Media Player Blues

[casse2go]

Okay, so if this is in the wrong place, properly file it for me. Thanks!

My media player doesn't work. It will play for maybe 5 seconds, the pic will freeze for maybe 45 then this process will repeat itself until I get sick of it and stop the darned thing. Help please!

[Sidewinder]

What media player? What version? and what OS are you running? It would also be helpful to know what else the PC is doing when your trying to play a movie or song.

 

[casse2go]

This Emachine is loaded with Windows Vista, I know it has Windows Media Player. I have no idea if any others. I also have no idea what else is runnng while trying to use the WMP. I know I have McAfee in the background.

I ran a HiJackThis and posted its results somewhere in here a few months back.

Also, today I tried listening to a radio intervie online through a link. The player said AOL Medi Player, it did the same thing as the WMP only it didn't take as long between plays. It was audible for 6 seconds and dwon for 10 in a repeating pattern.

I'll try and find the report from HJT and direct you to it if it helps.

Here is the thread location:

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,53607.0.html

Thanks

[Broni]

Does it happen to on-line media files, or to standalone media files, as well?

[casse2go]

Lol...Broni, this is me casse2go. You know I have no idea what you;re asking me. Please break it down somehow.

Hi btw....did you miss me?

I worked out that other problem somehow. You guys gave up on me but God didn't. I got the em's downloaded and working at normal speeds.

[Broni]

OK, using your browser, you're trying to listen to some interview, and it freezes. What browser?
Can you play regular movie from DVD, music from CD?

[casse2go]

Broni, all I can tell you is this: there is or are links to tv programs or songs that I would like to listen to but my player doesn't work properly.  I don't know if the thing is even set up properly.  I do know I had the same problem with my player on my old comp.  Is it possible that the modem hook up by phone is the problem?

I spoke with an Emachines tech today who advised me to restore the system. But I don't think the player ever played properly.  I was trying to get the system requirements for the darned thing but, no luck.

[Broni]

Which browser?

[casse2go]

AOL/INTERNET EXPLORER I guess.

[Broni]

Try Firefox: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

[casse2go]

Broni & guys, tell me the pros and cons of Mozilla vs IE. And, if I load this what happens to the other(s) Browser?

[Broni]

Nothing happens. It's always very good idea to have at least two browsers for troubleshooting purposes.

[casse2go]

How do I check to see which browser I am actually using.  In my utility bar at the bottom next to the start button is a drop that has the following:

1. Launch Internet Explorer Browser

2. AOL 9.1 (version I am using)

3. Windows Media Player

Now, does #1 mean that I am not using IE Browser?

[Broni]

AOL browser is just an offspring of IE (practically same thing).
Whatever browser, external links open, is your current default browser.

[casse2go]

Broni, I'm gonna have to talk with someone about Mozilla. I have asked questions regarding one vs the other browser but no forthcoming info, so I will talk with people who may give me in depth advice about the pros and cons of loading Mozilla. You know I don't want anything that may cause me frustrations.

I'll get back with you guys. Thanks...