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Wimamp and WinXP

Mar 4, 2004 1:52AM PST

Are there any negative effects in running Wimamp along with other applicaitons. I have a user on the network with a high perfomrmance workstation, 2.3GHZ and 2GB DRAM. He runs several applications such as Outlook, Solidworks, Word, and two or three more applications along with Wimamp and his system crashes every now and then. I suspected that Wimamp has something to do with these unexpected system crashes.

Any thoughts?

Thansk in advance,
Zeke

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Re:Wimamp and WinXP
Mar 4, 2004 2:02AM PST

1. The article [Q308427] states that an "event" is any significant occurrence in the system or in a program that requires users to be notified or an entry be added to one of three logs. The Event Log Service records application, security, and system events in Event Viewer that can help identify and diagnose the source of current system problems, or help predict potential system problems.

2. The article [Q314084] describes how to gather more information about an error message that appears on a blue screen but may not provide conclusive answers and may only point you to another problem. Using Pstat.exe, a Resource Kit utility run from the command line, you are given a picture of the processes and drivers that are currently running. By using the starting address in the "LoadAddr" column, you can match the exception address to the driver name nearest and is most likely the driver that called the exception.

3. Access the TechNet "Windows XP Events and Errors" page and enter either the "Source" or the "Error Code". -- the two most important items of information concerning an Event.

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Re:Wimamp and WinXP
Mar 4, 2004 3:44AM PST

My thoughts are this.

1. You can test your theory. Remove the program and see what happens.

2. The more usual is what we read at http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20040122/ Since most machines run on AC power and such power supplies, I find it best to fit the largest supply that the budget will allow. The extra cost rarely is a budget buster compared to someone losing 4 hours of work because they didn't hit the save button....

3. The next item is heat. The machine is likely some custozoid machine which is a tad warm. Try it without the case cover.

4. Drivers, BIOS, out of date, same for OS updates...
Some don't keep on top of such things. But when I see crashes, I do the inventory, check the PSU wattage, test for heat issues (cover off test) and then go look at BIOS versions and drivers for motherboard, video and more.

Bob

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Re:Re:Wimamp and WinXP
Mar 4, 2004 4:17AM PST

I am sorry that I mistyped the word Wimamp instead of Winamp. Can the same assistance be provided but this time about Winamp?

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Ok. Then Winamp and WinXP
Mar 4, 2004 4:23AM PST

My thoughts are this.

1. You can test your theory. Remove the program and see what happens.

2. The more usual is what we read at http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20040122/ Since most machines run on AC power and such power supplies, I find it best to fit the largest supply that the budget will allow. The extra cost rarely is a budget buster compared to someone losing 4 hours of work because they didn't hit the save button....

3. The next item is heat. The machine is likely some custozoid machine which is a tad warm. Try it without the case cover.

4. Drivers, BIOS, out of date, same for OS updates...
Some don't keep on top of such things. But when I see crashes, I do the inventory, check the PSU wattage, test for heat issues (cover off test) and then go look at BIOS versions and drivers for motherboard, video and more.

Bob

PS. for good measure, all PESTS and PARASITES which your Antivirus programs don't check for should be excised.

Parasite removal programs.

http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6132-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=1313&start=0 notes the five scanning tools and removal tools that are fairly safe. If one does encounter an issue, its always been damage done by the MALWARE. The most common issue being Layered Service Provider replacement which you can use LSPFIX (Hint: use http://www.google.com to find).

The thread has follow on discussions about new links if you don't want to use Google to find an item.

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Re:Ok. Then Winamp and WinXP
Mar 4, 2004 4:30AM PST

Thanks for the prompte reply. However, the above explains about Winamp AC power and I am refering to the Winamp audio player.

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Read it again.
Mar 4, 2004 4:43AM PST

My post also notes HARDWARE issues that can plague users. In this case I noted the AC or Alternating Current AKA (also known as) the wall plug or power for the machine.

Bob