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Hey all, question about a problem I am having. Both my computers are running Vista 64 bit Windows and a lot of the time I go to watch a video and it won't play. I've googled a bit and apparently the problem could be that I have a 64 bit system and java/flash ? doesn't support 64 bit video playback? I could be wrong.

Anyhoo, is there any software out there that will play back 32 bit java on a 64 bit system? Does this make sense? I just want to be able to watch certain videos and such!

Any help would be great! Thanks!

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Java is never used for videos :huh:

Java is available for x64 and x86 systems :

x64 : http://www.filehippo.com/download_jre_64/

x86 : http://www.filehippo.com/download_jre_32/

For videos, 99% of time it uses Flash. Flash is only available in x86 version, so you'll need to use an x86 browser - i.e. every browser except Internet Explorer 64-bit Edition. The x64 Windows have both versions installed, one in C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\, the other in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\.

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alrighty, got that. So I tried using the IE on my computer (never ever use it) and it worked, but firefox (the only browser i use) still doesn't. Any suggestions? And thanks for the reply so quick! :)

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What is the video you're trying to watch ?

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I tried using the IE on my computer (never ever use it) and it worked, but firefox (the only browser i use) still doesn't. Any suggestions? And thanks for the reply so quick! :)

So you are having a problem with Flash Player? What exactly happens when you try to run a Flash object on Firefox? Also, can you see the Flash animation at http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/, and what is the Version Information displayed under it?

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Hey Yeah I can see the flash, and it says i have version:

You have version 10,0,42,34 installed

I'm trying to see a video on a news site, but can't seem to get it to actually play.....

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I'm trying to see a video on a news site, but can't seem to get it to actually play.....

Possibly an adblocker, or something in the HOSTS file stopping wherever the video is being fetched from.

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Post the URL of the video you are trying to watch here - that way we'll see if you're the only one who has problems with it.

Also, please update Flash Player, latest is 10.0.45.2 : ActiveX control for IE, and NPAPI one for Firefox and other browsers

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And also, consider upgrading. I've read somewhere Vista "slows" down video playback or something like that.

The new Flash player 10.1 (Currently in RC phase) supports Hardware acceleration. :)

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And also, consider upgrading. I've read somewhere Vista "slows" down video playback or something like that.

Sorry, but - that's nonsense.

Unless you have rock-solid evidence.