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System Requirements

PC (Windows) System Requirements

Dial-up connections are not supported.



Mac System Requirements

Dial-up connections are not supported.



Installing Move Media Player
Why do I need to install the Move media player?
The Move media player provides a rich and continuous viewing experience unmatched by other streaming video players. It offers enhanced audio and video quality, eliminates the pausing and buffering that is common in other players and also enables powerful features like time shifting and video sharing. The player automatically adjusts the quality of the video stream based upon available bandwidth and is therefore capable of compensating for Internet traffic, changes in the viewer's Internet connectivity and system load.

Is this safe to install on my computer?
We respect your privacy. The Move media player does not install any form of spyware, adware, malware, etc. on your computer. You can uninstall the player at any time.

PC (Windows) Installation Instructions
You should be prompted to download and install the Move media player if you do not currently have it installed. Installation instructions are provided during the install process, but for your convenience, we have listed them below.

XP and Vista - Internet Explorer

XP and Vista - Mozilla Firefox

The video should begin playing momentarily after the install process completes. If the video does not begin playing, please restart your browser and return to the website.

Mac OS Installation Instructions
You should be prompted to download and install the Move media player if you do not currently have it installed. Installation instructions are provided during the install process, but for your convenience, we have listed them below.

Safari and Mozilla Firefox

The video should begin playing momentarily after the install process completes. If the video does not begin playing, please restart your browser and return to the website.

Known issues with the Move media player

How do I uninstall Move media player?
The procedure for uninstalling Move media player varies based on which operating system and Web browser you are using. Please choose the set of instructions below that is appropriate for your system.

Windows XP - Internet Explorer

Windows Vista - Internet Explorer

Windows XP and Windows Vista - Mozilla Firefox

Mac OS X



I am not able to install the Move media player.
If you are unable to install the Move media player, please note that we will be offering alternative options for viewing the webcasts on Oprah.com. If you are having issues with installing the Move media player, please try the following:

Internet Explorer for Windows:
Right-click on the following link, save to your desktop, and double click on the exe file to install the player:
Firefox for Windows:
Right-click the following link, save to your desktop and drag and drop xpi file into Firefox browser to install the player:
Safari and Firefox for the Mac OS:
Click on the following link and save the dmg file to your desktop. The Mac dmg file will open an installer application and walk you through the install process:

If you continue to experience problems installing the media player, we recommend that you try to install the media player from the following websites.





Live Event Media Player Troubleshooting
Experiencing problems during the live event?
Due to the popularity of the webcasts, there may be traffic congestion on the Web. We've taken every precaution to ensure a quality event. If you do experience difficulties watching the live video stream, please try the following steps to troubleshoot.


Oprah.com extensively tests the Move Media player and our video streams on a large number of computer system configurations. However, there are cases in which users are not able to watch the webcast because of PC system configuration issues or the quality of the Internet connection. To determine whether there is a problem with your PC system configuration and the Move media player or the quality of your Internet connection, we recommend that you try to view Move encoded video at Fox.com or ABC.com. If you have problems viewing full episodes at these sites, your problem is related to either the installation/configuration of the Move Media player on your system or the quality of your Internet connection.

If you are still experiencing problems after trying the solutions above, we recommend that you complete our webcast support form. You can also come back tomorrow to watch the entire webcast on Oprah.com. In addition, you'll also be able to download the podcast on Oprah.com or iTunes.

Alternative methods for viewing webcasts
The Webcasts will be offered in the following formats on Oprah.com.


General Questions and Audio/Video Troubleshooting
Why does the audio or video playback stop or stall?
You will need to be able to download at a minimum of 250 kbps (kilobytes per second) to view the content without problems. If you'd like to test your bandwidth, use this site: http://www.speedtest.net. (Note: This site is not provided by, monitored by or maintained by Oprah.com or Move Networks. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this website.)

In addition, check to be sure you don't have multiple Web browsers and/or applications open, such as e-mail or instant messaging programs; these can take up system resources and can reduce the quality of the video stream.

Why doesn't the audio or video play?
You may be running content filters, antivirus applications or have your proxy settings set where they prevent the streaming of the video content. Turn these applications off and try refreshing the video player.

Also, check that your speakers are turned on and not muted. If you are wearing a headset, make sure it is plugged in correctly.

What can I do if the video playback stops or plays slowly?
If playback stalls, you can usually begin again by refreshing your browser or closing your browser and opening it again. Also try closing other computer applications that may be open at the same time.

If you continue to experience problems, we recommend that you refer to Move Networks.



Webcast On-Demand Questions
How do I access past webcasts?
You can either watch webcasts right on Oprah.com or download them and watch them at your convenience. Go to the webcast video archive.

I'm having problems downloading the webcast
If you are having difficulty downloading a webcast, or if you get a blank screen when you click on a video or audio icon, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the webcast video archive on Oprah.com.
  2. Select a webcast from the list to view.
  3. Choose from one of the available options. If you would like to view the webcast on your computer or through Apple TV, use the larger video file size. If you would like to view the webcast on your iPod, use the smaller video file size. You can also choose to download an audio version.
  4. Right-click (Mac users: Ctrl-click) on the video icon. You'll see some menu options. Select the option Save Target As.
  5. Once the file information has been received (which will take approximately less than a minute), you'll see a File Download dialog box. Select where you wish to save the file on your computer, and then click on Save.
  6. Once the file has been saved, all you'll need to do is double-click on the file from where you saved it, and it should open.

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