Moderated A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Gene...
Hello Everyone:
For the past week or so, I am being prompted as to whether I want to download and install the latest version of Winamp when I launch Winamp?
Has any one tried it? Is it as accessible as versions of Winamp, up to 5.66? If it is not accessible, how can you stopt the prompt window constantly appearing?
Dave
The latest version of Winamp is:
Winamp Version 5,90,0,9999
You should be able to download this version from:
It is very accessible and usable with JAWS 2023. It should work just as well with JAWS 2022.
Running Windows 11 and Jaws 2023.
Milton Ota
ICAN Island Computer Access Now
4273 Coventry Dr., S.
Unit E
Fargo, ND 58104-4498
Ph: (701) 731-0511
Email: mota1252@...
You can see the what’s new, basically an excerpt from the changelog, on the winamp site. I ahven’t downloaded it, myself, and am still using 5.666 on my desktop and 5.8 on my laptop, but they didn’t make any changes to the interface. So, it will workt he same, and with any old or new JAWS version.
Sent: November 21, 2022 06:21 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Hello Everyone:
For the past week or so, I am being prompted as to whether I want to download and install the latest version of Winamp when I launch Winamp?
Has any one tried it? Is it as accessible as versions of Winamp, up to 5.66? If it is not accessible, how can you stopt the prompt window constantly appearing?
Dave
The big advantage with the new Winamp is that it can play https urls which
5.66 could not.
I've saved 5.66 just in case something comes up requiring a return to the
former version.
But go ahead and give it a try; you shouldn't have any issues.
Yes there is, however, whenever I install Winamp, I always uncheck it.
Dave
From: "Gene Warner" <genewarner3@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Is there an option to check for updates at start up? Maybe you need to
turn it off. Just my thoughts since I don't use Winamp, it just seems
like a logical solution.
Gene...
On 11/21/2022 6:20 PM, Dave Durber wrote:
Hello Everyone:
For the past week or so, I am being prompted as to whether I want to download and install the latest version of Winamp when I launch Winamp?
Has any one tried it? Is it as accessible as versions of Winamp, up to 5.66? If it is not accessible, how can you stopt the prompt window constantly appearing?
Dave
Thank you for the information. Next time I get the prompt, I will give it a try.
Dave
From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 1:46 AM
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Works like the old version so just keep your old settings.
The big advantage with the new Winamp is that it can play https urls which
5.66 could not.
I've saved 5.66 just in case something comes up requiring a return to the
former version.
But go ahead and give it a try; you shouldn't have any issues.
Making fairly limited use of win amp, I have had no issues with the latest version except for two things. First, I used to have win amp automatically play radio stations whose file was compatible and which have been selected as win amp has been made my default program unless a stations has a general streaming feature and no alternative players' feature. Now, I find that the previously selected station/feature will be playing and I need to hit "x" to make my new selection play.
Secondly, title/artist information do not show in a stable way with my display vibrating. I have to use alt-tab to get it stabilized, but then it does not seem to change with a new song etc. unless I alt-tab again. If anyone knows what I need to change, I would greatly appreciate some feedback, otherwise no problem with the latest version here.
Cheers to all,
Takis
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dave Durber
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 12:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Gene:
Yes there is, however, whenever I install Winamp, I always uncheck it.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Warner" <genewarner3@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Is there an option to check for updates at start up? Maybe you need to
turn it off. Just my thoughts since I don't use Winamp, it just seems
like a logical solution.
Gene...
On 11/21/2022 6:20 PM, Dave Durber wrote:
Hello Everyone:
For the past week or so, I am being prompted as to whether I want to
download and install the latest version of Winamp when I launch Winamp?
Has any one tried it? Is it as accessible as versions of Winamp, up to
5.66? If it is not accessible, how can you stopt the prompt window
constantly appearing?
Dave
----- Original Message -----From: Milton OtaSent: Monday, November 21, 2022 11:26 PMSubject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWSThe latest version of Winamp is:
Winamp Version 5,90,0,9999
You should be able to download this version from:
It is very accessible and usable with JAWS 2023. It should work just as well with JAWS 2022.
Running Windows 11 and Jaws 2023.
Milton Ota
ICAN Island Computer Access Now
4273 Coventry Dr., S.
Unit E
Fargo, ND 58104-4498
Ph: (701) 731-0511
Email: mota1252@...
prompt loop that is hard to exit. Instead, when you start Winamp, and figure
out how to get out of the prompt loop, press CONTROL plus P for Preferences,
Arrow up to General, and TAB to the Check for new versions of Winamp at
startup, and uncheck this check box.
Bill White
billwhite92701@...
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Dave
Durber
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 2:16 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Mike:
Thank you for the information. Next time I get the prompt, I will give it a
try.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 1:46 AM
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Works like the old version so just keep your old settings.
The big advantage with the new Winamp is that it can play https urls which
5.66 could not.
I've saved 5.66 just in case something comes up requiring a return to the
former version.
But go ahead and give it a try; you shouldn't have any issues.
I don't know how to solve the second problem, but that's not an experience I have with v5.666 or I think 5.8.
But instead of alt-tabbign away fromt eh window and backa gain, why not just hit alt-3 to display the wanted information?
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Panagiotis Antonopoulos
Sent: November 22, 2022 05:24 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Hi all,
Making fairly limited use of win amp, I have had no issues with the latest version except for two things. First, I used to have win amp automatically play radio stations whose file was compatible and which have been selected as win amp has been made my default program unless a stations has a general streaming feature and no alternative players' feature. Now, I find that the previously selected station/feature will be playing and I need to hit "x" to make my new selection play.
Secondly, title/artist information do not show in a stable way with my display vibrating. I have to use alt-tab to get it stabilized, but then it does not seem to change with a new song etc. unless I alt-tab again. If anyone knows what I need to change, I would greatly appreciate some feedback, otherwise no problem with the latest version here.
Cheers to all,
Takis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dave Durber
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 12:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Gene:
Yes there is, however, whenever I install Winamp, I always uncheck it.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Warner" <genewarner3@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Is there an option to check for updates at start up? Maybe you need to
turn it off. Just my thoughts since I don't use Winamp, it just seems
like a logical solution.
Gene...
On 11/21/2022 6:20 PM, Dave Durber wrote:
Hello Everyone:
For the past week or so, I am being prompted as to whether I want to
download and install the latest version of Winamp when I launch Winamp?
Has any one tried it? Is it as accessible as versions of Winamp, up to
5.66? If it is not accessible, how can you stopt the prompt window
constantly appearing?
Dave
It's a player for music and radio and streams.
Maria Campbell lucky1inct@...
what is Winamp for?
From: Dave DurberSent: Monday, November 21, 2022 4:20 PMSubject: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Hello Everyone:For the past week or so, I am being prompted as to whether I want to download and install the latest version of Winamp when I launch Winamp?Has any one tried it? Is it as accessible as versions of Winamp, up to 5.66? If it is not accessible, how can you stopt the prompt window constantly appearing?Dave
Cheers, Takis
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of JM Casey
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:56 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Hey.
I don't know how to solve the second problem, but that's not an experience I have with v5.666 or I think 5.8.
But instead of alt-tabbign away fromt eh window and backa gain, why not just hit alt-3 to display the wanted information?
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Panagiotis Antonopoulos
Sent: November 22, 2022 05:24 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Hi all,
Making fairly limited use of win amp, I have had no issues with the latest version except for two things. First, I used to have win amp automatically play radio stations whose file was compatible and which have been selected as win amp has been made my default program unless a stations has a general streaming feature and no alternative players' feature. Now, I find that the previously selected station/feature will be playing and I need to hit "x" to make my new selection play.
Secondly, title/artist information do not show in a stable way with my display vibrating. I have to use alt-tab to get it stabilized, but then it does not seem to change with a new song etc. unless I alt-tab again. If anyone knows what I need to change, I would greatly appreciate some feedback, otherwise no problem with the latest version here.
Cheers to all,
Takis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dave Durber
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 12:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Gene:
Yes there is, however, whenever I install Winamp, I always uncheck it.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Warner" <genewarner3@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Is there an option to check for updates at start up? Maybe you need to
turn it off. Just my thoughts since I don't use Winamp, it just seems
like a logical solution.
Gene...
On 11/21/2022 6:20 PM, Dave Durber wrote:
Hello Everyone:
For the past week or so, I am being prompted as to whether I want to
download and install the latest version of Winamp when I launch Winamp?
Has any one tried it? Is it as accessible as versions of Winamp, up to
5.66? If it is not accessible, how can you stopt the prompt window
constantly appearing?
Dave
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Panagiotis Antonopoulos
Sent: November 23, 2022 02:15 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Thanks very much for this tip. Will try it next time.
Cheers, Takis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of JM Casey
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:56 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Hey.
I don't know how to solve the second problem, but that's not an experience I have with v5.666 or I think 5.8.
But instead of alt-tabbign away fromt eh window and backa gain, why not just hit alt-3 to display the wanted information?
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Panagiotis Antonopoulos
Sent: November 22, 2022 05:24 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Hi all,
Making fairly limited use of win amp, I have had no issues with the latest version except for two things. First, I used to have win amp automatically play radio stations whose file was compatible and which have been selected as win amp has been made my default program unless a stations has a general streaming feature and no alternative players' feature. Now, I find that the previously selected station/feature will be playing and I need to hit "x" to make my new selection play.
Secondly, title/artist information do not show in a stable way with my display vibrating. I have to use alt-tab to get it stabilized, but then it does not seem to change with a new song etc. unless I alt-tab again. If anyone knows what I need to change, I would greatly appreciate some feedback, otherwise no problem with the latest version here.
Cheers to all,
Takis
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dave Durber
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 12:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Gene:
Yes there is, however, whenever I install Winamp, I always uncheck it.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Warner" <genewarner3@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: A question about the new Winamp with JAWS
Is there an option to check for updates at start up? Maybe you need to
turn it off. Just my thoughts since I don't use Winamp, it just seems
like a logical solution.
Gene...
On 11/21/2022 6:20 PM, Dave Durber wrote:
Hello Everyone:
For the past week or so, I am being prompted as to whether I want to
download and install the latest version of Winamp when I launch Winamp?
Has any one tried it? Is it as accessible as versions of Winamp, up to
5.66? If it is not accessible, how can you stopt the prompt window
constantly appearing?
Dave