Media Players Keep Freezing

Jerry760 · 07-05-2006

Hi everybody, I was registered here a couple of years ago but can't remember my log in info and I've changed emails since then. So I've re-registered.

Anyhow here's my problem. For some reason whenever I play any type of video on my PC, whether it's a DVD or a video that I've downloaded it often freezes. Sometimes I can watch an entire movie with no problems, but more often than not it will just freeze out of the blue, and if I try to restart the video it will often freeze again in the same spot. It doesn't matter what type of media player I'm using, or what type of video I'm playing.

I believe I updated my video card drivers but that has not solved the problem. I have not always had this problem, it just started maybe a year ago.

I'm using a Gateway PC with Windows XP. Any ideas on what in the world could be wrong? It's really frustrating.

ladygreenwitch · 07-07-2006

Hey Jerry,

Welcome BACK! A year huh? You are a patient person. LOL

Are you sure that your PC is completely updated?

Have you updated your codecs?

Have you checked your temps while running a movie?

These are all things that could cause symptoms similar to what you are describing.

Oh, and could you please post the make/model/specs on your PC? RAM, MOBO, CPU, etc. It could also be a hardware issue. Thanks,

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

Jerry760 · 07-07-2006

Originally Posted by ladygreenwitch

Hey Jerry,

Welcome BACK! A year huh? You are a patient person. LOL

Are you sure that your PC is completely updated?

Have you updated your codecs?

Have you checked your temps while running a movie?

These are all things that could cause symptoms similar to what you are describing.

Oh, and could you please post the make/model/specs on your PC? RAM, MOBO, CPU, etc. It could also be a hardware issue. Thanks,

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

Hi, thanks for your response.

Could you please tell me how I can find out all my specs? Or is there perhaps another thread here on the site that explains that?

As far as keeping my PC updated the only thing I can think of is that I do receive automatic updates from Windows, (Live Updates). Is there anything else you suggest?

I'm not sure what you mean about the codecs and temps, could you explain those more to me or direct me to a thread that explains those?

I'm sorry that I don't understand more currently, I still don't know a lot when it comes to computers I guess.

joe5 · 07-07-2006

Originally Posted by Jerry760

Hi, thanks for your response.

Could you please tell me how I can find out all my specs? Or is there perhaps another thread here on the site that explains that?

Please dowload and run Systemspec:
http://www.alexnolan.net/software/SysSpec.exe

Press the big "system" button in the top left , and when you see youre system specs , press the little arrow next to it and select "Info to clipboard".
Then post the log by rightclicking in a new reply here and press "paste".

As far as keeping my PC updated the only thing I can think of is that I do receive automatic updates from Windows, (Live Updates). Is there anything else you suggest?

That should probebly be ok then.

I'm not sure what you mean about the codecs and temps, could you explain those more to me or direct me to a thread that explains those?

You can use this app to see the temps , and also voltages of youre pc:

http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

And do you remember installing any codecs , or codec packs in the past?

Let's have a look at add/remove programs:

Open HijackThis, click Config, click Misc Tools
Click "Open Uninstall Manager"
Click "Save List" (generates uninstall_list.txt)
Click Save, copy and paste the results in your next post.

And you could give the "basic" or "standart" codec packs from here a try to see if that fixes youre problem:

http://www.pchelpforum.com/utilities...dec-packs.html

I'm sorry that I don't understand more currently, I still don't know a lot when it comes to computers I guess.

Thats what we are here for.

ladygreenwitch · 07-07-2006

Thanks for that Joe,

.

@Jerry, don't worry, you don't need to know all about computers and that stuff, that's what we're here for

.

By the way, it is very helpful with SpeedFan if you post the screen shot of the results.

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

Jerry760 · 07-07-2006

Thank you for your help, I can definitely tell we'll get this problem solved one way or another. I'll get to the other portions of Joe's post as soon as possible. I wanted to post my computer specs though to start with. Let me know if anything jumps out at you.

Windows: Windows XP5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180
Memory (RAM): 247 MB
CPU Info: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz
CPU Speed: 2797.7 MHz
Sound card: Realtek AC97 Audio
Display Adapters: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller | NetMeeting driver | RDPDD Chained DD
Screen Resolution: 1024 X 768 - 16 bit
Network: Network Present
Network Adapters: Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport | WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
CD / DVD Drives: D: LITE-ON COMBO LTC-48161H
:
COM Ports: COM3 | COM1
LPT Ports: LPT1
Mouse: 5 Button Wheel Mouse Present
Hard Disks: C: 38.3GB
Hard Disks - Free: C: 28.8GB
USB Controllers: 4 host controllers.
Firewire (1394): Not Detected
PCMCIA (Laptops): Not Installed
Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Product Make: 310 2900058
:
AC Power Status: OnLine
BIOS Info: AT/AT COMPATIBLE | 07/23/03 | GATEWA - 20030723
Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time
Battery: No Battery
Motherboard: Intel Corporation D845GVSR
Modem: Intel(R) 537EP Data Fax Modem
Standard 56000 bps Modem

Jerry760 · 07-07-2006

Ok onto the next step I've downloaded the SpeedFan. I have it running right now but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to report to you in order to help you find out the temps. So just let me know what I can share regarding that.

And should I leave this program running all the time from now on or how do I go about using it?

07-05-2006	#1
Jerry760 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 57	Media Players Keep Freezing Hi everybody, I was registered here a couple of years ago but can't remember my log in info and I've changed emails since then. So I've re-registered. Anyhow here's my problem. For some reason whenever I play any type of video on my PC, whether it's a DVD or a video that I've downloaded it often freezes. Sometimes I can watch an entire movie with no problems, but more often than not it will just freeze out of the blue, and if I try to restart the video it will often freeze again in the same spot. It doesn't matter what type of media player I'm using, or what type of video I'm playing. I believe I updated my video card drivers but that has not solved the problem. I have not always had this problem, it just started maybe a year ago. I'm using a Gateway PC with Windows XP. Any ideas on what in the world could be wrong? It's really frustrating.

07-07-2006	#2
ladygreenwitch Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 6,625 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Hey Jerry, Welcome BACK! A year huh? You are a patient person. LOL Are you sure that your PC is completely updated? Have you updated your codecs? Have you checked your temps while running a movie? These are all things that could cause symptoms similar to what you are describing. Oh, and could you please post the make/model/specs on your PC? RAM, MOBO, CPU, etc. It could also be a hardware issue. Thanks, Looking forward to your reply, TTFN LGW __________________ PreWork/ AfterWork/ CCleaner/Spybot S&D/ Spyware Blaster/ Adaware SE/ Memtest86/ Shoot the Messenger/ Housecall/ Belarc/ Registry Cleaner/ Bootdisk.com/ XP Install/PCHF Protect Your PC

07-07-2006	#3
Jerry760 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 57	Originally Posted by ladygreenwitch Hey Jerry, Welcome BACK! A year huh? You are a patient person. LOL Are you sure that your PC is completely updated? Have you updated your codecs? Have you checked your temps while running a movie? These are all things that could cause symptoms similar to what you are describing. Oh, and could you please post the make/model/specs on your PC? RAM, MOBO, CPU, etc. It could also be a hardware issue. Thanks, Looking forward to your reply, TTFN LGW Hi, thanks for your response. Could you please tell me how I can find out all my specs? Or is there perhaps another thread here on the site that explains that? As far as keeping my PC updated the only thing I can think of is that I do receive automatic updates from Windows, (Live Updates). Is there anything else you suggest? I'm not sure what you mean about the codecs and temps, could you explain those more to me or direct me to a thread that explains those? I'm sorry that I don't understand more currently, I still don't know a lot when it comes to computers I guess.

07-07-2006	#4
joe5 Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9,025	Originally Posted by Jerry760 Hi, thanks for your response. Could you please tell me how I can find out all my specs? Or is there perhaps another thread here on the site that explains that? Please dowload and run Systemspec: http://www.alexnolan.net/software/SysSpec.exe Press the big "system" button in the top left , and when you see youre system specs , press the little arrow next to it and select "Info to clipboard". Then post the log by rightclicking in a new reply here and press "paste". As far as keeping my PC updated the only thing I can think of is that I do receive automatic updates from Windows, (Live Updates). Is there anything else you suggest? That should probebly be ok then. I'm not sure what you mean about the codecs and temps, could you explain those more to me or direct me to a thread that explains those? You can use this app to see the temps , and also voltages of youre pc: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php And do you remember installing any codecs , or codec packs in the past? Let's have a look at add/remove programs: Open HijackThis, click Config, click Misc Tools Click "Open Uninstall Manager" Click "Save List" (generates uninstall_list.txt) Click Save, copy and paste the results in your next post. And you could give the "basic" or "standart" codec packs from here a try to see if that fixes youre problem: http://www.pchelpforum.com/utilities...dec-packs.html I'm sorry that I don't understand more currently, I still don't know a lot when it comes to computers I guess. Thats what we are here for. __________________ - PCHF Team. - (NL) - Mal-ware Eradicator! - - Online AV Scans - HijackThis! - Bootdisk.com - ATF-Cleaner - Stinger - 'Prework' - 'Afterwork' - PCHF Rules - Donate to PCHF. And get>

07-07-2006	#5
ladygreenwitch Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 6,625 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Thanks for that Joe, . @Jerry, don't worry, you don't need to know all about computers and that stuff, that's what we're here for . By the way, it is very helpful with SpeedFan if you post the screen shot of the results. Looking forward to your reply, TTFN LGW __________________ PreWork/ AfterWork/ CCleaner/Spybot S&D/ Spyware Blaster/ Adaware SE/ Memtest86/ Shoot the Messenger/ Housecall/ Belarc/ Registry Cleaner/ Bootdisk.com/ XP Install/PCHF Protect Your PC

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