Geekette Problemo

I have a problem that I'm hoping some suave geek that is more technically savvy than I can help me solve. It seems that whenever I launch my winamp player it changes the settings on my computer and the screen goes all screwey. Anyone have a brilliant suggestion to save this damsel in MP3 distress? I even have the neatest little Christmas skin, blinking lights and all (I'm starting toget really bummed out about this)...if I don't get my daily dose of Christmas tunes, well the feelings of good will begin to fade. FAST! You have no idea how much of a blow to this girls ego it is to have to ask for help on something that would seem to be so simple. I am also fairly confident that if I had the time to research this to the hilt I could find the source and a solution...however, time is a luxury I don't have at the moment and probably won't until after Christmas at which point I won't need the extra helping of Christmas spirit or the neat Christmas skin with the blinky lights. Know what I mean? At any rate I'm desparately seeking assistance and would be extremely grateful to anyone who can offer advice. Thanks a bunch! TTFN!