Hi, Sometimes buffering may be due to the fact that the your internet connection is slow. For that you could check with your ISP.

You could also try pausing the video until it finishes downloading.

Also you may want to check to make sure you don't have too many windows open at the same time.

Have you checked here on the Adobe test site? You should see the Flash logo animate and the version will also be displayed. Test with each browser.

http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/

Go to Tools, Internet Options, and under the Security Tab, make sure that it is set to Medium for the Internet Zone.

Thanks,

eidnolb

P.S. I think you said you use AVG. The AVG addons in the browser have been known to conflict. It's not the Anti-Virus itself, which is the Resident Shield. Now you may also want to Disable the LinkScanner since it is known to conflict also.

Good Morning, Thanks for your reply. Perhaps we need to take a look at the Flash files.

Go to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash  Open Flash and post back the files listed; the NPSWF files will need a right click and then click on Properties to obtain the version numbers.

Using IE, go to Tools, Manage addons. Under "Show"(very light text), make sure Shockwave Flash Object is listed, enabled and let me know that and what version it is. It should be listed under All addons and Run without permission.

Using FF, look in plugins for Shockwave Flash (SWF) to make sure it is enabled.

Always keep in mind that Flash Player is a browser addon and anything installed into the browsers has an affect. Since you are having this issue with all of the browsers, then perhaps there may be a common conflict.

Also you said you turned off the hardware acceleration. Also it is suggested to update the graphic and video drivers to the latest versions. You may want to check on that. How did you turn it off and is it still off?

Thanks,

eidnolb

Thanks, I'll check your thread then this evening.

eidnolb

Hi, thanks for doing all of the checking. Everything that you have done and all of your Flash files and addons are correct.

I still can't account for a reason that youtube is not loading/playing correctly, since those videos play directly into the browser. Whatever is conflicting, it appears to be one thing since all 3 browsers are affected.

When you say you disabled or (can't remember the term) of AVG, did you do this?

Resident Shield

Open AVG User Interface. (Right Click to Open)
Double-click on the Resident Shield.
Un-tick the option Resident Shield active.

Save the changes.

LinkScanner

Open AVG User Interface.(Right Click to Open)
Double-click on the LinkScanner.
Un-tick the option Enable AVG Search-Shield and Enable Active Surf-Shield.

Save the changes.

Add Ons  Disable:

AVG SafeSearch 
AVG Security Toolbar
AVG Security Toolbar BHO

Now with AVG, the Resident Shield is your main engine. Since you already have FP Installed correctly, that would not conflict. So if you want that activated for protection, you would be ok in doing so.

Now the LinkScanner can and does conflict and as you can see, it is disabled separately.

Just thot I'd post that info and of course I'm sure you have disabled the AVG addons.

Adblock, or popup blockers off? Any Toolbars?

What of Java do you have listed in Programs & Features/Add/Remove? Any version other that the latest?

Thanks,

eidnolb

Hi, thanks for all of your input:-) I am watching that link:

This week Corey has another cool design trick for creating design elements using textures.

The audio is awesome and the video is playing perfectly!! I won't tell you my Desktop is XP/SP3/IE6 with hardware acceleration ON. (yes that is IE6) I keep my addons in IE to a minimum though.

On your Java, I would Remove all of those versions and Reboot. Then go to www.java.com and Install the latest, which I think is now vs 23. There is a problem with Java's Uninstaller in my opinion, so I don't use it anymore. I Uninstall via Add/Remove.

With Java, the websites use the oldest version that is Installed, don't know why, but they do. Some of those old addons may be an issue also. You probably know that Java when Installing will Install for IE and FF at the same time. And they advise you of any "extra" like Google Toolbar, etc.

You mentioned Kelby Media videos. I don't know what those are?

Did you use the DLM(download manager) when Installing Flash Player? If so do you have any getplus, get_atlcom Class or DLM Control in either IE or FF addons?

Let me know on the Java.

Thanks,

eidnolb

Hi, sorry for the delay. Thanks for the explanation on the Kelby Media. That player works well with my system. I only have WMP, no other players installed on my system.

On the DLM, no no no, stay away from that!!! LOL, It causes so many problems, believe me!! It can interfere with Flash Player, that's why I was asking.

Now that you have only the latest Java, I would check your addons (all under Show also) to make sure they have been updated. I haven't updated Java yet, so don't know if they have added any new addons. The 2SSV Helper should be disabled as well as the Deployment Toolkit(unless you are a Developer) I keep both disabled.

Back to that JW player. I know there should not be any conflict, since it's embedded, but do you happen to have RealPlayer Installed?

Prior to this latest vs of Flash Player (10.1.102.64), did you have these issues with the previous FP (10.1.85.3)? If you can recall, did you Install/Uninstall any program on your computer after the previous FP vs and the latest? And any since the latest version? Any that would Install addons into the browser is what I would be looking at.

You don't have any Flash Player files here, do you? Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash

Thanks,

eidnolb

Hi, If you have disabled all but Flash & Java in your addons, what about Windows Media Player?

Those files are in the Flash folder? Hmmmm Wonder where they came from or how they got there. That is the Flash folder and should only contain Flash files as far as I know. Haven't ever seen those before, although I have seen FlashPlayerTrust files.

I think those are Microsoft/Windows related, but before you delete them I would want to ask Pat(the one with the backwards name here:-) You can do a search, or rather I think I have an entire list, so I'll do it and see what they are for.

Those still wouldn't explain the issue with the JW Player, though. That one I can't figure out...yet:-) Have you checked to see what the system requirements are for any of those sites of Kelby? Just a thought. I know ESPN for example have certain requirements depending on what is wanted to be viewed.

On the youtube, here is a link that you may find some info:

http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/search.py?ctx=en%3Asearchbox &query=viewing+HD+videos

Meanwhile I'll check those .dll files, take a break soon and get back to  you.

Thanks,

eidnolb

Hello, Here is that thread link that has interesting info and how it turned out.

http://forums.adobe.com/message/3345545#3345545 

Post#2, 3 and #7 

Also this thread is what pointed the above user in the right direction.

http://forums.adobe.com/message/3345456#3345456

On the debug versions, Since you have all Flash Player files Installed correctly you may want to pursue the above if it may help with your ISP.

If you want to try the debug version, here is the link:

http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html

I had another link from researching last night and didn't bookmark it, LOL It was late so, I may have added it to my many many folders:-) I'll find it because the explanation of buffering, etc was good.

Thanks,

eidnolb

Thanks Pat!!

eidnolb

Hi, Pat takes care of Hi-Tech and I take care of Lo-Tech, LOL  On that image disk, I think I'd call Microsoft and ask them why those .mui files are in your Flash folder:-)

I don't think it would hurt by contacting Comcast either and hope it helps. I was amazed at Qwest's response!! Also the other thread that helped the user from the Flash forum, that was nice.

Dave, if I can watch youtube videos, I know you should be able to with your PC/Specs!! Youtube have been warning and then threatening me for about a year to update my browser, but I still can watch their videos:-)

Speaking of youtube, I have been on their site for about an hour, gathering some very interesting info. There are many posts of people having the same problem, even after Java Script and Flash Player is confirmed.

On the debug vs, you could search the forums here, maybe some info has already been posted.

Thanks,

eidnolb

Hi, No you are not alone, not only on youtube forums but here on the Flash forum as well. I've seen several comments about changes that youtube have made, not only tonight, but I read them last year. And those threads involved earlier versions of Flash Player as well. I landed on one of the forums last year that had some very hi-tech posters on it and I was only able to understand part of what they were discussing! They created videos and were having those kind of issues, posting specs and (worse:-) for me anyway. Sounded to me as if someone was trying to explain  electricity, LOL

I did find some info on a test for Java Script and Flash Player test and sample videos, which I'll post tomorrow. Also clearing the cache and history and also this:

Temporarily disable popup blocking software installed on your computer to test.
Allow YouTube.com as a trusted site in your Firewall software.
Ensure other applications like Quicktime, iTunes, Real Player, or Windows Media Player aren't set as the default streaming application, as this might affect the video player.

Now I wouldn't put youtube in my Firewall, that's just me. I watch youtube and don't have it as a trusted site in my Firewall.

The popup blocking software is ok; thot the other player info was interesting.

Speaking of Firewalls, do you use any other than Windows?

Perhaps the switch from the DSL carrier to Comcast caused a glitch that you nor I would be aware of.

Yes, fire up that XP!! I don't know what Service Pack you have on it, but SP3 is the latest(which includes the previous ones)

Ok, that's it for me tonight.

Thanks,

eidnolb

We have been having issues with Youtube videos stopping in the middle of buffering.  We have seen this happen from all browsers.  This is in a corporate setting.  We verified that it does not happen on Windows XP machines or Windows 2003 server machines.  It consistently happens on Windows Vista and 7 machines. 

We narrowed it down to our Sonicwall 3060 Enhanced firewall. The Intrusion Prevention option on the firewall is causing the problem.  When we check the firewall at the moment the video buffering stops, the firewall Intrusion Detection feature drops the TCP connection.  Disabling Intrusion Prevention resolves the issue.  We are working with Sonicwall to determine if this can be fixed

I think I can be of some help.    Hardware: HP P6770T, Intel i3-2100, RAM  6GB, no video card, 64 bit OS, OS: Windows 7 current as of 11/13/2011, Security:  Norton Internet Security 2011, Software:  Flash Player   11,1,102,55,  Firefox 8.0, IE9, JAVA 6.0.290.   I use Firefox primary browser.   Youtube  video involved in problem:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOoCrCeHxpI .  Video length: 2 hours, 15 minutes.    Problem: while watching the video using Firefox, the download would stop after 45 minutes.   I then switched to using IE9 and I did not get the problem.  As for a posssible red herring, both browsers have 1GB of cache, I rarely use IE9 so its cache was nearly empty.  The Firefox cache had 4.2 MB of data.   Bottom line: with the above hardware and software the problem only hits Firefox.   PS:  Uninstall obsolete versions of JAVA and, after the uninstall process is complete,  delete any orphaned files related to the obsolete versions.    I have experienced software problems caused by the presence of obsolete JAVA files.        

did you ever fix this? i had same problem and use firfox 3.6 i found that the update was for flash 11 and it only works on 4.0 so i uninslalled and reinstalled falsh 10 and that fixed it. hope this helps.

Hi people!

may be an flash issue...

https://groups.google.com/a/googleproductforums.com/forum/#!msg/youtub e/Sbejm2zuXJY/vpxWX5DU2wkJ

here there are a lot of posts regarding this issue (from january). today YT developers fixed the issue with expanded window, ok, but this buffering issue in pause mode remain unfixed, and they say that until flash 11.1 there are none issues.

after a few month I guess that this is an flash issue on some systems, please look here on YT forum.

thanks.

noscript: no matter

Hi Campbell, thank you for your reply.

the issue here did arise (for me) on the 5th march 2012 after a clean install of flash player, but I am unable to remember the flash build number.

http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/youtube/watchin g-videos/Sbejm2zuXJY

here the post:

>>Hello Karl:

Looks like your post is from way back in January. Well i have only started to experience this problem in the last week and a half.

Youtube videos intermittently stutter during playback. I have noticed that videos no longer preload [buffer] when the video is stopped no matter at beginning ,middle or end of the video. I am not saying that is a solution, i am just informing you that its the only difference i noticed. I was hoping to preload the videos into the player before playback but it wont load anymore like it used to.

I recently updated adobe flash player for all browsers Opera,IE9,Firefox9, and Chome 18. They all are using the same flash version 11.2

** I was looking around on Adobe support forums and i saw similar complaints,some said that going back to 11.1 eliminated the problem.

Please advise, will be patient of course, thank you<<<

Dear Campbell, unfortunately I cannot post the link, but you can see the original post here

http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/youtube/Sbejm2zuXJY/0kept2 q0jEQJ

17 mai 2012, user: pasadenagene

thanks.

YT did resolve the issue with expanded video size, ok.

but the buffering issue didnt (workaround: change the resolution for one second and return to the default (480 or 360 if 480 doest exist). no issue with HD because if you want to watch in HD I have to change manually the resolution and this task is the "workaround", see above.

on booth pc's, with IE and FF, starting from the upgrade 5th .03.2012.

1) after 5 months YT is unable to resolve the buffering issue in pause mode (after a few seconds, you go no activity in the router! I have to press play again to get the buffering working again)

2) the same video in html5: ok, no issues.

3) issue did appear with flash upgrade in march.

=> I guess this has to do with flash plgin and flash activex.

thanks a lot.

(vista32 sp2).