Error ripping track #1: can't open destination file

[riccid]

Has anyone else had this problem with Version 5.04? I've successfully ripped my CD once (after I'd first installed Winamp) however I'd deleted the finished product as I was unhappy with the way that Winamp had created multiple folders for each and every song.



Now everytime I try to rip either a single track or an entire CD I get the same error over and over again. I've tried changing the destination folder, rebooting the PC, messing around with some of the settings however no joy. I love Winamp but this is killing me

Any ideas would be appreciated.

[DJ Egg]

1. Upgrade to Winamp 5.05 (or whatever the latest version is at the time)

2. Copy & paste the text from the following input boxes here:

Prefs (Ctrl+P) -> CD Ripping > Output File Settings tab:

Specify destination folder = ?
Specify naming convention = ?

Also include settings in the Encoder tab (encoder used, bitrate/quality, etc).

And provide an example of the CD you are trying to rip (artist - album - etc)

Please also include all relevant system specs
(cpu, ram, mobo, cd-rom, windows os, directx, hjt log)


Apart from that...

From the Troubleshooters sticky:

Error ripping track #1: Can't open decoder - Aborting...

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?postid=1223065#post1223065

...which is similar, but not quite the same, heh.

[riccid]

Reply: Error ripping track #1: can't open destination file

1. Upgrade to Winamp 5.05

Done

2. Copy & paste the text from the following input boxes here:

Prefs (Ctrl+P) -> CD Ripping > Output File Settings tab:

Specify destination folder = E:\Ricci\My Music
Specify naming convention = <Artist> - <Title> - \ <Year> - <Album>

Also include settings in the Encoder tab (encoder used, bitrate/quality, etc).

MP3 Encoder Version 1.2
CBR - 192kbps - Normal

Please also include all relevant system specs
(cpu, ram, mobo, cd-rom, windows os, directx)
P4 2.6 Ghz, 512MB DDR, Pioneer DVD-Writer + LG CD Writer (F: & G: ), Windows XP Pro SP1, Directx 9

(Have also included startuplist.txt)

Apart from that...

From the Troubleshooters sticky:

Error ripping track #1: Can't open decoder - Aborting...

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread...065#post1223065

...which is similar, but not quite the same, heh.

Yeah have tried that solution with no joy.

[DJ Egg]

Specify naming convention = <Artist> - <Title> - \ <Year> - <Album>

There's your problem.

Using "Pink Floyd - Animals" as an example, this will make Winamp try to create the following freaky folder\filename structure:

E:\Ricci\My Music\Pink Floyd - Pigs on the Wing 1 - \ 1977 - Animals.mp3
E:\Ricci\My Music\Pink Floyd - Dogs - \ 1977 - Animals.mp3
E:\Ricci\My Music\Pink Floyd - Sheep - \ 1977 - Animals.mp3

hehe

You've obviously changed the default setting of:

<Artist> - <Album>\## - <Title>

What folder\filename structure do you want Winamp to create exactly?

[riccid]

Actually I really don't care so long as when I rip the CD's all the tracks go into a single folder entitled with the album name so, I guess I'm saying I'm open to your suggestion there.

BTW: Thanks heaps for replying so quickly.

[riccid]

ROFL!!!

DJ you're a legend thanks Mate. I changed the default setting back and it's kicking ass now!!

Thanks again.

[pieter.wiersma]

I'd got this "can't open destination file" after update to 5.05. My solution was not mentioned above!
Important for me was to remove the "\" in the default settings of: <Artist> - <Album>\## - <Title>
After deleting the backslash the error message didn't pops-up anymore.
Greets, Pieter

[Ezell]

Originally posted by riccid
Actually I really don't care so long as when I rip the CD's all the tracks go into a single folder entitled with the album name so, I guess I'm saying I'm open to your suggestion there.

BTW: Thanks heaps for replying so quickly.

so how exactly do you get it to rip into a folder (that hasnt been created yet) entitled with the album and artist name? i tried to alter the "Destination folder field" with the <artist>-<title> information, but i receive an error.

[Ezell]

*note* i didnt have this problem before i upgraded to 5.05 Pro (i previously had 5 pro)

[DJ Egg]

Originally posted by DJ Egg
Specify naming convention:

blah blah blah

You've obviously changed the default setting of:

<Artist> - <Album>\## - <Title>

What folder\filename structure do you want Winamp to create exactly?

[Ezell]

Originally posted by DJ Egg

i'm still receiving the error message. does that naming convention apply to the destination folder as well as the ripped file?

[drewbar]

Yes, that is what the '\' is for.

[Ezell]

Originally posted by drewbar
Yes, that is what the '\' is for.

hopefully these screenshots will help diagnose my problem

[DJ Egg]

What screenshots?

Originally posted by DJ Egg
Copy & paste the text from the following input boxes here:

Prefs (Ctrl+P) -> CD Ripping > Output File Settings tab:

Specify destination folder = ?
Specify naming convention = ?

Also include settings in the Encoder tab (encoder used, bitrate/quality, etc).

And provide an example of the CD you are trying to rip (artist - album - etc)

Please also include all relevant system specs
(cpu, ram, mobo, cd-rom, windows os, directx)

[Ezell]

ooops...sorry.


Destination Folder: C:\Documents and Settings\Ezell\My Documents\My Music\<Artist> - <Album>

Naming Convention for Ripped Tracks: ## - <Artist> - <Title>

Encoding Format: MP3 Encoder v1.2

MP3 Encoder Options:
Mode: CBR Joint Stereo
Bitrate 128 kbps
Quality Normal

Windows XP
AMD Athlon XP 2400+
1.99 GHz, 224 MB of RAM

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is there anything else i should include?