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*** Official Winamp 2x bug list ***
For the attention of Winamp 2x dev team:
*** Compiled by PP and DJ-Egg: June 2001+ ***
All original entries applied to Winamp versions 2.76 and earlier.
*** Updated: Oct. 2001+ ***
Includes afternotes denoting whether fixed in v2.77+.
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Regular known bugs:
#1. Limited/Missing extensions on 'All supported formats' list in OpenFile dialog.
No more explanations needed - just install a big bunch of input plug-ins and see what happens - formats from the bottom of the list aren't recognized when 'All supported types' is selected. This is NOT an input plug-in bug.
Further info here (towards end of thread)
* fixed in v2.77 ???
Apparently this is a Windows bug (256 character limitation in Open Files Dialog), and has nothing to do with Winamp ?!?!
#2. Safety of multi-instance detection.
See these threads for info: 1 | 2 | 3
FindWindow() call is NOT good here. Suggested fix:use CreateMutex() to ensure max safety.
* fixed in v2.77 (I think! gulp . . . mixed reports so far)
* definitely fixed in v2.79
#3. DirectSound output eats some very small files.
Yes, I do know about DirectSound circular buffer notification freakiness.
Suggested fix: padwith silence when you get end-of-song null block (and add this damn thing to official plug-in specs). Some people also complain about DirectSound output cutting off end of song; this is probably the same problem.
Further info here
Replacement plugin available here
* fixed in v2.79
#4. The playlist window sometimes grows too large and it isn't possible to shrink it down without messing with Winamp.ini. Especially annoying when copying Winamp from one computer to another one with lower screen resolution.
Example #1
Forum Search: keywords = pe_height | pe_width
* fixed in v2.77
#5. There are tons of 'modern' VOC files that don't work at all (chunktype 9) - see specs from wotsit.org.
For a big bunch of sample files, run some ripper on Duke Nukem 3Dmain GRP file.
* fixed in v2.77
#6. association with extensionless files (occurs randomly)
Just happened on my second comp and it seriously pissed me off.
Egg's comments:
Yes, this one's cropped up a few times in the past, but was supposed to be fixed.
It's something to do with "Register Files on Winamp start". The only way to get rid of it is to uncheck that option, then edit the registry under: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.
(ie. the "full-stop" (period) key for extensionless files, near top of list)
Remove: "Winamp.File" under default string, etc.
From: TSGH -> Useful Links -> File Associations section : Further info = here
* fixed in v2.77 (apparently)
#7. Main window tooltips for play/stop/pause/etc buttons are hidden behind the EQ when EQ window is placed directly underneath main window. Needs a tooltips "always on top" hack.
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Misc glitches:
#1. (wishlist) "New playlist" command needs extra "save" confirmation - you can accidentially delete whole playlist without any warning. An undo option would also be pretty neat.
#2. (wishlist) Pre-v2.10 output plug-in selection menu was better...
(see all newbie posts complaining about Winamp converting things instead of playing them).
#3. Just tested new URL drag&drop shiz. It wouldn't be a bad idea if it called in_Module::Play() _after_ returning from WM_DROPFILES (or whatever you use to get notification). Try to play some MIDI file and you will find why. (use PostMessage or something to do delayed start)
* fixed in v2.77
#4. Couldn't find destination format error, caused by WAV files containing MP3data on a system without MP3 ACM driver installed. This could be worked-around by a simple cross-dll hack or by making in_mp3 steal these files from in_wave - (they do work after renaming to .mp3)
#5. VIS doesn't work correctly with 24 & 32-bit samples
#6. EQ could at least ignore 24 & 32-bit samples instead of messing them up
#7. (wishlist) automatically remove trailing space in "open url" box.
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DJ-Egg's addendum:
#1. Double frame-count display in File Info box:
The frame-count for all CBR MP3's is displayed at double the actual amount.
Alt+3 for any MP3. Make a note of the frames #
Now open the same MP3 with any other ID3 tag editor.
Note that the actual frame-count is half of whatever Winamp says it is.
* fixed in v2.77
#2. Win2k Dir context menus bug:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=46361 (includes manual regfix)
#3. CD Autoplay bug: (system specific)
#4. Memory leak with WMA file on pause:
* fixed in v2.78
Misc Reports from Bugs Forum:
#1. DirectSound Output bug � Fast forward does not advance to the next song but, instead, keeps counting time on the same track even after it is finished.
Egg's comments:
Yes, to reproduce, drag the seekbar right to the end of the currently playing song.
Timer stops, analyzer oscillates, no playlist advance.
* Seekbar drag with mouse = fixed in v2.77
* bug now only occurs when using right kyb cursor
* fixed in v2.79
#2. "Stop after Current" bug � select option, hit next track, option still checked but no longer in effect.
Egg's comments:
Confirmed & Reproduced!
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Latest update : 20/07/01
to bugs:
DirectSound output pausing is kinda messed up. It seems to flush the buffer
(playback is usually restarted one or two seconds ahead).
to glitches:
DirectSound output could use some more smart prebuffering logic
(beginning of song is sometimes crippled when CPU usage is high).
-PP
Egg's comments:
Hmm, not sure if I can reproduce these two.
Seems alright to me ?!?!
* both fixed in v2.79
__________________________________________________________________
Latest update : 29/07/01
Error reading bitrate of MPEG 2.5 files in File Info box:
* fixed in v2.77
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Latest update : 18/08/01
Misc Reports from Bug Reports Forum
Revised: 31/08/01
1) Problem reading time/bitrate of FhG VBRI MP3 headers, reported here
Egg's comments: [revised: 01/09/01]
Problem caused by in_mp3.dll's inability to correctly read VBRI frame headers in MP3's encoded with rippers using the FhG encoder (MMJB, FastEnc, etc)
Files play ok, but time display & bitrate readings are messed up.
Full code specifications outlined here:
* proposed fixed for v2.8
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18/08/01 continued [unrevised]
2) Some people are complaining that Winamp isn't sorting the playlist properly when using drag+drop dir, or "dir context menus", regardless of the settings in Prefs -> Options (Sort files on load/read titles on load).
Apparently it only works properly when using the Add Files/Dir button.
This way the files are automatically ordered by filename (as intended), whereas with the other methods they seem to be ordered by FAT32 allocation or date created instead.
Probably a Windows 9x / FAT32 related bug.
Doesn't happen when using Win2k/XP with ntfs file system.
More info here, here and here
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Latest Update : 22/08/01
Not a bug as such, more of a missing feature...
Winamp doesn't support CDDB for proxy connections/port 80 url's, even with CDReader plugin.
RE: Problems with CDDB & proxy / firewalls
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Latest Update : 02/09/01
Alt+Delete kybd shortcut does NOT work for "remove all dead files"
"Rem button -> Misc -> Remove all dead files" works ok when clicking through with mouse, but hotkey doesn't do anything. Doh!
As reported here
* fixed in v2.77
__________________________________________________________________
Latest Update : 09/09/01
Weird minimize to systray bug (reproducable & not 3rd-party plugin related)
__________________________________________________________________
Latest Update : 28/09/01
A plethora of KNOWN skin-related bugs can be found here:
__________________________________________________________________
Latest updates : 07/10/01 +
Win2k/XP random shutdown problems
(with drag+drop/enqueue files from Open Files Dialog)
Here's the official 2.7x fix (c/o Justin - 19th April 2002)
* fixed in v2.80
From whatsnew.txt:
* fixed drag&drop from open file dialog related bugs
__________________________________________________________________
PLS Autorun problem in IE5.5+ (audio/x-scpls)
This one's been around for ages!
Fix: Winamp needs to register audio/x-scpls on installation (extension = .pls)
Though this is probably more related to some stupid IE Security Update patch,
or another player b0rking things up (eg. RealPlayer)
__________________________________________________________________
Weird windows snapping glitch:
On maximizing from windowshade mode, main window vanishes behind EQ & Playlist when playlist window is set to a wider size and the other 2 windows are snapped to the right-hand side of the screen.
Similar related problem:
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Support for Unicode characters in filenames/ID3 tags:
As reported many times here and here
Peter's suggested fix:
* partially fixed in v2.79 (Support for unicode characters in ID3v2 tags)
* further fix in v2.80
From WA 2.80 whatsnew.txt
* included PP's hacks for slightly better unicode filename support
__________________________________________________________________
Latest updates : 7th April 2002
Some (minor?) glitches are reported here (some confirmed, others not):
DevTeam please look into this!
Confirmed bugs/glitches:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=84028 (active window focus switch)
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=64540 (read titles on display)
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
For playback related issues, v2.81 users should install this patch
Winamp 2 Update
(Includes latest versions of out_wave & out_ds plugins, and latest wave, mod, midi, vorbis inputs)
__________________________________________________________________
Original document compiled by Peter Pawlowski
Edited, recompiled & appended for TSGH by DJ-Egg.
This doc will be updated accordingly on a regular basis.
nb. date format above uses European standard (Day/Month/Year), not US
__________________________________________________________________
For the attention of Winamp 2x dev team:
*** Compiled by PP and DJ-Egg: June 2001+ ***
All original entries applied to Winamp versions 2.76 and earlier.
*** Updated: Oct. 2001+ ***
Includes afternotes denoting whether fixed in v2.77+.
__________________________________________________________________
Regular known bugs:
#1. Limited/Missing extensions on 'All supported formats' list in OpenFile dialog.
No more explanations needed - just install a big bunch of input plug-ins and see what happens - formats from the bottom of the list aren't recognized when 'All supported types' is selected. This is NOT an input plug-in bug.
Further info here (towards end of thread)
* fixed in v2.77 ???
Apparently this is a Windows bug (256 character limitation in Open Files Dialog), and has nothing to do with Winamp ?!?!
#2. Safety of multi-instance detection.
See these threads for info: 1 | 2 | 3
FindWindow() call is NOT good here. Suggested fix:use CreateMutex() to ensure max safety.
* fixed in v2.77 (I think! gulp . . . mixed reports so far)
* definitely fixed in v2.79
#3. DirectSound output eats some very small files.
Yes, I do know about DirectSound circular buffer notification freakiness.
Suggested fix: padwith silence when you get end-of-song null block (and add this damn thing to official plug-in specs). Some people also complain about DirectSound output cutting off end of song; this is probably the same problem.
Further info here
Replacement plugin available here
* fixed in v2.79
#4. The playlist window sometimes grows too large and it isn't possible to shrink it down without messing with Winamp.ini. Especially annoying when copying Winamp from one computer to another one with lower screen resolution.
Example #1
Forum Search: keywords = pe_height | pe_width
* fixed in v2.77
#5. There are tons of 'modern' VOC files that don't work at all (chunktype 9) - see specs from wotsit.org.
For a big bunch of sample files, run some ripper on Duke Nukem 3Dmain GRP file.
* fixed in v2.77
#6. association with extensionless files (occurs randomly)
Just happened on my second comp and it seriously pissed me off.
Egg's comments:
Yes, this one's cropped up a few times in the past, but was supposed to be fixed.
It's something to do with "Register Files on Winamp start". The only way to get rid of it is to uncheck that option, then edit the registry under: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.
(ie. the "full-stop" (period) key for extensionless files, near top of list)
Remove: "Winamp.File" under default string, etc.
From: TSGH -> Useful Links -> File Associations section : Further info = here
* fixed in v2.77 (apparently)
#7. Main window tooltips for play/stop/pause/etc buttons are hidden behind the EQ when EQ window is placed directly underneath main window. Needs a tooltips "always on top" hack.
__________________________________________________________________
Misc glitches:
#1. (wishlist) "New playlist" command needs extra "save" confirmation - you can accidentially delete whole playlist without any warning. An undo option would also be pretty neat.
#2. (wishlist) Pre-v2.10 output plug-in selection menu was better...
(see all newbie posts complaining about Winamp converting things instead of playing them).
#3. Just tested new URL drag&drop shiz. It wouldn't be a bad idea if it called in_Module::Play() _after_ returning from WM_DROPFILES (or whatever you use to get notification). Try to play some MIDI file and you will find why. (use PostMessage or something to do delayed start)
* fixed in v2.77
#4. Couldn't find destination format error, caused by WAV files containing MP3data on a system without MP3 ACM driver installed. This could be worked-around by a simple cross-dll hack or by making in_mp3 steal these files from in_wave - (they do work after renaming to .mp3)
#5. VIS doesn't work correctly with 24 & 32-bit samples
#6. EQ could at least ignore 24 & 32-bit samples instead of messing them up
#7. (wishlist) automatically remove trailing space in "open url" box.
__________________________________________________________________
DJ-Egg's addendum:
#1. Double frame-count display in File Info box:
The frame-count for all CBR MP3's is displayed at double the actual amount.
Alt+3 for any MP3. Make a note of the frames #
Now open the same MP3 with any other ID3 tag editor.
Note that the actual frame-count is half of whatever Winamp says it is.
* fixed in v2.77
#2. Win2k Dir context menus bug:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=46361 (includes manual regfix)
#3. CD Autoplay bug: (system specific)
#4. Memory leak with WMA file on pause:
* fixed in v2.78
Misc Reports from Bugs Forum:
#1. DirectSound Output bug � Fast forward does not advance to the next song but, instead, keeps counting time on the same track even after it is finished.
Egg's comments:
Yes, to reproduce, drag the seekbar right to the end of the currently playing song.
Timer stops, analyzer oscillates, no playlist advance.
* Seekbar drag with mouse = fixed in v2.77
* bug now only occurs when using right kyb cursor
* fixed in v2.79
#2. "Stop after Current" bug � select option, hit next track, option still checked but no longer in effect.
Egg's comments:
Confirmed & Reproduced!
__________________________________________________________________
Latest update : 20/07/01
to bugs:
DirectSound output pausing is kinda messed up. It seems to flush the buffer
(playback is usually restarted one or two seconds ahead).
to glitches:
DirectSound output could use some more smart prebuffering logic
(beginning of song is sometimes crippled when CPU usage is high).
-PP
Egg's comments:
Hmm, not sure if I can reproduce these two.
Seems alright to me ?!?!
* both fixed in v2.79
__________________________________________________________________
Latest update : 29/07/01
Error reading bitrate of MPEG 2.5 files in File Info box:
* fixed in v2.77
__________________________________________________________________
Latest update : 18/08/01
Misc Reports from Bug Reports Forum
Revised: 31/08/01
1) Problem reading time/bitrate of FhG VBRI MP3 headers, reported here
Egg's comments: [revised: 01/09/01]
Problem caused by in_mp3.dll's inability to correctly read VBRI frame headers in MP3's encoded with rippers using the FhG encoder (MMJB, FastEnc, etc)
Files play ok, but time display & bitrate readings are messed up.
Full code specifications outlined here:
* proposed fixed for v2.8
__________________________________________________________________
18/08/01 continued [unrevised]
2) Some people are complaining that Winamp isn't sorting the playlist properly when using drag+drop dir, or "dir context menus", regardless of the settings in Prefs -> Options (Sort files on load/read titles on load).
Apparently it only works properly when using the Add Files/Dir button.
This way the files are automatically ordered by filename (as intended), whereas with the other methods they seem to be ordered by FAT32 allocation or date created instead.
Probably a Windows 9x / FAT32 related bug.
Doesn't happen when using Win2k/XP with ntfs file system.
More info here, here and here
__________________________________________________________________
Latest Update : 22/08/01
Not a bug as such, more of a missing feature...
Winamp doesn't support CDDB for proxy connections/port 80 url's, even with CDReader plugin.
RE: Problems with CDDB & proxy / firewalls
__________________________________________________________________
Latest Update : 02/09/01
Alt+Delete kybd shortcut does NOT work for "remove all dead files"
"Rem button -> Misc -> Remove all dead files" works ok when clicking through with mouse, but hotkey doesn't do anything. Doh!
As reported here
* fixed in v2.77
__________________________________________________________________
Latest Update : 09/09/01
Weird minimize to systray bug (reproducable & not 3rd-party plugin related)
__________________________________________________________________
Latest Update : 28/09/01
A plethora of KNOWN skin-related bugs can be found here:
__________________________________________________________________
Latest updates : 07/10/01 +
Win2k/XP random shutdown problems
(with drag+drop/enqueue files from Open Files Dialog)
Here's the official 2.7x fix (c/o Justin - 19th April 2002)
* fixed in v2.80
From whatsnew.txt:
* fixed drag&drop from open file dialog related bugs
__________________________________________________________________
PLS Autorun problem in IE5.5+ (audio/x-scpls)
This one's been around for ages!
Fix: Winamp needs to register audio/x-scpls on installation (extension = .pls)
Though this is probably more related to some stupid IE Security Update patch,
or another player b0rking things up (eg. RealPlayer)
__________________________________________________________________
Weird windows snapping glitch:
On maximizing from windowshade mode, main window vanishes behind EQ & Playlist when playlist window is set to a wider size and the other 2 windows are snapped to the right-hand side of the screen.
Similar related problem:
__________________________________________________________________
Support for Unicode characters in filenames/ID3 tags:
As reported many times here and here
Peter's suggested fix:
* partially fixed in v2.79 (Support for unicode characters in ID3v2 tags)
* further fix in v2.80
From WA 2.80 whatsnew.txt
* included PP's hacks for slightly better unicode filename support
__________________________________________________________________
Latest updates : 7th April 2002
Some (minor?) glitches are reported here (some confirmed, others not):
DevTeam please look into this!
Confirmed bugs/glitches:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=84028 (active window focus switch)
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=64540 (read titles on display)
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
For playback related issues, v2.81 users should install this patch
Winamp 2 Update
(Includes latest versions of out_wave & out_ds plugins, and latest wave, mod, midi, vorbis inputs)
__________________________________________________________________
Original document compiled by Peter Pawlowski
Edited, recompiled & appended for TSGH by DJ-Egg.
This doc will be updated accordingly on a regular basis.
nb. date format above uses European standard (Day/Month/Year), not US
__________________________________________________________________
Last Updated : 9th March 2003
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