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I will not mention Microsoft. They are the dirt now to me. :P

 

But, as functionality has been taken out from an update to Windows 7 (thanks for hiding that one as a "security update" MS... lots of love here... I'm loving you back by also "updating" my service with you... to Linux!), for now, I could do with a media player and CD ripper that can name tracks/albums for me automatically.

 

What's the best audio/cd playing software currently for Windows?

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Foobar2000.

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Just now, APasz said:

Foobar2000.

Winamp.

Could also use VLC.

Does VLC do the "get album info form the net?" I don't use it for music, but have for video.

 

Is Winamp even a thing anymore? :D

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29 minutes ago, APasz said:

I honestly can't remember.

 

Yeah Winamp is still a thing.

Wow. It is! Cool!

 

Ah. WinAmp just brokedeath my computer. Good thing I backed up yesterday. :/

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32 minutes ago, TechyBen said:

WinAmp just brokedeath my computer

WHat version were you using?

I use 2.95, works just fine and gets out of the way when needed.

 

NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. 

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42 minutes ago, TechyBen said:

I will not mention Microsoft. They are the dirt now to me. :P

 

But, as functionality has been taken out from an update to Windows 7 (thanks for hiding that one as a "security update" MS... lots of love here... I'm loving you back by also "updating" my service with you... to Linux!), for now, I could do with a media player and CD ripper that can name tracks/albums for me automatically.

 

What's the best audio/cd playing software currently for Windows?

The best... Hahaha thats actually quite funny, the absolute BEST is a program that hasnt been developed for over a decade.
Its called Winamp and its the absolute best. Works nice sounds amazing and looks good.

All the others are just inferious. Try it and you shall see im right.

When i ask for more specs, don't expect me to know the answer!
I'm just helping YOU to help YOURSELF!
(The more info you give the easier it is for others to help you out!)

Not willing to capitulate to the ignorance of the masses!

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41 minutes ago, TechyBen said:

Does VLC do the "get album info form the net?" I don't use it for music, but have for video.

 

Is Winamp even a thing anymore? :D

Yes, but the CD database is fracked. Ive not yet found a solution.
But then again last time i put a CD in was couple years ago, but i can understand the need.

When i ask for more specs, don't expect me to know the answer!
I'm just helping YOU to help YOURSELF!
(The more info you give the easier it is for others to help you out!)

Not willing to capitulate to the ignorance of the masses!

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Just now, HanZie82 said:

Yes, but the CD database is fracked. Ive not yet found a solution.

Yeah, hard crashes on my pc, locks up, and I have to reset. The uninstaller also FORCES a reset without warning. Seems a fail on many levels. :(

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2 minutes ago, TechyBen said:

Yeah, hard crashes on my pc, locks up, and I have to reset. The uninstaller also FORCES a reset without warning. Seems a fail on many levels. :(

That so does not sound like Winamp...

Are you sure you got it from trusty source? 

When i ask for more specs, don't expect me to know the answer!
I'm just helping YOU to help YOURSELF!
(The more info you give the easier it is for others to help you out!)

Not willing to capitulate to the ignorance of the masses!

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This is the latest and working virus free version. Version 5.666

winamp5666_full_all.exe

 

pm me for more info. ;)

When i ask for more specs, don't expect me to know the answer!
I'm just helping YOU to help YOURSELF!
(The more info you give the easier it is for others to help you out!)

Not willing to capitulate to the ignorance of the masses!

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5 minutes ago, APasz said:

That sounds weird.

You did get it from http://www.winamp.com/ right?

Yep.

 

Foobar2000 works great. Has LOTS of options, and even leaves the metadata online discovery open and adjustable to the user in a menu popup (not even hidden in an ini file. :P ). THATS user experience.

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2 minutes ago, TechyBen said:

Yep.

 

Foobar2000 works great. Has LOTS of options, and even leaves the metadata online discovery open and adjustable to the user in a menu popup (not even hidden in an ini file. :P ). THATS user experience.

Yeah not really its so damn ugly.
But im glad you found a solution. :)

When i ask for more specs, don't expect me to know the answer!
I'm just helping YOU to help YOURSELF!
(The more info you give the easier it is for others to help you out!)

Not willing to capitulate to the ignorance of the masses!

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9 minutes ago, APasz said:

That sounds weird.

You did get it from http://www.winamp.com/ right?

Yeah since that company has not existed for over 10 years i wouldnt even trust that one...

When i ask for more specs, don't expect me to know the answer!
I'm just helping YOU to help YOURSELF!
(The more info you give the easier it is for others to help you out!)

Not willing to capitulate to the ignorance of the masses!

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1 minute ago, HanZie82 said:

Yeah not really its so damn ugly.
But im glad you found a solution. :)

I just need it to work. I use Spotify for voice commands (phone connected to PC App) but only when using cloud music...

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Aimp is nice for playing. For music library organizer - MusicBee - it can download cd cover from internet and has lot of other options.

 

My advice - install few programs and choose yourself.

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