Is there a way to delete a MP3 *file* from within WinAMP?

[gsaldivar]

When I listen to a file I don't want to keep, if I hit delete it just removes the file from my playlist... I'm looking for a way to delete the original file from my computer as well.

Is there a plugin or hidden keystroke that can do this?

thanks

 

[Elledan]

Select the song(s) you want to remove, choose 'Rem' > 'Misc' > 'Physically remove selected file(s)'

And yes, you're lazy

 

[gsaldivar]

Call me lazy, but five mouse clicks is still a hassle when you want to trash an MP3 file.

Isn't there a plug-in or something for WinAMP that can delete an MP3 file with a keystroke or something?

 

[Elledan]

You can take a look at the plug-ins available from winamp.com, but I doubt you'll find anything.

Just curious, why do you need to do this deleting so quickly? You can select multiple files and delete them at once. I don't see how a single keystroke or anything will speed it up since selecting the files will take more time anyway.

 

[gsaldivar]

Well, when I download music I often have to sort though hundreds and hundreds of files at a time and delete the ones I don't like. It's true, I could do a multple-selection and then go through the five-click process to remove them, but doesn't that seem excessive? If I want to delete the file manually, I'd have to match up the name in WinAMP's playlist with the actual file, and then drag it to the trash...

The best analogy I can think of is using ACDSee's slideshow feature to browse through folders containing tons of pictures. If you find one you don't like - just tap the delete key and the file is moved to the trash. No multiple-selections, no five-click process. Easy, no?

I guess I don't *need* to have this simplicity when browsing my music files... but it suuure would make life alot easier..

 

[Elledan]

Hmm... so you're one of those people who download a gazillion mp3's from everyone and their dog?

I agree that being able to simply hit 'delete' would be easier, but well, if it ain't possible, it probably won't work

Maybe you'll be lucky and it'll be possible in Winamp 3.x =)

 

[Miramonti]

This is feature is well overdue in winamp! I have a few mp3s that I ripped and are very distorted (scratched cd) but when they start playing in the playlist I never have time to track them down and delete 'em so they keep coming up.

 

[Elledan]

<< This is feature is well overdue in winamp! I have a few mp3s that I ripped and are very distorted (scratched cd) but when they start playing in the playlist I never have time to track them down and delete 'em so they keep coming up. >>

Another case of laziness?