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The thread is about a Windows 7 (Ultimate) laptop where a video streaming site plays fine under Windows XP, but in Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 the player briefly says “Opening media,” then “Ready” and never starts playback (play button does nothing), even when tested in both IE and Firefox. The main question is what’s missing or misconfigured compared to XP, given that the XP desktop can stream the same media without issues. Overall sentiment is frustrated but hopeful, with the initial poster asking for straightforward guidance after a week of troubleshooting.
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Hi

I got a laptop with Windows 7 ultimate - upgraded from Windows XP. I use the laptop exclusively to stream video from: Link Removed - Invalid URL

It used to play flawlesly under Windows XP but since I installed Windows 7 (with WMP 12), the WMP window shows for a couple of seconds "Opening media" and then shows "Ready" and nothing plays. Press the play button but no response. Tested at: Link Removed and same behaviour. Under both Firefox and IE - same thing, yet my XP desktop plays the media fine from the website. What am I missing?. I am sure is something simple but have spent a week on this and still the same problem. Any assistance appreciated.

Cheers

Luis

 

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