[GoodBuddy]

I have just reinstalled Windows 7 last week and have now tried to listed to some BBC stations via the website but when I click on listen live it is asking me to open a .pls file.
That's never happened before as it used to open it its player in firefox.

[fmradiotuner1]

Maybe try installing this

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

[anniebrion]

I use VLC, just look for the stations asx url.

[GoodBuddy]

Originally Posted by fmradiotuner1

Maybe try installing this

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Just downloaded it but still the same.

[fmradiotuner1]

This is strange it should just go once you have flash another thing you could try is windows media player but that opens another player not a window.

[GoodBuddy]

Tried a reboot and still get this.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...psf4a60f2f.jpg

[ClarkF1]

Clicking on Listen should open a pop-up window with the player in it.

Have you got a pop-up blocker installed that's stopping this?

[GoodBuddy]

I could not see pop up blocker options in Firefox (I was looking under Tools).
When I click on listen live it does try to open a new window (the player) but closes straight away and then the message appears.

[Oscar_]

Since you have reinstalled your OS you probably need to set the file associations so that when you click on a .pls file in Firefox it launches (and plays in) a suitable player whether that be embedded or standalone. Often when you install a player it will set those file associations for you automatically which is probably why it was working before.

[radioanorak]

Forget trying to listen using iplayer or radio player
Use Tapinradio player
It comes with loads of stations pre installed like BBC National & local or add urls for yourself

[mac2708]

Originally Posted by GoodBuddy

Tried a reboot and still get this.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...psf4a60f2f.jpg

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Originally Posted by GoodBuddy

I could not see pop up blocker options in Firefox (I was looking under Tools).
When I click on listen live it does try to open a new window (the player) but closes straight away and then the message appears.

In Firefox go to Tools>Options>Content but I have it set to block popups but BBC radio on iPlayer works OK.

Also have a look in Tools>Add-ons>Extensions in case there's anything there (unlikely) causing the problem

[GoodBuddy]

Originally Posted by mac2708

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In Firefox go to Tools>Options>Content but I have it set to block popups but BBC radio on iPlayer works OK.

Also have a look in Tools>Add-ons>Extensions in case there's anything there (unlikely) causing the problem

Sorry the link is now
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps181af7ab.jpg

I had a look at the add ons but there is nothing causing the issue. I only have facebook,ebay and WOT add ons, the ones I had before I reinstalled and when it seemed to work fine.

[mac2708]

When you select and click on Open With>Browse what options are available?
There should be an option to choose and set a default program

[anniebrion]

What happens if you try under IE?

[GoodBuddy]

Originally Posted by mac2708

When you select and click on Open With>Browse what options are available?
There should be an option to choose and set a default program

Nothing that works. I have the option of media centre,IE or windows media player. None of them can play the .pls file.

Whats bugging me is that it worked fine before I reinstalled Windows.

Originally Posted by anniebrion

What happens if you try under IE?

It asked me to install flash which i did earlier.However i installed it again and it works fine under IE. Still nothing in firefox.

[anniebrion]

Originally Posted by GoodBuddy

It asked me to install flash which i did earlier.However i installed it again and it works fine under IE. Still nothing in firefox.

IE has a different version of flash than other browsers.

Backup your firefox profile then completely uninstall firefox deleting the profile folder, then re-install firefox. Something in firefox or it's profile sounds like it may be dodgy

[GoodBuddy]

Originally Posted by anniebrion

IE has a different version of flash than other browsers.

Backup your firefox profile then completely uninstall firefox deleting the profile folder, then re-install firefox. Something in firefox or it's profile sounds like it may be dodgy

Just uninstalled then reinstalled. Same problem.
Going to just have to accept this issue, it may fix itself in the future.
I have downloaded tapinradio so will make do with that.

Thanks for all the advice though everyone.

[Simon Rodgers]

Isn't pls something to do with Winamp and a playlist in particular?

[mac2708]

.pls explained here http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fileex...f/pls-file.htm

OP when you select 'Open with' it may only show media centre,IE or windows media player but you are also offered to browse for suitable programs on the PC
VLC/iTunes/RealPlayer/Media Player Classic (and many others) will all handle .pls files
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixthe...defprogram.htm

[anniebrion]

You could try the Firefox beta as this is what I'm running and it works fine.

[REDBUS]

you'll need to install flash plug-in for fire-fox (if not already) ,should work o.k. after that