Help! YouTube driving me crazy

rubysRunner · 02-14-2007, 03:57 AM

So here's the deal... When I try to watch vids on youtube lately (in the last few weeks) it'll load the whole thing, but will only play part of it before it ends and shows the screen with related vids.

For example, I just tried to watch this vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5KyVaeeW54

that Corey had posted in a thread. It shows that it's 1:54 long, but will only play till 24 sec. then stops. If I try to play it again, it will stop in the same spot.

WTH is going on?? Any ideas? I'm running XP home, Pentium 4 3.06GHz, 512 MB ram, 160GB harddrive on a wireless ADSL connection.

No major hardware or software changes recently (except upgraded to a newer version of AVG but that was after this started happening)

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***Corey*** · 02-14-2007, 04:02 AM

Julie, does it do it on all vids?
Are you on dialup, cable, DSL?

Might be your connection timing out.
Try another video too to see if it does the same thing.

rubysRunner · 02-14-2007, 04:13 AM

Hi Corey,

Yes it seems to do it on all vids lately[edit: all vids on youtube only]. I'm on DSL. We have a wireless network set up at home that I've been fighting with recently. The connection does cut out sometimes. I thought this might be the problem, but I'm a little confused because, it does actually load the whole video (the red line goes all the way to the end) and if I try to play it again it stops in the exact same spot.

***Corey*** · 02-14-2007, 04:24 AM

That is weird.
Here, try this 3 MB video on my server, and see if it does it too.

http://www.pnw4runners.com/index.php...&file=rav4.wmv

I am not up on wireless tech at all.
I refuse at home to switch over to it at this time.
I like my cat 5 cable to much

rubysRunner · 02-14-2007, 04:47 AM

Yep, that one works fine. It seems to only be YouTube. I just tried google video, and some others and no problems there. *sigh* I really hate computers sometimes. Perhaps it'll improve when I install the new router tomorrow (just grasping at straws now)

Good idea staying away from the wireless. If I had a choice there would be a cat 5 hanging outta the back of this machine right now. Our house is pretty big though, and having that much cable run all over would not be good.

thanks for your help thus far Corey

rubysRunner · 02-14-2007, 04:42 PM

Come on guys! Someone must have an idea?!

kronicx · 02-14-2007, 04:46 PM

Try using a different browser

**Lysmachia** · 02-14-2007, 05:18 PM

Yeah are you using mozilla. I have been having more problems with youtube using mozilla than I am using exploere (go figure huh?) You tube has been realy jinky lately. Me thinks they have been getting lazy...

d0ubledown · 02-14-2007, 05:24 PM

you broke your internet. thats the problem

youtube has been weird for me too sometimes. random times it says its transferring..but no video pops up. even after a refresh. i guess i just missout on those ones. im on firefox 1.0 on OSX.

but if it makes you feel any better..the one you're trying to watch is a GREAT clip..one of my faves!! i cant believe she made it through!

ChickenLover · 02-14-2007, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubysRunner

When I try to watch vids on youtube lately (in the last few weeks) it'll load the whole thing, but will only play part of it before it ends and shows the screen with related vids.

That same crap happens to me every once in a while too (firefox).

rubysRunner · 02-14-2007, 07:03 PM

Hmmm...I am using firefox. Will try with the dreaded IE 7 and see what happens. Thanks guys (and Molly of course)

rubysRunner · 02-14-2007, 07:07 PM

Same thing happening with IE...perhaps youtube just sucks lately?

ChickenLover · 02-14-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubysRunner

lately?

They always suck.

rubysRunner · 02-14-2007, 07:51 PM

haha you have a point. OK, let me re-phrase that....Perhaps youtube is sucking even more than usual, lately...

mastacox · 02-14-2007, 09:57 PM

I'm not sure what kind of video compression YouTube uses, but you should try updating your drivers for it...

***Corey*** · 02-15-2007, 01:25 AM

That is weird, I have never had a problem with You Tube at home or work.
It starts to play right away.

Using the latest Firefox too.

91TPU · 02-15-2007, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d0ubledown

you broke your internet. thats the problem

youtube has been weird for me too sometimes. random times it says its transferring..but no video pops up. even after a refresh. i guess i just missout on those ones. im on firefox 1.0 on OSX.

but if it makes you feel any better..the one you're trying to watch is a GREAT clip..one of my faves!! i cant believe she made it through!

it is a good clip, i watched it last week...got up there nice and smooth, and pretty darn fast too...good watch!!!

rubysRunner · 02-15-2007, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastacox

I'm not sure what kind of video compression YouTube uses, but you should try updating your drivers for it...

Good idea. I'll try this when I get home

I finally got to watch the vid at work...very impressive.

spage · 02-15-2007, 11:50 PM

You tube is dying. It's too big a target now for copy written works. Most TV and movie material is taken down within a few days. Shows like SNL and Top Gear, for example, are removed almost immediately. Just try searching for some of those episodes on You Tube. Not gonna happen. Google Video, however, appears to be flying under the radar for the moment, and their layout is simpler, and less cluttered, imo. Plus, You Tube is no longer viewable for me here at work. It claims I have an out of date flash player. Whatever.

kronicx · 02-16-2007, 04:48 PM

It uses Flash. Go get the latest version here http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflash

spage · 02-16-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronicx

It uses Flash. Go get the latest version here http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflash

You Tube uses flash? No wai!

kronicx · 02-18-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spage

You Tube uses flash? No wai!

Ya wai. FOAD

02-14-2007, 04:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Julie, does it do it on all vids? Are you on dialup, cable, DSL? Might be your connection timing out. Try another video too to see if it does the same thing. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

02-14-2007, 04:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
rubysRunner Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 292	Hi Corey, Yes it seems to do it on all vids lately[edit: all vids on youtube only]. I'm on DSL. We have a wireless network set up at home that I've been fighting with recently. The connection does cut out sometimes. I thought this might be the problem, but I'm a little confused because, it does actually load the whole video (the red line goes all the way to the end) and if I try to play it again it stops in the exact same spot. __________________ ~Julie~ 95 4Runner 22re 5spd 4x4 - aisin manual hubs - marlin crawler rear bumper - grant gt - 31x10.50 BFG AT's on stock steelies - pretty blue dash lights - retrofitted intermittent wipers (yay!) - bj spacers and downey springs sitting in my boyfriends garage...

02-14-2007, 04:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	That is weird. Here, try this 3 MB video on my server, and see if it does it too. http://www.pnw4runners.com/index.php...&file=rav4.wmv I am not up on wireless tech at all. I refuse at home to switch over to it at this time. I like my cat 5 cable to much __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

02-14-2007, 04:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
rubysRunner Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 292	Yep, that one works fine. It seems to only be YouTube. I just tried google video, and some others and no problems there. sigh I really hate computers sometimes. Perhaps it'll improve when I install the new router tomorrow (just grasping at straws now) Good idea staying away from the wireless. If I had a choice there would be a cat 5 hanging outta the back of this machine right now. Our house is pretty big though, and having that much cable run all over would not be good. thanks for your help thus far Corey __________________ ~Julie~ 95 4Runner 22re 5spd 4x4 - aisin manual hubs - marlin crawler rear bumper - grant gt - 31x10.50 BFG AT's on stock steelies - pretty blue dash lights - retrofitted intermittent wipers (yay!) - bj spacers and downey springs sitting in my boyfriends garage...

02-14-2007, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
rubysRunner Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 292	Come on guys! Someone must have an idea?! __________________ ~Julie~ 95 4Runner 22re 5spd 4x4 - aisin manual hubs - marlin crawler rear bumper - grant gt - 31x10.50 BFG AT's on stock steelies - pretty blue dash lights - retrofitted intermittent wipers (yay!) - bj spacers and downey springs sitting in my boyfriends garage...

02-14-2007, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
kronicx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 484	Try using a different browser __________________ Matt 2003 V8 Titanium Limited 4x4 X-REAS

02-14-2007, 05:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
d0ubledown Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: vansterdam BC. Posts: 1,432	you broke your internet. thats the problem youtube has been weird for me too sometimes. random times it says its transferring..but no video pops up. even after a refresh. i guess i just missout on those ones. im on firefox 1.0 on OSX. but if it makes you feel any better..the one you're trying to watch is a GREAT clip..one of my faves!! i cant believe she made it through! __________________ sonny ------- 1998 4Runner LTD. Fabtech CO fronts, OME/Pro Comp rears, SS rear links, Revtek diff drop, oem elocker, ARB RD90, 4.88's, 315/75/16 MT/R's on FZJ-80's, Trail Gear sliders, ARB Prado Bar, 1.5" 4Crawler BL, Tundra Brakes, wabfab disco's, IPF's...satoshi'd deckplated & ISR'd. SOLD!!! new ride: 1997 FZJ80. ome/arb/bfg/etc. when clinton lied..nobody died

02-14-2007, 07:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
rubysRunner Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 292	Hmmm...I am using firefox. Will try with the dreaded IE 7 and see what happens. Thanks guys (and Molly of course) __________________ ~Julie~ 95 4Runner 22re 5spd 4x4 - aisin manual hubs - marlin crawler rear bumper - grant gt - 31x10.50 BFG AT's on stock steelies - pretty blue dash lights - retrofitted intermittent wipers (yay!) - bj spacers and downey springs sitting in my boyfriends garage...

02-14-2007, 07:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
rubysRunner Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 292	Same thing happening with IE...perhaps youtube just sucks lately? __________________ ~Julie~ 95 4Runner 22re 5spd 4x4 - aisin manual hubs - marlin crawler rear bumper - grant gt - 31x10.50 BFG AT's on stock steelies - pretty blue dash lights - retrofitted intermittent wipers (yay!) - bj spacers and downey springs sitting in my boyfriends garage...

02-14-2007, 07:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
rubysRunner Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 292	haha you have a point. OK, let me re-phrase that....Perhaps youtube is sucking even more than usual, lately... __________________ ~Julie~ 95 4Runner 22re 5spd 4x4 - aisin manual hubs - marlin crawler rear bumper - grant gt - 31x10.50 BFG AT's on stock steelies - pretty blue dash lights - retrofitted intermittent wipers (yay!) - bj spacers and downey springs sitting in my boyfriends garage...

02-14-2007, 09:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
mastacox Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,650	I'm not sure what kind of video compression YouTube uses, but you should try updating your drivers for it... __________________ Brian 1998 4Runner SR5

02-15-2007, 01:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	That is weird, I have never had a problem with You Tube at home or work. It starts to play right away. Using the latest Firefox too. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

02-15-2007, 11:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
spage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 56	You tube is dying. It's too big a target now for copy written works. Most TV and movie material is taken down within a few days. Shows like SNL and Top Gear, for example, are removed almost immediately. Just try searching for some of those episodes on You Tube. Not gonna happen. Google Video, however, appears to be flying under the radar for the moment, and their layout is simpler, and less cluttered, imo. Plus, You Tube is no longer viewable for me here at work. It claims I have an out of date flash player. Whatever. __________________ http://www.biasplanet.com/ http://www.sethwilliampage.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/holidaysinsolitude/

02-16-2007, 04:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
kronicx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 484	It uses Flash. Go get the latest version here http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflash __________________ Matt 2003 V8 Titanium Limited 4x4 X-REAS

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