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  • READ ME: If you blindly clicked next while installing Winamp

    First off, if Winamp installed something you didn't want, it was your own fault. When you install Winamp it gives you the choice to install only what you want.

    So here's a guide to installing Winamp that even a dumbass can understand.



    This is self expanitory. It gives you a quick overview of what you can install with Winamp.



    The license agreement. If you don't agree to any of this, just click cancel and find yourself another player.



    This is where you decide where you want Winamp to go on your computer. If you want it somewhere else, say so.



    Now this is the tricky part, so I've outlined most of the things for you so you don't have to go clicking on stuff.

    Winamp (required)
    Winamp agent (Winamp system tray tool)

    Multimedia Engine
    -Audio playback (Contains various audio codecs to install)
    -Video playback (Contains various video codecs to install)
    -Audio encoders (Audio encoders required for CD ripping)
    -Output (Audio processors)
    -CDDB
    -Sonic Ripping/Burning Support
    -Signal processor studio plugin (add effects to songs)

    Winamp Library (If you don't want the ML, uncheck it, it's right THERE)
    -Winamp Media Library
    -Core ML Components (Playlists, Now Playing, etc)
    -Transcoding Tool (Convert one file to another)
    -Replay Gain (Make all your files have the same volume)
    -Winamp Dashboard (Homepage portal for the ML)
    -Auto tagger (tag your files for you)
    -Podcast Directory (subscribe\download pod casts)
    -Remote Media (Access your ML from other PCs etc)
    -Online Media (Access online media)
    -Playlist Generator (Generate acoustically dynamic playlists)
    -Portable Media Player support (Support for Ipods and the like)

    User Interface Extensions
    -Global Hotkey Support
    -Extended Jump to File support
    -Nullsoft Tray Control
    -Modern Skin support

    Visualization
    -Nullsoft Tiny Fullscreen
    -Advanced Visualization Studio
    -Milkdrop2 (pure sex)
    -Line in support

    Okay, you see how all that stuff has little boxes next to it? That means you can uncheck anything you don't want installed. Whether it be the ML, Vis plugins, modern skins, etc. So don't write a post bitching about how you got the ML and you didn't want it.

    So once you get everything that you want checked, you can click next and move on to the next step.



    Do you want a desktop shortcut, or a start menu shortcut? No then uncheck the fucking boxes nimrod.



    See all those check boxes there? If you don't want that stuff, uncheck it. If you get an E-Music icon on you desktop, it's YOUR fault.



    That's it, you're done. Well almost.



    This is what you get the first time you launch Winamp. Don't fret. Just pick the skin you want, click next and select the files you want associated with winamp.

    Then give a little information (or not it's your choice).

    Now. With all that said. If you have ANYTHING other than Winamp installed that you didn't want. You had the chance to not install it.

    Have a nice day.

  • #2
    Totally agreed.
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    • #3
      Me too. I'm gonna sticky this for a while.

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      • #4
        Good job

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        • #5
          Also, using PNG for screen shots instead of some lossy crap like JPEG. You get a medal!
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          • #6
            for any noobs reading this who've skipped to the bottom :
            PHOTO NUMBER SIX DEPICTS ALL THE BULLCRAP NOONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT.
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            • #7
              It's kind of sad you even had to do this. Good job though.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by randman
                It's kind of sad you even had to do this. Good job though.
                That's what meth does to you.

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                • #9
                  winamp is the best ever and everything they offer needs to always be installed at all times!

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                  • #10
                    ryan...

                    I had to revive this Sticky thread. It appears that ImageShack free hosting is not reliable enough to keep images intact. See this screenshot to clarify what I'm referring to...



                    Now, here's my question...

                    Would you like me to host the images at my server for you?
                    This is a great Sticky thread / Guide and it's referenced many times in the forums. But to have these images go missing... well, you get my point. ... others won't get the point! Get it? LOL!

                    So, would you like me to host the images? If so, then the thread can be edited to point to images at the new location (Chev or another mod can edit it).

                    Let me know!
                    Don't email or PM me concerning Winamp. Instead, either start a NEW TOPIC or post a REPLY in the appropriate thread in these forums. This will also benefit others who may have a similar question or problem. But before posting, please first Search the forums and read all FAQs and all Sticky threads.

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                    • #11
                      Big bump...

                      Great job Ryan.

                      I had someone ask me how to "fix things" if they already installed all the stuff they later found out they didn't want. Should I post some kind of tutorial for changing things back to what they're more familiar with?
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by swingdjted
                        Big bump...

                        Great job Ryan.

                        I had someone ask me how to "fix things" if they already installed all the stuff they later found out they didn't want. Should I post some kind of tutorial for changing things back to what they're more familiar with?
                        HELL FUCKIN' NO!

                        If the dumbass INSTALLED something (s)he did not want...then have them un-install the program and re-install UNchecking the options they did not want installed in the first fucking place!

                        Besides...why waste the time and energy (and a massive headache) explaining what was already explained in great detail ALREADY ! ! !

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                        BTW...GREAT job on the explanation Ryan.
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                        • #13
                          Being uninformed doesn't necessarily make someone a dumbass. Sometimes people don't really understand what they are installing or getting into until after they have had some time to see the end product. This is especially true if something looks good in it's description but turns out to be shit.

                          Uninstalling and reinstalling with a more careful and informed point of view can be very helpful, and I'm glad you suggested it, but might not cover the emusic piece, since simply uninstalling Winamp does not unsubscribe said person from emusic.
                          Don't forget to live before you die.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by swingdjted
                            Being uninformed doesn't necessarily make someone a dumbass. Sometimes people don't really understand what they are installing or getting into until after they have had some time to see the end product. This is especially true if something looks good in it's description but turns out to be shit.

                            Uninstalling and reinstalling with a more careful and informed point of view can be very helpful, and I'm glad you suggested it, but might not cover the emusic piece, since simply uninstalling Winamp does not unsubscribe said person from emusic.
                            Point taken.
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                            • #15
                              Can't believe this is still stuck, awesome. The images still work for me. If not, feel free to edit the post.

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