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Download the latest Winamp version for Windows 10
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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We have just kickstarted a new type of article on the website, wherewe download the latest version of popular desktop apps and talk about them. Now it’s time to talk about Winamp, asoftwarethat needs no introduction.To make it all clear from the beginning – there isn’t currently an official Winamp app on the Windows Store, and I’m not sure if it will ever be, because unlikeVLC, it comes with very specific looks which would be hard to reproduce on the Modern touch user interface.
But since most of us who use Windows 8, 10 don’t stick to the touch face only, we have to deal with many desktop apps, as well. I’ve been using Winamp for as long as I remember, so I will now be keeping a log with all the updates that it will receive for Windows 8 andWindows 8.1, 10.
By using Winamp on Windows 8, 10 you can open such files asMP3, MIDI, MOD, MPEG-1 audio layers 1 and 2, AAC, M4A,FLAC,WAVand WMA. There are many skins that you can use to customize its looks, but many, just like me (have a look at the above screenshot), will choose to stick with the good old classic menu. But, without further ado, for those who aren’t yet running the latest version of Winamp for Windows 8, 10 or they just don’t know what it is about, let’s have a look.
Download latest version of Winamp for Windows 10
What you need to know is that currently, Winamp & SHOUTcast have sold their product to Radionomy, so changes will be applied in the future.But from what we’re aware, here is the latest version and some important features in the changelog for you to download.
Important update
It needs to be pointed out that AOL has decided to close the Winampmedia playeron December 20, 2013, which was just a week after the update that we talked about below. Therefore, you need to know that this is the reason why the latest version is this old. We will be following news and will update once another version gets released.
UPDATE 2 added in August 2018
If you are waiting for some big news about Winamp, you should know that there will be a new version available forWindows 10, 8.1users, with a lot of bug fixes, improvements and a lot more. But, at the time being, there is no release date published. Until then, you can get notified when it will come out atwinamp.com, just subscribe with your email address.
The site is up and running and it looks great, with a new design and you can listen there your local radio stations and some popular ones too in theShoutcastsection. Sadly, the download section will redirect you to aforumwhere you can keep up with the news about an eventually release date. The Winamp downloads and Winamp Pro purchases will be temporarily unavailablewhilst code licensed to/by the previous owner is removed/replaced.
The devs are working to make the app 100% freeware again, which means replacing all 3rd-party/aol-licensed code with open source/free alternatives.
New Winamp features announced:
You can still download an older version of the famous app for Windows 10, 8.1 and here’s alinkto help you out with.
You can read the original report below
Download Winamp for Windows 8, 10[Version5.666, Size: 16.37MB, updatedDecember 13, 2013]
Improved
Reset button to clear history in the Open/Add URL dialogOption to disable the mouse wheel from altering the volumeMore commandline switches (run: winamp.exe /? to see full list)All menus now use the skinned style when option is enabled in ML settingsDisable all online features when no internet connection selected in PrefsHigh DPI & text scaling compatibility fixes for dialogs & library viewsIncreased notification area tooltips up to 128 chars (instead of 64)Library views now optionally group the ‘Play’ and ‘Enqueue’ buttonsMass metadata editor from library now also available in Playlist EditorRetry UAC prompt if user previously selected “No” (for relevant settings)
Fixed
Agent not using Winamp window if a clone is already running (eg. KMPlayer)Fallback issue with lang packs when loading accelerator tablesLength not being read when set to read titles on loadRatings-related freeze on right-clicking large selections in playlist editorSaving to wrong extension for the ‘Save As’ action in the Alt+3 Artwork tabUnicode characters not displaying in taskbar when some old plugins are presentVarious issues with aero-peek and docking of freeform skins as an appbar
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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