Error: The Content Cannot be Played at the Selected Speed

ID: Q183738

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft NetShow version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

When you play ASF content that is being streamed from a NetShow server, you may receive the following error when attempting to fast forward or rewind:


   The content cannot be played at the selected speed

CAUSE

The ASF file has been created for streaming over a 28.8 Kbps connection. When you attempt to fast forward this content, the required bandwidth needed by the resulting stream exceeds that of a 28.8 Kbps connection, and causes the error message listed above.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in NetShow version 2.0.

Additional query words:

Keywords :
Version : WINNT:2.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug