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    64 bit & youtube problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by rcpilot_971, Dec 27, 2008.

  1. rcpilot_971

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    I tryed to watch a youtube video on my new toshiba laptop and I got a message saying 64bit not suported or something like that also comedy central video would not play do I need to down load something to make it work


    Thanks Tim
     
    rcpilot_971, Dec 27, 2008
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    What browser are you using? Probably the video playback plugin is not 64-bit compatible? Have you tried with a different media player enabled as default in the browser, perhaps?
     
    fonduekid, Dec 27, 2008
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    You will need to use either the 32 bit version of Firefox or IE for flash to work.
     
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    Ok how do I switch back to 32bit my laptop did not come with any disc when I first set it up it asked to use 32 bit or 64 bit I picked 64 bit


    Thanks Tim
     
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    First are you using IE or Firefox? There is no need to change the operating system as 32 bit programs will run without a problem on Vista 64 bit. You must be using IE because I am not aware of Mozilla offering Firefox x64 mainstream. So you will just need to use the regular IE version.
     
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    The default browser in Vista x64 is 32-bit IE7. There's nothing special to do to use it. You just click the "e" icon by the start button, or Start -> Internet Explorer.
     
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    Im using IE 64 bit when

    I click on the E it opens in 64bit it says
    when I first set it up it asked to use 32 bit or 64 bit I picked 64 bit

    Thanks Tim
     
    rcpilot_971, Dec 27, 2008
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    switch to ie 32bit and all works well. 64bit windows allows you to run 32bit apps with no loss at all. and flash works there.

    but isn't there a 64bit flash floating around since recently?
     
    davepermen, Dec 27, 2008
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    how do I do I switch from 64 bit to 32 bit do I just download from microsoft ??
    I looked there and only seen IE 7 for XP will this one work on vista ??

    Thanks Tim
     
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    It is only for Linux I'm pretty sure.

    IE 7 32bit comes pre installed with vista. Just press start and search "internet explorer" and click on the one that does not say 64bit. And make sure you downloaded the latest flash player. http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
     
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    In not seeing anything but 64bit and internet explorer no add ons tryed that but was still 64bit
     
    rcpilot_971, Dec 27, 2008
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    Hmm that is odd. Try this:

    Go to computer/ C drive / Program files (86) / internet explorer/ and then double click the "iexplore" icon.
     
    s0ap, Dec 27, 2008
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    Do as S0ap says or just copy & Paste line in Run / Command Prompt press enter

    Code: 
    %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
     
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    OK I think I got it now

    Thank You all you guys are great
     
    rcpilot_971, Dec 27, 2008
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