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rebel_mom#

missing a dll

I just tried to install eonic2.x got the following error

"EONIC2.X COULD NOT BE OPENED. PLEASE REINSTALL"

REQUIRED DLL FILE D3D8DL.DLL was not found.
Jaheckelsafar#
Dunno where that file is from, or where you can get it, but looking at the filename I'd hazard a guess at DirectX (more specifically Direct 3D)
rebel_mom#
ok

on someones advice who loves to tinker with all the settings and winamp I downloaded a version that contained the directx so I am guessing i need to look within direstx but not sure how to go about it.

I have direct 7.1 so I am guessing I may have set the program up wrong any suggestion would be appreciated.

loving all this exploring tho some talented people here thanks.
Jaheckelsafar#
DirectX packaged with Winamp? 😕

You might try getting the latest version of DirectX (8.1 I think). That might have the file you need. It can't hurt anyway. You might try a search engine for the file. I remember once finding a site with all the necessary DLLs to run windows available for download. (needed new kernel32.dll after mine got corrupted) Otherwise, sorry.
rebel_mom#
yes

Originally posted by Jaheckelsafar
DirectX packaged with Winamp? 😕

You might try getting the latest version of DirectX (8.1 I think). That might have the file you need. It can't hurt anyway. You might try a search engine for the file. I remember once finding a site with all the necessary DLLs to run windows available for download. (needed new kernel32.dll after mine got corrupted) Otherwise, sorry.
Winamp 2.80 Full Suite + PRO - DirectX - English - 30.04.02

you can get it on bearshare it was recommended to me.
Rovastar#
Hi Rebel Mom

Actually you have posted this on the wrong forum but never mind I will move it for you. AVS is actually a type of plug-in like Eonic, R2e, Tripex, Milkdrop, etc.🙂

Anyway your problem is that you need DirectX 8 or above for Eonic to work correctly.

Get the newest version of DirectX here

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dir...ds/default.asp

The latest version of Eonic (v2.1.1) I could find is here.



ANd although the date states the back end of last year it is esentially the same version as Mid 2001.

For newer decent plug-ins look here

What is Winamp? Why is Winamp? How is Winamp? All these burning questions and issues discussed within.


I am trying to keep an updated list of vis plug-ins so in future you may want to check the plug-in forum here http://forums.winamp.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=8

I hope your grandson appreciates all your work doing for him on this.🙂

If you require anymore help post back.🙂

Hope it helped,

Rovastar
rebel_mom#
YES

Thanks yes it does greatly thanks.

If your sig means you are responsible for milkdrop thanks I have downloaded it.

I am a long way off from figuring all this stuff out but am enjoying it.

I basically just stuck to the top staff rated downloads so far and have been very pleased.

My grandson loves them especially the men in black II, he even has differant reactions to differant styles of music and for a 1 year old has a great love of all types(better then the tv in my books)

he actually has earphones and his own monitor kinda cute to watch.

I am really enjoying the radio stations as well.

I have been told to try APE but am not sure what it is or where it is located I would appreciate a point in the right direction.

I plan on enjoying winamp lots.
Rovastar#
APE is simply put advanced effects for AVS. A sort of plug-in for a plug-in. 🙂

When/if you download AVS preset packs (www.winamp.com misleading refers to AVS preset packs as plug-ins to confuse matters further 🙂) the APE's are included for you so don't worry about it. You will never see APE appear anywhere, it will all be invisable.

Milkdrop I didn't write it that honour goes to Mr. Geiss but it is my website and write effects for it....and I give Ryan Geiss a kick when he gets to lazy about bringing out a new version. 😉

I dislike the 'top staff rated downloads' on the winamp site only because often they have really outdated ones there from years ago and compared to new stuff some aren't that good (that is onw of the reasons I made the other thread about new stuff). But if your grandson enjoys them then who am I to argue.

Didn't realise your grandson is only one. That must be a record for for a winamp vis fan.🙂 Get 'em while they are young.🙂

Keep enjoying,

Rovastar
rebel_mom#
OK

GREAT THANKS , I have not been doing much over the weekend here with winamp given all the new stuff I am learning I think I am going to start fresh and take some good looks at all the plugins/skins offered here. I admit i was a bit overwhelmed at first thus my reason for choosing the staff one.

I did however pay careful attention to dates on comments on many of the opinions on what I am downloading.

A friend at another forum spends literally hours on tweaking winamp and has made up a nice system and he runs several differant ones with differant setups.

Everyone around us is amazed at the way my grandson reacts to music he has definate preferences childrens music not being the top pick.

This week it seems to be

The ramones
Nickleback
No Doubt
Default
Five for fighting
Alicia Keyes
L'll Bow wow
and the Wiggles.

It is nuts to watch he has mastered differant movements for the differant styles and actually sings hey baby all thru the house.