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wags427
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February 23, 2010
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Some flash content (like flash player settings) not visible

  • February 23, 2010
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Hello,

I am running the newest versions of Flash Player in both FireFox 3.6 and IE8 on Windows XP Pro.

I can see most Flash things (like this page: http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ which in both browsers says "You have version 10,0,45,2 installed").  Several things do not appear.  For instance, none of the Settings Panel windows show up.  Also, some Facebook apps do not work (i.e. Pet Society) while others by the same vendor (i.e. Crazy Planets) work fine.

Both browsers behave the same.  I cannot see the settings windows in either one.

I have run the uninstaller, and re-installed Flash several times.

I'll be grateful for whatever help can be provided.

J

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    Anonymous
    February 24, 2010

    Hi, the first thing to check in IE is the add ons. Look for Shockwave Flash Object and make sure Flash10e.ocx is there and it is enabled.

    In FF, look for the plug-ins and SWF to see if it lists vs 10.0.45.2 and it is enabled.

    Both must be there since they work with the Flash Player files.

    Thanks,

    eidnolb

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    wags427Author
    Participating Frequently
    February 24, 2010

    Hi blondie (sorry, I can't help but flip your name around ),

    Yes, here's the IE add-on is current and enabled:        

    Shockwave Flash Object
    Publisher     Adobe Systems Incorporated
    Status        Enabled
    File date     Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 6:58 PM
    Version       10.0.45.2

    "more info" says:

    Name:                   Shockwave Flash Object
    Publisher:              Adobe Systems Incorporated
    Type:                   ActiveX Control
    Version:                10.0.45.2
    File date:             
    Date last accessed:     Yesterday, February 23, 2010, 4:54 PM
    Class ID:               {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000}
    Use count:              1793
    Block count:            250
    File:                   Flash10e.ocx
    Folder:                 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash

    In Firefox, the Flash add-on is enabled and version 10.0.45.2

    wags

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    Anonymous
    February 25, 2010

    Well, Java is still gone so those add-ons are not present.  Shall I re-install it?

    However, using your link, the settings manager windows now appear in both IE and Firefox!  It looks like the only change to the links was the addition of www in front of "macromedia.com".  Is that correct?

    No luck on the Facebook games front, though.  The ones that work, work.  Those that don't, don't.


    Hi Wags, I found that out yesterday, because I reset my Global Settings last week. When I went to your "here" I got a blank just as you did. So I checked my link and saw yours lacked the www. Don't ask me, but that has to be entered:-)

    I need to review your files, be back in a few.

    On the facebook or other sites, have you ever received any messages that related to the Global Settings? I have because of how I have the various settings established.

    Thanks,

    eidnolb

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    qiana911
    New Participant
    February 24, 2010

    Thank you! I have the same exact problem, although via testing, it shows that I have Flash latest installed.

    On the settings page, it says sth like: This requires Flash & under install Flash Player!

    I am also running XP & latest Firefox.

    Also, dosn't work on some places.

    Hope someone answers!

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