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Welcome to Catherine Virtual College!

 
Our video clips are configured for viewing on Windows Media Player (in either Mac or PC).  It's a great and easy to use program that is available for free on various internet sites.  You would be severely handicapped in not being able to see the superb videos that are embedded in our online learning experiences.
 
I can't see your computer system, but I've been able to help a few women get started with just a "little help from my friends."  When on the internet, go to www.youtube.com.  Click on any of their videos.  What happens?  Do you have good audio and video reception?  If so, you're ready to view our videos.  Read no further.
 
If you are unable to play any of the videos, search your existing programs to see whether you already have Windows Media Player.  ***If you haven't the slightest idea how to do this, invite a computer savvy friend or a technician over to examine your computer and to correct your problem.  Print out this email in preparation for that visit.
 
But let's say that you don't find Windows Media Player and want to upload it.  If you have a very old version, completely delete it first using the program found in your Control Panel.  Then go to Microsoft and download (for free) the latest version of Windows Media Player that fits your computer.  See full details at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspx?displang=en&qstechnology=
 
If you do this and you're still experiencing problems, try going to the "help" or "troubleshooting" section of youtube: http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/topic.py?topic=10559  When I do this, I get the following menu:
 

Solving Video Player Issues

 
Click and view the topic that appears to address your problem.  Follow the problem-solving advice they offer.  Does this fix your problem?
***If not, you'll need to invite a computer savvy friend or a technician over to examine your computer and to correct your problem.
 
In the end, you will need to repeat Test #4 by clicking here.
 
Please get back to me to tell me what success you've had solving your computer problem.  I'm always interested in knowing whether my helps and hints have been really effective.  Email me at &lt;font face=&quot;Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;milavec@fuse.net&lt;/font&gt;</font>
 
But, be encouraged, once this little snag is solved, you'll be ready to roll!
 
Peace and joy,
Deb & Aaron
 
Last modified: Thursday, 8 October 2009, 07:29 AM