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You tube videos will not open

Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by ufpt43, 2008/03/09.

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    ufpt43

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    When attempting to open a video on youtube I get this message. I am having the same trouble with fantasy football. I have downloaded the flash player but still no luck. I am sure it is a simple fix but can not figure it out.

    This is the error message I get when attempting to open the video:
    Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player.

    Any help is appreciated
    Thanks
    Mike
     
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    I completed step by step instructions and unfortunately still not working. Could the problem be under my control panel internet settings?

    Mike
     
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    The only reason I am wondering is because the same error is noted both with IE and Mozilla
     
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    IE and Firefox are separate browsers and do not share the same security settings. IE is integrated into Windows whereas Firefox is a standalone browser.

    Just check in Firefox under Tools > Options > Content that 'Enable Javascript' is checked - if I uncheck that I see the same message as you do.

    If that is checked - and I guess it will be the problem most likely lies with the Flash Player.

    Check that Adobe Flash Player ActiveX is shown in Add/Remove Programs.

    Test the Flash Player here ....

    http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/

    As with many things connected to Adobe Flash the end result is generally unclear - the animation is not obvious until you mouse either the Create, See or About boxes where there is some animation accompanied with sound.
     
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    I have attempted each fix you recommended and verified that the player is working. Any other suggestions? I am having no difficulty pulling videos up on my laptop but the desktop continues to promp me with the error message noted.

    Mike
     
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    Thanks for the update on this and glad you resolved the problem :)

    Difficult to see how the install from Adobe direct - after using their uninstall tool - differs, but maybe it does. Flash has caused innumerable problems for some folk since Adobe took it over :(
     
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