Why do you tube videos take so long to load and once they do they will only play for a few seconds before quitting ?

after a you tube video finally loads it will play for a few seconds then quit. after a few minutes it will resume play for a few seconds then quit and resumes the process

download it, then play offline

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Video only plays for a few seconds, then freezes

The video, which I got from the apple website, plays fine in iTunes but once I upload it to the iPod it will only play for a few seconds before freezing and becoming nonresponsive. Is this a software problem? Anyone know of a solution? Thanks.

Or you can follow these instructions.... (adopted from btabz)
Here are more detailed instructions on how to go back to 1.0, espescially if you bought your iPod in the last couple of months and it came with 1.1.
First, please download the older version of the iPod Updater here...
http://appldnld.m7z.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/ww/win/061-2225.20051128.PDW nw/iPodSetup.exe
Now install that updater and restart your computer.
Now open the iPod updater (Start-->all programs-->iPod and find the iPod updater you just installed
Open the iPod Updater and connect your iPod. With that older version of the iPod updater you just installed, restore your iPod by clicking restore.
The iPod will restore and go back to software version 1.0. Now reload everything back into iTunes.
If you don't want to restore, see this...
http://discussions.apple.com/messageview.jspa?messageID=1813873

Video only plays for a few seconds, no sound, ALL BROWSERS

I have having that notorious problem that seems to originate from sometime in 2008. I found no recent reference to it, but that's irrelevant.
I have no sound in youtube/megavideo/any flash, and the video will only play for 2-3 seconds. This is the same for IE, and Opera.
Uninstalling via Adobes uninstallation tool and then reinstalling has not fixed this issue. I do not have Realplayer on this system, that I am aware. I am outof ideas. I am using Windows XP SP3, if any other information is relevant I'll post it.

Hi, well it sounds like something is certainly conflicting but exactly what can't be determined at this point. Confirming that you have the correct Flash Player files Installed would be the first thing to check. Go to C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash Open Flash and post back all files listed. NPSWF file(s) will need a right click and then click on Properties to obtain the version number(s).
Using IE, check in all add ons for Shockwave Flash Object...ActiveX Control..Flash10h.ocx. It should be listed that way and Enabled. It may include the vs # 10.1.53.64.
Using FF, check for the SWF vs 10.1.53.64 plug-in and it should be listed that way and Enabled.
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eidnolb

Why do my audiobooks only play for a few seconds

I had to reset my computer to factory setting recently, but when I reloaded my audiobooks they only play for a few seconds then just stop. Anyone know what's going on?

Possible content issue. You can contact support and ask for a replacement.
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/

Why do web videos only play for a few seconds?

Why do you tube videos play a few seconds and stop and start?

if your internet connection is not fast enough then it have to buffer more of the video once in awhile in order to play it
same deal if googles youtube servers are under heavy load

Videos only play for a few seconds or buffer very slowly since 11.9.900.170 update

I updated my flash player this morning to 11.9.900.170.
SInce i have updated my videos either only play for about 25 sec then stop. These are like 5 minute videos. It seems like they just stop buffering.
On youtube the videos that used to buffer very quickly a few days ago on the highest quality can now barely play on low settings.
I have tried to watch on mozilla and chrome. (both current versions)
I have tried:
- uninstalling and doing a clean install
-installing Flash Player 11.7.700.257, 11.9.900.152, and 11.7.700.252 (currently have 11.9.900.170 installed, issue occured under each version)
-the memory storage is set to 10mb
-uninstalled and reinstalled mozilla firefox
I have windows 7 64-bit
thanks ahead of time.

I updated my flash player this morning to 11.9.900.170.
SInce i have updated my videos either only play for about 25 sec then stop. These are like 5 minute videos. It seems like they just stop buffering.
On youtube the videos that used to buffer very quickly a few days ago on the highest quality can now barely play on low settings.
I have tried to watch on mozilla and chrome. (both current versions)
I have tried:
- uninstalling and doing a clean install
-installing Flash Player 11.7.700.257, 11.9.900.152, and 11.7.700.252 (currently have 11.9.900.170 installed, issue occured under each version)
-the memory storage is set to 10mb
-uninstalled and reinstalled mozilla firefox
I have windows 7 64-bit
thanks ahead of time.

Why do some songs in my library now only play for a few seconds and then skip onto another song?

Some songs that previously played without issue now just play for the first 10 seconds or so and then skip onto the next song

I wish I could provide you an answer, but I am experiencing the same issue myself. It's somehow iTunes related from what I have been able to figure out.
Here are a couple of clues I've picked up so far:
Somewhere between 20-30% of the songs in my library are affected.
I have only seen AAC encoded songs exhibit the problem (iTunes purchased, not imported).
I haven't seen the issue with any songs I bought after Jan 20, 2009.
Playing the same song file in quicktime doesn't reproduce the issue.
Affected songs skip on both iTunes and the iPod app of my iPhone 4 alike.
Forcing the song to stop at the end through the song options doesn't resolve the problem.
Songs skip (end) at random times from song to song, but repeatedly for each song at the same location.
The biggest clue that I've found is that when I find an affected file, almost all songs I purchased on that date exhibit the same problem. (I have only found a few examples when it does not affect every song on the same purchase date group.)
Some details about my setup:
Windows 7 Professional
iTunes version 10.6.3.25
iPhone 4 running iOS 5.1.1
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Whenever i try to play a video on my iphone, it pauses literally every 2 seconds. i will hit the play button, the video will play for a few seconds and then it will pause again. what can i do to fix this?

videos will play for a few seconds on my iphone then it pauses. i press play and it pauses again. why is it doing this? and this is for all videos: youtube vides, videos off the internet, videos ive downloaded from itunes

I can understand this with videos you are streaming, i.e. maybe you have a slow data connection.
Videos on your phone should not do this. Try a reset by pressing the home and sleep buttons until you see the Apple logo, ignoring the slider. Takes about 5-15 secs of button holding and you won't lose any data or settings.

My youtube videos are only running for a few seconds, then stop. Is this an issue with my macbook?

My youtube videos are only running for a few seconds, then stop. Is this an issue with my macbook?

Go step by step and test.
1. System Preferences > Other/ Flash Player > Advanced > Delete All
     Press the "Delete All" button
     Install Adobe Flash Player.
    http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
    http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/?PID=7105813
    Follow the prompts.
    Quit Safari.
    Restart computer. Relaunch Safari.
2. Enable Plug-ins
    Safari > Preferences > Security
    Internet Plug-ins > "Allow plug-ins"
    Enable it.
    Press " Manage Website Settings" button for more options.
3. Check whether you are currently in YouTube HTML 5 trial.
     http://www.youtube.com/html5
    At the bottom left of the page uncheck the box beside
   "You are currently in the HTML5 trial".
4. Reset Safari.
    Click Safari in the menu bar.
    From the drop down select "Reset Safari".
    Click "Reset".
5. Turn off Extensions, if any.
    Safari > Preferences > Extensions
     Now try YouTube.
Best.

I've just downloaded a sd movie from iTunes with my ipad but the movie will only play for 13s then a msg comes up saying "could not load video! I've paid for it and downloaded the whole thing ! Can anybody help me pls?

I've just downloaded a sd movie from iTunes with my ipad but the movie will only play for 13s then a msg comes up saying "could not load video! I've paid for it and downloaded the whole thing ! Can anybody help me pls?

Hello Lcw2610,
I would recommend deleting the affected movie from your iPad, and redownloading the movie.
How to delete content you've downloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, or Mac App Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5772
Download past purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
If the issue persists, please do report the issue to the folks in our iTunes Store.
To report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBooks Store purchase, follow these steps:
Find the email receipt for your purchase.
Click Report a Problem under the app that is having the issue.
When prompted, enter the Apple ID and password you used to purchase the item, then click Report a Problem.
Click Report a Problem next to the item you are having an issue with.
From the Choose Problem dropdown menu, choose the appropriate issue.
Follow the onscreen instructions and—if prompted—type a description of the problem into the text field.
Click Submit to have your issue reviewed.
How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBooks Store purchase
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933
Cheers,
Allen

TS1718 My videos in itunes play for about ten seconds before they quit. After I play them again, the video restarts. Any ideas?

My videos in itunes play for about ten seconds before they quit. After I play them again, the video restarts. Any ideas?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Intermittent problems are often a result of interference. Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items.
You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel.

Why are You tube videos not working on macbook pro with retina?

Every time I want to open a You Tube video You Tube says that its not possible for the moment.
But the video worked on my iMac.

Make sure you have downloaded Flash.
DC

When purchased, my imac would load pages very quickly. Now, the pages seem to take much longer to load and when watching video or streaming, it often stops to catch up or rebuffer. What do I do to speed things up?

When I purchased my iMac last month the pages would load quickly when using the internet browser. Now it takes much longer to load the pages and when I watch a video it pauses to catch up or is rebuffering the streaming. What can I do to speed up my browser?

See:
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Mac OS X speed FAQ,
Speeding up Macs,
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Get set up,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Rev up your routines,
Maintaining OS X,
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Some of my video files only play for a five second duration in QuicktimeX.

A few video files I have only play the clip for five seconds, but when I play the same exact clips in VLC they work, it is only 3 or 4 video files, but it is a problem, also when you see the little video icon, you see the video, for the ones that only play for five seconds, you see blotches, and a grey picture. Is there any way to fix this problem? The file format is in .avi

When trying to play open the inspector (CMD + I) and mention what the codecs are.
Install (free) Perian 1.2

IPOD updater 2006-1-10, now no sound after video plays for a few seconds

I installed the latest IPod updater 2006-1-10 and now all my movies will hang for a few seconds and then the sound stops working. If I forward through a few frames, the sounds comes back and repeats the same behaviour.
Anyone have a fix or seen this before?

iPod Updater 2006-01-10 has caused a variety of problems on multiple iPod models.
I just spent an hour on the phone with tech support. They forwarded me to some higher level techs due to my extreme heat while recharging issue. They still seem unaware of the problem. I suggested they read the forums to see just how widespread the problem is. The tech I spoke with assured me she would pass the problem up through the ranks and check the forums, but she said they haven't had a lot of service calls on the issue.
SO!
I suggest that everyone post a "me too" message to the "Complete iPod Failure" thread from 1-23-1006 ( http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=330396&tstart=0 ), with a description of the problems they are experiencing and what model iPod they own. That thread is an effort at consolidating discussion of this specific issue, as well as a collection of the myriad possible fixes available.
Then phone Apple's tech support (1.800.275.2273) and let them know you've had a problem with the iPod Updater 2006-01-10.
Choose menu selection #1, Technical Support, and talk the automated responder through your configuration.
Hopefully we can at least bring the issue to their full attention and get them to pull the updater from the downloads so it doesn't ruin anyone else's day!
Good luck!

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