When you attempt to open the Live Streamer Desktop Application and experience an error, it may be due to a connection issue. This error can be fixed by changing a setting in Java.


For example, the "MalformedURLException" error results due to a misconfiguration of a connection setting:



To change your Java settings and fix this error:


Step 1:


Mac users: Go to system preference and select "Java".

Windows users: Go to "Control Panel" and search "Java" in the search box located on top right corner.


Step 2:


Select 'Network Settings' under the 'General' tab.



Step 3:


Ensure that "Direct connection" is selected instead of "Use browser settings".




Step 4:


Press 'OK'. Next, try to open the Live Streamer Desktop Application from the desktop. The streamer should now successfully connect and open.