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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: radar on June 01, 2007, 07:01:36 AM

Title: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: radar on June 01, 2007, 07:01:36 AM

In  have a p3 863 mhrz , 512 ram. When i watch a movie on line it buffers every few seconds.I am warching it through adobe flash player. how can i enjoy a movie without this happening.

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: contrex on June 01, 2007, 07:11:03 AM

1. fix the caps lock key
2. get a faster connection.

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: Calum on June 01, 2007, 07:12:44 AM

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1. fix the caps lock key

What relevance does that have?

radar: you can't do anything about this.  You need a faster connection or a smaller movie.

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: contrex on June 01, 2007, 07:20:27 AM

typing in all caps is bad manners.

Title: Re:Video buffers every few seconds
Post by: radar on June 01, 2007, 07:35:35 AM

I fixed the caps lock key,now i have fast access dsl that is almost instant. so I dont thing that is my problem

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: soybean on June 01, 2007, 08:27:50 AM

Does this happen with all streaming video?  I believe this buffering sometimes results from an overloaded server, meaning the problem is not on your end. 

What's your video card?  It's possible your system is bit underpowered for some streaming video. 

To see your actual Internet connection speed, click on the image in my signature block and do a speed test.  Also do a Tweaks test and see if they recommend any changes to your communication settings.   

Title: Re: Video buffers every few seconds
Post by: radar on June 01, 2007, 09:00:18 AM

Speed test said 260 kbps(download) and 126 upload. How can I make this faster

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: soybean on June 01, 2007, 09:18:20 AM

DSL, right?  What speeds does your ISP claim their service will provide?

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: radar on June 01, 2007, 09:41:17 AM

My isp said 256kbps. But test showed 260

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: 2k_dummy on June 01, 2007, 09:49:47 AM

Try giving it more disk usage space. Right click the flash window, select settings. Move the slider bar.

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: soybean on June 01, 2007, 10:02:56 AM

Quote from: radar on June 01, 2007, 09:41:17 AM

My isp said 256kbps. But test showed 260

Well then, there's nothing you can do to speed up your Internet connection unless your ISP has a higher speed service and you're willing to pay for the faster service.  Try 2k_dummy's suggestion.

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: radar on June 01, 2007, 10:08:41 AM

Dont understand .How do I get to flash window and where is it?

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: 2k_dummy on June 01, 2007, 10:14:25 AM

Click on a link for one of your video streams.

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: soybean on June 01, 2007, 10:16:33 AM

I haven't actually used that setting; I assume 2k_dummy is familiar with it.  This might help: Flash Player Help (http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager.html)

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: radar on June 01, 2007, 10:18:24 AM

Only been on computer for 2 months, how do i access that?

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: soybean on June 01, 2007, 10:22:31 AM

You actually change these settings in your browser window.  Go here and try it:
http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager03.html#117498

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: radar on June 01, 2007, 10:31:18 AM

Thanx guys, but i dont even know what a browser is.How can I change it on my computer?

Title: Re: VIDEO BUFFERS EVERY FEW SECONDS
Post by: contrex on June 01, 2007, 10:33:04 AM

Quote from: radar on June 01, 2007, 10:31:18 AM

Thanx guys, but i dont even know what a browser is.How can I change it on my computer?

You're looking at a browser right now. I'll take a wild guess and say it's called "Internet Explorer".