This video is either no longer available, or unplayable for technical reasons

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What steps will reproduce the problem?

If I play a video in Makrotube at the moment (with current youtube.xml 
installed) the known problems with the "Video anavailable or technical 
problems" message appear.

What version of the product are you using? On what operating system?

Windows 7 x64, Makrotube 8.2, also tested on Win7 x32

used youtube.xml attached

Original issue reported on code.google.com by raphi.winti on 14 Aug 2011 at 2:03

Attachments:

• YouTube.xml

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confirm, same problem here with win 7 ultimate 32 bit.

Original comment by piper27...@gmail.com on 14 Aug 2011 at 8:10

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Me too cannot play videos from youtube since few weeks.

Original comment by grzegorz...@gmail.com on 18 Aug 2011 at 9:25

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MacroTube down again, most likely the YouTube site changed something...I think 
this plugin may be down for good as it is not really supported anymore - a 
shame really, as MacroTube appears to be, amazingly enough, the ONLY YouTube 
plugin for Windows Media Center

Original comment by pwr3...@gmail.com on 20 Aug 2011 at 12:28

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Watching videos from youtube, dont work properly, any idea ?

Original comment by gustavor...@gmail.com on 23 Aug 2011 at 3:26

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Youtube format has changed again, so the xml version here will NOT work. I'm 
testing a fix at the moment. I'll share the fix when done ?

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 24 Aug 2011 at 11:50

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thanks man!
it will be wonderful if someone could explain how to fix it, so I can do myself 
next time that providers needs to be updated
(sorry for my english)

Original comment by piper27...@gmail.com on 25 Aug 2011 at 8:23

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same issue here..  waiting for a fix.. thanks!

Original comment by han...@gmail.com on 25 Aug 2011 at 2:53

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A new version of the YouTube.xml is available now under the Downloads section. 
I've tested it on Win 7 32/64 versions with Windows Media Center. Please post 
any issues here or if the error is different raise a new Issue. Make sure the 
original file is overwritten by the update and rename it to YouTube.xml. 
Restart your machine to be sure  Windows Media Center picks up the change. Note 
this does not fix YouTube HD - that has its own xml file.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 28 Aug 2011 at 7:36

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Updated to fix latest YouTube page change.
To use this file, find the file 
C:\ProgramData\Jasmio\MacroTube\Providers\YouTube.xml and replace it with the 
YouTube_20110827.xml and rename it to YouTube.xml
Tips:
1. This file may be replaced by an older version(downloaded by the Macrotube 
application) if you toggle the YoutTube video service under the Windows Media 
Center->Macrotube->Manage Video Services. If this happens replace it again as 
above.
2. The c:\ProgramData folder is hidden, so type it in the run command or title 
bar of Windows Explorer to view it.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 28 Aug 2011 at 7:42

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Thanks a lot for the fix, works perfect!

Original comment by raphi.winti on 28 Aug 2011 at 7:59

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thank you so much! works perfect for me too, win 7 ultimate both 32 and 64 bit.

Original comment by piper27...@gmail.com on 29 Aug 2011 at 9:42

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Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 29 Aug 2011 at 5:20

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Summary Update - this seems to be working for most people. No feedback to the 
contrary to date

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 30 Aug 2011 at 8:33

• Changed title: This video is either no longer available, or unplayable for technical reasons

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Thanks To Everyone Who Worked On This - Latest Fix Works Great Under Win 7 
64-Bit !!!

Original comment by pwr3...@gmail.com on 1 Sep 2011 at 6:08

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@pw3
Thank you for saying so. We have 3 people on the project who will try and keep 
the YouTube providers working.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 1 Sep 2011 at 8:14

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I updated Youtube.xml and the HD version from the August update, worked for a 
while, now getting back the original error now (The updated XML files are still 
in place). Can somebody else confirm it still works fine for them?

Original comment by AshleyPr...@gmail.com on 22 Sep 2011 at 11:33

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I'll test this tonight. Assuming you replaced the existing files(if you leave 
the old files and rename them, you will get a youtube icon in macrotube which 
will not work and one that does) and have not enabled/disabled services in 
Macrotube settings then it is possible that YT have changed their format again. 

Could you try a number of videos, as occasionally there were some that would 
not play even with the fix?

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 22 Sep 2011 at 11:43

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hi guys, i've tried now both youtube and the hd version and here working fine
(windows 7 ultimate 32bit)

Original comment by piper27...@gmail.com on 22 Sep 2011 at 1:31

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@AshleyPr:
This still works for me too. If this happens for all videos then somehow it 
must be using the old config files. Post a url for the video you have tried if 
you still have the issue.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 22 Sep 2011 at 8:22

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After a week break, I tried youtube on macrotube only to get the message 'This 
video is either no longer available, or unplayable for technical reasons'. It 
seems to me that youtube changed their codes again. Anyone else have the same 
issue. I'm just waiting for the next updated xml...

Original comment by jeyapaul...@gmail.com on 27 Jan 2012 at 7:15

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Confirmed, I have the same problem and found out Youtube changed their html 
methods a couple of days ago, thats why youtube on macrotube does not work 
anymore. Any chance anybody is working on fixing this?

Original comment by h...@shifrasmarthomes.com on 28 Jan 2012 at 12:19

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I've picked this up and will see if it can be fixed. Every time it breaks it is 
possible that eventually youtube may make it impossible to derive the video 
urls from their pages.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 28 Jan 2012 at 9:42

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Issue 4 has been merged into this issue.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 30 Jan 2012 at 9:51

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Lads, Happy to say that the instructions posted by Jack Luminous on his entry 
http://code.google.com/p/macrotube-providers/issues/detail?id=4#c0 fixed the 
(my) issue. Just open the youtube.xml file on notepad and edit the line as 
instructed by him. Also I attached the edited file for download.
Jack, Thank you for helping this out.

Original comment by jeyapaul...@gmail.com on 10 Feb 2012 at 11:05

Attachments:

• YouTube.xml

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Thanks a lot for this fix! Thanks even more for just providing the new xml!

Original comment by RudiHend...@gmail.com on 18 Feb 2012 at 1:55

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By the way: perhaps someone can put the new YouTube.xml file on the download 
site as a lot of people are looking there without checking this part with the 
issues. ;)

Original comment by RudiHend...@gmail.com on 18 Feb 2012 at 1:56

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Awesome, that new Youtube.xml file worked a treat, anyone managed to edit the 
YoutubeHD.xml file yet, I'm still having issues with that one...?

Original comment by Mr.Domin...@gmail.com on 20 Mar 2012 at 3:39

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Thanks for the update from jeyapaul. The file is now available on the downloads 
section. 

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 21 Mar 2012 at 9:50

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@Dominic - The YouTubeHD.xml file on the current downloads should work, as this 
did not  need the fix. Try downloading the file - make sure to replace the file 
and not leave the old copy in the folder. I have just tried this myself and it 
worked fine - there are some videos which just don't play.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 21 Mar 2012 at 10:01

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Hi!

The Standard Youtube version has the above mentioned error again. Can we please 
have a new XML file?

Thanks!

Original comment by RudiHend...@gmail.com on 8 Jun 2012 at 8:44

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Yes, we're back with a non-functioning Macrotube.  This is the KILLER APP for 
WMC.  Hopefully someone with knowledge can update the XML file?  or teach us 
how to do it on our own?  Thanks!

Original comment by jrdeut...@gmail.com on 9 Jun 2012 at 4:25

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On the other hand: in a few months we will have Windows 8 and it is very likely 
that a Youtube, Vimeo app etc will be available.

Original comment by RudiHend...@gmail.com on 10 Jun 2012 at 9:19

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I've started working on this.

@Rudi - Thanks for reporting the issue. Windows 8 won't have any native support 
for Vimeo,Youtube etc in WMC and I like a lot of people with HTPCs and Win 7 
won't be bothered to move to Win 8. 

I'll post a fix soon.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 10 Jun 2012 at 12:05

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Cool! Thanks for the work again! The plugin is really appreciated!

I don't expect Youtube, Vimeo etc to be standard in WMC, but it will most 
likely come available as an app. Just like Youtube is now for WP7. And in the 
Consumer Preview Windows 8 had a Vimeo app. Anyway: until that time and as long 
as I (and a lot of other people are still using Windows 7): thanks for the 
great work on Macrotube!

Original comment by RudiHend...@gmail.com on 10 Jun 2012 at 12:26

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Any update on the new XML file or an ETA maybe ?

Many Thanks

Original comment by paulstut...@gmail.com on 17 Jul 2012 at 4:07

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This was a bit harder to work out this time and has taken a lot of after hours 
work. Just when it looked like it was  fine, it stopped working again on 
Sunday. 

In the meantime the YoutubeHD does work and in fact retrieves the same videos - 
it just tries to play the HD version if it exists, whereas the Youtube provider 
defaults to the MP4 video. 

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 17 Jul 2012 at 10:36

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Thank you for the explanation -- I had no idea that YouTubeHD works and 
retrieves the same videos.  I presumed it only retrieved a subset.  This is 
great news, indeed.  Thank you.  Macrotube continues to be the most valuable 
plug-in for my WMC.  I cringe when I think of a future when it's no longer 
supported/no longer works.

Original comment by jrdeut...@gmail.com on 17 Jul 2012 at 1:03

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Yeah I looked at youtubeHD also.   Pretty good 10 foot interface and all the 
normal youtube content, and no problems to create a launch icon for it within 
WMC.  One problem, and show stopper in my book - using a remote (what a 10 foot 
interface is intended for) means the Search feature cant be used as it doesnt 
pop up an onscreen keyboard interface.  Do many users out there really find 
youtube useful if you cant look for what you want and you have to just look at 
only what it offers by default !?

I would happily pay a small fee for a decent, stable, youtube interface to WMC, 
and I'm sure many others would too.

Keep up the great work, just hurry it up ok ;-)  haha

Original comment by paulstut...@gmail.com on 18 Jul 2012 at 5:26

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Paul - I'm confused by your comment a bit.  YouTubeHD is a "source" within 
Macrotube, right?  If so, how do you make a source within Macrotube a launch 
icon within WMC?

WRT on-screen keyboard, you are right, it's a miss.  But I can certainly type 
in QWERTY search terms using my remote (using the number keys and tapping 
multiple times to get the right letter up there), or, by using my Logitech 
DiNovo Mini qwerty keyboard remote to type in directly.

Alternatives to Macrotube (which pale in comparison) include the YouTube app 
within Boxee for Windows, and the YouTube app for XBMC.  

Original comment by jrdeut...@gmail.com on 18 Jul 2012 at 1:35

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@Paul - the issue with the on screen keyboard is not a Youtube/Macrotube issue 
but a rather obscure WMC center setting. This link may help you - 
http://mymce.wordpress.com/2011/04/20/on-screen-keyboard-in-windows-media-center
-doesnt-appear/ - a reboot after changing the setting is advisable.

It may not resolve your specific issue as it may also be an issue with the 
remote control. It worked for me. I have a Logitech Harmony One.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 18 Jul 2012 at 8:09

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Sorry guys I didnt explain very well.   I was referring to using a standard 
browser with the URL youtube.com/hd

Seen it mentioned on other WMC forums - ie you set up an icon on the WMC menu 
to launch a browser in kiosk mode straight to that URL.  Works ok except for 
the search section where you cant enter text with only a remote.

I'd rather use MacroTube of course but without that new XML fix and youtube 
keep moving the goal posts.

Original comment by paulstut...@gmail.com on 19 Jul 2012 at 11:04

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@Paul - when referring to YouTubeHD in this thread, YouTubeHD is a source 
within Macrotube that works just fine right now.  In other words, if you stick 
with the YouTubeHD source within MacroTube, you're good to go.  Based on the 
explanation above, it seems to be the preferred source anyway, as it tries HD 
first before dropping down to normal res.   So, no need for the YouTube 
LeanBack GUI as far as I can see. 

Original comment by jrdeut...@gmail.com on 19 Jul 2012 at 12:42

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Many thanks for clarifying.

Original comment by paulstut...@gmail.com on 20 Jul 2012 at 4:58

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So I'm up and running now using the YouTubeHD source, used the youtubehd.xml 
from the downloads section.  Getting about 50% of videos failing with the usual 
"no longer available" error.  Is that fixable ?

Original comment by paulstut...@gmail.com on 21 Jul 2012 at 6:52

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@Paul - Videos flagged as age restricted cannot be shown, as they require user 
confirmation to proceed. Also there are some videos which just can't be parsed 
correctly.

Watch this page for an update on a MacroTube Helper app which is due any day 
now and needs beta testers.

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 23 Jul 2012 at 9:46

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Anyone wanting to trial the MacroTube Helper please check details here:

http://code.google.com/p/macrotube-providers/wiki/MacroTubeHelperBeta?ts=1343080
275&updated=MacroTubeHelperBeta

Original comment by sbe...@iventris.net on 23 Jul 2012 at 9:53

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Thanks - I'll try it out.

Original comment by paulstut...@gmail.com on 30 Jul 2012 at 5:35