The flash Player in Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox are two different versions, so if you are using one, then the other, this could be reason one.
Mozilla Firefox has add-ons. One that most people use is NoScript, which is what I think you have. This will cause the problem that you're describing. Try right clicking on the blue S with the red line and circle and tell it to temporary allow scripting on that page, then click on the top blue section of the browser. The video you wanted to see should start working.
Here is a way to test Adobe Flash Players. Click me!
If using NoScript, remember to temporary allow scripting on this page. If it's a website you go to often and trust, the you can allow permanent scripting for that website.
Try going to Windows Updates and get the custom updates, like net framework. net framework is needed to run many applications. Microsoft also has a program called Silverlight and some people use this. There are so many programs, it's hard to keep track of them all. If you go to Windows Updates, I have all the custom updates on my computer, just DON'T update the drivers for your computer because Microsoft sometimes doesn't have the correct drivers and/or they install wrong, causing problems.
If you have the disks, you could try a repair install for your computer and you should have everything back this way.
Insert the operating system disk and restart your computer.
Press any key to boot from cd.
Choose install.
Do the agreement.
Now choose repair. let it do it's own thing. Takes about 40 minutes.
Remember to go to drivers and downloads, enter your service tag(DO NOT POST SERVICE TAG here or your post will get deleted, since it contains your personal information), and install these drivers in this order.
Desktop System Software or Notebook System Software Chipset or SMBus driver Processor Driver (if applicable) Video Audio (sound) Input Drivers (keyboard/mouse) Modem Network Card
Remember to get all the Windows updates, I have the custom ones, also, especially the net framework and get the latest Java.
You do rellize you posted to a 3 yr old thead? If you have a issue, please start a new thread with your issue and be sure to include your Dell model number and version of windows you are running.
ctwinzmom
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December 26th, 2008 16:00
i was using Mozilla firefox at first, then i don't remember what the other was. i'm new at this computer stuff- what's an add-on?
PudgyOne
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December 26th, 2008 16:00
ctwinzmom,
What browser are you using? If using Mozilla Firefox, do you have any add-ons? If so what add-ons are you using.
Rick
ctwinzmom
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December 26th, 2008 16:00
i was using mozilla firefox at first i don't remember the other. i'm new with computer stuff- what's an add-on? What's with the points?
PudgyOne
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December 26th, 2008 16:00
The flash Player in Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox are two different versions, so if you are using one, then the other, this could be reason one.
Mozilla Firefox has add-ons. One that most people use is NoScript, which is what I think you have. This will cause the problem that you're describing. Try right clicking on the blue S with the red line and circle and tell it to temporary allow scripting on that page, then click on the top blue section of the browser. The video you wanted to see should start working.
Here is a way to test Adobe Flash Players. Click me!
If using NoScript, remember to temporary allow scripting on this page. If it's a website you go to often and trust, the you can allow permanent scripting for that website.
Rick
ctwinzmom
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December 26th, 2008 17:00
that doesn't seem to be the problem either! oh well i guess we won't watch video. i'm about to throw this thing out the closest window!!!!
PudgyOne
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December 26th, 2008 18:00
Do you have the latest Java?
What are you trying to watch?
Does it work with Internet Explorer?
Rick
PudgyOne
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December 27th, 2008 03:00
Flash Player is for Videos
Shockwave Player is more for games. Try installing this one and see what happens.
Adobe now has a media player as well.
Try going to Windows Updates and get the custom updates, like net framework. net framework is needed to run many applications. Microsoft also has a program called Silverlight and some people use this. There are so many programs, it's hard to keep track of them all. If you go to Windows Updates, I have all the custom updates on my computer, just DON'T update the drivers for your computer because Microsoft sometimes doesn't have the correct drivers and/or they install wrong, causing problems.
If you have the disks, you could try a repair install for your computer and you should have everything back this way.
Insert the operating system disk and restart your computer.
Press any key to boot from cd.
Choose install.
Do the agreement.
Now choose repair. let it do it's own thing. Takes about 40 minutes.
Remember to go to drivers and downloads, enter your service tag(DO NOT POST SERVICE TAG here or your post will get deleted, since it contains your personal information), and install these drivers in this order.
Desktop System Software or Notebook System Software
Chipset or SMBus driver
Processor Driver (if applicable)
Video
Audio (sound)
Input Drivers (keyboard/mouse)
Modem
Network Card
Remember to get all the Windows updates, I have the custom ones, also, especially the net framework and get the latest Java.
Rick
ctwinzmom
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December 27th, 2008 08:00
i finally have it installed and working!!!! don't really know how! thanks for your help!!!!
PudgyOne
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December 27th, 2008 11:00
Glad you got it working, thanks for posting back.
Rick
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April 22nd, 2012 07:00
I am using enternet explorer
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April 22nd, 2012 07:00
You do rellize you posted to a 3 yr old thead? If you have a issue, please start a new thread with your issue and be sure to include your Dell model number and version of windows you are running.
This thread is now locked for age.