Firefox 41 on Windows can't playback the first second of MP3 files
Although Chrome and Internet Explorer playback all MP3 files normally, Firefox 41 won't playback the first second of any MP3 file.
Example:
http://www.sakisgouzonis.com/publicfiles/Sakis_Gouzonis_-_In_Unity_There_Is_True_Strength.mp3
I started Firefox in Safe Mode but the problem is still there. I also removed completely all of my add-ons but the problem remains.
Thanks in advance for your help on this matter.
Chosen solution
The new update (Firefox 42) solved the problem. Thank you very much.
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If you have problems with current Shockwave Flash plugin versions then check this:
- see if there are updates for your graphics drive drivers
https://support.mozilla.org/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration
- disable protected mode in the Flash plugin (Flash 11.3+ on Windows Vista and later)
https://forums.adobe.com/message/4468493#TemporaryWorkaround
- disable hardware acceleration in the Flash plugin
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/891337 See also:
FredMcD said
If you have problems with current Shockwave Flash plugin versions then check this:https://support.mozilla.org/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration
- see if there are updates for your graphics drive drivers
https://forums.adobe.com/message/4468493#TemporaryWorkaround
- disable protected mode in the Flash plugin (Flash 11.3+ on Windows Vista and later)
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/891337 See also:
- disable hardware acceleration in the Flash plugin
I did everything you told me to, but the problem is still there. Firefox 41 skips the first second of all MP3 files. I have to stream the same MP3 file twice if I want to listen to the first second of any MP3 file. If I close Firefox and reopen it, the problem appears again.
Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac Options) key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?
FredMcD said
Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac Options) key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?
Yes, I restarted Firefox in Safe Mode, and the problem is still there.
Start your Computer in safe mode with networking. Then start Firefox. Try Safe web sites. Is the problem still there?
I assume that Firefox uses the HTML5 media player to play the MP3 files.
Is only the first second missing?
This could be a problem with the volume setting.
cor-el said
I assume that Firefox uses the HTML5 media player to play the MP3 files. Is only the first second missing? This could be a problem with the volume setting.
Yes, only the first second is missing. It could be an html5 issue. I don't know. All I know is that Firefox, my favorite browser since 2007, keeps disappointing me with every new update. Every update instead of solving existing problems, creates new ones. If in the next update the problem is not resolved, I'll delete Firefox and I'll start using Chrome exclusively. Thanks a lot for your time, both of you.
Can you hear that first second if you drag the slider back to the start?
cor-el said
Can you hear that first second if you drag the slider back to the start?
Yes, I can hear it. It's the only way to hear the first second. If I close Firefox and reopen it, then I will have to drag the slider back to the start again.
Chosen Solution
The new update (Firefox 42) solved the problem. Thank you very much.