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Youtube videos stop playing even when it is already loaded.

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When I watch youtube videos the video will stop playing randomly. It is not my internet connection because I see the grey progress bar is well past where the video stopped playing. I can make it continue playing by either clicking slightly forward, or by changing the resolution. Otherwise, the video stops forever.

When I watch youtube videos the video will stop playing randomly. It is not my internet connection because I see the grey progress bar is well past where the video stopped playing. I can make it continue playing by either clicking slightly forward, or by changing the resolution. Otherwise, the video stops forever.

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Youtube currently uses the HTML5 player.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fix-common-audio-and-video-issues


Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;

Installed Plug-ins

Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 10.1.2 Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 15.17.20050
Having more than one version of a program may cause issues. You must remove the older programs. Then get the current full installer.

Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape: Adobe Reader Version 2015.016.20039 Note: Other Software is offered in the download.

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I'm still having this problem

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac=Options)
key, and then starting Firefox. A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh).

Is the problem still there?


Start your Computer in safe mode with networking. Then start Firefox. Try Safe websites. Is the problem still there?

Starting The Computer In Safe Mode;
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I tried it in Safe Mode, and the problem is still there.

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bump. Still having the problem.

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I've called for more help.