Hi, i just have the same problem. this is the winamp error message:

DirectSound output v2.42 (d) error.Bad DirectSound driver.please install proper drivers or select another device in configuration.error code:88780078

I'm thinking maybe a virus ,because i not change any configuration. So strange your error message it's the same than mine! on motherboard bios, sound card is enable, but WINDOWS XP can't detect it... SO STRANGE!!! If you find a solution let me to know as soon as possible. MeRci dopa82.

Bonjour,
J'ai dû faire face au même message d'erreur et j'ai trouvé la solution sur le forum du site de winamp. Voici l'extrait:


"1. Winamp > Ctrl+P (for preferences)
2. Plug-ins > Output
3. double click 'DirectSound output'
4. Driver tab
5. make sure the device in the drop-down list correctly reflects your soundcard

Further DirectSound config tweaks

-and/or-

1. Control Panel
2. Sounds & Audio Devices icon (or MultiMedia Icon)
3. Audio tab
4. in 'Sound playback' make sure the 'Default device:' drop-down box correctly reflects your soundcard


No dice? Try updating the soundcard drivers. If you have a soundcard go the manufacturer's website for updates. If you have an on board sound chip, go to the website of your computer provider or the manufacturer of the mother board. Also make sure DirectX is up to date for your system.

Close down Winamp, Windows and reboot the computer after making any of the above changes."


Pour ma part je n'ai pas eu besoin de m'attaquer à la deuxième partie de la solution puisque les premières manipulations ont réglé mon problème!
J'espère que cela reglera également le votre!

Concerning the "DirectSound output v2.42 (d) error.Bad DirectSound driver" problem, i've founf the solution, first open winamp==) Ctrl P(for preferences) ==) double click on directsound output V2.43 (d) [out_ds.dll] and change the peripherique from " 01: perepherique audio principal" to "02: realtek AC97 Audio" then click on apply. am sure if u follow the steps ut Pc will be healed from this stupid technological manufacturing mistake.

Tali