How Do You Correct Buffering Problems With Windows Media Player?
Buffering issues in Windows Media Player are typically related to your connection speed. For example, if you have dial-up, which is notoriously slower than broadband connections, considerably longer buffering will occur, depending on the size and quality of the video or music file you are streaming. However, no matter who your Internet provider is, you can adjust your Windows Media Player settings to help correct buffering problems. If you are using dial-up, keep in mind that you will encounter serious buffering and stuttering. In order to get rid of these issues, you’ll need to upgrade to a broadband connection. Start Windows Media Player. Press “Alt” to bring up the toolbar, if it is not currently displayed. Then click on “Tools” then “Options.” Click on the “Performance” tab. Under “Network buffering,” select the “Buffer” option. Enter 30 in the box next to the option. Then click “OK.” This will increase the amount of time before a video or audio file begins playing, ensuring that a
