1984 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethec Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Java is never used for videos 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\. Piriform French translator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984 Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethec Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 What is the video you're trying to watch ? Piriform French translator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwillener Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984 Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted May 2, 2010 Moderators Share Posted May 2, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethec Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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 Piriform French translator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishan_rulz Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 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. Simplicity is hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethec Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 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. Piriform French translator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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