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Error trying to stream Netflix video started about 3 weeks ago.
Until recently(approx. 3 weeks ago. It's 01/31/18 today) a problem started when I try to stream Netflix videos in Firefox. This only happens on Netflix. There's no issue streaming videos from any other site I visit. I'm able to stream Netflix videos in Chrome and in Edge. I followed all the steps shown here: https://help.netflix.com/support/32661 to no avail.
Vahaolana nofidina
Situation resolved. I found that since 58 was installed the 'always use private browsing' box was checked. I unchecked it and Netflix videos are streaming again.
Hamaky an'ity valiny ity @ sehatra 👍 0All Replies (6)
Hello,
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- (Firefox 57 and above) Click the Library button
and choose History.
(Click the menu buttonand choose History in older Firefox versions.)
- In the History menu, choose "Clear Recent History...".
- Under "Time range to clear", select "Everything".
- Now, click the arrow next to Details to toggle the Details list active.
- From the details list, check Cache and Cookies and uncheck everything else.
- Now click the "Clear Now" button.
Further information can be found in the Delete browsing, search and download history on Firefox article.
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Thank you.
Thank you for your reply. I habitually clear history, cache, cookies at the end of every browsing session. It has no effect on the problem.
I think it may have to do with DRM. When I go to Netflix, the show preview videos, that run automatically at login, for their new shows play ok. Those videos probably aren't DRM. Widevine CDM was last updated Jan. 22/18. I've deactivated & reactivated it. No change. I haven't found a method to remove it then reinstall it. I don't know if that would fix the problem.
Vahaolana Nofidina
Situation resolved. I found that since 58 was installed the 'always use private browsing' box was checked. I unchecked it and Netflix videos are streaming again.
Same issue with 59.0.2. Did a Refresh, and updated WideVine DRM plugin per [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/32661], and still get a "please wait" circle.
Fortunately Netflix is working fantastic in Edge.
Try to toggle DRM off/on to see if that makes Firefox (re)load DRM components.
- Options/Preferences -> General: Play DRM
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-drm