WinAMP 5.09 takes very long to start..

Shibo · 18th July 2005, 12:28

Hi guys..

Well, when I open my WinAMP it shows up immediately, but I can't do anything with it..I have to start 2-3 other instances of WinAMP (but I haven't got multiple instances enabled) and then it starts playing after ca. 30 secs. Before that, it simply doesn't react to anything.
There also aren't any errors..

System Information:

OS: Windows XP Pro
RAM: 768 MB DDR
(don't know if anything other matters..)
WinAMP using: 5.09

Well, I hope you can help me...I also searched the forums, but didn't find anything similar to my problem.

bye Shibo

jmatthews112 · 18th July 2005, 12:52

Upgrade to Winamp 5.093. There was an issue fixed in 5.09>5.091 with regard to the Online Media check feature.

From the changelog:

5.091

-Slower startup due to dynamic Online Media check

Also, you may want to head to Preferences > Media Library > Library Options tab > Modify Settings and check 'Do not load Media Library database at Winamp startup'.

Hope this helps, jmat

Shibo · 19th July 2005, 00:16

well, thanks for the fast answering.
But concerning my version, I made a mistake.
I'm already using WinAMP 5.093..
but I'll try the thing with the Media Library

hope it'll work

jmatthews112 · 19th July 2005, 00:37

Also, 5.094 was released today. Try a clean install of that, if the ML thing doesn't work.

Shibo · 19th July 2005, 13:04

thanks man, the ML thing worked perfect! ^^

18th July 2005, 12:28	#1
Shibo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	WinAMP 5.09 takes very long to start.. Hi guys.. Well, when I open my WinAMP it shows up immediately, but I can't do anything with it..I have to start 2-3 other instances of WinAMP (but I haven't got multiple instances enabled) and then it starts playing after ca. 30 secs. Before that, it simply doesn't react to anything. There also aren't any errors.. System Information: OS: Windows XP Pro RAM: 768 MB DDR (don't know if anything other matters..) WinAMP using: 5.09 Well, I hope you can help me...I also searched the forums, but didn't find anything similar to my problem. bye Shibo

18th July 2005, 12:52	#2
jmatthews112 Major Dude Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,661	Upgrade to Winamp 5.093. There was an issue fixed in 5.09>5.091 with regard to the Online Media check feature. From the changelog: 5.091 -Slower startup due to dynamic Online Media check Also, you may want to head to Preferences > Media Library > Library Options tab > Modify Settings and check 'Do not load Media Library database at Winamp startup'. Hope this helps, jmat The Winamp.INI File for Dummies Tips and Tricks for MSVCRT.dll Errors

19th July 2005, 00:37	#4
jmatthews112 Major Dude Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,661	Also, 5.094 was released today. Try a clean install of that, if the ML thing doesn't work. The Winamp.INI File for Dummies Tips and Tricks for MSVCRT.dll Errors

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19th July 2005, 00:16	#3
Shibo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	well, thanks for the fast answering. But concerning my version, I made a mistake. I'm already using WinAMP 5.093.. but I'll try the thing with the Media Library hope it'll work

19th July 2005, 13:04	#5
Shibo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	thanks man, the ML thing worked perfect! ^^