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Join Date: Nov 2005
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AVS overlay/fullscreen failing on windows 7
AVS plugin won't show when going either fullscreen OR overlay mode.
The little window with the visualization works good, but when going fullscreen or overlay I only see the "overlay color" (#1F000F), even when trying to go fullscreen with overlay mode disabled, all I see is that color. I already tried with clean winamp installation (uninstalled, removed all "winamp" folders on hd and restarted pc, then installed latest winamp from winamp.com) Specs: Video: GeForce GT 610 Driver version 320.18 Cpu: AMD FX 6300 (6 core) Directx: updated with http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 Winamp version: Winamp 5.64 Jun 26 2013 Also tried with this version, same problem: winamp57_3437_beta_full_all.exe Windows: 7 Ultimate SP1 non modified, all updates installed Any suggestion would be appreciated, thanks. |
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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its expected for avs as its that old it only does overlay/full screen correctly on XP, anything after that won't work correctly (unless you disable aero if I remember correctly). is one of the many reasons why avs hasn't been the default visualisation plug-in for years.
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I managed to run fullscreen without overlay mode, but not "desktop" mode, even without aero. The overlay issue is a limitation with newer windows versions or just AVS is not being updated? I noticed different versions on the AVS for the beta winamp I installed, if there is active development on AVS (even in beta), where would be a good place to ask what is the problem exactly? Thanks. |
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If you have not found it already, there is a sub-forum for AVS. Look near the bottom of the main forum page.
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#5 |
Join Date: Sep 2003
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posting there isn't going to get a different answer. avs is just old and not compatible with newer OSes for such features covered in this thread. without a reimplementation or a miracle, avs on anything beyond XP is a crippled experience and isn't going to change. and is why I still think we need to spilt it out for those wanting it and not ship it by default.
and the different versions in the Winamp beta / 5.64 / 5.65 is just from providing the most stable of unstable builds based on the OS being used. |
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#6 |
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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The most important question reminds (sorry I didn't clarify)
Is there an equal or better plugin out there can be used as wallpaper and fullscreen on modern systems? or/and any other plugin that can use AVS visualizations. |
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#7 |
Join Date: Sep 2003
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milkdrop - not the same but it'll work a lot better than avs does and there's a mass of presets available for it. if not you'll need to trapse through the vis plug-ins on the site / via Google etc to find anything else which may be suitable for you.
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#8 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
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I will probably downgrade to XP for now, or maybe try the video acceleration on Oracle Virtualbox, thanks a lot for your help
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#9 |
Join Date: Sep 2003
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might as well use Winamp v2.81 if you're going to downgrade the OS for the sake of an outdated and unsupported vis plug-in
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Still there isn't something similar to our knowledge or as good in my opinion, I believe the amount and usefulness of features in AVS are not matched anywhere for me. I know it was sarcasm but you shouldn't recommend outdated versions on forums, someone not following the conversation or having less knowledge in English language might end up with a player that is not patched and insecure. |
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