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how to install plugin to display content in any website when the link is not shown

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ms.winslet
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I am trying to open a video file for my online class. When I click on the file, only a gray box appears and reads "a plugin is needed to display this content". How do I get my computer to open the video. I am using Windows 10 and have zero knowledge of how to fix problems on it.

I am trying to open a video file for my online class. When I click on the file, only a gray box appears and reads "a plugin is needed to display this content". How do I get my computer to open the video. I am using Windows 10 and have zero knowledge of how to fix problems on it.

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FredMcD
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Flash Player Note: Windows users should download the active_x for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the active_x.

Flash Player Version: 21.0.0.242 Flash Player (Linux) Version 11.2.202.621

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download.

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download.


See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration