Video/sound playback strange with .mpg and .wma

NeuromancerWGDD'U · 06-15-2005, 11:14 PM

It's an odd problem, so I decided that it probably fit best in this category. Anyway, on my Mommy's computer I'm having problems with all files with the extensions of .mpg, .wma, and .wmv. What happens is that it will play regular for a fraction of a second, skip ahead most of a second and repeat the process all over again. I'm puzzled as to what it might be, seeing as I've downloaded the latest drivers for the video card, downloaded Windows Media Player 9, since 10 doesn't work on 98 systems, downloaded the latest Div-X version, downloaded the latest version of Real Player, and I've also downloaded various video/audio codecs. Nothing makes video play regularly. It plays real choppy-ish in all media players, and I don't know where to go from here.

Please, any help at all would be appreciated immensely.

NeuromancerWGDD'U · 06-17-2005, 10:36 AM

Nobody? It also does this on my dad's computer now. It seems to happen out of the blue (as far as I know, I don't know what stuff that they install on their own time, but I've updated the same stuff on my dad's computer, and it still has the same problem.) If it helps, and I can't see why it wouldn't, both systems are running 98se, but upgrade isn't really an option (neither are willing to fork over 90 bucks for a better processor, much less for a newer operating system).

jesbax · 06-17-2005, 01:40 PM

old computers will run everything slower and not preforem to the desired preformance you would seek with a newer computer or upgraded one at that. beg or bribe them in to upgrading their computers will be a big plus. good luck!!

06-15-2005, 11:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
NeuromancerWGDD'U Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I miss Oregon... Age: 19 Posts: 477	Video/sound playback strange with .mpg and .wma It's an odd problem, so I decided that it probably fit best in this category. Anyway, on my Mommy's computer I'm having problems with all files with the extensions of .mpg, .wma, and .wmv. What happens is that it will play regular for a fraction of a second, skip ahead most of a second and repeat the process all over again. I'm puzzled as to what it might be, seeing as I've downloaded the latest drivers for the video card, downloaded Windows Media Player 9, since 10 doesn't work on 98 systems, downloaded the latest Div-X version, downloaded the latest version of Real Player, and I've also downloaded various video/audio codecs. Nothing makes video play regularly. It plays real choppy-ish in all media players, and I don't know where to go from here. Please, any help at all would be appreciated immensely. __________________ My little machine: S423 Pentium 4 1.3Ghz, 4x256 16-bit RIMM RAM, 32MB TNT2 video card. I think it may be time to upgrade... The upgrade! My machine will soon be a 939 X2 4000+, 4x512 DDR400, and an 8600GTS. Last edited by NeuromancerWGDD'U; 06-15-2005 at 11:16 PM.

06-17-2005, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
NeuromancerWGDD'U Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I miss Oregon... Age: 19 Posts: 477	Nobody? It also does this on my dad's computer now. It seems to happen out of the blue (as far as I know, I don't know what stuff that they install on their own time, but I've updated the same stuff on my dad's computer, and it still has the same problem.) If it helps, and I can't see why it wouldn't, both systems are running 98se, but upgrade isn't really an option (neither are willing to fork over 90 bucks for a better processor, much less for a newer operating system). __________________ My little machine: S423 Pentium 4 1.3Ghz, 4x256 16-bit RIMM RAM, 32MB TNT2 video card. I think it may be time to upgrade... The upgrade! My machine will soon be a 939 X2 4000+, 4x512 DDR400, and an 8600GTS.

06-17-2005, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
jesbax Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NE Age: 29 Posts: 337	old computers will run everything slower and not preforem to the desired preformance you would seek with a newer computer or upgraded one at that. beg or bribe them in to upgrading their computers will be a big plus. good luck!! __________________ my spelling sucks bad so bear with me. The Rig--(upgraded) amd athlon 64 x2 4800+ 4gb ram 300 gb hdd x2(raid) 80 gb hdd x2(raid) 52x cd-rw 16x dvd+rw dl ati Radeon 9550 256 mb

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