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17 years ago

I have problems watching tv programming on ABC.com...it is so sluggish, freezes, drags...what do other readers here suggest. Basically, I can't watch them. reminds me of my TV reception with that stupid converter box....

tried using both IE and foxfire...also, have problem watching "memorial videos" of acquantiances from this web site http://www.pondersfuneralhome.com

suggestions?

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fredferrell
17 years ago
In order to trouble shoot the problem, I need you to run a couple of tests. The first one is an internet connectivity speed test. Please use the following link: "http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/"; and remove the quotes. The next test is to check your memory usage by your system. Click the Start button, then Run. Type in "taskmgr" and hit Enter. The task manager window will open and click on the Performance tab. Look at the PF Usage right under the CPU usage and check to see if it is high. Also, I need to know your Physical Memory numbers also listed on the Performance tab.

I am having you check these things since either your connection or a lack of memory could be causing the poor video feed.
bpgreen
17 years ago
For convenience, I've made the link clickable below.

Fred--For future information, you can make a link clickable by using the Optional Link URL and Name of the Link below the Mseeage box or you can use HTML in the message.

Here is a link that might be useful: Speed test
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oldrustybucket
Original Author
17 years ago
OK...

speed test
download 2608
upload 325

task mgr
pf useage 905 mb

pm
total 458224
avail 74688
system catche 163588

TOTALLY GREEK
oldrustybucket
Original Author
17 years ago
Whew...I finally figured it out! My registration wasn't complete...dah..now, the problems I mentioned are no longer problems...but what did the test I did show?
bpgreen
17 years ago
The speed test shows that your connection is fast enough to stream video and the task manager shows that you're not taxing the system very much.

It looks like you've got 512 meg of RAM installed. If your PC will support more, you could probably improve performance by adding more memory.

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