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Viking Chat => Off Topic => Topic started by: Jonathan on January 04, 2011, 06:53:34 pm

Title: Video Streaming Problems
Post by: Jonathan on January 04, 2011, 06:53:34 pm

Just wondered if anyone out there that knows anyting about computers can help.

I've recently started using a new laptop which is far better and quicker than the old one I had. It has Windows 7 installed and I use IE as my browser (I know a lot of people don't favour this but it cannot surely be the root cause of the problem).

My wireless signal connection strength is pretty good, but for some reason I just can't stream videos properly on the computer. I have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player installed but the RoversWorld material won't play at all. Youtube videos will open but continually have to buffer throughout?

Can anybody advise what the problem is and how I fix it? I know little about computers and cannot see what on earth is wrong as it used to work fine on a much worse computer!

Cheers

Title: Re:Video Streaming Problems
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on January 04, 2011, 06:59:54 pm

I found the same on Windows 7 aswell, switching browser did work for me.

Title: Re:Video Streaming Problems
Post by: snods big brother on January 04, 2011, 07:45:13 pm

I had this problem and the cure I used was to go to Tools and ensure that compatability view was running for this website.

Title: Re:Video Streaming Problems
Post by: Jonathan on January 04, 2011, 08:34:44 pm

Cheers, I've tried the compatibility view thing and as yet no effect. Will try switching browser next!

Title: Re:Video Streaming Problems
Post by: Jonathan on January 04, 2011, 08:55:27 pm

It's very odd. Tried with Google Chrome as the browser and it's still no different.

On RoversWorld it's not like it buffers or struggles to load or anything, I just press play and nothing happens. Youtube etc. is still bobbins.