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Flash doesn't work even if it's installed

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Yokl
Yokl
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Hi,

I have a problem since a few days, I can't use Flash on any website, I keep getting the message "this content needs flash" or stuff like that.

I did uninstall and reinstall Flash from Adobe website for Firefox. I did check last updates for Flash AND Firefox. I did check settings to make sure Flash was activated : it is.

I did change some settings in about:config a long time ago but hadn't any troubles, could it be that ? What should I do ?

Thanks.

Hi, I have a problem since a few days, I can't use Flash on any website, I keep getting the message "this content needs flash" or stuff like that. I did uninstall and reinstall Flash from Adobe website for Firefox. I did check last updates for Flash AND Firefox. I did check settings to make sure Flash was activated : it is. I did change some settings in about:config a long time ago but hadn't any troubles, could it be that ? What should I do ? Thanks.

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I take it this is with all websites?

Anyway you can remember what settings you changed in about:config ?

Make sure you are not blocking content.

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

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FredMcD
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I take it this is with all websites?

Anyway you can remember what settings you changed in about:config ?

Make sure you are not blocking content.

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?