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no video sites are buffering correctly, what is going on?

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AnonymousUser
AnonymousUser
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Since 07-19-10 i cant watch videos in firefox...embedded players just buffer and buffer and lag..I keep getting prompted to install 3.6.6, but i am leary to do so fearing more complications...What is going on? Firefox 3.6.3 was working great before!

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Since 07-19-10 i cant watch videos in firefox...embedded players just buffer and buffer and lag..I keep getting prompted to install 3.6.6, but i am leary to do so fearing more complications...What is going on? Firefox 3.6.3 was working great before! == URL of affected sites == http://

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Craphter
Craphter
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Well, it may be that some plugin, or a malicious website messed with your browser. I'd recommend reinstalling it, make sure to download it from the official page, and to not enter suspicious websites.

aotaent
aotaent
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Firefox please stop the plugin-container.exe b4 this was added videos buffered real quick now it lagging because of this never had any issues i know its this i used safari on same sites no issues buffering video ,but i hate safari SO PLEASE REMOVE THE WAY FIREFOX NOW MANAGES PLUGINS (I HATE plugin-container.exe) . I love Firefox cuz its fast ,but this plugin-container.exe is ruining firefox......PLEASE REMOVE IT FROM CURRENT / NEW VERSIONS

tramlang
tramlang
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Yes, I agree with you. File Plugin-containers.exe isn't necessary in new version