Demon-boy Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 OK this is nothing to do with µTorrent (or doesn't seem to be) but there's so many knowledgeable people here I thought someone could help. I use Windows Media Player for my MP3s and most of the time it's fine, plays great, doesn't use too much resources. But for some reason I can't figure out, sometimes it starts using 100% CPU and makes using the computer just about impossible until I kill WMP. Restarting WMP usually just makes it start 100%-ing again. Eventually it just 'fixes' itself. It always happens exactly 2 minutes after starting WMP too. It starts OK and behaves normally for a while, then exactly on the 2 minute mark, CPU goes to 100%. Anyone know what WMP does after 2 minutes? I've tried various settings, nothing seems to affect it, just seems totally random. If anyone knows how to stop it, or just what the hell's going on, I'd be glad to hear it.And don't just say get WinAMP Tried it, didn't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masa Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 And don't just say get WinAMP Tried it, didn't like it.NO! get foobar2000! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLion Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 D-b switch to foobar or jetaudio, both are better at audio than WMP. And get used to them, i dont like Winamp either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firon Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 foobar2000 FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultima Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Just about everyone I've converted to foobar2000 has loved it so far. If you want to play audio and don't care for the ugly (IMO), non-Windows-native skins that stick out like a sore thumb with other applications, you can't go wrong with foobar2000 =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon-boy Posted January 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 foobar seems like way too much hassle just to listen to Parliament all day. I'll stick with WMP with the lovely skin that makes it look like Hal, even if it does go mental occasionally. Hey, just like Hal! "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't play that song" Is there anything specific WMP does after exactly 2 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultima Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 But it's not a hassle, you install it, and it plays most common sound files (besides MIDI). You should give it a try at least =PAs for WMP... I don't think there should be anything it does after 2 minutes that would freeze it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLion Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 heh, id rather have an ugly player that plays well....thanx foobar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firon Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 You can make foobar pretty if you really wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splintax Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Yeah, I'm working on that right now and it's a total bitch. foobar is nice and all but.. bleh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firon Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I like my apps plain and simple, so I just changed the colors and I'm happy. Then configured the hell out of the playlist display and everything else. The syntax is hell though, especially for the copy command.fb2k 4life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1c3d0g Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 XMMS 0wnz j00! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshot Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 *hugs his iTunes* I'd mention the other player but... well, the O.P. said not to say it anyway. I use it but I've grown used to how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joester Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Geez...I dumped WMP a while back and went with VLC. It plays everything I've thrown at it except for the new Google video format.Small footprint, really light resource usage... audio, video...No complaints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroc Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Demon, do u have it set to start in Media Guide? Go to Tools/Options/Player and uncheck "Start player in Media Guide" and "Connect to the Internet" (over rides other commands) Set auto updates to once a week or month. The download codecs option may or may not be a cause. Leave it checked for now.The player doesnt really matter to me when using it for music. I use em mostly to see if my playlist are setup correct b4 burning cd's. VLC, WMP and Media Player Classic for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLion Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 You can make foobar pretty if you really wanted to.Nah, I like it ugly, keeps ppl from wanting to fool with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firon Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 So do I (apart from the colors, changed those ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osm0sis Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 this is no good for mp3s but Windows Media Player Classic is the way to roll.Start -> Run -> mplayer2In other news, some of the original developers of Winamp (Rob Lord, noteably) are working on a new media center type program which brings iTunes to mind.. but probably doesn't eat resources quite the same. It's called Songbird. looks sweet. hopefully someone makes DAAP support for it along with a Party Shuffle style plugin, that way it could replace iTunes entirely on PC by looking the same but running much better (and looking cool as hell). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animorc Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I haven't really taken a liking to the players that bloats themselves over the whole screen, and I'm infinitely grateful to Firon and his foobar2k configs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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