Netflix.com Player Error N8156 6205
Netflix loads normally until it starts the stream. Before a stream can begin I get "Player Error N8156 6205" and it says there is an internet connection error. Searched for this error and found https:/
If you’re experiencing error code N8156 6205, try the troubleshooting steps below.
The Netflix.com player runs on the Microsoft Silverlight platform. Microsoft provides a free Fix It tool that you can download and run to resolve many Silverlight issues. Netflix recommends using the Microsoft Fix It Tool to resolve this error.
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Microsoft Silverlight player on which Netflix.com runs requires that your Windows user account have administrative rights.
To confirm your account has admin rights, try one of the following troubleshooting steps:
If using Internet Explorer, set to "Run as Administrator"
With Internet Explorer open, right-click (or press & hold on touchscreen devices) on the Internet Explorer icon () in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
From the items listed, right-click (or press & hold on touchscreen devices) on Internet Explorer.
Select Run as Administrator.
If prompted, select Allow.
Use this newly opened window to play your movie or TV show again.
Attempting to play again from the original Internet Explorer window will likely result in the same error.
If these steps allow Internet Explorer to stream movies and TV shows from Netflix.com, your account does not have administrative rights. Talk to your computer manufacturer/
Log in as another Windows user
If you are able to play your movie or TV show, the new user account has the needed permissions to use the Silverlight player.
Any suggestions? This is a new problem, after an update.
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