Q: Does ppStream P2P streaming media player charge?
A: Free forever.
Q: Will ppStream hurt the hard disk?
A: No, although ppStream adopts P2P technology similar to BT, there is no hard disk reading and writing operation, and all data is completed in memory. The hard disk will never be damaged.
Q: Why can't I install the playback plug-in through the webpage?
A: At present, the plug-in of IE for ppStream client has no digital signature. Windows XP SP2 and IE will automatically block the plug-in of IE for ppStream client under a certain security level. This problem will be solved after we get the digital signature. If you encounter this situation at present, please download and install it.
Q: What is the basic configuration for using ppStream?
Answer: With the required configuration of ppStream, the memory is above 128M, and the broadband network is above 5 12K (recommended 1M), so it can be used smoothly.
It should also be pointed out that:
1, the system needs to install Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 or above.
2. LAN users should carry out port mapping. If your system is Windows XP and your router supports UPNP function, please turn on UPNP function in your system and router.
3. For users of 3.WindowsXP Service Pack 2 system, please install the WindowsXP SP2 connection cracking patch and modify the number of connections to an appropriate number.
Q: My computer operating system is traditional and English. How to solve the problem of garbled code when ppStream program is running?
Answer: Windows Server 2003, users of Windows XP operating system, please install the auxiliary tool: Microsoft AppleUtility. Users of other operating systems can try using unicodeaton, Chinese Star and other auxiliary tools.
Q: Why is watching programs on ppStream always out of sync with TV for a few minutes?
A: Because the program signals need to be collected and encoded by the acquisition card before being transmitted to the network, and the client needs to accept the data, the network is delayed, and the time gap will be out of sync for several minutes.
Q: How to upgrade ppStream?
A: ppStream provides automatic update function. Please delete ppStream completely when prompted to update, and then download the latest version and install it in "Software Download-Local Download" on our homepage.
Q: how do I uninstall the ppStream web playback control?
Please delete the "POWERPLAYER Control" program file. The default path of this file is c:/Windows/ downloaded program file /PowerPlayer Control.
Q: I used to watch it online, but now I use the software version. How to install it?
A: Please uninstall the ppStream web page playback control before installing the ppStream software version.
Q: How do I know the network connection status of ppStream when playing?
Answer: 1. Please move the mouse to the three flashing lights below the game area to display.
2. Please click the right mouse button in the playback area and select the "Properties" item to view.
Q: How do I fix the playback window on the front of the desktop?
Answer: Please click the right mouse button in the play area and select the item "The window is always at the top".
Q: How do I resize the playback window?
A: Please use the mouse to move the four borders of the window to adjust the size.
Q: How do I clear the program list on both sides of the playing window?
A: Please click on the small black triangle blank on the left and right borders of the playback window.
Q: How do I know when the program will be broadcast on this channel?
A: 1. Please click "View Program List" in the upper right corner of the program recommendation list on the right.
2. Please visit the ":::Program Preview:::" section of the forum.
Q: How to classify ppStream channels?
A: Please move the mouse to the top of the channel list on the left and click on "Channel", "Bit Rate" and "Number of Viewers" to classify.
Q: How do I switch to full screen when playing?
Answer: Please double-click the left mouse button in the play area to switch back and forth.
Q: How to adjust and set the brightness and color of ppStream playback screen?
Answer: 1. Please use the default player Windows Media Player to play, and click "View-Enhance-Video Settings" to make adjustments.
2. Please enter the system display properties and set them in the accessory function of the graphics card driver.
3, please use the monitor hardware adjustment.
Q: How to switch languages when watching some bilingual movies with ppStream?
Answer: 1. Please click on the speaker icon in the taskbar in the lower right corner of the system, and enter the "Volume Control" to adjust the balance settings left and right.
2. Please use the default player Windows Media Player to play, and click to enter "View-Enhancement-Graphic Equalizer" to adjust the left and right balance.
Q: How to record a program while playing ppStream?
A: 1. Please use the video tools provided on the ppStream home page.
2. You can click the right mouse button in the default player's Windows Media Player play area and enter "Properties" to obtain the recording address, such as: http:/127.0.0.1:xxxxxxxx/ps/xxxxxxxx.xxx. Just copy the address and download it with software download tools such as FlashGet to record.
Q: How to use the timing function correctly?
Answer: Please select "Tools-Timekeeping", set the time and method, and tick before "Timekeeping". The most important step is to check whether the set time has changed before clicking OK, and then click OK after confirmation.
Q: How to change the usage port of ppStream?
A: You can modify the starting port number by opening the setting.ini file under the ppStream installation path. The default installation path of ppStream is: C:\Program Files\ppStream.
Q: The port of ppStream changes frequently. How to repair the port used by ppStream?
Answer: If you need to repair the port used by ppStream on a certain port, please open the setting.ini file under the installation path of ppStream and add the following parameters under the [Network] section: fixport = 1.
For example:
[network]
udpport= 18888
tcpport= 18888
fixport= 1
Q: How to control the number of ppStream connections?
A: Please add the following contents to the "setting.ini" file in the ppStream installation folder:
[network]
Remotepeerlimit = 4 1-(number of remote connections)
Localpeerlimit = 35-(number of local connections)
Totalpeerlimit = 5 1-(total number of connections)
Peer-to-peer simultaneous connection = 30-(adjustable by intranet users)
The above values are the system default values, and these four parameters can be adjusted. If the intranet connection is slow, you can increase the value of simulconnectingpeer.
Q: How do I set the scheduled broadcast of the specified channel?
A: First, please add the following contents to the "setting.ini" file in the ppStream installation folder:
[task]
Ringtone =
Then click the right mouse button on the channel that needs to be played regularly, and select "Copy Website", such as ppstream://218.78.215.42:11024/KV4WHPZ6TNLBNGQ7G3JzatH2V6CWL.
Paste the URL after "[Task]Ring=" and save it.
Then select "Tools"-"Timing" on the ppStream player, set the timing time, and select "Play Music" as the mode. A window will pop up and click "Cancel". Finally, click OK to exit.
Q: I am a local area network user, and the bandwidth is relatively small. How to realize that multiple computers in LAN can watch the same channel at the same time?
A: Please add the following contents to the "setting.ini" file in the ppStream installation folder:
[Http]
Localhost= your local area network ip.
deleteasx= 1
Then you can enjoy the "ppStream installation path \http folder" in the LAN.
Q: Can ppStream create its own channel?
Answer; Sorry, this function is not available yet. But ppStream can be used as an ordinary media player, and both streaming media addresses and local videos can be played through ppStream.
Q: Can a cinema station click on a series of movies freely?
A: I'm very sorry, but we don't support free on-demand for the time being. We need to pay attention to the calculation of the playback period.
Q: I watch programs on my default player. How to change the default player?
Answer: Please turn on the player of your choice. Usually, you can select the associated asf and asx formats in Tools (or View)-Options (or Settings)-File Type (or Format or Associated File) of the player. If you are not sure, you can select all formats to associate.
Friendly reminder, please use Windows Media Player 9 or above as the default player. When using other players, some channels will not be viewed normally.
Q: How to solve the problem that the channel connection is repeatedly buffered to 99% and cannot be played?
Answer: Please click the right mouse button in the play area and select "Play in default player".
Q: Why does my ppStream display "Member not found"?
A: Please install Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 or above.
Q: How to solve the abnormal picture when watching the program?
Answer: 1. Windows XP system users please upgrade Windows Media Player to 10.
2. For ATI graphics card users, please delete the "WMA acceleration" option under "Graphics Card-Properties-Advanced" in the graphics card properties.
3. Some programs of 3.SIS series graphics cards will display on the screen. Please try to completely remove the original driver and install the latest driver, or replace it with another version.
Q: Why can't I watch the program in full screen?
Answer: 1. Please open the Windows Media Player, click Tools-Options-Performance, and set the "Video Acceleration" item to "Done".
2. Please click the right mouse button in the blank space of the desktop and select Properties. Enter Display Properties-Settings-Advanced-Troubleshooting, and adjust the hardware acceleration item to the maximum.
Q: Why does the error message "Playing C: \ Program Files \ ppstaream \ http \ xxxxx. ASX failed" appear when I watch a program using ppStream?
Answer: 1. Please open the Windows Media Player player and select the relevant asf and asx formats in Tools-Options-File Types. If you are not sure, you can select all the formats you want to associate.
2. Please reinstall the Windows Media Player.
Q: Why can't I open other pages when I use ppStream?
A: Most problems happen to users of WindowsXP Service Pack 2 system. Please install the WindowsXP SP2 connection cracking patch and adjust the number of connections to an appropriate number.
Q: What if I suddenly can't open the left channel list?
A: 1. Please use "Online Help-Play in Web Page" for the time being.
2. Please click the program preview on the program preview table on the right to directly open the related channels.
Q: Why can't I see the channel list?
Answer: Please open the udp protocol 720 1 port in the firewall rules and this machine.
Q: I am a broadband external network user, and I can't watch it normally due to serious buffering. By checking the connection status, I found that the number of remote connections was 0. How to solve it?
A: Problems usually happen to users who use Windows XP.
1. Please click to enter "Start-Settings-Control Panel", open "Network Connection", select the "Internet" connection icon required for surfing the Internet, click the right mouse button to enter "Properties-Advanced", cancel "No Exception" of XP's own firewall, or close XP's own firewall.
2.WindowsXP Service Pack 2 system users can quickly enter the firewall settings that come with XP through Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-Security Center.
Q: How to solve the buffering phenomenon that often occurs when watching programs with ppStream?
Answer: 1. Please turn off the firewall, including the firewall that comes with WindowsXP system. Or, please adjust the firewall setting rules appropriately and open the ports related to ppStream playback. If WindowsXP comes with its own firewall, you must cancel the "No Exceptions" option in the settings.
2. LAN users should carry out port mapping. If your system is Windows XP and your router supports UPNP function, please turn on UPNP function in your system and router.
3. For users of 3.WindowsXP Service Pack 2 system, please install the WindowsXP SP2 connection cracking patch and modify the number of connections to an appropriate number.
4. It may be caused by temporary network congestion of local area network users, and it belongs to their own network. Please reconnect later.
Q: How to solve the situation that the network is often disconnected or the computer is restarted when watching programs with ppStream?
Answer: Please turn off the firewall, or adjust the firewall setting rules appropriately, and open the relevant ports to play ppStream.
Q: Can ppStream be viewed through an agent?
Answer: Please click on "Online Help-Play in Web Page" to view it, so you can use the proxy settings of IE browser.
Q: Why can't one channel watch normally when I use ppStream, while other channels can watch normally?
A: 1. Please make sure that Windows Media Player 9 or later is installed.
2. I'm very sorry, but there is something wrong with the program source of individual channels. Our staff will fix it as soon as possible. Please try again later.
Q: Why can't users of Education Network and corporate LAN use ppStream to receive data?
Answer: If conditions permit, please map the port, or turn on the upnp function in the network switching device, routing device and operating system. However, if the device is controlled by the network management and the P2P external port is closed, it needs to be coordinated with the network management.
Q: I am a Windows98 system user. Why can I still receive data after watching it with ppStream for a while?
A: ppStream is developed based on systems above Windows2000. Because there are some defects in the network components of Windows98 system, there may be some problems when using ppStream on Windows98 system. If conditions permit, I suggest you upgrade your system.
Q: Why is there an error report when using ppStream, which causes the program to close?
A: At present, ppStream is still in the testing stage. For various reasons, it may lead to program errors, but this situation is very rare. Please send us an error message report. If it appears frequently, you can first check whether ppStream conflicts with a program or video plug-in in the system.