Internet video freezes comp.

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From: DavidS (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/02/04


Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 21:54:10 -0800

Everytime I try to play a videostream from the Internet
the computer freezes.
I have Windows 2000 and WMP9.
When I go to a web site like ESPN which automatically
tries to play a video, my computer freezes. I have to
unplug the computer to be able to restart.

Please help



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