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Old 04-26-2008   #1 (permalink)
DMiller


 
 

On-line streaming/buffering

I recently "upgraded" my computer to Vista ... now when I listen to Sirius
on-line (same computer, same ISP) it plays for a while, then says "buffering"
and I get no sound till the system catches up ... is there a setting in Vista
(IE?) that's different from XP? Thx in advance....

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 04-26-2008   #2 (permalink)
Mick Murphy


 
 

RE: On-line streaming/buffering

What you have are systems of a slow internet connection.

1 Does your ISP fully support Vista with their software?
2 If using a router, upgrade its Firmware for Vista.
3 Also, check for latest Drivers for your Network Adaptor.
4 In Network Connection>Right-Click> Properties> Untick TCP/IPv6 >Reboot.

As you can see, there are a lot of reasons why it might be slow after
upgrading!
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"DMiller" wrote:
Quote:

> I recently "upgraded" my computer to Vista ... now when I listen to Sirius
> on-line (same computer, same ISP) it plays for a while, then says "buffering"
> and I get no sound till the system catches up ... is there a setting in Vista
> (IE?) that's different from XP? Thx in advance....
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 04-28-2008   #3 (permalink)
DMiller


 
 

RE: On-line streaming/buffering

Problem solved: Inside Windows Media Player there is a box under
"Options/Performance" for "Network Buffering," and for some reason the box
was checked to Buffer 5 seconds. I tried increasing that to 60, which caused
huge playback delays. I changed it to the recommended Use Default Buffering
setting and it's working fine...


"Mick Murphy" wrote:
Quote:

> What you have are systems of a slow internet connection.
>
> 1 Does your ISP fully support Vista with their software?
> 2 If using a router, upgrade its Firmware for Vista.
> 3 Also, check for latest Drivers for your Network Adaptor.
> 4 In Network Connection>Right-Click> Properties> Untick TCP/IPv6 >Reboot.
>
> As you can see, there are a lot of reasons why it might be slow after
> upgrading!
> --
> Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia
>
>
> "DMiller" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > I recently "upgraded" my computer to Vista ... now when I listen to Sirius
> > on-line (same computer, same ISP) it plays for a while, then says "buffering"
> > and I get no sound till the system catches up ... is there a setting in Vista
> > (IE?) that's different from XP? Thx in advance....
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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