Winamp 5 - Misc

Do not Report Anonymous Usage Statistics

SUMMARY: Keep Winamp 5 from reporting usage statistics to a central server.

Similar to some other software packages, Winamp 5 may be configured to report anonymous usage statistics. More information can be found at the Winamp Client Privacy Policy web page.

If you are concerned about privacy, there are two ways to disable this feature, depending on whether you are installing Winamp or already have it installed:

A. During the install procedure, step 4 in the "Winamp Setup" dialog box is "Feedback". Near the bottom of the dialog, uncheck "Yes, allow anonymous usage statistics (recommended)".

Disabling sending anonymous usage statistics during the Winamp 5 install

B. Assuming Winamp is already installed:

1. Access the "Winamp Preferences" dialog box. You can click on the "Main Menu" button, choosing "Options" - "Preferences". Or, right-click on the title bar and choose "Options" - "Preferences". Or, press Ctrl + P.

Accessing Winamp 5 Preferences

2. When the "Winamp Preferences" dialog box appears, click "General Preferences" in the left side of the window.

3. In the right side of the window, uncheck "Allow Winamp to report anonymous usage statistics".

Preventing Winamp from reporting anonymous usage statistics

4. Click "Close" to close the dialog box.

This tip was written regarding Winamp 5.57 on a Windows XP machine using the default skin (Bento). Features, information, and screenshots may differ between versions and operating systems, as well as with your chosen Winamp skin.

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