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iMac OS X Version 10.9.5 Processor 2.7 GHz; 4 GB memory 1333 MHz I joined an online art class but when I tried to play a video, the message "unsupported media" was displayed. How can I get the videos to play on my computer?

iMac OS X Version 10.9.5 Processor 2.7 GHz; 4 GB memory 1333 MHz

I joined an online art class but when I tried to play a video, the message "unsupported media" was displayed. How can I get the videos to play on my computer?

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), processor 2.7 GHz; 4GB memory

Posted on Jul 30, 2015 9:28 AM

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Jul 31, 2015 11:26 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

I did not use an app - I have watched the tutorials offered from the art program on youtube with no problem. Therefore, I thought it would be that easy for the classes after I signed up. I found the question I needed on the art tutor site and tried to download different browsers that they recommended to try - Firefox and Google Chrome. When I was unable to download Firefox, I tried Google but got the same message each time: an SSL error has occurred and a secure connection . . .(I could not get the rest of the message). As is pretty evident, I am not computer savvy. If you can recommend an app that might work, I would appreciate it.

Aug 1, 2015 8:58 AM in response to debfromvanceboro

You are welcome.


Try a restart.


Do a backup, using either Time Machine or a cloning program, to ensure files/data can be recovered. Two backups are better than one.


Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. If Back-to-My Mac is selected in System Preferences, the Guest account will not work. The intent is to see if it is specific to one account or a system wide problem. This account can be deleted later.


Isolating an issue by using another user account


If the problem is still there, try booting into the Safe Mode using your normal account. Disconnect all peripherals except those needed for the test. Shut down the computer and then power it back up after waiting 10 seconds. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a directory check, and disables all startup and login items, among other things. When you reboot normally, the initial reboot may be slower than normal. If the system operates normally, there may be 3rd party applications which are causing a problem. Try deleting/disabling the third party applications after a restart by using the application un-installer. For each disable/delete, you will need to restart if you don't do them all at once.


Safe Mode

Safe Mode - Mavericks also Yosemite

iMac OS X Version 10.9.5 Processor 2.7 GHz; 4 GB memory 1333 MHz I joined an online art class but when I tried to play a video, the message "unsupported media" was displayed. How can I get the videos to play on my computer?

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