Streaming Media

[nsag]

For whatever masochistic reason I keep trying to get Vista into a usable
state, the OS2 of this generation. I have given up on glitch free networking
with XP computers and printer sharing with XP computers-not gonna happen. I
have given up trying to get certain devices to work with Vista drivers that
simply do not work. I am putting up with random activation of links or
program startups just because the mouse pointer happens to rest or pass by a
link or program icon. Who cares that just because I am logged on as the
administrator Vista will not let me change certain settings that require
administrator privileges?
However:
On several computers, not just my own, Vista cannot receive streaming
internet media without frequently losing the connection or other hiccoughs.
This is unacceptable for those of us who must have ongoing diversions while
attempting/pretending to do actual work. I have seen recommendations for
opening certain ports, but that does not correct the problem. XP computers
connected to the same networks have no problems receiving streaming media so
it is not the internet connection, it is Vista that is the problem. How can
I write, listen to internet radio and watch Youtube videos simultaneously?
This is critical.

 

[zachd [MSFT]]

Losing the connection should be a network card issue.
Hiccoughs may be fixable via a glass of water.

If you're using bursty network transmissions alongside streaming, you may
wish to increase your network buffer time so that the buffer doesn't run out
when those other bursty apps are hogging the pipe.