In Windows 2000 I was able to set Winamp to run with windows scheduler to wake me up in the morning. It worked absolutely perfect. I simply set it to open a "wakeup playlist" and winamp started up ...

A software plug-in for Winamp puts controls on title bars of applications--including the bar of Microsoft's competing Windows Media Player. Department Editor Evan Hansen runs the Media section at CNET ...

I recently upgraded to Windows XP, and my rear speakers work for all programs except winamp. My speakers are Klipsch Promedia 5.1s, I have a Soundblaster Live! 5.1 sound card and an Abit KG7 mobo.