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More => Old Versions => Media Center 11 (Development Ended) => Topic started by: cascius on October 12, 2004, 12:20:15 pm

Title: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: cascius on October 12, 2004, 12:20:15 pm
For the past few versions, MC has been crashing in the middle of songs. I do not know what causes this.

I recently upgraded to SP2 and this might have something to do with it. Also, I have WMP 10 installed. This happens whether i have any DSP plugins loaded or not.

So here's some info about the error and my system info:

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AppName: media center.exe    AppVer: 11.0.98.0    ModName: mcscrobbler.dll
ModVer: 1.0.0.1    Offset: 00016839
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Media Center Registered 11.0.98 -- D:\Program Files\J River\Media Center 11\

Microsoft Windows XP 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
AMD Athlon 1051 MHz MMX / Memory: Total - 523 MB, Free - 141 MB

Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180 / ComCtl32.dll: 5.82 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shlwapi.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / Shell32.dll: 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) / wnaspi32.dll: N/A
Ripping /   Drive I: DVDRW   IDE1008           Mode:Normal  Type:Auto  Speed:Max
  Drive J:   Mode:Normal  Type:Auto  Speed:Max
  Digital playback: Yes /  Use YADB: Yes /  Get cover art: No /  Calc replay gain: Yes /  Copy volume: 32767
  Eject after ripping: Yes /  Play sound after ripping: No  

Burning /  Drive I: DVDRW    IDE1008            Addr: 1:1:0  Speed:2  MaxSpeed:40  BurnProof:Yes
  Test mode: No /  Eject after writing: Yes /  Direct decoding: Yes /  Write CD-Text: Yes
  Use playback settings: No /  Normalization: None

Hopefully you guys will know what might cause this problem.

Thanks,

-Cascius
Title: Re:New Error
Post by: Matt on October 12, 2004, 12:23:18 pm
Note this: mcscrobbler.dll

It means the Audio Scrobbler plugin is crashing.
Title: Re:New Error
Post by: cascius on October 12, 2004, 12:23:50 pm
Oh lol, cool, that's gona be an easy fix :P
Title: Re:New Error
Post by: JimH on October 12, 2004, 12:28:12 pm
For the benefit of those who may not be familiar with it, Audioscrobbler is not part of Media Center.  It's a third party plug-in.

Audioscrobbler uploads a list of what you're playing and helps you find others who are playing similar music.  Cool plug-in.

More at:
www.audioscrobbler.com

A thread here:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?board=5;action=display;threadid=22661;start=0

Title: Re:New Error
Post by: KingSparta on October 12, 2004, 12:34:50 pm
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Audioscrobbler uploads a list of what you're playing and helps you find others who are playing similar music.

I was wondering

But i don't think i would care what Billy bob and his 1st cousin was playing.
Title: Re:New Error
Post by: TAFKAFEX on October 12, 2004, 12:43:04 pm
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Audioscrobbler uploads a list of what you're playing and helps you find others who are playing similar music.
But i don't think i would care what Billy bob and his 1st cousin was playing.

You don't have to if you don't want. ;)
Title: Re:Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: KingSparta on October 12, 2004, 12:47:54 pm
I know...
Title: Re:New Error
Post by: cascius on October 12, 2004, 01:10:35 pm
Here's what the problem was: I hadn't been able to register to audioscrobbler because their site was down. Th plugin would still try to connect or something of the kind and end up crashing MC...

Anyway, it's fixed now.

Thanks guys,

-Cascius
Title: Re:Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: RobOK on October 18, 2004, 12:20:21 pm
I had this problem occasionally where it would "lose" my login information in the plugin (username and password were blanked out).  When it tried to submit the song (which it does after 50% of the song is played) it would crash MC.
Title: Re:Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: LonWar on October 18, 2004, 12:36:32 pm
I had this problem occasionally where it would "lose" my login information in the plugin (username and password were blanked out).  When it tried to submit the song (which it does after 50% of the song is played) it would crash MC.

Thanks, you just solved my problem with this plugin...

Never thought to make sure the Login was still there...   :P

Thanks
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: wrafter on December 15, 2004, 11:51:01 am
Ah... very silly question... but I've forgotten, how do I enter my login details (user name and password) into Audioscrobbler plugin via Media Center?
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: iCamp on December 15, 2004, 01:13:51 pm
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Ah... very silly question... but I've forgotten, how do I enter my login details (user name and password) into Audioscrobbler plugin via Media Center?

Open the 'plug ins' tab in MC and click on the Audioscrobbler plug-in.  There is a field there for your username & password.
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: wrafter on December 15, 2004, 01:21:54 pm

Open the 'plug ins' tab in MC and click on the Audioscrobbler plug-in.  There is a field there for your username & password.

iCamp, hold me by the hand one minute more. I go to Tools > Plug-in Manager > From the list that I get here, which includes  Display, DSP, Encoder, Handheld, Input, Interface, Output and Remotes, I select Interface (because that's the only one I see with an Audioscrobbler reference). I click on AudioScrobbler on the left and I am shown Plug-in Information on the right. I see what Name, I see what Version, I see what Mode, I see other stuff... but I see no place for me to enter my username and password.

Tell me I'm doing something wrong - I've got to be, haven't I??

Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: nel on December 15, 2004, 01:37:15 pm
Ok To configure the plugin, you have to use the tree wich is displayed in the left pane. Select the root item 'Plug-ins', under it you should see an 'AudiScrobbler' entry. Upon clicking it, the right pane will display the configuration page for the plugin. In the uper left corner, you should enter the login info.
The page should look like this one (http://accessories.musicex.com/mediacenter/mc_data/plugins/images/902.jpg).
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: wrafter on December 15, 2004, 02:05:26 pm
Ok To configure the plugin, you have to use the tree wich is displayed in the left pane. Select the root item 'Plug-ins', under it you should see an 'AudiScrobbler' entry. Upon clicking it, the right pane will display the configuration page for the plugin. In the uper left corner, you should enter the login info.
The page should look like this one (http://accessories.musicex.com/mediacenter/mc_data/plugins/images/902.jpg).

nel, I appreciated that you've taken the time to create a screenshot etc, it's kind of you.

Alas, I don't have what you refer to as "the root item 'plug-ins'". If you take a look at the following screenshot, you'll see what I am experiencing.

FYI I'm running MC 10.0.116.

Here's the screenshot. (http://www.markwrafter.com/live/audioscrobbler_problem.gif)
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: Simple on December 15, 2004, 02:14:37 pm
You need the new version 0.2:

http://www.audioscrobbler.com/forum/8613/_/7451

Download:

http://accessories.musicex.com/mediacenter/mc_data/plugins/731.mjp
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: wrafter on December 15, 2004, 02:22:35 pm
You need the new version 0.2:

http://www.audioscrobbler.com/forum/8613/_/7451

Download:

http://accessories.musicex.com/mediacenter/mc_data/plugins/731.mjp



Perhaps this is a cross-post Simple, but I believe I have the plugin 0.2, as can be seen from screenshot in last post.
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: Simple on December 15, 2004, 02:30:01 pm
O.k., sorry, my fault.

Once again: You start MC. In the far left you should have the tree (on top: 'Start' , then 'playing now' etc.).

Now expand 'Plugins'. Click 'AudioScrobbler'. You should see Nel's pic. Forget the Plug-in Manager.
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: wrafter on December 15, 2004, 03:21:59 pm
O.k., sorry, my fault.

Once again: You start MC. In the far left you should have the tree (on top: 'Start' , then 'playing now' etc.).

Now expand 'Plugins'. Click 'AudioScrobbler'. You should see Nel's pic. Forget the Plug-in Manager.

Thanks for sticking with me here Simple.

I'm not a clueless user, but I'm certainly having problems with this.

I see Start, Playing Now, Media Library, Playlists, Drives & Devices. There is no reference to plugins in this list, nor in the subcatagories, therefore I can't see Audioscrobbler either.

Any further guidance?
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: Simple on December 15, 2004, 03:34:25 pm
I asked myself if it's only working with MC 11. But I have both versions installed here. And even in MC 10 I have the 'Plug-ins'. So I can't help you. Maybe you ask the author himself?

http://www.audioscrobbler.com/forum/8613/_/7451
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: wrafter on December 15, 2004, 04:21:03 pm
I asked myself if it's only working with MC 11. But I have both versions installed here. And even in MC 10 I have the 'Plug-ins'. So I can't help you. Maybe you ask the author himself?

http://www.audioscrobbler.com/forum/8613/_/7451

I have done so, Simple, thank you.

If anyone else has any ideas, I'd love to get this operational as soon as. Thanks.
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: wrafter on December 15, 2004, 04:25:47 pm
Got it!

I had to start the plug in from the plugin manager to get the Plugin option to appear in the tree on the left.

When I was testing this out, and following your instructions, the plugin was turned off in the plugin manager.

Thanks Simple!
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: Simple on December 15, 2004, 04:30:37 pm
I'm glad it now works for you. By the way, Audioscrobbler is great.
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: nel on December 15, 2004, 04:34:58 pm
I see I'm a bit late. I was looking at your screenshot and was about to ask if you started the plug-in once already. I'm glad you've sorted everything out.
Enjoy.
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: wrafter on December 15, 2004, 07:08:13 pm
Ah, I'm an avid user already, but via WinAmp, you see. Wanted to take my Media Center for a ride with Audioscrobbler, thus all the whoo-haw over the last 24 hours!

Here's my profile, share yours if you wish: www.audioscrobbler.com/user/wrafter

(Damn thing aint actually submitting yet I notice though...)
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: urlwolf on December 16, 2004, 05:44:45 am
So here is the process...
I have a profile and > 7000 counts
I got no audiscrobbler submissions from MC one day. WinAmp did send stuff to the server, so that explanation was ruled out.

I tried reinstalling the plugin

From that day on, MC will not start at all (runtime error).

Anyone has had this problem before?
Any known solutions?

Thanks,
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: JimH on December 16, 2004, 08:55:17 am
Solutions?

1.  Log in.

2.  Contact audioscrobbler support on their forum.

3.  Remove the plug-in.
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: urlwolf on December 17, 2004, 08:11:34 am
How can one log in if MC does not start?
Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: KingSparta on December 17, 2004, 09:51:38 am
How can one log in if MC does not start?

I don't think this is A J River Issue If audioscrobbler has problems running correctly within J River's media center.

I don't have the plug-in, but if you go to the registry and change the "PluginMode" from 1 to 0 MC for this plug-in MC should boot. Since this will keep the plug-in from running when MC Boots.

Uninstall this plug-in

and go get support from whom ever made it

Title: Re: Stability problem -- audioscrobbler?
Post by: zxsix on December 29, 2005, 07:37:43 pm
I believe I have solved this issue.   I can't fix the plugin, but I have a workaround.
Here's what I found.....

When you go into the plugin settings and fill in your login/password info, or change the options and click the apply button, it saves to the audioscrobbler.ini file located here:

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\J River\Media Center 11\Library\audioscrobbler.ini

Now, I noticed that when starting up MC and pulling up the plugin settings again, the login/password is of course blank now.  Turns out it was attempting to read, and not finding, the audioscrobbler.ini file because it was looking for it here:

E:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\J River\Media Center 11\audioscrobbler.ini.    (note the lack of the Library folder in the path).

So, here's the fix.  Substitute your own paths.
Go into MC and edit the audioscrobbler plugin settings.
Fill in your login info.  Click the login and apply buttons.
Leave MC as is....
Using windows explorer, find your audioscrobbler.ini file in a path similar to above, in the Library folder.
Copy that audioscrobbler.ini down one level to the Media Center 11 folder and save it there.

Now close MC and restart.
Check to see if the login info is still there.
High-five me if it works.

Please test and report your results.