Bad DirectSound driver Error code: 88780078

JToTheP · 18th November 2005, 16:25

I searched and saw no results for this, so if I am wrong feel free to do whatever is needed with this topic.

Everytime I try to play a video on winamp today this happens. It worked the other day, what is this?

JonnyMac · 18th November 2005, 16:47

1. Winamp
2. Ctrl+P (for preferences)
3. Plug-ins > Output
4. double click 'DirectSound output'
5. Driver tab
6. make sure the device in the drop-down list correctly reflects your soundcard

Further DirectSound config tweaks....
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....26#post1212926

-and/or-

1. Control Panel
2. Sounds & Audio Devices icon (or MultiMedia Icon)
3. Audio tab
4. in 'Sound playback' make sure the 'Default device:' drop-down box correctly reflects your soundcard

Although it's not necessary, close down Winamp, Windows and reboot the computer after making any of the above changes.

No dice? Try updating the soundcard drivers. If you have a soundcard go the manufacturer's website for updates. If you have an on board sound chip, go to the website of your computer provider or the manufacturer of the mother board. Also make sure DirectX is up to date for your system.

Still no dice? Please post a reply with system specs.

JToTheP · 18th November 2005, 16:54

For some strange reason I had to re-install my video codecs..and now it works. Yet this happened before I even downloaded 5.11 of Winamp, so I found that strange. The only thing that happened on my PC while I was gone was AVG ran a complete scan...otherwise nothing happened, but it works now. Thank you, I will remember to check the properties if it happens again.

quentin59 · 24th April 2009, 17:46

Winamp was working fine until yesterday when I installed the new patch 5.552.... instead of 5.551

since then, error code 88780078 about bad driver. blablabla...+ now it is getting worse,as winamp doesn't give me the upper hand.

Indeed, as soon as i launch it, the program is not responding
So i cant go into preference

just ctrl alt supr to close it

any idea?

JonnyMac · 24th April 2009, 19:31

Try a full uninstall > reinstall (AKA clean install) of Winamp. No luck? Please provide Winamp & system specs.

quentin59 · 26th April 2009, 14:34

Hi Jonny Mac,

well thanks. I have now access to Winamp!!
still error code88780078 tough

I have attached the zip file with the 3 files I suppose you need...

JonnyMac · 26th April 2009, 21:20

The drivers for the SoundBlaster are over 6 years old. Try going to the SB site to download updated driver for the SB card model.

majes1990 · 27th May 2009, 21:07

I had this same problem on my new Windows Vista computer. I read this post and went to the output plugins and selected "waveout output" and chose to change the device to "speakers (realtek high definition)" and it worked fine. this may be because my speakers are on my moniter and we unpluged them and pluged in regular computer speakers cause my moniter was too soft to hear.

Nensi · 22nd June 2010, 06:32

Hi friends, I am first time here and really found ti good by all means, Infact the topic is good to read and and sending this page to my other firends because they are always asking me for the good resources to read out

18th November 2005, 16:25	#1
JToTheP Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	Bad DirectSound driver Error code: 88780078 I searched and saw no results for this, so if I am wrong feel free to do whatever is needed with this topic. Everytime I try to play a video on winamp today this happens. It worked the other day, what is this?

18th November 2005, 16:47	#2
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	1. Winamp 2. Ctrl+P (for preferences) 3. Plug-ins > Output 4. double click 'DirectSound output' 5. Driver tab 6. make sure the device in the drop-down list correctly reflects your soundcard Further DirectSound config tweaks.... http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....26#post1212926 -and/or- 1. Control Panel 2. Sounds & Audio Devices icon (or MultiMedia Icon) 3. Audio tab 4. in 'Sound playback' make sure the 'Default device:' drop-down box correctly reflects your soundcard Although it's not necessary, close down Winamp, Windows and reboot the computer after making any of the above changes. No dice? Try updating the soundcard drivers. If you have a soundcard go the manufacturer's website for updates. If you have an on board sound chip, go to the website of your computer provider or the manufacturer of the mother board. Also make sure DirectX is up to date for your system. Still no dice? Please post a reply with system specs. Please do not PM me for tech support. Any request for tech support through PM will be ignored. Read the Stickies ---> \| \| \| \| <--- Knowledge is power

24th April 2009, 19:31	#5
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	Try a full uninstall > reinstall (AKA clean install) of Winamp. No luck? Please provide Winamp & system specs. Please do not PM me for tech support. Any request for tech support through PM will be ignored. Read the Stickies ---> \| \| \| \| <--- Knowledge is power

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18th November 2005, 16:54	#3
JToTheP Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	For some strange reason I had to re-install my video codecs..and now it works. Yet this happened before I even downloaded 5.11 of Winamp, so I found that strange. The only thing that happened on my PC while I was gone was AVG ran a complete scan...otherwise nothing happened, but it works now. Thank you, I will remember to check the properties if it happens again.

24th April 2009, 17:46	#4
quentin59 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	Winamp was working fine until yesterday when I installed the new patch 5.552.... instead of 5.551 since then, error code 88780078 about bad driver. blablabla...+ now it is getting worse,as winamp doesn't give me the upper hand. Indeed, as soon as i launch it, the program is not responding So i cant go into preference just ctrl alt supr to close it any idea?

26th April 2009, 21:20	#7
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	The drivers for the SoundBlaster are over 6 years old. Try going to the SB site to download updated driver for the SB card model.

27th May 2009, 21:07	#8
majes1990 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	I had this same problem on my new Windows Vista computer. I read this post and went to the output plugins and selected "waveout output" and chose to change the device to "speakers (realtek high definition)" and it worked fine. this may be because my speakers are on my moniter and we unpluged them and pluged in regular computer speakers cause my moniter was too soft to hear.

22nd June 2010, 06:32	#9
Nensi Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1	Hi friends, I am first time here and really found ti good by all means, Infact the topic is good to read and and sending this page to my other firends because they are always asking me for the good resources to read out