Desktop Player

[trekman]

I have the newest version of Winamp Player 5.1 w/aac plus and use it for Streams and playing CDs. Its a great player. In fact my favorite, so this is my question.

Can the Winamp Player be made to stay on my desktop all the time? Right now I have the icons in my toolbar and on my desktop that I click on to start the player.

What I would like is for the player to be on my desktop already when I sign on to my computer. Then all I have to do is put in a cd or start a music stream. Instead of clicking the icon to see the player.

I just want it on my desktop all the time. Is it possible? Thanks

John

[jmatthews112]

Had you considered placing a shortcut to C:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe (or where ever the main Winamp executable file is located) in the Startup folder?

[JonnyMac]

Or, try DrO's Time Restore & Autoplay plug-in. It has a load Winamp at Windows startup option and also has a number of different auto-play options.

[jmatthews112]

A quick addition/revision to JM's post:

There is an updated version of TRAP, 2.0 beta, which you should probably download instead of 1.85. It is more stable, and something which DrO would probably also suggest.

jmat

[trekman]

Originally posted by jmatthews112
A quick addition/revision to JM's post:

There is an updated version of TRAP, 2.0 beta, which you should probably download instead of 1.85. It is more stable, and something which DrO would probably also suggest.

jmat

Ok I clicked on your link and downloaded/saved it to my computer in my documents. Then it asked me if I wanted to run Winamp. I said yes and then started a stream at www.stickman-radio.com I then left it running and stayed logged on and restarted my computer.

When I my desktop was up and running again the winamp didnt start. I tried it several times, and it doesnt work. As before I have to click on the icon to start the player. So Im back to where I started

Am I doing it wrong? Why wont it automaticaly start up when I sign on?

[JonnyMac]

“Then it asked me if I wanted to run Winamp”

I think that was a installer to run Winamp after installing the plug-in. Is the plug set to auto load Winamp and play...

Winamp > Ctrl+P > Plug-ins > General Purpose > double click 'Time Restore and AutoPlay'

[trekman]

Ok, I didnt know I was still supposed to download the first one that JohnnyMac mentioned. Duh! That comes from being a non techie type person. Wish I were!

But now Ive downloaded the plugin & the installer. I left it on and restarted my computer. It started up automatically right where it was when I shut down. So its doing exactly what I want it to do.

Thank You Guys! I appreciate all your help. I hope you dont mind but Im going to let others know about it also.

[JonnyMac]

Either one would do actually. Jmat's link is the updated version of TRAP. I think a typo in my reply may have been confusing...

I think that was a installer to run Winamp after installing the plug-in.

should have been

I think that was a installer option to run Winamp after installing the plug-in.

Either way, it is now working for you and that is what counts.

[trekman]

Its been two years since my last visit here for help. I Love Winamp! And its always worked well for me. When I DID have problems they always were worked out! I had completely forgotten about this plugin. Im on a brand new lap top and just added it. Still works great. I love having it start up and start playing exactly where it was when i shut my computer down. Thanks DrO \m/