Windows 98 wont play youtube videos, HELP!?!

[WillyW]

Try this then...

Download this small program (I don't know if it will work with 98):
System Spec

When the program has loaded, press F5 and it will tell you...stuff about your computer, including CPU Speed.

??    why would I do that?     I already know the speed of my computer's processor.           It appears during boot.         

For others reading along,  I've already mentioned Everest.

[Comp Guy]

Same thing on my old computer, because it was old. Can you give your grahpics card specifications?

[soybean]

Hi all, I recently came into the posession of a Windows 98 SE computer, ive got the internet up and running etc but when trying to get youtube flash videos to play the picture and sound is very jumpy and I have no idea whats causing it. I have installed all the relevant software so I dont think its that.
Anyway here are my specs:
Authentic AMD
AMD-K6 3D Processor
376MB of RAM, original 120 plus an added 256.

What's the speed of your broadband connection?  Ever run a speed test?

You still haven't given any info the the graphics part of your system.  The facts given in your first post indicate you're using onboard video with 8MB of "shared" memory.  Is that right?  That would explain the difference between original 120 vs. original 128 (a standard amount on a memory module) or 376MB of RAM vs. 384MB of RAM (128 + 256).  And, it would surely be a factor in the poor performance you're getting when viewing youtube.

[Daz2007]

Here is a full list of my specs, im hoping to get a definitive explaination on this because I really cant get my head around it!

[soybean]

Well, one thing I see that could be changed is your DirectX version.  If you look at the bottom of the DirectX Diagnostic Tool image you posted here, it says you have DirectX 6.1a(4....).  I suggest you download DirectX 9.0c and install it. 

Then, let us know if that helped any in playing YouTube videos.  If not, or if it helped some but you still don't have smooth play, I believe you really need to install a video card to replace your current card or onboard video (which I believe is what you have). 

You've said you have broadband Internet access and that your Internet speed "will stream pretty fast".  Exactly what type of Internet service are you using?  DSL or cable?  And, what's the actual speed?  If  you don't know, go to dslreports.com (go here: http://www.dslreports.com/tools) and run a speed test. 

[Comp Guy]

You also need the latest version of Flash Player.

[Amrykid]

all i know is 98 doesn't play videos for nothing i ty for hours on till i found out it windows media player you need wmp 10 o later and 98 get up 9.

[patio]

WMP9 will not run on Win98...

Carry On.

[Amrykid]

well, i ment 8 or 7 but i swear  i had 9 on mine, but, anyway, you might not have anouth memory to play videos

[Comp Guy]

I'm pretty sure mwp9 workes on win98.

[Daz2007]

If there anyway I can increase my video memory?

[2k_dummy]

Most bios allow that.

[soybean]

I'm pretty sure mwp9 workes on win98.

Yep, it does.  Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows 98 Second Edition, Me, and 2000

[soybean]

If there anyway I can increase my video memory?

You haven't responded to a single question I've asked or suggestion I've made.

[patio]