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    Annoying Firefox problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bp08, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. bp08

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    Whenever i go watch a video on youtube there is always a big F in the middle of the video. Sometimes this happens with pictures also. I'm guessing this is flash? Anyways I have to click on it to get the video to play. It isn't a big deal, but very annoying. I've never had this problem before until i reformatted my computer. Here is a screenshot of my problem.

    How do you fix this so you don't have to click on it everytime?
     

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  2. Gintoki

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    You probably have FlashBlock installed, just disable it and you'll be fine. It might also be Noscript. List all of your extensions that you use and we'll know which one it is.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 29, 2008
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    Thats the Adobe Flash Player sign, check if you can disable it in the settings or addons....
     
    Andy, Jun 29, 2008
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    Thanks guys for the quick response. You were right calvin it was flashblock.
     
    bp08, Jun 29, 2008
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    No problem, just ask again if you have any more questions. :)
     
    Gintoki, Jun 29, 2008
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    LOL... When you disable it, you'll find that things are much, much more annoying. Almost every friggin' website has pop-up crap flying around the page.

    A much better solution is to right-click the "F" box and select "Allow Flash from this site". This lets you continue to block Flash from most sites while allowing particular ones.
     
    swarmer, Jun 29, 2008
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