Troubleshoot video playback issues when using ALEKS.
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Problem: Videos will not play or load (e.g., blank page, spinning wheel, endless buffering).
Reason: The browser, device, or network settings may be preventing ALEKS web-hosted videos from being buffered or played.
Solutions:
Clear browser cache and cookies.
Disable currently running browser extensions.
Check to see if your browser is up to date by going to the browser’s main menu and selecting Help > About.
Try a different browser (i.e., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).
Restart your router or modem to refresh your internet connection.
Some security software such as firewall/anti-virus/anti-malware can unintentionally block specific media or prevent sites from working properly. It might be necessary to adjust the settings on your security software to allow video playback.
Use a different network connection (e.g., use a smart phone or other device that allows for tethering or use as a mobile hot-spot).
Use a different device.
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2026-03-24T18:45:25.210-03:00
<p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Problem: </span></span></strong><span><span>Videos will not play or load (e.g., blank page, spinning wheel, endless buffering).</span></span></span></span></span><br> <br> <span><span><span><strong><span><span>Reason:</span></span></strong><span><span> The browser, device, or network settings may be preventing ALEKS web-hosted videos from being buffered or played.<br> <br> <strong>Solutions:</strong></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li class="paragraph"><span><span><span><span><span>Clear browser cache and cookies.</span></span> </span></span></span></li> <li class="paragraph"><span><span><span><span><span>Disable currently running browser extensions.</span></span> </span></span></span></li> <li class="paragraph"><span><span><span><span><span>Check to see if your browser is up to date by going to the browser’s main menu and selecting Help > About.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li class="paragraph"><span><span><span><span><span>Try a different browser (i.e., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).</span></span> </span></span></span></li> <li class="paragraph"><span><span><span><span><span>Restart your router or modem to refresh your internet connection.</span></span> </span></span></span></li> <li class="paragraph"><span><span>Some security software such as firewall/anti-virus/anti-malware can unintentionally block specific media or prevent sites from working properly. It might be necessary to adjust the settings on your security software to allow video playback.</span></span> </li> <li class="paragraph"><span><span><span><span><span>Use a different network connection (e.g., use a smart phone or other device that allows for tethering or use as a mobile hot-spot).</span></span> </span></span></span></li> <li class="paragraph"><span><span><span>Use a different device.</span></span></span></li> </ul> dts Troubleshoot video playback issues when using ALEKS. 2025-11-18 Video playback troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshoot video playback issues when using ALEKS. Troubleshoot video playback issues when using ALEKS.
Troubleshoot video playback issues when using ALEKS.
Problem: Videos will not play or load (e.g., blank page, spinning wheel, endless buffering). Reason: The browser, device, or network settings may be preventing ALEKS web-hosted videos from being buffered or played. Solutions: Clear browser cache and cookies. Disable currently running browser extensions. Check to see if your browser is up to date by going to the browser’s main menu and selecting Help > About. Try a different browser (i.e., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari). Restart your router or modem to refresh your internet connection. Some security software such as firewall/anti-virus/anti-malware can unintentionally block specific media or prevent sites from working properly. It might be necessary to adjust the settings on your security software to allow video playback. Use a different network connection (e.g., use a smart phone or other device that allows for tethering or use as a mobile hot-spot). Use a different device.
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Classroom Teacher, Higher Education, Customer Support, Instructor, ALEKS, Higher Ed Student, School Student, Higher Ed Administrator