Video Playback Issues With Windows 8

Running brand new machine with Windows 8. On some sites that ran fine with Windows 7 I am no longer to play the videos and at times the sites themselves do not load for me. I am experiencing the same issue with both firefox and explorer. I have tried resetting the computer to no avail. This issue happen only on a few select sites, but they are some of my favorites. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

What happens if you use Chrome? You can try and download VLC, and also the codecs http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?id=32

 

Windows 8 does not include as many video playback codecs as did Windows 7. You need to install a codec pack.

My favorite is K-lite Codec pack, full install. Once you've installed it, you'll be able to play any video under the sun.

Get it from here:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/K-Lite_Codec_Pack_Full_d4844.html

Just accept the defaults during installation, but be careful not to let it install any toolbars or search extensions.

 

I updated all the codecs as advised but that still didn't fix the problem. To be a little more specific the one website in particular I am having problems with is www.madthumbs.com I know it is an adult site, but hey I know I'm not the only one that visits it. I need someone to help a brother out. Thanks everyone!

 

Hyper-V can interfere with video playback. It appears to be a bug of sorts.

Check add/remove windows features and see if it is installed.

 

Well, seeing as your codecs are in order, the only other thing I can think of is that your flash player might be out of date or corrupt. Go to Adobe.com and install the latest Flash player.

 

Well I checked and I don't have Hyper-V installed. Also I updated to Adobe Flash 11. I tried using Chrome but have gotten the same results. I am using Firefox primarily but have tried IE to see if there is any difference but there is not. I appreciate all the suggestions. Please keep them coming. Hopefully I can get this figured out sooner than later. Thanks Again!!!

 

What do you mean by my flash player being corrupt? How would I go about fixing that? I just did a fresh install, so I would guess that it is OK.

 

Chrome Flash is built in. Firefox & Internet Explorer, they are external entities and can be uninstalled. If you are getting the problem with Chrome, then try doing the suggestion regarding Hyper-V.

 

Thanks again for the tip. But I just triple checked and I do not have Hyper-V. I even watched a video on youtube on how to install and uninstall Hyper-V, and from what I saw I am 99.9% sure this machine does not have it. Any more suggestions? I'd hate to bring this machine in to have it fixed for $100 or more when it only cost me $400. I am so frustrated that I even called some PC repair shops to inquire about removing Windows 8 and putting Windows 7 on it, but I am being told that will cost me upwards of $300. Thats crazy!! So does anyone else have any other ideas?? Thanks guys!

 

Ad-Blocker, No Script, Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware blocking.

 

I have finally found that I have Hyper-V on my computer. However when I search my comp it shows me about 100 files and I cannot figure out how to get to the main file for Hyper-V or how to adjust the settings. Can anyone guide me through this? I appreciate the help!

 

Don't go deleting files.


Remove it through the add/remove windows feature section in add/remove programs.


If you have Windows 8 (non-pro), you don't have it anyway.

Have you tried different video card drivers?