Live Tv Streaming problems

Question

I am trying to use a metro app to stream live tv.  I tried filmon, omnivision tv, & pptv.  None of them can stream.  filmon and ominivision cannot get past loading.  PPTV can load and I can watch on demand shows however live streams do not work.  Any ideas as to why?

I am running windows 8 pro 64bit.  The mother board is a UEFI motherboard GA-H77N-WIFI.

Answer 1

Have you tried, since your last efforts with Avast, to uninstall the faulty Apps, and then to reinstall them and retest?

For testing purposes disable Windows Defender Real Time scanning.  See what that does.  Also have another look at the Clean Boot procedure concentrating on third party programs and services.

How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/929135

See if these are an option for you to consider.   Windows 8 includes these built in options.

How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

Answer 2

Thanks for your help

I tried the App trouble shooter and this did not resolve the issue.

I contacted Filmon and told them the issue.  They said they would report the app as broken and then we were disconnected.  I don't think the app is broke, I have the same problem with any live streaming tv app.  Netfix and other view on demand apps however work fine.

any more ideas?

Answer 3

Thank you for your reply.  I tried clean boot however I still have the same issue.  Internet speed should not be an issue.  If I watch the stream from the desktop IE browser it works fine.  I stream Netflix on the same computer with out issue.  Speed is 20 mb/sec.

Please let me know if you have other ideas.

Answer 4

Is your Internet speed fast enough to stream Live TV?

How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/929135

Answer 5

Hi RBC,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community Forums.

As per the description, you are facing Live streaming issues in Windows 8. I'll surely help you.

Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

I have provided steps to resolve the app. If the issue is still not resolved, you would have to contact Microsoft experts team who deal with live streaming videos in the computer.

Method 1: Run the Windows 8 App Troubleshooter.

The troubleshooter automatically fixes some issues that might prevent your apps from running, including suboptimal screen resolution and incorrect security or account settings:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/2/4/F24D0C03-4181-4E5B-A23B-5C3A6B5974E3/apps.diagcab

Method 2: Follow the instructions in the link below:

What to do if you have problems with an app

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/what-troubleshoot-problems-app

For additional information:

Windows Entertainment and Connected Home

http://experts.windows.com/frms/windows\_entertainment\_and\_connected\_home/default.aspx

Do let us know if you have any other queries pertaining to Windows in the future. We will be happy to help. We, at Microsoft strive towards excellence and provide our customers with the best support.