buffering when using windows media player with windows vista

how do I fix this problem do I have to upgrade my windows media player?

What operating system are you using?
What Service Pack level are you running?
How fast is your Internet connection?

After having answered YoKenny’s questions.

The most crucial being connection speed as buffering is going to be sufficient to cater for a slow connection.

Have you tried a different media player to see if that is effected in the same way.