For starters, I am in the Windows 10 Insider program and this *might* be the cause since I get "fast track" (more or less beta) updates of the operating system from time to time.
I have had this problem on both of these builds:
Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview / Version 1511 (10.0.14251) / Build 14251.rs1_release.160124-1059
Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview / Version 1511 (10.0.14257) / Build 14257.rs1_release.160131-1800
Every attempt to rip to WMA or convert from any format to WAM results in clEncoder::BeginConversion. Full error:
I'm running (I think) the newest version of dbPowerAmp (15.03) and the newest WMA codec from Codec Central.Error ripping to Windows Media Audio 10, 'Track 1' to 'C:\Users\X\Music\la la la\Something Here - 01 - Real.wma'
Error Starting WMA Writing (unknown reason). [clEncoder::BeginConversion]
Aside from leaving the Windows Insider fast track... are there any other suggestions, solutions or workarounds?
I will keep looking but I couldn't find anything in the forums specific to Window 10 or Insider builds.
Thank you!!