CDDB Bug (possible)

Linoge · 17th May 2003, 18:40

Ok, I popped in the new Matrix: Reloaded CD1 and loaded it up in Winamp3. Well, as I double clicked on the first track, the little CDDB window popped up, sputtered a bit, and finally came back with "Error: CDDB not installed". Am I a few patches behind the curve, is there actually something we need to install, or is the CDDB database just being a pain?

(EDIT: And I just realized I put this in the wrong forum. Sorry people... I cannot delete it, it would appear, either.)

[edit] moved from wa2-bugs to wa3-ts by moderator ==> DJ Egg [/edit]

Nunzio390 · 18th May 2003, 20:18

Had CDDB Lookups been working before this? I have no way of knowing this based on the info you supplied. So, let's handle this in 1 of 2 ways...

1. IF CDDB LOOKUPS NEVER WORKED:

Check to ensure that these files exist in your Winamp3\Wacs folder:

gracenote.wac
CDDBUIWinamp.dll
CDDBControlWinamp.dll
mbsvc.wac

The first 3 are needed for Gracenote CDDB2 lookups. The fourth (mbsvc.wac) is for the Minibrowser Services, which MUST also be installed for Gracenote CDDB lookups.

So, if the first 3 are not present, that means that you probably elected to UNcheck "Support for CD audio with CDDB" during Winamp3 setup. If the 4th is not present, that means that you elected to UNcheck "Minibrowser Capability" (under Optional Components) during Winamp3 setup. In either case you need to completely uninstall Winamp3 and reinstall again, making sure that you have NOT UNchecked any of those options.
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2. IF CDDB LOOKUPS USED TO WORK:

If all of the above exist, and you were able to have Gracenote CDDB lookups before, then do this:

First close Winamp3. Then browse to and completely delete the \Winamp3\db\{pid} folder. Upon reopening Winamp3, all Gracenote CDDB lookups should now work with every CD as if they had never been looked up before, and Gracenote is searching for the first time.

snowboarder517 · 22nd May 2003, 20:08

i did both and it did not work. all the files were in the Wacs folder and although there was no {pid} folder there was a folder named {5DAADB6F-F9DE-49F9-A5BC-F8805EF8029A} that when i deleted and reopened winamp and tried to retrieve tracks that lots of #s folder got back. im going to try to reinstall winamp but if it doesnt work i dont know what else to do.

Nunzio390 · 22nd May 2003, 20:18

Yes. That's the same folder I was referring to. Now... what I suggested SHOULD have most definitely worked. However, it can't hurt to do a complete uninstall/reinstall of Winamp3 either. Just make sure that you uninstall/reinstall correctly. Matter of fact, follow my installation instructions in this thread.

snowboarder517 · 22nd May 2003, 20:19

yes the un/install did work! thanx for replying so quick! great technical ppl! never again will i use another media player!

Nunzio390 · 22nd May 2003, 20:23

LOL. Yer welcome. I'm glad all is well now.

Happy Winamping!

joe4201 · 28th August 2003, 04:49

k i read your response to the other guys problem. now, since i know cddb used to work for me e.g. i still have the cddb info for a few cds i obviously tried the second option but it still says "cddb not installed"
p.s. i know i had those two boxes checked/unchecked ( can't remember the appropriate setting you mentioned ) cause cddb worked previously.
also i'm trying to not reinstall winamp unless it's absolutely nessecary

Nunzio390 · 28th August 2003, 13:48

In your case one or more of these files may have somehow become corrupted...

gracenote.wac
CDDBUIWinamp.dll
CDDBControlWinamp.dll
mbsvc.wac

...in which case you would have to uninstall/reinstall. There's not much else I can tell you other than to first read through this thread as well, and if you still have problems, then completely uninstall/reinstall following the procedures outlined in this thread.

17th May 2003, 18:40	#1
Linoge Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 4	CDDB Bug (possible) Ok, I popped in the new Matrix: Reloaded CD1 and loaded it up in Winamp3. Well, as I double clicked on the first track, the little CDDB window popped up, sputtered a bit, and finally came back with "Error: CDDB not installed". Am I a few patches behind the curve, is there actually something we need to install, or is the CDDB database just being a pain? (EDIT: And I just realized I put this in the wrong forum. Sorry people... I cannot delete it, it would appear, either.) [edit] moved from wa2-bugs to wa3-ts by moderator ==> DJ Egg [/edit]

18th May 2003, 20:18	#2
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	Had CDDB Lookups been working before this? I have no way of knowing this based on the info you supplied. So, let's handle this in 1 of 2 ways... 1. IF CDDB LOOKUPS NEVER WORKED: Check to ensure that these files exist in your Winamp3\Wacs folder: gracenote.wac CDDBUIWinamp.dll CDDBControlWinamp.dll mbsvc.wac The first 3 are needed for Gracenote CDDB2 lookups. The fourth (mbsvc.wac) is for the Minibrowser Services, which MUST also be installed for Gracenote CDDB lookups. So, if the first 3 are not present, that means that you probably elected to UNcheck "Support for CD audio with CDDB" during Winamp3 setup. If the 4th is not present, that means that you elected to UNcheck "Minibrowser Capability" (under Optional Components) during Winamp3 setup. In either case you need to completely uninstall Winamp3 and reinstall again, making sure that you have NOT UNchecked any of those options. ____________________________________________________________ 2. IF CDDB LOOKUPS USED TO WORK: If all of the above exist, and you were able to have Gracenote CDDB lookups before, then do this: First close Winamp3. Then browse to and completely delete the \Winamp3\db\{pid} folder. Upon reopening Winamp3, all Gracenote CDDB lookups should now work with every CD as if they had never been looked up before, and Gracenote is searching for the first time. Don't email or PM me concerning Winamp. Instead, either start a NEW TOPIC or post a REPLY in the appropriate thread in these forums. This will also benefit others who may have a similar question or problem. But before posting, please first Search the forums and read all FAQs and all Sticky threads. ORB Remote Broadcast [ Automated Jukebox \| Nunzio's Home \| Wacky Videos \| Solve the Prunella Puzzle! ] [ LINE RIDER! \| My Resume \| Virtual Chess \| Composite Sketch \| My Niece's Band ] [ Plugins by Joonas \| DrO's Winamp Plugins and Extras \| K-JÃ¶fol ]

28th August 2003, 04:49	#7
joe4201 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: aloha oregon usa Posts: 2	well that didn't work k i read your response to the other guys problem. now, since i know cddb used to work for me e.g. i still have the cddb info for a few cds i obviously tried the second option but it still says "cddb not installed" p.s. i know i had those two boxes checked/unchecked ( can't remember the appropriate setting you mentioned ) cause cddb worked previously. also i'm trying to not reinstall winamp unless it's absolutely nessecary

28th August 2003, 13:48	#8
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	In your case one or more of these files may have somehow become corrupted... gracenote.wac CDDBUIWinamp.dll CDDBControlWinamp.dll mbsvc.wac ...in which case you would have to uninstall/reinstall. There's not much else I can tell you other than to first read through this thread as well, and if you still have problems, then completely uninstall/reinstall following the procedures outlined in this thread. Don't email or PM me concerning Winamp. Instead, either start a NEW TOPIC or post a REPLY in the appropriate thread in these forums. This will also benefit others who may have a similar question or problem. But before posting, please first Search the forums and read all FAQs and all Sticky threads. ORB Remote Broadcast [ Automated Jukebox \| Nunzio's Home \| Wacky Videos \| Solve the Prunella Puzzle! ] [ LINE RIDER! \| My Resume \| Virtual Chess \| Composite Sketch \| My Niece's Band ] [ Plugins by Joonas \| DrO's Winamp Plugins and Extras \| K-JÃ¶fol ]

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22nd May 2003, 20:08	#3
snowboarder517 Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2	i did both and it did not work. all the files were in the Wacs folder and although there was no {pid} folder there was a folder named {5DAADB6F-F9DE-49F9-A5BC-F8805EF8029A} that when i deleted and reopened winamp and tried to retrieve tracks that lots of #s folder got back. im going to try to reinstall winamp but if it doesnt work i dont know what else to do.

22nd May 2003, 20:18	#4
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	Yes. That's the same folder I was referring to. Now... what I suggested SHOULD have most definitely worked. However, it can't hurt to do a complete uninstall/reinstall of Winamp3 either. Just make sure that you uninstall/reinstall correctly. Matter of fact, follow my installation instructions in this thread.

22nd May 2003, 20:19	#5
snowboarder517 Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2	yes the un/install did work! thanx for replying so quick! great technical ppl! never again will i use another media player!

22nd May 2003, 20:23	#6
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	LOL. Yer welcome. I'm glad all is well now. Happy Winamping!