Adobe Flash has stopped working (again)

Cobalt006 said:
Why do you not like chrome now? I will give SeaMonkey a try.
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One of the reasons I don't like Google chrome is because it don't have a video downloader like FF's video downloader
not to mention mine never self updated.
Weird, I know, but when I'm addicted to firefox,its hard to change. Same happened when I went from IE to FF back in 2001. I loved & only knew IE. Now I never use it but am going to try both IE & GC.
 
Flash problems are around for everyone. It's regularly wanting to update, stopping working or asking you to install the latest version before watching a video. It's also one of the most vulnerable security points for computer users. That's not likely to change. So far I've not had a problem with Flash using Windows 8.1 but I'm not holding my breath on that.
 
bazz2004 said:
Flash problems are around for everyone. It's regularly wanting to update, stopping working or asking you to install the latest version before watching a video. It's also one of the most vulnerable security points for computer users. That's not likely to change. So far I've not had a problem with Flash using Windows 8.1 but I'm not holding my breath on that.
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Thank you but I've not had these problems on my W7, just this Vista. Knock on wood :)
 
Vista is sluggish. Maybe that's got something to do with it. How about upgrading to Windows 7? It has the same foundations as Vista so it's pretty straightforward.
 
bazz2004 said:
Vista is sluggish. Maybe that's got something to do with it. How about upgrading to Windows 7? It has the same foundations as Vista so it's pretty straightforward.
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Because I can't afford it. My other pc is a 2nd hand W7 & I like it. This Vista was given to me also, but .................:)
If this was bought brand new & doing this, I'd return it to where I bought it for help.
 
Did this happen at first after you did the laptop to a factory reinstall. When you first got the laptop..
 
You may have to. Their is a work around. But it has to do with the protective files system in vista. But I can not remember it now. If you google it. You may find the answer. It has been a long well sense I have even been on vista.
 
Not sure . But the next time vista throws a Adobe Flash player error. It should show help file. Click on it. It may have what I was talking about.
 
This is a long shot but have you tried using firefox/adobe flash using another user/administrator profile?
 
He is saying try creating another user administrator account in windows. Then try using firefox. Under the new account. I would not suggest this unless you are familar with setting up new accounts. If not set up right you may loose the settings you have now.
 
Cobalt006 said:
He is saying try creating another user administrator account in windows. Then try using firefox. Under the new account. I would not suggest this unless you are familar with setting up new accounts. If not set up right you may loose the settings you have now.
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You are correct,I am not familiar with that so since I've got it backed up,I'm patient,I think.:)
 
learninmypc said:
In all honesty I have a vague idea of what you're talking about.
Can you explain in novice terms? :)
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if there is more than one user account, login to windows vista using another administrator and/or user account.
if there's only user account, you can always create another administrator/user account.
the new created accounts can be safely deleted if the problem still persists.
if the problematic firefox/adobe flash scenario is resolved, then there might be something wrong with your previous user account.
 
misor said:
if there is more than one user account, login to windows vista using another administrator and/or user account.
if there's only user account, you can always create another administrator/user account.
the new created accounts can be safely deleted if the problem still persists.
if the problematic firefox/adobe flash scenario is resolved, then there might be something wrong with your previous user account.
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Ok, I think I understand you. As it is right now, I am the only one using this laptop. No login required,it boots to desktop. Would I still need to make/create a login?
 
It's your choice. you can create another administrator/user account with or without password, then login to that account.

if you follow my suggestion:
Control Panel\User Accounts and Family Safety\User Accounts\Manage Accounts, add new user.
(this is how it looks in windows 8.1, I'm too lazy to power on my very slow vista x86 laptop)
 
misor said:
It's your choice. you can create another administrator/user account with or without password, then login to that account.

if you follow my suggestion:
Control Panel\User Accounts and Family Safety\User Accounts\Manage Accounts, add new user.
(this is how it looks in windows 8.1, I'm too lazy to power on my very slow vista x86 laptop)
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Ok, I think I've done so. I will see what happens & post back. :)
 
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