatness will silence them all." -Warrior Wisdom

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Atmo The Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 9,400	Preferences > setup > file types. :Psykotech:

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21st November 2002, 21:25	#2
Bilbo Baggins Wind Chime of the Apocalypse Join Date: May 2000 Location: The Forest Posts: 17,228	Goto Windows explorer Goto Tools Chooser Folder Options File Types.

22nd November 2002, 00:43	#4
smeggle Guest Posts: n/a	Re-install sorts it as well.You should have had a gui come up asking you if you want to set winamp as defalt.(I did withall the re-installs I had to do cause of a prick of a sound card). It should have overwrote to default though. did you un-install real-one first? or after install? there's a shortcut through properties as well now where is it anyone know?I know there is one but I have'nt used it for a while.

22nd November 2002, 19:41	#11
Oni-Dracula Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,590	does anyone here know what they're talking about anymore? lol Yea if you enable winamp agent, it'll keep other programs from stealing winamp's filetypes...those bastards I think the file extension for shoutcast streams is .pls (if you click a link on a site). The pls file is actually just a link of sorts to the server's IP.