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    why do websites keep saying i don't have flash when i do?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by theorist, Oct 14, 2007.

  1. theorist

    theorist Notebook Consultant

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    hi. i have the lastest flash player from adobe.com installed. i checked it in the add-ons too.

    when i go to sites that require flash, it says i need to install it. why is this?

    i'm using latest IE with a fresh install of vista.
     
    theorist, Oct 14, 2007
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  2. *Daystar*

    *Daystar* Seahawk Fan!

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    i have that exact same problem...maybe its a problem with vista..dont know..
     
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  3. theorist

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    the odd thing is, this has happened on 3 computers with fresh installs of vista.
     
    theorist, Oct 14, 2007
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  4. csinth

    csinth Snitch?

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    Maybe you should try using Firefox..?
     
    csinth, Oct 14, 2007
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  5. theorist

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    that would be another nice option but i hope i don't have to do that just to get flash on websites.
     
    theorist, Oct 14, 2007
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    They flash uninstall on they website you can uninstall and install newest versions
     
    andyasselin, Oct 14, 2007
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    This happened to me as well.
    I had to download the uninstaller from www.adobe.com, completely uninstall, then reinstall.
    I haven't had the problem since.
     
    Zydan, Oct 14, 2007
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  8. theorist

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    hey bud. where's this uninstaler on the website?
     
    theorist, Oct 14, 2007
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    That is the fix. I had the same problem.
     
    PCPAL, Oct 14, 2007
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  10. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    For many, that will continue to happen. They will go to the site and, once again, it will say that flash needs to be installed. Need to ask...Exactly what sites are affected? (lmao)

    So, heres what you do and its guaranteed to work.

    1. Download the latest version here and save to your hard disk.

    2. Exit your browser; .

    3. Unzip and Install the Flash you saved.

    4. Restart your browser.

    Voila!!!

    Baby this one's worth tons...sweet tip!!! Do you know how long it took for me to figure this out? Weeks 'n weeks!!! I call it the porn fix.
     
    Les, Oct 14, 2007
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  11. theorist

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    thanks. where do you see this uninstaler?
     
    theorist, Oct 14, 2007
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  12. Gintoki

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    Why don't you just follow flamenko's tip? Also i recommend you still download firefox, even if you just want to try. It's worth it.
     
    Gintoki, Oct 14, 2007
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  13. theorist

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    Worked! Thanks
     
    theorist, Oct 14, 2007
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  14. Gintoki

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    You followed flamenko's tip? Did you also install Firefox as i have recommended?
     
    Gintoki, Oct 14, 2007
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  15. theorist

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    i foloowed flamenkos' tip for now :)
     
    theorist, Oct 14, 2007
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  16. Gintoki

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    Well, what about downloading firefox? I really recommend it, it's at least worth a try. Especially if your using IE.
     
    Gintoki, Oct 14, 2007
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  17. Silas Awaketh

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    I'd say download Firefox, IF you want a second grade browser.

    Opera ftw!
     
    Silas Awaketh, Oct 14, 2007
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  18. nizzy1115

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    oh come on, second grade ;) firefox is obviously the best.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 14, 2007
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  19. Gintoki

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    Let's not push this OT now, i was just suggesting he use Firefox because i think that he should try it to see if he likes it better than IE. Just trying to spread the word.
     
    Gintoki, Oct 14, 2007
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