Can't Play M4A Files

RickyLeone · 27th May 2009, 10:16

Hello,

I can't seem to play any m4a files on Winamp. Is there a plugin that can allow me to do this, or am do I just have the configuration wrong?

Thanks!

J_Darnley · 27th May 2009, 10:31

Yeah, the plugin comes with the Full installer. Download it, run the installer and make sure you check the box for MP4 support.

paul.s.bkk · 4th June 2009, 04:45

I can't play .m4a files either in 5.552. VLC, IT both do. I'm sure MPEG4 was loaded in the setup. in_mp4.dll shows in the input plugins. Just get "end of playback".

I just uninstalled in_mp4 and carefully reinstalled Winamp. Did NOT do the trick, still won't play.

All I can think of is I recently updated IT/QT, removed QT (again), then loaded QTA (again). This couldn't cause the problem?

J_Darnley · 4th June 2009, 09:55

Then see the FAQ and post the information we need to help you.

paul.s.bkk · 4th June 2009, 22:58

Quote:

Originally posted by J_Darnley
Then see the FAQ and post the information we need to help you.

Winamp has been completely removed clean installed (numerous times)/ directories deleted. Just in case, QTA was completely removed and Itunes/Quiktime reloaded to latest updated and Quicktime left intact/running for now (and the explorer association for m4a left to QT for now).

Reinstall of Winamp 5.552 Full completed. No other plugin loaded except Nunz 4.0.

Open in Winamp still won't play .m4a files. Just the 'end of playback' balloon. The m4a's do play in VLC, QT, and Itunes.

plugin hijack dxdiag logs attached (could you delete these after you are done?)

Winamp still kicks the llama's butt! THX

paul.s.bkk · 4th June 2009, 23:05

and a mediainfo attached ...

J_Darnley · 5th June 2009, 00:06

Oh. It is ALAC. Winamp can't play that with out an extra decoder which you can get in the Winamp Essentials Pack.

myk04ls · 5th June 2009, 03:26

here's a link to it

http://meggamusic.co.uk/winamp/Winamp_Essentials_v5.35.exe

J_Darnley · 5th June 2009, 11:28

If you are going to provide links, please point to the most recent one.
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....303193#updates

myk04ls · 5th June 2009, 22:38

terribly sorry! i just gave the link which i personally experienced to fix the same problem which i also personally had.

scriber · 28th January 2011, 23:21

Installed the Winamp Essentials but still can not play M4A or OGG files

scriber · 28th January 2011, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by scriber

Installed the Winamp Essentials but still can not play M4A or OGG files

I found this to work perfect for playing M4A files, so simple just drag and drop the file into your plugins folder. done!
http://www.rarewares.org/dancer/dancer.php?f=12

MrSinatra · 28th January 2011, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by scriber

Installed the Winamp Essentials but still can not play M4A or OGG files

its possible the extension is misnamed. i have m4a files winamp plays fine, no extra needed.

get a program called "gspot" and check carefully what codec the file uses and if it has the right extension for it.

scriber · 28th January 2011, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSinatra

its possible the extension is misnamed. i have m4a files winamp plays fine, no extra needed.

get a program called "gspot" and check carefully what codec the file uses and if it has the right extension for it.

The extension is not misnamed. M4A files play now after using the download I stated above but OGG files still do not play.

I got GSpot but not sure how to use this to identify the source for ogg

scriber · 29th January 2011, 00:02

Opened a .ogg file in GSpot and it looks like ffdshow audio decoder is being used
Also in the system tray is the ffdshow icon and Haali Media Splitter icon
Winamp still does not play ogg

scriber · 29th January 2011, 00:11

Opened a .ogg file in GSpot and it looks like ffdshow audio decoder is being used
Also in the system tray is the ffdshow icon and Haali Media Splitter icon
Winamp still does not play ogg

27th May 2009, 10:16	#1
RickyLeone Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	Can't Play M4A Files Hello, I can't seem to play any m4a files on Winamp. Is there a plugin that can allow me to do this, or am do I just have the configuration wrong? Thanks!

27th May 2009, 10:31	#2
J_Darnley Forum King Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 3,625	Yeah, the plugin comes with the Full installer. Download it, run the installer and make sure you check the box for MP4 support. Winamp ATF Reference — My cPro timer widget — My port of AVS Do NOT email me with general tech support questions.

4th June 2009, 09:55	#4
J_Darnley Forum King Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 3,625	Then see the FAQ and post the information we need to help you. Winamp ATF Reference — My cPro timer widget — My port of AVS Do NOT email me with general tech support questions.

5th June 2009, 00:06	#7
J_Darnley Forum King Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 3,625	Oh. It is ALAC. Winamp can't play that with out an extra decoder which you can get in the Winamp Essentials Pack. Winamp ATF Reference — My cPro timer widget — My port of AVS Do NOT email me with general tech support questions.

5th June 2009, 11:28	#9
J_Darnley Forum King Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 3,625	If you are going to provide links, please point to the most recent one. http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....303193#updates Winamp ATF Reference — My cPro timer widget — My port of AVS Do NOT email me with general tech support questions.

4th June 2009, 04:45	#3
paul.s.bkk Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10	I can't play .m4a files either in 5.552. VLC, IT both do. I'm sure MPEG4 was loaded in the setup. in_mp4.dll shows in the input plugins. Just get "end of playback". I just uninstalled in_mp4 and carefully reinstalled Winamp. Did NOT do the trick, still won't play. All I can think of is I recently updated IT/QT, removed QT (again), then loaded QTA (again). This couldn't cause the problem?

5th June 2009, 03:26	#8
myk04ls Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5	here's a link to it http://meggamusic.co.uk/winamp/Winamp_Essentials_v5.35.exe

5th June 2009, 22:38	#10
myk04ls Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5	terribly sorry! i just gave the link which i personally experienced to fix the same problem which i also personally had.

28th January 2011, 23:21	#11
scriber Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10	Installed the Winamp Essentials but still can not play M4A or OGG files

29th January 2011, 00:02	#15
scriber Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10	Opened a .ogg file in GSpot and it looks like ffdshow audio decoder is being used Also in the system tray is the ffdshow icon and Haali Media Splitter icon Winamp still does not play ogg

29th January 2011, 00:11	#16
scriber Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10	Opened a .ogg file in GSpot and it looks like ffdshow audio decoder is being used Also in the system tray is the ffdshow icon and Haali Media Splitter icon Winamp still does not play ogg

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