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assassingod
Mon 15th Nov '04, 12:48pm
I'm having some trouble with WMA (9). Everytime I shut it down, it still runs (Somewhere in the background, not in the tray bar) and it will continue playing.

I've looked in preferences to see if this is an option somewhere but to no avail.

To close it propely, I have to shut down my PC - Ending the procress via the Task Manager does not work - it just automatically comes back up.

Help!
Zachery
Mon 15th Nov '04, 12:52pm
Really weird error, have you tried upgrading to 10?
assassingod
Mon 15th Nov '04, 12:58pm
Not yet, I could try it - Any other ideas?
MrNase
Mon 15th Nov '04, 1:04pm
Did you check for viruses? (is that the plural form? :D)
assassingod
Mon 15th Nov '04, 1:06pm
Yep. I have Norton 2003 (Version 10) running constantly, as well as the latest version of Zone Alarm Pro 4.

So no virus' what-so-ever
James Kojiro
Mon 15th Nov '04, 1:25pm
Did you check for viruses? (is that the plural form? :D)

The plural form of virus is virii (I think?)
Dean C
Mon 15th Nov '04, 1:33pm
Who needs WMP when you have so many other viable solutions which don't enforce copyright protection upon you :rolleyes:
assassingod
Mon 15th Nov '04, 2:42pm
Because it's the best movie player out there.

I really need help guys!
M1th
Mon 15th Nov '04, 2:43pm
If you're like me who doesnt care for "fancy" players much, then get this codec pack ( http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm ) with Media player classic http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Media_Player_Classic.htm it plays every media extension there is.
ManagerJosh
Mon 15th Nov '04, 2:53pm
how about upgrading to WMP10? :)
Brad.loo
Mon 15th Nov '04, 5:33pm
If you're like me who doesnt care for "fancy" players much, then get this codec pack ( http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm ) with Media player classic http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Media_Player_Classic.htm it plays every media extension there is.
What I recomend to, classic wmp is the best ;)
filburt1
Mon 15th Nov '04, 6:38pm
I'm having some trouble with WMA (9). Everytime I shut it down, it still runs (Somewhere in the background, not in the tray bar) and it will continue playing.

I've looked in preferences to see if this is an option somewhere but to no avail.

To close it propely, I have to shut down my PC - Ending the procress via the Task Manager does not work - it just automatically comes back up.

Help!
Try updating sound card drivers. Junk could still be in the playback buffer.
James Kojiro
Mon 15th Nov '04, 7:07pm
Winamp is an EXCELLENT choice for WMA and WMV compatibility.

http://www.winamp.com
Marco
Mon 15th Nov '04, 7:12pm
Upgrade to WMP10.
assassingod
Sun 19th Dec '04, 5:33pm
Sorry to bump this, but rather starting a new thread i'll post in this one.

I'm using WMP10 and this is still happeneding. I would rather stay away from the option to using another media player, but if no-one has no ideas, i'll try another MP.

Oh, and i've updated all my hardware drivers.