Why Do Flash Movies Freeze on Safari?
Flash movies rely on a network connection and the Adobe Flash Player plugin to stream properly, so if your Flash movies are freezing, these components are either faulty or damaged. Safari can display high-quality and high-definition Flash movies from a variety of video networks and sites. When video display problems arise, troubleshoot them and get back to watching Flash movies through your browser.
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Adobe Flash Player
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Movies often freeze if the Flash Player isn't performing optimally, and many video-sharing websites display a Flash error if your Flash Player is damaged or outdated. Go to the “About Flash Player” page on the Adobe website to see if you're using an outdated Flash Player. If that's the case, download and install the latest version, then restart your browser for the changes to take effect.
Network Connection
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Watching Flash movies with Safari requires sufficient bandwidth and network connection speeds. Some websites require minimum broadband network connection speeds to stream video properly. If the connection drops or is incapable of handling the site's content, the video player will run into buffering problems before freezing. This is especially common if you're playing high-quality or high-definition movies that require optimal connection speeds. Movies also freeze if your network connection suddenly fails. Refer to your router's or modem's manual for troubleshooting tips tailored specifically for your device. Occasionally, the problem can also be with your Internet Service Provider, or ISP, so contact your network provider if you cannot connect to the Internet.
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Server Problems
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If the website you're viewing Flash movies from is experiencing server problems or high traffic, movies might run into buffering problems before eventually freezing. Unfortunately, server problems are beyond your control, so contacting the site's technical support for additional troubleshooting is the only option. If the server problems are temporal, you can resume watching movies in a few minutes. If the problem persists, wait patiently because there isn't much you can do with a problem that's beyond your control.
Resetting
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If the Adobe Flash Player is updated and performing optimally, and you're network connection is sound, the movie freezing problem can be due to the browser. Resetting Safari performs tasks such as clearing the browser's cache, as well as removing cookies and autofill information, and can solve movie display problems. To reset Safari, click the "Safari" menu, then click "Reset Safari" to bring up the Reset Safari screen. From there, select the components you want to clear and click the "Reset" button to reset the browser.
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