Winamp crashes/closes after a while

Bananen · 14th April 2018, 12:16

I have a very annoying problem with Winamp that crashes/closes after a while, can vary between 1-2 days to a few hours only.

I use winamp + DSP for our web radio.
(I have installed the latest version of winamp on my computer running Windows 10.)

I am grateful for all the help that will solve this problem.
I've attached the latest crash-log.
Thank you in advance.

Bananen · 22nd April 2018, 13:53

Any help here, please?
It seems that winamp and/or DSP is unstable?

musicf8 · 23rd April 2018, 23:05

If you're using the patched version of the latest winamp (Winamp 5.666 Build 3516 (5.6.6.3516)), then it's most likely the DSP plugin. Is it crashing when it's playing a specific file?

Also this might be better posted in the shoutcast forum if you're using it for shoutcast

akter78 · 1st May 2018, 05:03

You can also just install a pre-patched version of Winamp 5.666 (from http://getwinamp.com/#download) that includes the in_mp3 fix along with another plug-in crash fix as well as stripping out the things that just don't work any more.
That's a lot simpler than having to mess around with multiple installers and as the Winamp developer responsible for that last release it's a safe option to go with. LG C7

Bananen · 1st May 2018, 07:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicf8

If you're using the patched version of the latest winamp (Winamp 5.666 Build 3516 (5.6.6.3516)), then it's most likely the DSP plugin. Is it crashing when it's playing a specific file?

Also this might be better posted in the shoutcast forum if you're using it for shoutcast

I am using the latest version of Winamp, 5.6.6.3516.
No, it does'nt seem to be related to any specific song/file.
It may sometimes take 2-3 days before winamp suddenly crashes.

I posted a crash log in my first post.
I'm really grateful for all your help with this.

vivaldinho · 29th August 2018, 08:40

Is there any more info about this?
I have same behavior

vivaldinho · 29th August 2018, 16:06

Where can i find pre-patched version of Winamp 5.666?

Worez · 3rd September 2018, 18:31

My [latest version Winamp] also crashes on Windows 7; although sporadically. Something like every couple of days, but it varies- sometimes weeks pass by without a problem a sometimes I get a crash every day. And by crash I mean a freeze up when the songs keep playing and changing, but I have no longer control over Winamp [and all I can do is to close it via the Windows Task Manager]. And I also do not see any pattern, any catalyst

vivaldinho · 7th September 2018, 16:32

Hi again.
Any other software for use and forget winamp for this?
Thanks in advance.

EnerJen · 22nd September 2018, 06:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worez

My [latest version Winamp] also crashes on Windows 7

Could be a memory issue.

vivaldinho · 22nd September 2018, 07:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnerJen

Could be a memory issue.

In all the PC's?
Only with this app?
No.

vivaldinho · 22nd September 2018, 07:31

With this app, no problems at all.

https://www.rocketbroadcaster.com/download

EnerJen · 22nd September 2018, 07:49

Are you trying to advertise or recommend a service contrary to the terms of use agreement?

vivaldinho · 22nd September 2018, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnerJen

Are you trying to advertise or recommend a service contrary to the terms of use agreement?

What?

7 posts from 2004 and you wake up for post this message?

vivaldinho · 22nd September 2018, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnerJen

Are you trying to advertise or recommend a service contrary to the terms of use agreement?

As you are so fast for somethings, yhou can be also so fast giving any solution for non-working things, not?

NJK · 22nd September 2018, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldinho

What?

7 posts from 2004 and you wake up for post this message?

You didn't take a look at the profile
if you had you would have seen that there are posts from 2004 and 2005 and recent posts.

so just a fair warning , either play nice or don't play

in other words, you don't act like you are doing now.... comprende?

exdeon · 23rd September 2018, 13:42

I have the same problem

psykoosi · 26th October 2018, 12:45

Having same problem, even format C: didn't work. Neither did installing new version 5.8.

MrSinatra · 27th October 2018, 06:05

I'm not even sure what this thread is about anymore, but if u aren't using 5.8, it's not really possible to help you.

psykoosi · 5th November 2018, 17:37

Still crashing hard. Wondering if this is related to Sound Blaster Z or the software.. What soundcards are people using?

MrSinatra · 5th November 2018, 17:40

Creative cards seem to have issues. Try newest drivers. Try other output plugins. Try winamp's safe mode.

musicf8 · 6th November 2018, 05:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by psykoosi

Still crashing hard. Wondering if this is related to Sound Blaster Z or the software.. What soundcards are people using?

I have Soundblaster Z on Windows 10 64bit, and my winamp rarely if ever crashes, plus my winamp is open for days because it's always running if the computer on. I have a feeling it's something related to files trying to be played or some bad plugin. If you are watching videos, then it could be a bad video file, if not then it could be screwed up tags. There's too many variables.

I would try running winamp with NO 3rd party plugins, see if you still crash. If it still does then it's either a bad file or something is off in the system

psykoosi · 6th November 2018, 06:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicf8

I have Soundblaster Z on Windows 10 64bit, and my winamp rarely if ever crashes, plus my winamp is open for days because it's always running if the computer on. I have a feeling it's something related to files trying to be played or some bad plugin. If you are watching videos, then it could be a bad video file, if not then it could be screwed up tags. There's too many variables.

I would try running winamp with NO 3rd party plugins, see if you still crash. If it still does then it's either a bad file or something is off in the system

Crashing happens only when playing internet radio, channel doesn't seem to matter. There is daily variation how often crash happens, today crashing was intense. Shortest playing time was 1 second, and several crashes after 1-5 minutes, then it might take 3-5 hours for next crash. I also noticed a crash after radio was on pause for like 30mins.

Different driver version doesn't help, there is only 3 versions for SBZ. There has been no other problems with anything sound related, and no other programs crashing without reason. Crashing started some months ago, it was rare at first, and steadily increasing all the time. Also crashing continued right after windows reinstall, like that format never happened.

Only 3rd party plugin I have used is streamripper, same version for years. Now i switched output plugin from directsound to waveout, and running 30 mins so far.

musicf8 · 9th November 2018, 17:25

Have you tried removing the streamripper plugin temporarily just to test it out and see if it still crashes?

MrSinatra · 9th November 2018, 17:55

I used streamripper, and it's a great plugin, but no doubt it's known to cause crashes.

23rd April 2018, 23:05	#3
musicf8 Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 843	If you're using the patched version of the latest winamp (Winamp 5.666 Build 3516 (5.6.6.3516)), then it's most likely the DSP plugin. Is it crashing when it's playing a specific file? Also this might be better posted in the shoutcast forum if you're using it for shoutcast Current Setup: Windows 10 Pro, Sound Blaster Z, Logitech Z-5500, Winamp v5.666.3516 Get wacup

1st May 2018, 05:03	#4
akter78 Junior Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 2	Winamp crashes/closes after a while comment You can also just install a pre-patched version of Winamp 5.666 (from http://getwinamp.com/#download) that includes the in_mp3 fix along with another plug-in crash fix as well as stripping out the things that just don't work any more. That's a lot simpler than having to mess around with multiple installers and as the Winamp developer responsible for that last release it's a safe option to go with. LG C7

27th October 2018, 06:05	#19
MrSinatra Forum King Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: WKPS, State College Posts: 5,886	I'm not even sure what this thread is about anymore, but if u aren't using 5.8, it's not really possible to help you. PENN STATE Radio or http://www.LION-Radio.org/ -- BUG #1 = Winamp skips short tracks Wish #1 = Multiple Column Sorting Wish #2 = Add TCMP/Compilation editing

5th November 2018, 17:40	#21
MrSinatra Forum King Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: WKPS, State College Posts: 5,886	Creative cards seem to have issues. Try newest drivers. Try other output plugins. Try winamp's safe mode. PENN STATE Radio or http://www.LION-Radio.org/ -- BUG #1 = Winamp skips short tracks Wish #1 = Multiple Column Sorting Wish #2 = Add TCMP/Compilation editing

9th November 2018, 17:25	#24
musicf8 Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 843	Have you tried removing the streamripper plugin temporarily just to test it out and see if it still crashes? Current Setup: Windows 10 Pro, Sound Blaster Z, Logitech Z-5500, Winamp v5.666.3516 Get wacup

22nd April 2018, 13:53	#2
Bananen Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 5	Any help here, please? It seems that winamp and/or DSP is unstable?

29th August 2018, 08:40	#6
vivaldinho Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 7	Is there any more info about this? I have same behavior

29th August 2018, 16:06	#7
vivaldinho Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 7	Where can i find pre-patched version of Winamp 5.666?

3rd September 2018, 18:31	#8
Worez Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 98	My [latest version Winamp] also crashes on Windows 7; although sporadically. Something like every couple of days, but it varies- sometimes weeks pass by without a problem a sometimes I get a crash every day. And by crash I mean a freeze up when the songs keep playing and changing, but I have no longer control over Winamp [and all I can do is to close it via the Windows Task Manager]. And I also do not see any pattern, any catalyst

7th September 2018, 16:32	#9
vivaldinho Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 7	Hi again. Any other software for use and forget winamp for this? Thanks in advance.

22nd September 2018, 07:31	#12
vivaldinho Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 7	With this app, no problems at all. https://www.rocketbroadcaster.com/download

22nd September 2018, 07:49	#13
EnerJen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7	Are you trying to advertise or recommend a service contrary to the terms of use agreement?

23rd September 2018, 13:42	#17
exdeon Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 21	I have the same problem

26th October 2018, 12:45	#18
psykoosi Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 3	Having same problem, even format C: didn't work. Neither did installing new version 5.8.

5th November 2018, 17:37	#20
psykoosi Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 3	Still crashing hard. Wondering if this is related to Sound Blaster Z or the software.. What soundcards are people using?

9th November 2018, 17:55	#25
MrSinatra Forum King Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: WKPS, State College Posts: 5,886	I used streamripper, and it's a great plugin, but no doubt it's known to cause crashes. PENN STATE Radio or http://www.LION-Radio.org/ -- BUG #1 = Winamp skips short tracks Wish #1 = Multiple Column Sorting Wish #2 = Add TCMP/Compilation editing

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