IE8 Streaming WMV problems - GoFuckYourself.com

Simon_Spicecash · 03-09-2009, 12:37 PM

We got a few e-mails from some members that are having issues with their recently updated versions of IE (came in windows update automatically, according to them - vista users)

Basically says "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage" when you try and stream a .WMV movie in your browser. You can still right-click and save as, and works just fine.

IE8 comes default with windows 7 beta and I tried it out and re-create the issue 100% of the time...IE7 and all other browsers work perfectly. Same issue in protected and non-protected areas, on multiple servers.

Anyone else experiencing this...or know of a fix? Is this just Microsoft being retarded and not being able to stream their own media format? LOL

I tried looking around a little for some information on this, or if it's a known issue or whatever but couldn't find much.

Simon_Spicecash · 03-10-2009, 06:10 AM

No one else experiencing this issue?

Just heard word from an XP user, and seemed to work ok on IE8 for XP...vista and (the still in beta) windows 7 are borked.

Most people use vista nowadays though right? Due to it being pre-installed on most windows machines on purchase?

03-09-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
Simon_Spicecash Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 524	IE8 Streaming WMV problems We got a few e-mails from some members that are having issues with their recently updated versions of IE (came in windows update automatically, according to them - vista users) Basically says "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage" when you try and stream a .WMV movie in your browser. You can still right-click and save as, and works just fine. IE8 comes default with windows 7 beta and I tried it out and re-create the issue 100% of the time...IE7 and all other browsers work perfectly. Same issue in protected and non-protected areas, on multiple servers. Anyone else experiencing this...or know of a fix? Is this just Microsoft being retarded and not being able to stream their own media format? LOL I tried looking around a little for some information on this, or if it's a known issue or whatever but couldn't find much. __________________ Spicecash.com - The home of Wasteland.com - In the Business of BDSM since 1994! Gotta be doing something right to stay in the online business that long. Slaveduties Blog ICQ: 432-861-972

03-10-2009, 06:10 AM	#2
Simon_Spicecash Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 524	No one else experiencing this issue? Just heard word from an XP user, and seemed to work ok on IE8 for XP...vista and (the still in beta) windows 7 are borked. Most people use vista nowadays though right? Due to it being pre-installed on most windows machines on purchase? __________________ Spicecash.com - The home of Wasteland.com - In the Business of BDSM since 1994! Gotta be doing something right to stay in the online business that long. Slaveduties Blog ICQ: 432-861-972