Can't Get Shoutcast To Stream

bbowers66 · 16th May 2003, 10:57

I've downloaded and installed BOTH the Winamp2 and Winamp 3 versions and have had no trouble in getting either to play either the "demo" or any file or CD. My problem is getting the shoutcast "stream" to open and play(It won't in either version for me...the reason I've tried BOTH) I click on my station selection and the "download file" box opens...but nothing happens. The stream just won't start.
Any clues would really be appreciated. I have no trouble whatsoever streaming to Windows Media.

WickedKarma · 16th May 2003, 13:03

couple of questions you should answer first...

1) is your sever online?
2) how do you have your weblink to the server set up?
3)is your server online?
4) do you have a firewall, need router forwarding, or anything else that may restrict your feed from reaching the public?

WKL

Tom · 16th May 2003, 17:03

Empty your internet cache.

Tom

matt2kjones · 16th May 2003, 17:30

right it sounds like your winamp doesn't have .pls files assosiated with it. so, simply do this:

open winamp 2.9, and press ctrl+p (preferences)

then click file types....

click the select all button

select register types when winamp starts

then click close

then close winamp

re-open winamp

and click this link: http://www.thedigitaldream.co.uk:8000/listen.pls

does it play?

bbowers66 · 16th May 2003, 22:11

Thanks for all the help....I tried all of the above....but I still get the window that says "File Download" as if the stream is about to start...but it won't... it just keeps throwing the "file" from one side of the screen to the other...nothing else. Any other suggestions would really be appreciated. Thanks !

WickedKarma · 17th May 2003, 04:09

still didnt asnswer my questions lol...

A little more info might get you the help you need..perhaps even posting the link you are using

~Noodle~

LA_Jazz_Man · 17th May 2003, 05:25

hey all, I'm posting my problem here because it's very clost to the problem at the start of the post.

basically, I have winamp3 install'd, and when I click a "tune in" button, I get the "downloading window", but right afterwards, I get a Windows error message:

[start error message...]
C:\WINDOWS\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OPQ34HU7\listen[1].xpl

Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file.
You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.
[...end error message]

I already clear'd out my internet cache, and I follow'd matt2kjones advice. neither worked. so, any ideas?

thanks in advance

17th May 2003, 05:33

.xpl. Real Player is being stupid again. Try these links, most are for Winamp 2.X, but should be helpful:

RE: Real Player related problems:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=34741
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=34266
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=29788
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=34314
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=31246
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=82742 (.MPGA association)
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=30659 (.MPGA association)
How to Unassociate RP8 from Streaming Playlists & Make Winamp the Default Instead
Mugged by RealPlayer
Help! - RealPlayer is still screwing me
mp3.com - guaranteed fix (file format associations):
http://help.mp3.com/help/installer/MP3Fix.exe
mp3.com - further help:
http://help.mp3.com/help/article/con...e_windows.html

Winamp Forums Search: xpl

kb6oxx · 26th May 2003, 12:20

THE STREAMING AUDIO WON'T STREAM

I apparently have a similar problem as "bbowers66," he posted:

"I've downloaded and installed BOTH the Winamp2 and Winamp 3 versions and have had

no trouble in getting either to play either the "demo" or any file or CD. My

problem is getting the shoutcast "stream" to open and play(It won't in either

version for me...the reason I've tried BOTH) I click on my station selection and

the "download file" box opens...but nothing happens. The stream just won't start."

on 05-16-2003.

I had shoutcast working OK and was using it to listen to a linked amateur repeater

system I use which is in California (I am sometimes out of range of this system's

transmitters since I live in Mexico). I never have downloaded music files.

My computer crashed, and when I got it running again, the intro message for the

repeater system would play but the live audio from the repeater system wouldn't.

The URL for weblink to the server is

http://www.shoutcast.com/directory/?...tem&st=gs&l=25 .

As far as I know, the server is running.

I am running windows XP, and am not using a firewall or router. I use Symantic

virus checker.

I uninstalled winamp 3 and reinstalled it. The streaming audio wouldn't work.
I uninstalled winamp 3 and installed winamp 2.9; it doesn't work either.

I emptied my internet cache.

There might be something to reset on my PC; but I don't know what it would be.
Any suggestions?

PATRICK MULLEN

Municipio Tijuana, B.C., Mexico

16th May 2003, 10:57	#1
bbowers66 Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2	Can't Get Shoutcast To Stream I've downloaded and installed BOTH the Winamp2 and Winamp 3 versions and have had no trouble in getting either to play either the "demo" or any file or CD. My problem is getting the shoutcast "stream" to open and play(It won't in either version for me...the reason I've tried BOTH) I click on my station selection and the "download file" box opens...but nothing happens. The stream just won't start. Any clues would really be appreciated. I have no trouble whatsoever streaming to Windows Media.

16th May 2003, 13:03	#2
WickedKarma Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 28	a little more info would be helpful couple of questions you should answer first... 1) is your sever online? 2) how do you have your weblink to the server set up? 3)is your server online? 4) do you have a firewall, need router forwarding, or anything else that may restrict your feed from reaching the public? WKL

16th May 2003, 17:30	#4
matt2kjones Major Dude Join Date: May 2002 Location: UK Posts: 929	right it sounds like your winamp doesn't have .pls files assosiated with it. so, simply do this: open winamp 2.9, and press ctrl+p (preferences) then click file types.... click the select all button select register types when winamp starts then click close then close winamp re-open winamp and click this link: http://www.thedigitaldream.co.uk:8000/listen.pls does it play? TDD House & Trance Radio: [ 64k Stream \| Visit Site ]

17th May 2003, 05:25	#7
LA_Jazz_Man Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: louisiana Posts: 1	no streaming and an error message... hey all, I'm posting my problem here because it's very clost to the problem at the start of the post. basically, I have winamp3 install'd, and when I click a "tune in" button, I get the "downloading window", but right afterwards, I get a Windows error message: [start error message...] C:\WINDOWS\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\OPQ34HU7\listen[1].xpl Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. [...end error message] I already clear'd out my internet cache, and I follow'd matt2kjones advice. neither worked. so, any ideas? thanks in advance

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16th May 2003, 17:03	#3
Tom Moderator Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,491	Empty your internet cache. Tom

16th May 2003, 22:11	#5
bbowers66 Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2	Thanks for all the help....I tried all of the above....but I still get the window that says "File Download" as if the stream is about to start...but it won't... it just keeps throwing the "file" from one side of the screen to the other...nothing else. Any other suggestions would really be appreciated. Thanks !

17th May 2003, 04:09	#6
WickedKarma Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 28	still didnt asnswer my questions lol... A little more info might get you the help you need..perhaps even posting the link you are using ~Noodle~

17th May 2003, 05:33	#8
Sawg Guest Posts: n/a	.xpl. Real Player is being stupid again. Try these links, most are for Winamp 2.X, but should be helpful: RE: Real Player related problems: http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=34741 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=34266 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=29788 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=34314 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=31246 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=82742 (.MPGA association) http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=30659 (.MPGA association) How to Unassociate RP8 from Streaming Playlists & Make Winamp the Default Instead Mugged by RealPlayer Help! - RealPlayer is still screwing me mp3.com - guaranteed fix (file format associations): http://help.mp3.com/help/installer/MP3Fix.exe mp3.com - further help: http://help.mp3.com/help/article/con...e_windows.html Winamp Forums Search: xpl

26th May 2003, 12:20	#9
kb6oxx Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tijuana, B.C., Mexico Posts: 4	THE STREAMING AUDIO WON'T STREAM I apparently have a similar problem as "bbowers66," he posted: "I've downloaded and installed BOTH the Winamp2 and Winamp 3 versions and have had no trouble in getting either to play either the "demo" or any file or CD. My problem is getting the shoutcast "stream" to open and play(It won't in either version for me...the reason I've tried BOTH) I click on my station selection and the "download file" box opens...but nothing happens. The stream just won't start." on 05-16-2003. I had shoutcast working OK and was using it to listen to a linked amateur repeater system I use which is in California (I am sometimes out of range of this system's transmitters since I live in Mexico). I never have downloaded music files. My computer crashed, and when I got it running again, the intro message for the repeater system would play but the live audio from the repeater system wouldn't. The URL for weblink to the server is http://www.shoutcast.com/directory/?...tem&st=gs&l=25 . As far as I know, the server is running. I am running windows XP, and am not using a firewall or router. I use Symantic virus checker. I uninstalled winamp 3 and reinstalled it. The streaming audio wouldn't work. I uninstalled winamp 3 and installed winamp 2.9; it doesn't work either. I emptied my internet cache. There might be something to reset on my PC; but I don't know what it would be. Any suggestions? PATRICK MULLEN Municipio Tijuana, B.C., Mexico