How to Install Winamp

By eHow Computers Editor

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Winamp was first released in 1996 during the early days of MP3s. Since then it has become the second most used media player software around the world. In addition to MP3s, Winamp now plays video. Even if you're loyal to another media player, you might want to install a free copy of Winamp just to have around as an alternative.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Download the Winamp installation files from the Winamp website. Click on the "Free Download" button from the main page and follow the directions. Save the installation file on your desktop so you can easily find them.

Step2

Go to your desktop and double click on the "Winamp Installation File." The first thing you'll need to do is read and agree to Winamp's license agreement.

Step3

Decide what components of Winamp you want to install. On the next screen you can choose "Standard," for a full installation, "Light" for a space-saving version, "Minimal" for a basic version or "Custom." Choosing custom will allow you to pick and choose the options you want to install.

Step4

Choose which file types you want to associate with Winamp. On the next screen you can choose which file types and actions you want to make Winamp your default player. This means when you open a certain file type or play a CD, Winamp will open automatically. Uncheck any file types or actions for which you do not want Winamp to be your default player.

Step5

Tell Winamp what type of Internet connection you use. Winamp uses the Internet to get information on songs on CDs or MP3s which do not have all the information embedded in them. Click "Disable" if you do not want Winamp to do this.

Step6

Select a skin type to install. This is the look of the player. Winamp comes with several skins which feature different colors and buttons.