RE: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

[monsterjazzlick]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

Hi again,

Have disabled 'WMP' and associated 'Foobar' instead.

Paul

[monsterjazzlick]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

In Windows 10 go here:

Control Panel >> Programs and Features >> Turn Windows features on or off >> Media Features

then, un-tick Windows media Player.

Mville,

Great stuff.

Will do so tomorrow...

Paul

[mville]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

I am not sure where to locate 'WMP' so as to uninstall it, please? I searched via the Control Panel, but to to no avail.

In Windows 10 go here:

Control Panel >> Programs and Features >> Turn Windows features on or off >> Media Features

then, un-tick Windows media Player.

[monsterjazzlick]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

I doubt it can be deleted, being baked into Windows. If you have any file types that open by default in WMP and you don't want them to, set those to another app. Then ignore WMP.

Hi JH,

OK, I see. It's inextricably embedded within 'Windows Essentials'. Bummer.

But I can, as you kindly suggest, disassociate it from opening all music files.

Cheers,

Paul

[Jailhouse]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

Hi JH,

I am not sure where to locate 'WMP' so as to uninstall it, please? I searched via the Control Panel, but to to no avail.

I doubt it can be deleted, being baked into Windows. If you have any file types that open by default in WMP and you don't want them to, set those to another app. Then ignore WMP.

[monsterjazzlick]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

I post there some. No not as friendly. Hydrogenaud.io is almost the only general digital music forum I trust. But they are pretty serious and fully expect you've done your homework.

Hi Gary,

Have joined and created a profile on 'Hydrogenaud.io'.

Cheers.

[monsterjazzlick]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

I use foobar2000 to play FLAC and mp3. Works well "out of the box," but highly customizable if you want to go there; well-supported; and free.

Hi JH,

Have d/l 'Foobar', thanks.

It played a quick flick thru a CD fine. It does not show the artwork, but maybe I need to set something; I can look at it more over the weekend ...

Cheers,

Paul

[monsterjazzlick]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

Or the stuff it does to your files with permission. I configured WMP to do nothing but play files, and use it when checking downloads I might not want to add to my library.

Hi JH,

I am not sure where to locate 'WMP' so as to uninstall it, please? I searched via the Control Panel, but to to no avail.

Thanks,

Paul

[monsterjazzlick]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

Sorry, but that's bad form. Giving away ripped files does nothing to support artists (and, at least in the US, is illegal). Anyone who needs FLAC files of a CD should buy and rip (and keep) their own copy.

Jailhouse

I stand corrected. Yes, that is wrong in hindsight. I wanted to offer Gary something in return and it seemed the obvious thing; it was very late last night and I don't put much thought into it. I agree, the artist should not be short changed on revenue.

Paul

[Jailhouse]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

Sorry, but that's bad form. Giving away ripped files does nothing to support artists (and, at least in the US, is illegal). Anyone who needs FLAC files of a CD should buy and rip (and keep) their own copy.

Jailhouse

[Jailhouse]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

I wouldn't let WMP touch my files. It's practically a virus given the stuff it does to your files without permission.

Or the stuff it does to your files with permission. I configured WMP to do nothing but play files, and use it when checking downloads I might not want to add to my library.

[Jailhouse]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

Cheers JH,

You find it better than VLC and Groove-Music?

I've only used VLC for music. Groove made the scene after I started using foobar2000, and I feel no need to try it as I've configured foobar to do exactly what I want.

Is there bloatware and does it try to change your toolbar and search-engine etc? I am assuming not otherwise you wouldn't be recommending it! Or do you have to run the 'Custom Install'. I ask because naturally I am sometimes dubious of s/w which is FREE!

foobar is foobar, and nothing more. Just make sure you download from the official site at the link I provided.

As for changing things like the toolbar and search engine, VLC should also be downloaded from its official site. It's the only way to ensure a clean installer.

[monsterjazzlick]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

Im traveling in California for business until mid next week. Afterwards, I'll send you some files and simple insructions for setting up foobar2000 the way I use.

That's great man. Nice one dude.

We are going on a family holiday next year to Florida! Near to Tampa.

Paul

[garym]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

Gary,

I stopped posting on the Steinberg Cubase forum cause it got so clicky and opinionated. I posted a couple of threads not so long ago and didn't get one reply. Most of the decent people have jumped ship - moving over to Reaper.

I only want a music player on my PC purely to listen to my CD collection - soon to be ripped to FLAC; and maybe to create some playlists.

Just joined Hydrogenaud.io

Paul

Im traveling in California for business until mid next week. Afterwards, I'll send you some files and simple insructions for setting up foobar2000 the way I use.

[monsterjazzlick]

Re: Windows Media Player vs. Foobar/dBpa/VLC/Groove-Music

I post there some. No not as friendly. Hydrogenaud.io is almost the only general digital music forum I trust. But they are pretty serious and fully expect you've done your homework.

Gary,

I stopped posting on the Steinberg Cubase forum cause it got so clicky and opinionated. I posted a couple of threads not so long ago and didn't get one reply. Most of the decent people have jumped ship - moving over to Reaper.

I only want a music player on my PC purely to listen to my CD collection - soon to be ripped to FLAC; and maybe to create some playlists.

Just joined Hydrogenaud.io

Paul