Winamp Grievances

Bri

I know it's petty but things about this great program really bug me but I don't wanna change to anything else (I've tried).

Anyone else have these problems:
- Always on Top doesn't work properly. It's always checked but still happily fails to work randomly. Especially if you use the "show desktop" button...even after you re-open a program winamp still thinks it shouldn't be visible.

- Auto-hide doesn't work either - unless you dock the toolbar. Stupid?

- Docking is another flaw...if you dock to the top it covers the close button of every other maximised program...if you have it auto-hide then everytime you go to the top right of the screen it pops down as your trying to close the other program!

All I want is my winamp to auto-hide, stay docked and only use half of the top screen - like the picture attached!

I'm beginning to think there are no good music players available anywhere.
Help? :eek:

Mec-a-nic

Can you tell us what exact version of WinAmp you're using (1.x,2.y,3.z or 5...)?
Also, are you using any extra plugins?

I sometimes get a similar issue in Winamp 2.91, but it fixes itself when I reselect the settings/and restart it....

PiE

Use the built-in hotkeys in Winamp 5.x.

I rarely see Winamp at all anymore.

Mec-a-nic

I've stuck with WinAmp 'cos it's simple and small and just plays music. Also, it has plugins that support my RF remote [hotkeys ain't good if the keyboard won't streach around the house ]

Otherwise I use EAC, lame, freedb.org for ripping/tagging and helium2 for organising. I might move up to iTunes, but I'm wary of DRM etc...

Bri

I'm using 5.05 - the latest AFAIK, with the modern skin. No plugins.

I don't have a wireless keyboard - but I have a wireless mouse - hence me wanting it visible when necessary.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Mec-a-nic: I wouldn't bother with iTunes - it's nice to look at, but if you've a large enough collection you'll hate the loading time - hence me using Winamp after using everything. Winamp has an iPod plugin if that's what's steering you away from it.

JamesB

Bri - i've seen this problem too using the latest version on a newly patched up XP (sp2). I didn't bother looking into why it happens (not my pc) but i feel your pain because when i was using winamp on that machine that ontop bug was *REALLY* annoying.

Sorry i couldn't be of more help but just said i'd let you know you're not the only one

Bri

James - it IS good to know I'm not that irritable. I'm on XP SP2 also...I'll just keep looking out for an update and hope it works.

I won't hold my breath though!