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when i try to attach files in hotmail, i get a message that silverlight plugin has crashed and error report indicates error about plugin-container.exe ; ihave the latest silverlight plugin. what to do?

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lakshmisha
lakshmisha
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  • I work on windows XP

I have latest fire fox and silver light plugin

  • "silver light plugin has crashed" is what i get when i try to attach files in hotmail
  • error report indicates about plugin-container.exe.
  • where to find plugin-container.exe. to install and try
* I work on windows XP I have latest fire fox and silver light plugin * "silver light plugin has crashed" is what i get when i try to attach files in hotmail * error report indicates about plugin-container.exe. * where to find plugin-container.exe. to install and try

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Hi,

Please also try to Disable the Silverlight add-on in Tools (Alt + T) > Add-on > Plugins before opening Hotmail. You may still be able to attach files.

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Vivek
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Hi,

Please also try to Disable the Silverlight add-on in Tools (Alt + T) > Add-on > Plugins before opening Hotmail. You may still be able to attach files.

lakshmisha
lakshmisha Question owner
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i was not able to disable. removed silver light through control panel-add remove programs. worked!!!

Vivek
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Thanks for the helpful feedback.