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lillypaddle

(9,605 posts) Thu Nov 16, 2017, 07:36 AM Nov 2017

especially here on DU, all I get is a black screen. It was happening on youtube also, but when I signed in, it fixed it. Anyone know what gives?

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When I attempt to open a video (Original Post) lillypaddle Nov 2017 OP

What device and OS are you using? PJMcK Nov 2017 #1

Windows 10 lillypaddle Nov 2017 #2

Happens occasionaly to me too OxQQme Nov 2017 #3

Thanks lillypaddle Nov 2017 #4

(23,342 posts)

1. What device and OS are you using?

Thu Nov 16, 2017, 07:41 AM

Nov 2017

Do you have the latest versions of video players?

(9,605 posts)

2. Windows 10

Thu Nov 16, 2017, 07:46 AM

Nov 2017

and an old HP laptop. I doubt I have the latest version of anything.

(2,550 posts)

3. Happens occasionaly to me too

Thu Nov 16, 2017, 11:12 AM

Nov 2017

Windows 10, latest updates.
Sometimes resolves itself by moving the slider, fast forwarding a ways, then rewind to start.
Weird

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4. Thanks

Thu Nov 16, 2017, 12:16 PM

Nov 2017

Nice to know I'm not alone, anyway. I've tried everything.