Downloading youtube videos.

Some time ago I learned through this forum (I think) that the reason I could no longer download youtube videos to real player (RP), was because firefox and my current version of IE had a compatibility problem with RP.(As some of you know the 'download this video' button disappeared)

So, fine, I had a load of downloads to keep me happy till the happy day when all would be well with the squabbling schoolkids in corporate la-la land; and I downloaded an flv converter and converted all my files to play them on WMP.

Came the happy day indeed when Oh Joy! I checked in with youtube to see and even hear the lovely Norah Jones whining on about not knowing why she didn't come (don't edit please, that's the name of the song) and found the cute little "download this video" (to RP) had, as if by magic re-appeared. Naturally I was full of glee to see this fine example of corporate co-operation in this the festive season.

But then reality clicked in as I clicked the download button and nothing whatsoever happened...nothing at all. I clicked again and this time I was told the RP had encountered a problem and had to close. I checked downloading preferences in RP and everything was properly activated and still...rien! (except the same error message)

I've been bah-humbugged! (I think)

Now if any good soul, imbibed (not overly) with yuletide cheer is still reading this ( and why would you be) could you answer me these:-
(a) has the problem been ironed out, in which case have I cocked it up and if so to that, what am I likely to be doing wrong; or
(b) If the kids are still at it, is there another way to download the video from youtube without using RP at all (which I will then convert from FLV to AVI, as I don't want to use RP for organizational reasons).
Finally, (before the error report) Sad this may be but a tearful sniffle and of course some advice will do.
Thank You
RP version 1.5 (build 12.0.0.343)
Firefox version 3.5.6
IE8 version 8.0.6001.18702
Error Report7edc_Accompat, couldn't be attached as is too long

 

Try Orbit. I gave up trying Youtube downloader and I've had no trouble with Orbit so far. Cheers Neil.

 

Good Man Niel, I'll give it shot.
I gave it a shot, but it's not really what I'm looking for. I need some way to download the actual file be it FLV or AVI

 

Thanks for that Tony, that works! It's a useful post for a lot of people at the moment with all this rubish with RP.
How are things in Fairfax (nice place)? It's snowing like hell here in Kent.

 

Hi,

Here is what I use, works fast and like a charm:
http://www.downloader9.com/

Just paste the URL in the field.

Then, I recommend the Wimpy player for flv. I have tried all of them and the Wmpy, for me, wins hands down. Affords full screen option. Just associate all yr flv files with it.
And yes, it is also free.

http://www.wimpyplayer.com/products/wimpy_standalone_flv_player.html

Enjoy!

 

why oh why are people still using a piece of spy-ware ridden junk like realplayer if your looking for a really good free and updated regularly media player use Mediaplayer classic Home cinema edition it'll play everything you throw at it without the need for added codecs it can be gotten from here

http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpc-hc/files/

 

Dunno, I got rid of mine. Real my butt. Also got rid of Quicktime and W Media Player. For my MP3 files ,I love my Winamp....and the skin I have chosen for it.

For everything else, only recently discovered the absolutely staggering VLC player. Even has FILE CONVERTER BUILT RIGHT IN!!...can capture external devices, does pedicures...it is amazing.

But for my flv files, I would't trade my Wimpy player for anything.

 

what ever rocks ur boat eh Jilly and yes VLC is as good when it comes to playing vids and i too like winamp for mp3's... i just wish mine would stop drinking my coffee when im not looking lol

 

Thanks for the advice guys, I only hung onto RP because it was tied into youtube and a few other programmes, but I agree it *****.

 

Right? But this is a widely reported bug! I am sure they are workin on it.

 

Identifying merda over time and then uninstalling all such.....very, very gratifying.