[Windows] Buffering buffering buffering, possible solution

bjorntore · 2011-02-15 22:20

As many others, I have been struggling with "the buffering issue" for quite some time. There was nothing that would explain the buffering besides network troubles. The problem got worse with files demanding more bandwidth, so I assumed it was bandwidth troubles, even if the gigabit network works faultfree when copying the same files to the same computer, no bandwidth troubles there. But starting XBMC or WMP (or VLC for that matter) trying to stream the same files, there was glitches and pauses in between, and the problem grew exponentially with the bandwidth-need of the file.

Over the months I have been through every trick in the book, and then some - also XBMC forums of course. Suddenly it came to me - my long awaited solution.

The solution for me was to roll back the network drivers to an earlier set. I have a RealTek gigabit card and Windows Update offered some new drivers about 6 months ago. Never thought anything more about it, but thinking back the timeline fits Smile

The newest drivers are dated 06.2010.

Now I have the drivers from 04.2010, and it works like a charm. Maybe it could help some of you others with the same problem? Anyways, I'm a happy camper now, again watching my .ts versions of all my favorite shows.

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YodaEXE · 2011-02-15 22:22

...There's a buffering problem? Things have been working fine for me for a very long time.

bjorntore · 2011-02-15 22:25

Ok, I should mention that this probably isn't a widespread problem. But I have noticed a few users that may or may not find help in this solution.

OlleDenStore · 2011-02-16 02:32

Thanks a lot! That solved the problem for me. Great work!

/Olle

dt2510 · 2011-02-17 22:59

thank you very much !!!! you saved me a lot of time not having me dump W7U64 and reinstall XPPro Big Grin

ciris · 2011-02-18 14:57

Same buffering issue here. Will try the rollback.

divisionbell77 · 2011-04-27 01:06

Ok, I have buffering issues and this NIC. i can't seem to find these specific drivers in the OP's screenshot, can anyone help?

EDIT, found same driver version, but stamped 3.14.2010.

Fixed my issue.

StevenSeagull · 2011-04-28 20:13

Oh yea! Thanks for saving me from this frustration i had for the last 4 months! I even installed another nic card i my pc and that helped for a while and generally was rather ok. I thought my onboard failed. YAY! I can ditch the intrusive one out now.

chimpin · 2011-05-02 15:20

I was having the same issues with my network. I updated the drivers and now I have 7.43 drivers and it works great.

Thanks

dpxray · 2011-07-20 21:51

Thank you very much... roll back my network driver fix the issue.

YodaEXE Fan Posts: 454 Joined: May 2010 Reputation: 0	2011-02-15 22:22 Post: #2 ...There's a buffering problem? Things have been working fine for me for a very long time.
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bjorntore Junior Member Posts: 2 Joined: Feb 2011 Reputation: 0 Location: Tromso, Norway	2011-02-15 22:25 Post: #3 Ok, I should mention that this probably isn't a widespread problem. But I have noticed a few users that may or may not find help in this solution.
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OlleDenStore Junior Member Posts: 14 Joined: Apr 2009 Reputation: 0	2011-02-16 02:32 Post: #4 Thanks a lot! That solved the problem for me. Great work! /Olle
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ciris Junior Member Posts: 13 Joined: Jan 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-02-18 14:57 Post: #6 Same buffering issue here. Will try the rollback.
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divisionbell77 Junior Member Posts: 14 Joined: Mar 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-04-27 01:06 Post: #7 Ok, I have buffering issues and this NIC. i can't seem to find these specific drivers in the OP's screenshot, can anyone help? EDIT, found same driver version, but stamped 3.14.2010. Fixed my issue. (This post was last modified: 2011-04-27 01:33 by divisionbell77.)
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StevenSeagull Senior Member Posts: 144 Joined: Aug 2008 Reputation: 0	2011-04-28 20:13 Post: #8 Oh yea! Thanks for saving me from this frustration i had for the last 4 months! I even installed another nic card i my pc and that helped for a while and generally was rather ok. I thought my onboard failed. YAY! I can ditch the intrusive one out now.
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chimpin Junior Member Posts: 10 Joined: Apr 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-05-02 15:20 Post: #9 I was having the same issues with my network. I updated the drivers and now I have 7.43 drivers and it works great. Thanks
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dpxray Junior Member Posts: 3 Joined: Jun 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-07-20 21:51 Post: #10 Thank you very much... roll back my network driver fix the issue.
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