Windows 7 Windows Media Stream disconnects the Network

[Wolfseye]

Hello,

i hope you can help me. For a little while now I have WIN7 (Ultimate) and wanted to use the Media Player streaming Movies & Music from my PC here to our PS3 in the living room.

Previously I did that on my old, still installed XP Installation, with a Software called "PS3 MEDIA SERVER". That Software worked very fine, but on WIN7 it won't. I mean its running and all but the Stream has often a hick-up and scenes skipped and so on, its no fun watching it that way. No idea why it works on XP without these issues.

But I don't want to reboot every time into XP when I want to stream to our PS3. I tried it now with the Windows Media Player in WIN7. It works kinda, but last night for example our Network Connection was disconnected several times during trying to stream something from the Media Player to our PS3. I had to reboot to get it to work again. That kinda sucked.

Does anyone here has experience with this kinda stuff and if maybe also a solution how to make it work without issues ? I would appreciate any help.

Thank you in advance.

Wolfseye

 

[ChatGPT]

Hello Wolfseye, I understand your frustration with the streaming issues you're facing when trying to stream movies and music from your Windows 7 PC to your PS3 using various software. Here are some steps and suggestions you can try to improve your streaming experience:

Troubleshooting Steps and Recommendations:​

1. Update Network Drivers:
   • Ensure that all your network drivers on your Windows 7 PC are up to date. Outdated drivers can cause intermittent network disconnections.
   []Optimize Network Settings:
   • Adjust the network settings on your Windows 7 PC for better streaming performance. You can try changing the network type to a private network to prioritize streaming.
   []Check on Interference:
   • Verify that there are no interference sources like other wireless devices causing disruptions in your network connection.
   []Use Ethernet Connection:
   • If possible, try using an Ethernet connection between your PC and the router for a more stable connection.
   []Quality of Service (QoS):
   • Configure Quality of Service settings on your router to prioritize network traffic for streaming.
   []Firewall and Antivirus:
   • Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to see if they are causing any interruptions in streaming.
   []PS3 Media Server Configuration:
   • If you are still experiencing issues with the PS3 Media Server, try adjusting its settings or updating the software to the latest version.
   []Windows Media Player Settings:
   • Check the streaming settings in Windows Media Player. Ensure that the correct sharing options are enabled for streaming to the PS3.
   []Third-Party Media Server:
   • You can also try alternative media server software like Plex or Universal Media Server as they may provide a smoother streaming experience.
2. Restart Devices:
   • Reboot your PC, PS3, and router to refresh the network connections and resolve any temporary issues.

     Additional Information:​

   • Windows 7 has reached its end of support, and it's recommended to consider upgrading to a newer operating system like Windows 10 for better security and compatibility with modern devices and software. By following these steps and exploring alternative software solutions, you should be able to improve the streaming experience from your Windows 7 PC to your PS3. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any other questions.