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    Odd problem with flash.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Clyzm, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. Clyzm

    Clyzm Notebook Evangelist

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    I recently switched over to 32-bit Vista Ultimate (64-bit is still a hassle for software and drivers, any way you look at it), and I've started to have a bit of trouble with flash videos...

    The issue is that any time I full screen a flash video, about 20 seconds to a minute after, it'll start stuttering both in audio and video. I've updated all my drivers, including audio, video, and chipset drivers.

    I'm at a complete loss at this point, so if anyone out there has had the same issue, or has any experience with a similar issue, your input is greatly appreciated.
     
    Clyzm, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Have you tried reinstalling Flash or trying a different browser? The version of flash you are running is probably causing CPU spikes after 20 seconds to a minute of playing.
     
    Budding, Dec 18, 2008
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  3. paulsiu

    paulsiu Notebook Geek

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    When this happens, go into the task manager and see who's taking up the cpu. It's possible for example that something is running like a windows update, a virus checker, etc.
     
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  4. Clyzm

    Clyzm Notebook Evangelist

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    I've tried re-installing flash, and I do have the latest version. I've been using firefox the entire time... don't really want to use IE or Opera and the like.

    I opened up task manager though, and you are right. I'm getting CPU spikes when the video starts to slow down.

    How would I go about fixing that? It's definitely not any other program... it must be flash.
     
    Clyzm, Dec 18, 2008
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  5. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    About stuttering in video, try this, right-click on a flash video, select Settings..., then uncheck the box for Enable hardware acceleration and see if it makes any difference. I noticed that some video drivers don't work well with Flash.

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    stewie, Dec 18, 2008
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  6. Clyzm

    Clyzm Notebook Evangelist

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    That did it! Just got though 4 minutes of high def flash video without a hitch. Thanks a lot! +rep
     
    Clyzm, Dec 18, 2008
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