internet audio problems

[matt]

for some reason my audio plays fine when i listen to cds or
play mp3s using windows media player...i just cant hear any
sounds from the internet...like streaming audio...when i
click on an mp3 link it tries to open it with quicktime but
it doesnt work it just comes up with a line through
it...everything else works fine it just wont play audio
from the internet

 

[Guest]

Check whether there is a "firewall" enabled on your network. A firewall is software or hardware used to keep unauthorized users from accessing your computer, but it can also block incoming data, such as our audio. If you are on an office network, you may need to ask your network administrator to allow access to the ports used by the media player (more information : RealPlayer/ Windows Media). If you are on a home network, consult your firewall's documentation for instructions on how to allow audio streaming. Some anti-virus software can also block streaming audio content. Disable your anti-virus software temporarily to determine if this is the source of the problem. If the stream works, consult your documentation to learn how to permit audio streams, and don't forget to reactivate your anti-virus software.
NPR : Audio Help
http://www.npr.org/audiohelp/