Need some help with Chromecast device

[ManFlyer]

Could use some help here.
I have two chromecast devices that I can't access from my main computer, but can from other computers and laptops in the house. All connected via the same router with Windows 8. All computers are connected to a 2012 domain. The Chrome plugin sees my Chromecast devices and the television screen flickers then turns black, but nothing will be displayed.

I do not have any other adapters on my computer except a disabled bluetooth. I did have a VPN adapter, which I've since uninstalled.
I've disabled all firewalls for troubleshooting with no results. Any help would be much desired.

 

[Devlyn16]

Is every computer connected to the router by WiFi or are some wired? What brand/model of router?

 

[ManFlyer]

They are connected via a variety of methods, but as part of troubleshooting I connected the computer I can cast with and another I can not to the same router. Both wired, one works with both chromecast devices without issue, the other makes the screen flicker but can not cast.

 

[anon(221753)]

I am having the EXACT same issue. Sorry can't add any useful info At the moment but I've been pulling my God damn hair out for 6 hours and finally found this thread. Will check back tomorrow and post better info.. Good luck to you, I'm going to sleep now!

 

[anon(221753)]

Oh, Sweet merciful crap!! I was up all night ******* around with this god-forsaken chromecast trying to get tab cast working. I uninstalled tons of bloatware that i have been meaning to get rid of from my ASUS Core i7 laptop so at least I got that done. HERE'S HOW I GOT IT TO WORK:

Uninstalled BitDefender Antivirus.

Now to find a suitable replacement antivirus. ManFlyer, I hope this helps you!!

 

[ManFlyer]

Interesting. That may just be the culprit.
I also have BitDefender on just the computer that won't work. I had previously tried disabling it with no luck, so ended up rolling the system back to a disk image from a few months ago and it worked without issue.

Odd that disabling it wouldn't resolve the issue.

Like you, I now have to search out another a/v.

 

[y2whisper]

I like avira as long as you don't mind the pop ups for the premium version when it updates it's definition files.

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[anon(221753)]

I've been uncessfully trying to activate Windows Defender (Windows 8)... This is just not my week for computers.

Manflyer I also tried disabling BitDefender (one of the first things i tried actually) and chrome tab cast didn't work for me either. had to completely uninstall it.

 

[bbcmonster]

Ok I have a CLEAR Modem with Wi-Fi Support Download | CLEAR and my chromecast can not see my network I've tried to talk to both Google and Clear but little to no help was offered. Any ideas or a cheap easy fix are there some settings I can change? I actually took it to work and it connected to my work WiFi just fine.

 

[bigbill25]

Now to find a suitable replacement antivirus. ManFlyer, I hope this helps you!!

Suggestion: Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Windows

--Bill

 

[anon(221753)]

Ok I have a CLEAR Modem with Wi-Fi Support Download | CLEAR and my chromecast can not see my network I've tried to talk to both Google and Clear but little to no help was offered. Any ideas or a cheap easy fix are there some settings I can change? I actually took it to work and it connected to my work WiFi just fine.

bbc i've never used one of those clear modems, but I am guessing it's not also a router. If that is true, then you can't use it to facilitate communication between your phone/computer and chromecast.