Any Computer Geniuses Here?

[Todd#43]

Ok, here's the deal.

I can't really view ANY videos on my laptop - streaming or otherwise. I also seem to have some type of issue with anything that uses Java (Full Tilt Poker, etc.).

Video's load, start to play, but soon the picture stops moving, although the sound keeps going, sometimes the video will "catch up" to the sound, other times it all stops.

On the java apps, the same thing happens...like it bogs down, then starts up again and runs fine.

I've switched java programs (sun for microsoft vm), cleaned my registry (I think) defragged, got rid of a bunch of stuff, etc, etc.

I've gotta get this fixed. Its reached the point where playing poker and watching porn isnt fun anymore.

Anyone have any ideas???

[r1crusher]

A little more info please. What hardware do you have, OS, what are you using to play your videos/movies, have you run system any updates recently (if so did your problems start after that)?

You can purge out any temp stuff from Java. Follow these instructions: Java Applet and Application Cache Deletion

[Casper]

I'm guessing you have a Celeron type processor? And probably 512MB RAM or less?

[Todd#43]

A little more info please. What hardware do you have, OS, what are you using to play your videos/movies, have you run system any updates recently (if so did your problems start after that)?

You can purge out any temp stuff from Java. Follow these instructions: Java Applet and Application Cache Deletion

I'm running windows XP, and most of the videos are being played through the browser. The gaming sites run their own software, so I don't know anything about that. No recent updates (that I haven't done to every other box in the house). I've cleaned all the stuff from the java cache, uninstalled and reinstalled java too - no difference.

I'm guessing you have a Celeron type processor? And probably 512MB RAM or less?

Its an AMD Dual Core processor, but I'm not infront of it right now, so I can't tell you the speed. I've got 1 GB of ram. Actually, this used to be the fastest machine in the house - now its a pig.

[Casper]

I'm running windows XP, and most of the videos are being played through the browser. The gaming sites run their own software, so I don't know anything about that. No recent updates (that I haven't done to every other box in the house). I've cleaned all the stuff from the java cache, uninstalled and reinstalled java too - no difference.

Its an AMD Dual Core processor, but I'm not infront of it right now, so I can't tell you the speed. I've got 1 GB of ram. Actually, this used to be the fastest machine in the house - now its a pig.

When was the last time you wiped the harddrive and reinstalled everything?

When was the last time you defragged the harddrive?

Have you ran SpyBot S&D?

What all is set to load at startup in the registry?

[Todd#43]

When was the last time you wiped the harddrive and reinstalled everything?

Never. And I REALLY hope that I dont have to do that this time. I have a TON of applications on there and I really don't want to go through that.

When was the last time you defragged the harddrive?

This morning. No difference. I've done that about 10 times in the last two weeks.

Have you ran SpyBot S&D?

Yeah...this weekend. No spyware, no viruses.

What all is set to load at startup in the registry?

As far as I can tell, I'm only starting what's absolutely necessary. I can get a list, but its minimal. The odd thing is that I'm only having trouble with Java and video. Everything else runs fine.

[Casper]

Never. And I REALLY hope that I dont have to do that this time. I have a TON of applications on there and I really don't want to go through that.

This morning. No difference. I've done that about 10 times in the last two weeks.

Yeah...this weekend. No spyware, no viruses.

As far as I can tell, I'm only starting what's absolutely necessary. I can get a list, but its minimal. The odd thing is that I'm only having trouble with Java and video. Everything else runs fine.

Which version of Java are you running? What websites in particular are you having problems with other than the poker website?

[r1crusher]

I'd delete any applications and applets as well as clearing out the cache in Java. This will force a reinstall of anything that uses Java. There's probably some application in Java or applet that you're using to watch videos. Try what I suggested and then retry a video or gaming site. You'll problably be prompted to allow an applet to be installed which is what you want to see.

[Casper]

I'd delete any applications and applets as well as clearing out the cache in Java. This will force a reinstall of anything that uses Java. There's probably some application in Java or applet that you're using to watch videos. Try what I suggested and then retry a video or gaming site. You'll problably be prompted to allow an applet to be installed which is what you want to see.

The videos should actually be Flash. That's why I was thinking there's another process running, or there isn't enough memory. This would explain the java application problem also. However, I thought most of the poker sites were using Flash now also. That's why I'd like to see the sites he's talking about. I need to know exactly what they're programmed in.

[r1crusher]

Ah...good call! There's so much shit out there now there needs to be a standard.

[Todd#43]

I'd delete any applications and applets as well as clearing out the cache in Java. This will force a reinstall of anything that uses Java. There's probably some application in Java or applet that you're using to watch videos. Try what I suggested and then retry a video or gaming site. You'll problably be prompted to allow an applet to be installed which is what you want to see.

I've done that. I also uninstalled Sun Java, installed Microsoft VM with no difference. Went back to the latest version of Sun (installed last night) no improvement.

The videos should actually be Flash. That's why I was thinking there's another process running, or there isn't enough memory. This would explain the java application problem also. However, I thought most of the poker sites were using Flash now also. That's why I'd like to see the sites he's talking about. I need to know exactly what they're programmed in.

I dunno if they are flash or java videos - what's YouTube? I have problems with that site, as well as other sites that might have a video embedded from YouTube.

As far as the gaming sites, I usually play on Full Tilt Poker but I don't know if thats flash or java. Just for laughs I tried games on pogo.com, msn and yahoo too - same issue. The game slows down, stops, then picks back up. It comes and goes. Really strange.

[jarvismb]

When did this start happening?

If it really is Java (and not flash, as Ben rightfully inquired), then Java posted an automatic update a bit ago, and it would not be completely out of the question to believe that this update is not playing well with your video card drivers. A similar thing happened recently with Zone Alarm Pro and an automatic Windows XP update several months ago. The XP update changed some of the internet security protocols (very slightly, but enough) and made Zone Alarm shut down access to the internet when using wireless drivers.

Of course, if it's not really Java, then this may be moot, but still look into if your hardware drivers have been updated recently (not likely), or if the player you're using has been updated. None of these guys really talk to each other when doing development, so these kinds of things happen a lot more frequently than we'd all like.

This may not be the solution, but it's a place to look.

[jarvismb]

Also, you seem to be naming examples that are all streaming content, are you sure there isn't a bottleneck in your network access somewhere? Either extra processes taking up bandwidth, or a hardware config problem?

Again, these may not be it, but I'm asking to get an idea of what you're up against.

[r1crusher]

Well...if it's a flash problem you can try starting here: Flash Manager Help

[Todd#43]

Also, you seem to be naming examples that are all streaming content, are you sure there isn't a bottleneck in your network access somewhere? Either extra processes taking up bandwidth, or a hardware config problem?

Again, these may not be it, but I'm asking to get an idea of what you're up against.

I've been thinking that its related to the streaming too, but I'm not sure.

I do know that I can kill everything but the essential (as far as I know) processes and I still have the same issues.

Interestingly enough, I don't have this issue on any of the other computers in the house. Christ, even my son's ipod touch plays the streaming video from youtube with no problems, and its wireless.

[r1crusher]

PS - This will display your actual Flash settings at the top! Use this to clean up any website, cache, etc. from Flash Player.

[Casper]

Youtube is flash, as is Pogo and Yahoo games.

Do you have the same problem on the games here? http://www.ohio-riders.net/arcade.php?

What version of Flash are you running?

Try updating your Flash player and see if it continues.

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Like jarvismb said, these are all streaming content sites you're having problems with. Have you checked to make sure other PCs are running fine on your internet connection? I'd assume yes, but I have to ask.

[Lost]

Just a suggestion.....Instead of everyone guessing. why don't you just call or email the company your having an issue will.

All of the suggestions are good, but could just be making the problem worse.

I had a similar problem with netflix viewing streaming content. Turns out my graphic chip set was not supported. Just took a simple phone call.

[Casper]

Just a suggestion.....Instead of everyone guessing. why don't you just call or email the company your having an issue will.

All of the suggestions are good, but could just be making the problem worse.

I had a similar problem with netflix viewing streaming content. Turns out my graphic chip set was not supported. Just took a simple phone call.

Yes. Call Yahoo and Pogo. Tell them you can't play their games. Then call Youtube. Tell them you can't view their videos.

[Todd#43]

Youtube is flash, as is Pogo and Yahoo games.

Do you have the same problem on the games here? http://www.ohio-riders.net/arcade.php?

What version of Flash are you running?

Try updating your Flash player and see if it continues.

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Like jarvismb said, these are all streaming content sites you're having problems with. Have you checked to make sure other PCs are running fine on your internet connection? I'd assume yes, but I have to ask.

Are you sure that pogo and yahoo are flash? I know that pogo prompted me to install a java applet to play a game, and at the bottom of the window it referred to a "java applet started"? Is it possible that some of the games are flash, and some are java? Because of the problem with Full Tilt (thats what started this) and the fact that the site asked if I wanted to install an applet, I assumed that they were both java?

I tried updating the flash player this weekend, and that didn't help. I'll try the games on this site when I get home tonight and see if I have any issues.

All of the other Pc's on my network are fine. This is the only one that has an issue.

[r1crusher]

I'm with him Casper on making calls.

[Todd#43]

Youtube is flash, as is Pogo and Yahoo games.

Do you have the same problem on the games here? http://www.ohio-riders.net/arcade.php?

What version of Flash are you running?

Try updating your Flash player and see if it continues.

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Like jarvismb said, these are all streaming content sites you're having problems with. Have you checked to make sure other PCs are running fine on your internet connection? I'd assume yes, but I have to ask.

No problems with the flash games here. Still have issues with Full Tilt, and YouTube.

Flash is the latest version 10,0,12,36.

I still think this may be a streaming issue, but I'm not really sure.

[Lost]

Is this on a wireless or hard wire connection?

[Todd#43]

Is this on a wireless or hard wire connection?

Wireless...

[Todd#43]

Anybody?