Strange streaming problem in XP

[rbaibich]

I use WMP and Real One to watch streaming videos in my computer, and for some days now I have been experiencing some trouble. WMP will play only the audio, and show a gray screen. Real One plays the audio just fine, but the video is totally lagged, I'll get only a few frames per minute. I tried reinstalling Real One, then tried reinstalling Windows XP over (w/ the CD reinstall feature) and nothing seems to solve the problem. My connection seems to be fine, I'm downloading files at full speed.

Anyone knows what's this? How can I fix it?

 

[rbaibich]

OK, I reinstalled Real One and it works fine now. WMP still has the same problem. BTW, I don't know if this is related or not, Media Guide and Radio Tuner won't work, saying that I'm not connected to the internet...

 

[johnlog]

Check your WMP settings in Tools/Options/Network. Make sure it is correctly configured for your system. Also check the Formats tab menu to make sure it is selected to play what you want.

 

[rbaibich]

OK, after some heavy usenet searching I found out how to solve the problem - at least partialy. My video settings were all zero'ed, I had to make them go back to default and everything's good now. Only the Media Guide & Radio Tuner still won't work...