Comments on: Why Microsoft’s Netflix DRM Sucks the Big One

By: Greenville de deck cleaning

Greenville de deck cleaning — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:39:30 +0000

It is very difficult to tell someone to forget the past and let it go when you were in fear of your life because of the those racist views. It was ingrained in you. The generation that is coming up now, likely will not carry those same feelings or views because of the so-called changes in society, however, to expect those who have been tramatized throughout their life and family history by this bigotted country cannot just turn off the switch because society all of a sudden felt it is better to not enforce racism outwardly anymore.( Although those feelings have obviously not vanished among some in this country.) Black people who have experienced much racism in either their lives or been exposed to it through the medias portrayal of blacks can see that racism is STILL alive and well today. It is beautiful that now people are able to identify on job applications and on the census bureau what their ethnic make up is. They couldnt do it in the past. Now Im sure blacks back then could say amongst themselves what their background was (some didnt have to because living in the same community they wouldve known) but in the end the country still viewed them as black. They had to just accept that. The generations now coming up wont have to. They can now proudly say that they are not only black but white, native american,etc., However, at the end of the day, black people know that no matter what their ethnic makeup is if one of those is black they will never be viewed as an equal. Yes, even today, if you are not considered white society will still think you are lazy, violent, ignorant, loud, ugly, fried chicken and watermelon eatin, etc.Sad but trueJust be proud of who and what you are. Only remember, that for many generations in this country blacks were not allowed to feel that way for themselves or their culture. So, dont get upset if they feel proud of anyone of african ancestry who is doing well and proving that they are more than what the world portrays them to be. This comment is offensive

By: nadia

nadia — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:51:33 +0000

Download Starlight by microsoft older version will allow video to play for Netflix

By: J

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:11:05 +0000

I had the same problem and fixed it by doing this first and then using the netflix tool:
1. Goto your windows explorer
2. Click tools
3 Click folder options
4. Click the view tab
5. Set Hidden Files and Folders to Show Hidden Files and Folders.
6. Uncheck Hide Protected Operating System Files
7. Use netflix tool
8. You are done!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:01:00 +0000

I have problems with Netflix DRM software too, it tends to lock me out for no reason giving me bogus, inaccurate error codes such as "multiple tabs open" when the only tab open is the one that says that.

I honestly wouldn't use Netflix if I didn't get it as a gift. "They" can keep adding DRM to "protect" media all they want, if I'm going to be paying for anything, it'll be newsgroup access where I at least know that I won't have such massive problems when performing such trivial operations. I suggest Giganews. It ruins the hopes and dreams of DRM software writers and doesn't give the end-user too much hassle. Best off, if it doesn't have what you want, you can add it yourself.

As far as Netflix mailing me movies, what the hell is the point if the movie is three weeks old by the time I get it? No thanks, I'll just go to Blockbuster.

Say no to Netflix, there are superior, cheaper, DRM-free services ran by actual PEOPLE.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:23:00 +0000

DRM is a slap in the face to all the brave men and women that died fighting for the US and it’s ideals. To remove liberties of individuals is a step toward a partnership with China and like contries.

God save us.

By: dustinisnormal

dustinisnormal — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:02:00 +0000

solution here!!!!!!!!!!!hey the same thing happened to me i don't know jack shit about computers but for maybe some of you out there like me i called tech support back and they had me close all my browsers,
click on
>start
> my computer
>disk C
>program files
>netflix folder
>netflix movie viewer
>click on the "reset drm" icon and follow menu
go back to netflix.com and start your movie again and it will ask you to upgrade or install something which will take about 5 seconds and then your movie will start.

By: Chronos56

Chronos56 — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:24:00 +0000

Here is another fix.

For about 3 bucks at Radio Shack you can build one of these: http://tvtool.info/go.htm?http://tvtool.info/english/dummy_e.htm

If you cannot get 75 ohm resistors 68 ohm works fine.

Next, log onto your PC and start setting up your new dummy primary display. I had to use a manual flat panel display driver to get the resolution high enough. If your lucky you can get the new display to match your TV’s resolution and then set your display to be the dummy as primary with the secondary as its clone. I had better luck matching display resolution in the Windows display setting window then on ATI’s Catalyst window.

I am using an ATI card with an adapter from Monoprice that gives me component video out off of my DVI port, for some reason the Digital to HDMI option has ceased to work, something in my JVC HiDef TV. This adapter is cheap, only about $6.00, but only works on certain ATI cards.

I set the ATI catalyst driver’s video mode to be same on both displays. Once that was in place Netflix started working. Big PIA but glad there was a fix.

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:47:00 +0000

Okay, here is the work around I found. Connect a second monitor with a VGA cable and make it your primary. Then watch instantly will work. I have Windows Vista Utimate with SP1 and all the latest patches. Watch instantly will not work with DVI, Component or HDMI.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:42:00 +0000

I had the exact same experience.

NetFlix suggested I just go out and buy a different video card.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Just an FYI…you can get around the “Reset DRM Operation Failed” error by stopping the Windows service named “Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service” first.

This allows the DRM certificates to get wiped out, but if your problem is similar to mine, you’ll still have issues and be unable to play the netflix movies.