dll file

wenze1 · 1st June 2001, 21:15

everytime i start my winamp i get cant locate dll file (nomad) what this mean? and how can i get the missing file?

DJ Egg · 1st June 2001, 23:42

Hmm . . . believe me, you don't want it!
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=49692 (gen_nomad.dll)

If you've got an SBLive Soundcard & have also installed Creative PlayCenter,
chances are you've already got it ?!?!

Close Winamp
Goto: Winamp\Plugins dir
Remove: gen_nomad.dll
Try Winamp again.

(First, make sure Windows is set to view all files in Folder Options -> View tab)

If the file definitely isn't there, report back here & we'll take things from there.

wenze1 · 2nd June 2001, 00:16

Quote:

Originally posted by DJEgg
Hmm . . . believe me, you don't want it!
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=49692 (gen_nomad.dll)

If you've got an SBLive Soundcard & have also installed Creative PlayCenter,
chances are you've already got it ?!?!

Close Winamp
Goto: Winamp\Plugins dir
Remove: gen_nomad.dll
Try Winamp again.

(First, make sure Windows is set to view all files in Folder Options -> View tab)

If the file definitely isn't there, report back here & we'll take things from there.

I LOOKED IN PLUG INS DIR AND THERE IS NO FILE BY THAT NAME THERE.I RECENTLY INSTALLED PLAYCENTER 2 ANS THATS WHEN THE PROB OCURRED. I DONT KNOW IF IT GOT DELETED WHEN I USED A PROGRAM TO REMOVE DUPLICATE FILES

DJ Egg · 2nd June 2001, 13:48

Well, you have two options here:

1. Search your HDD for the duplicate version of gen_nomad.dll and copy & paste it into the Winamp\Plugins dir.
If it's nowhere on your HDD, reinstall PlayCenter2

However, as I've already said, this isn't recommended
(due to the problems this dll has been known to cause)

2. Winamp -> Prefs -> Plugins: click "Flush plugin name cache"
(first making sure that gen_nomad.dll isn't in the Plugins dir)
Close Prefs & exit Winamp
*(this is assuming you can get into the Prefs in the first place)

Now go back to the Winamp dir.
Open Winamp.ini in Notepad & remove any reference to gen_nomad.dll
Save & close file.

Winamp\Plugins dir
Open plugin.ini with Notepad & remove any reference to gen_nomad.dll
Save & close file.

Now try opening Winamp again.

* If you can't even get into Winamp Prefs (Ctrl+P)
Whilst in the Winamp dir, also open the file winamp.pic (PlugIn Cache) with Notepad & remove any reference to gen_nomad.dll
Save & close file.

Let us know how you get on!

wenze1 · 2nd June 2001, 21:33

Quote:

Originally posted by DJEgg
Well, you have two options here:

1. Search your HDD for the duplicate version of gen_nomad.dll and copy & paste it into the Winamp\Plugins dir.
If it's nowhere on your HDD, reinstall PlayCenter2

However, as I've already said, this isn't recommended
(due to the problems this dll has been known to cause)

2. Winamp -> Prefs -> Plugins: click "Flush plugin name cache"
(first making sure that gen_nomad.dll isn't in the Plugins dir)
Close Prefs & exit Winamp
*(this is assuming you can get into the Prefs in the first place)

Now go back to the Winamp dir.
Open Winamp.ini in Notepad & remove any reference to gen_nomad.dll
Save & close file.

Winamp\Plugins dir
Open plugin.ini with Notepad & remove any reference to gen_nomad.dll
Save & close file.

Now try opening Winamp again.

* If you can't even get into Winamp Prefs (Ctrl+P)
Whilst in the Winamp dir, also open the file winamp.pic (PlugIn Cache) with Notepad & remove any reference to gen_nomad.dll
Save & close file.

Let us know how you get on!

i tried going in my note pad and opening the directories i cant fin winamp.pic or the winamp.ini in my plugins i have no dll files im gonna try and reinstall playcenter 2 i know u dont recomend this but i like play cener with cds to change back ground sound and make cool cds i hope this works if anything i could always delete winamp and playcenter 2 and try reinstalling both maybe i love winamp for listening to the music i have downloaded i hope this works will let you know later

DJ Egg · 2nd June 2001, 22:11

gen_nomad.dll is NOT a component of Winamp.
It is placed in the Winamp\Plugins dir by the PlayCenter2 installation.
Neither programs require the file in order to work properly.

I've a feeling you maybe removed the duplicate file whilst Winamp was still running?

WINAMP.PIC & WINAMP.INI are in the main Winamp dir, not the Plugins subdir.
If you can't see them, goto:
Start -> Settings -> Folder Options -> View tab.
Checkmark: View ALL files
Uncheck: Hide extensions for known filetypes.

PLUGIN.INI is in the Plugins subdir.

They must be there!
Just open them all with Notepad & remove all references to gen_nomad.dll

If all else fails, then follow the instructions in this thread for a complete Winamp
Uninstall -> Reinstall

wenze1 · 2nd June 2001, 22:45

Quote:

Originally posted by DJEgg
gen_nomad.dll is NOT a component of Winamp.
It is placed in the Winamp\Plugins dir by the PlayCenter2 installation.
Neither programs require the file in order to work properly.

I've a feeling you maybe removed the duplicate file whilst Winamp was still running?

WINAMP.PIC & WINAMP.INI are in the main Winamp dir, not the Plugins subdir.
If you can't see them, goto:
Start -> Settings -> Folder Options -> View tab.
Checkmark: View ALL files
Uncheck: Hide extensions for known filetypes.

PLUGIN.INI is in the Plugins subdir.

They must be there!
Just open them all with Notepad & remove all references to gen_nomad.dll

If all else fails, then follow the instructions in this thread for a complete Winamp
Uninstall -> Reinstall

i just tried that in my winamp folder i have plugins, skin,log.txt,and under plugins i have acf presets,avs,dfx,images,milkdrop,VIS_Rabid,vis_wg3d,Whitecap Configs,wt,gen_picturebox.txt,gen_slider.txt,Out sqr.txt,vis_katafx.txt,vis_punkie.txt,and Whitacap

wenze1 · 2nd June 2001, 22:57

Quote:

Originally posted by wenze1

Quote:

Originally posted by DJEgg
gen_nomad.dll is NOT a component of Winamp.
It is placed in the Winamp\Plugins dir by the PlayCenter2 installation.
Neither programs require the file in order to work properly.

I've a feeling you maybe removed the duplicate file whilst Winamp was still running?

WINAMP.PIC & WINAMP.INI are in the main Winamp dir, not the Plugins subdir.
If you can't see them, goto:
Start -> Settings -> Folder Options -> View tab.
Checkmark: View ALL files
Uncheck: Hide extensions for known filetypes.

PLUGIN.INI is in the Plugins subdir.

They must be there!
Just open them all with Notepad & remove all references to gen_nomad.dll

If all else fails, then follow the instructions in this thread for a complete Winamp
Uninstall -> Reinstall

i just tried that in my winamp folder i have plugins, skin,log.txt,and under plugins i have acf presets,avs,dfx,images,milkdrop,VIS_Rabid,vis_wg3d,Whitecap Configs,wt,gen_picturebox.txt,gen_slider.txt,Out sqr.txt,vis_katafx.txt,vis_punkie.txt,and Whitacap

as i can recall i prob did delete the duplicate while winamp was runnin so should i uninstall an reinstall it i get get playcenter2 to reinstall i tried downloadind it again in 3 different disks however they got it set up but now it wont install unreal i like sound blaster they have good sound cards but this is rediculous why dont they fix this after how long?

wenze1 · 2nd June 2001, 23:05

Quote:

Originally posted by wenze1

Quote:

Originally posted by wenze1

Quote:

Originally posted by DJEgg
gen_nomad.dll is NOT a component of Winamp.
It is placed in the Winamp\Plugins dir by the PlayCenter2 installation.
Neither programs require the file in order to work properly.

I've a feeling you maybe removed the duplicate file whilst Winamp was still running?

WINAMP.PIC & WINAMP.INI are in the main Winamp dir, not the Plugins subdir.
If you can't see them, goto:
Start -> Settings -> Folder Options -> View tab.
Checkmark: View ALL files
Uncheck: Hide extensions for known filetypes.

PLUGIN.INI is in the Plugins subdir.

They must be there!
Just open them all with Notepad & remove all references to gen_nomad.dll

If all else fails, then follow the instructions in this thread for a complete Winamp
Uninstall -> Reinstall

i just tried that in my winamp folder i have plugins, skin,log.txt,and under plugins i have acf presets,avs,dfx,images,milkdrop,VIS_Rabid,vis_wg3d,Whitecap Configs,wt,gen_picturebox.txt,gen_slider.txt,Out sqr.txt,vis_katafx.txt,vis_punkie.txt,and Whitacap

as i can recall i prob did delete the duplicate while winamp was runnin so should i uninstall an reinstall it i get get playcenter2 to reinstall i tried downloadind it again in 3 different disks however they got it set up but now it wont install unreal i like sound blaster they have good sound cards but this is rediculous why dont they fix this after how long?

would it be easier for me to uninstall winamp and my sound card contents and reinstall both and leave my playcenter as 1 and not upgrade i dont use playcenter much winamp much better

wenze1 · 3rd June 2001, 00:49

Quote:

Originally posted by DJEgg
Hmm . . . believe me, you don't want it!
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=49692 (gen_nomad.dll)

If you've got an SBLive Soundcard & have also installed Creative PlayCenter,
chances are you've already got it ?!?!

Close Winamp
Goto: Winamp\Plugins dir
Remove: gen_nomad.dll
Try Winamp again.

(First, make sure Windows is set to view all files in Folder Options -> View tab)

If the file definitely isn't there, report back here & we'll take things from there.

how do i back up my pluggins and skins and reload if i gotta unistall and reinstall?

DJ Egg · 3rd June 2001, 12:46

Right, for starters, you don't have to click the "quote" button every time you want to make a new post, just click the "Post a Reply" button at the bottom of the page instead.

Secondly, you didn't do what I said regarding:

Start -> Settings -> Folder Options -> View tab
Hidden Files:
Checkmark: "Show ALL files"
(You've still got it set to "do not show")
Uncheck: "Hide extensions for known file types"

Basically, the list of files you provided above is incomplete.
I can't even work out which of them are folders or files.
Every file will have an extension at the end, eg. a full stop followed by 3 letters,
as in your example, vis_punkie.txt
This is the readme text file for the Punkie Visualization plugin.

The actual plugins will have .DLL as the extension!
eg. vis_punkie.dll

I'm also not familiar with some of those entries, 'cos I don't have them myself.
It also sounds like you've got some WildTangent plugins installed

If uninstalling, make sure you follow the full instructions (as linked to above).
You'll also need to uninstall WildTangent from the Add/Rem Programs Control Panel before uninstalling Winamp. You can always run the WT setup again after Winamp is reinstalled.

Anyway, to back up Skins:
Simply copy & paste the Skins folder to a backup place on your HDD,
eg. C:\Backup\
Then, after you have uninstalled & reinstalled Winamp, cut & paste this folder back into the Winamp dir, thus replacing the current Skins subdir.

To backup your plugins, simply keep the original setup files you downloaded in a safe place, and run them again once Winamp is reinstalled.

If relevant, you may also wish to backup the following:
Bookmark List (winamp.bm)
Saved EQ Presets (.EQF Files & winamp.q2)
Simply copy & paste them to your backup folder, then cut & paste them back into the main Winamp dir later.

However, you could fix the whole problem simply by editing the ini files (as outlined earlier) and removing all reference to gen_nomad.dll, but you need to be able to actually see these ini files in the first place (INI & DLL files are classed as hidden files unless you disable this Windows function)

In future, don't remove duplicate files whilst the relevant program is still open.

Good luck!

wenze1 · 3rd June 2001, 17:46

thanks i did a full uninstall and reinstall and i dont get no error message seems to be working fine now.

DJ Egg · 3rd June 2001, 19:49

Woooooooooh! Yay!

1st June 2001, 23:42	#2
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Hmm . . . believe me, you don't want it! http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=49692 (gen_nomad.dll) If you've got an SBLive Soundcard & have also installed Creative PlayCenter, chances are you've already got it ?!?! Close Winamp Goto: Winamp\Plugins dir Remove: gen_nomad.dll Try Winamp again. (First, make sure Windows is set to view all files in Folder Options -> View tab) If the file definitely isn't there, report back here & we'll take things from there. Playlist -\|- Twitter

2nd June 2001, 13:48	#4
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Well, you have two options here: 1. Search your HDD for the duplicate version of gen_nomad.dll and copy & paste it into the Winamp\Plugins dir. If it's nowhere on your HDD, reinstall PlayCenter2 However, as I've already said, this isn't recommended (due to the problems this dll has been known to cause) 2. Winamp -> Prefs -> Plugins: click "Flush plugin name cache" (first making sure that gen_nomad.dll isn't in the Plugins dir) Close Prefs & exit Winamp (this is assuming you can get into the Prefs in the first place) Now go back to the Winamp dir. Open Winamp.ini* in Notepad & remove any reference to gen_nomad.dll Save & close file. Winamp\Plugins dir Open plugin.ini with Notepad & remove any reference to gen_nomad.dll Save & close file. Now try opening Winamp again. * If you can't even get into Winamp Prefs (Ctrl+P) Whilst in the Winamp dir, also open the file winamp.pic (PlugIn Cache) with Notepad & remove any reference to gen_nomad.dll Save & close file. Let us know how you get on! Playlist -\|- Twitter

2nd June 2001, 22:11	#6
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	gen_nomad.dll is NOT a component of Winamp. It is placed in the Winamp\Plugins dir by the PlayCenter2 installation. Neither programs require the file in order to work properly. I've a feeling you maybe removed the duplicate file whilst Winamp was still running? WINAMP.PIC & WINAMP.INI are in the main Winamp dir, not the Plugins subdir. If you can't see them, goto: Start -> Settings -> Folder Options -> View tab. Checkmark: View ALL files Uncheck: Hide extensions for known filetypes. PLUGIN.INI is in the Plugins subdir. They must be there! Just open them all with Notepad & remove all references to gen_nomad.dll If all else fails, then follow the instructions in this thread for a complete Winamp Uninstall -> Reinstall Playlist -\|- Twitter

3rd June 2001, 12:46	#11
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Right, for starters, you don't have to click the "quote" button every time you want to make a new post, just click the "Post a Reply" button at the bottom of the page instead. Secondly, you didn't do what I said regarding: Start -> Settings -> Folder Options -> View tab Hidden Files: Checkmark: "Show ALL files" (You've still got it set to "do not show") Uncheck: "Hide extensions for known file types" Basically, the list of files you provided above is incomplete. I can't even work out which of them are folders or files. Every file will have an extension at the end, eg. a full stop followed by 3 letters, as in your example, vis_punkie.txt This is the readme text file for the Punkie Visualization plugin. The actual plugins will have .DLL as the extension! eg. vis_punkie.dll I'm also not familiar with some of those entries, 'cos I don't have them myself. It also sounds like you've got some WildTangent plugins installed If uninstalling, make sure you follow the full instructions (as linked to above). You'll also need to uninstall WildTangent from the Add/Rem Programs Control Panel before uninstalling Winamp. You can always run the WT setup again after Winamp is reinstalled. Anyway, to back up Skins: Simply copy & paste the Skins folder to a backup place on your HDD, eg. C:\Backup\ Then, after you have uninstalled & reinstalled Winamp, cut & paste this folder back into the Winamp dir, thus replacing the current Skins subdir. To backup your plugins, simply keep the original setup files you downloaded in a safe place, and run them again once Winamp is reinstalled. If relevant, you may also wish to backup the following: Bookmark List (winamp.bm) Saved EQ Presets (.EQF Files & winamp.q2) Simply copy & paste them to your backup folder, then cut & paste them back into the main Winamp dir later. However, you could fix the whole problem simply by editing the ini files (as outlined earlier) and removing all reference to gen_nomad.dll, but you need to be able to actually see these ini files in the first place (INI & DLL files are classed as hidden files unless you disable this Windows function) In future, don't remove duplicate files whilst the relevant program is still open. Good luck! Playlist -\|- Twitter

3rd June 2001, 19:49	#13
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Woooooooooh! Yay! Playlist -\|- Twitter

1st June 2001, 21:15	#1
wenze1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12	everytime i start my winamp i get cant locate dll file (nomad) what this mean? and how can i get the missing file?

3rd June 2001, 17:46	#12
wenze1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12	thanks i did a full uninstall and reinstall and i dont get no error message seems to be working fine now.

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