Known Issues and FAQ

Is the U2Browser shareware?

Ans: The U2Browser is freeware and will never expire. The Frame Recorder component is try before you buy.

Can the Frame Recorder only record a YouTube video?

Ans: No. Any video that is broadcast over the Internet can be recorded.

How do you spellcheck text?

Ans: Select (highlight) some text and copy it to the Windows clipboard (Ctrl+C or right click in the text, then select Copy). Click on the Spellcheck button and the clipboard contents get spellchecked then copied back to the clipboard. Paste the spellchecked text over the highlighted text.

Can the spellchecker interfere with MS Word if it's open in the background?

Ans: Unfortunately, there can be a conflict when both programs are running. The U2Browser will warn you when this is the case. It is recommended not to use the spellchecker if both programs are running simultaneously, or else close Word.

Do you have to start up in YouTube?

Ans: You can start with a blank page instead. Open the Settings form and uncheck the option to Start up in YouTube.

Can the U2Browser play FLV (Flash Video) files from the harddrive?

Ans: Only if the FLV file has already been downloaded by the Shockwave Flash Video Player in your browser. Otherwise, U2Browser can export an FLV file to a player of your choice. A free FLV player can be downloaded here.

After downloading a YouTube video it doesn't appear to be an FLV file.

Ans: You must remember to add the FLV file extension to the file name, otherwise, Windows won't recognize it as a Flash Video file.

Will the U2Browser work in a non-Windows environment?

Ans: No.

Can the Frame Recorder work with frames captured from another source, such as an animated GIF file, or a video processor?

Ans: Yes. All the Frame Recorder requires is for the frames to be named by the following convention: 0001.ext to XXXX.ext, where ext is file type BMP, GIF, or JPG, and XXXX is the total number of frames. Use the Import Frames option to define and rename the frames.

Can't a registration code to unlock the Frame Recorder be obtained from this website?

Ans: No. You must run the U2Browser program which will provide a link to obtain a registration code. But you must have Internet access and a valid email address to receive your registration code. See How to Register

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