The error you're seeing is related to the Silverlight plugin, which Netflix uses to play movies and TV shows on your computer. This error is usually caused by one of three things: A computer setting preventing Silverlight from storing files it needs to play your movie or TV show An issue with the Silverlight plugin itself An issue with the content you're trying to play To fix this error, follow the steps below for your Windows or Mac computer. Steps for Windows Use an alternate browser We recommend updating to a browser that supports HTML5 to ensure your computer is optimized for our web player. Please download the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Opera and try Netflix again. Our web player works best on: Google Chrome on Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later. Mozilla Firefox on Windows Vista or later. Opera on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later. Play another movie or TV show If you are able to successfully play another title, go to the Viewing Activity page and select the "Report a Problem" link next to the title that did not work. If you do not see the "Report a Problem" link, the problem has automatically been reported. Steps for Mac Use an alternate browser We recommend updating to a browser that supports HTML5 to ensure your computer is optimized for our web player. Please download the latest version of Google Chrome or Opera and try Netflix again. Our web player works best on: Google Chrome on OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or later. Opera on OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or later. Play another movie or TV show If you are able to successfully play another title, go to the Viewing Activity page and select the "Report a Problem" link next to the title that did not work. If you do not see the "Report a Problem" link, the problem has automatically been reported.