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Name: Ell Date: May 23, 2006 at 09:16:30 Pacific OS: Windows XP 2002 SP2 CPU/Ram: 1.00GB Product: Dell Dimension 3100
Comment:
Every time I try to view an online video my computer freezes and it takes around 20mins for it to process Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The video only gets as far as 'Connecting'then freezes. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks. Ell
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: May 23, 2006 at 09:30:09 Pacific
Reply:
Is the video integrated on a web page, or is it trying to open Media Player? You don't mention which browser you're using, nor what type of net connectivity you have, but have you tried another browser?
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Response Number 2
Name: AKBessy Date: May 23, 2006 at 11:25:28 Pacific
Reply:
I agree that there isn't enough information. Also, what kind of internet connection do you have? DSL, Cable, dial-up? Can you view videos ok that are already on your computer?
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