Safari 5.0: Netflix Streaming Does Not Work; Fix

Several users have reported that Netflix streaming does not work properly after the update to Safari 5.0. This problem appear to be the result of a conflict with the Microsoft Silverlight plugin, which is required to stream Netflix media in Safari.

Fix

This problem can generally be resolved by changing Safari’s user agent setting. To do so:

1. In Safari, go to Safari -> Preferences in the menu bar


2. Click the “Advanced” tab


3. Check the box next to “Show Develop menu in menu bar.” The develop menu will appear.


4. Go to Developer -> User Agent and select “Safari 4.1 — Mac”


5. Log out of Netflix then back in

This issue will likely be addressed via an update to the Silverlight plug-in.

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