Winamp can't connect to Internet

pborz · 28th April 2010, 21:22

Hola all,
I know it's a rather simple and odd problem, but since some time my Winamp can't connect to the net at all.
I can't access Shoutcast ("The server or proxy was not found"), Audioscrobbler plugin doesn't work, I can't open url links (stops at 'connecting to host'), etc.

All my other programs are connecting okay, I have no IP blocker, I've disabled my firewall, so I really can't understand... I'm using 5.572. Any ideas?
Thanks

DJ Egg · 28th April 2010, 21:26

I don't recommend disabling your firewall, but do recommend that you make sure it's configured to allow internet access for Winamp, and not configured to block it. Many firewall programs/processes still run in the background, even if you close the UI.

Do you use a proxy to connect to the internet?

Is the correct connection type selected in Winamp -> Prefs (Ctrl+P) -> General Preferences?
Is the proxy field in there blank?

If the problem persists, then we'll need more info:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=161361#specs

pborz · 28th April 2010, 21:57

I've looked into the firewall preferences (Comodo), and it did seem to block Winamp, even if I exited. Adding it to the list of Trusted applications solved the problem.
Thanks!

robdog2004 · 29th April 2010, 02:09

from the way i am understanding firewalls that are developed to date is that when you shut the program down it blocks all traffic since most (at least the good ones) have a internal program that starts at the very first second the os loads(before you even login) and then loads the user interface

28th April 2010, 21:22	#1
pborz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	Winamp can't connect to Internet Hola all, I know it's a rather simple and odd problem, but since some time my Winamp can't connect to the net at all. I can't access Shoutcast ("The server or proxy was not found"), Audioscrobbler plugin doesn't work, I can't open url links (stops at 'connecting to host'), etc. All my other programs are connecting okay, I have no IP blocker, I've disabled my firewall, so I really can't understand... I'm using 5.572. Any ideas? Thanks

28th April 2010, 21:26	#2
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,867	I don't recommend disabling your firewall, but do recommend that you make sure it's configured to allow internet access for Winamp, and not configured to block it. Many firewall programs/processes still run in the background, even if you close the UI. Do you use a proxy to connect to the internet? Is the correct connection type selected in Winamp -> Prefs (Ctrl+P) -> General Preferences? Is the proxy field in there blank? If the problem persists, then we'll need more info: http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=161361#specs Playlist -\|- Twitter

29th April 2010, 02:09	#4
robdog2004 Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 843	from the way i am understanding firewalls that are developed to date is that when you shut the program down it blocks all traffic since most (at least the good ones) have a internal program that starts at the very first second the os loads(before you even login) and then loads the user interface thanks rob (c)rob 2013 (picture & SN) (please note) As users we can't give others help unless we get full details of the problem that you are having

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28th April 2010, 21:57	#3
pborz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	I've looked into the firewall preferences (Comodo), and it did seem to block Winamp, even if I exited. Adding it to the list of Trusted applications solved the problem. Thanks!