why won't any of the yahoo videos play? I've cleared my cookies and my temp files but nothing, just blank scrn

Question

I click the link to view video, the screen pops up, the page loads, the status bar says done, but nothing ever happens, no videop, no audio only black screen, I'm sure it's a setting change but for the life of me, i'm stumped on how to fix it. it's been a problem for a long time with yahoo news or yahoo sports, but i'm really bummed i'm missing out on world cup action, any suggestions? thanks!

Answer 1

I bet you do not have the proper codex for the videos your trying to open. download a good divx player, it probably will have the codex you need

Answer 2

Hi,

Try install couple codecs! I suggest you download the Nimo Codecs Pack (Build 8) (Direct download Link: http://nimo.titanesk.com/modules/mydownloads/visit.php?lid=4)
The Nimo software include all in one codecs you need in order to be able to view videos.

Good luck!

Answer 3

First, it would help to know what web browser you are using. Firefox? Internet Explorer? AOL? Netscape? or?
Next, have you made sure all your settings are correct?
Its hard to tell you where those setting are without knowing what web browser you are using, but check under tools/options.

Good luck.

Answer 4

do you have flash media? its for movies and videos If not might need to download flashmedia 8.Look under your startup,control panel,add&remove programs and a list of all your programs are there.Scroll down and see if its there and the lastest version i believe its flash media 8 good luck

Answer 5

Program won't work with Internet Explorer go to "Tools".."Manage Add-ons...and "Enable" the program not working.

I hope this helps :)

Answer 6

I had something similar happen..I set my computer back to a previous date and it worked for me.