Cannot see video in web pages

PastorKenny · PastorKenny #1 (**permalink**)

08-04-2010, 08:28 PM

I have a MBP Running Snow leopard (all updates current)

For the last several weeks/months I haven't been able to see imbedded videos in many webpages (such as ustream.tv)

All I see is the black box where the video should play but no video- no controls NOTHING!

I have tried safari/firefox/chrome non work for me. What have I done wrong???

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

08-04-2010, 08:34 PM

That site uses Flash to display video (and it's really slow to do so too). Make sure your Flash Player is up to date:

Adobe - Adobe Flash Player

Also, don't cross-post. I've removed your other thread on this topic.

PastorKenny · PastorKenny #3 (**permalink**)

08-04-2010, 08:43 PM

CWA,

I apologize for the cross-posting I thought the other might have been in the wrong place.

One of the first things i did was update my flash player, i did again just for giggles but it still doesn't work for me...????

chas_m · chas_m #4 (**permalink**)

08-05-2010, 07:04 AM

Try installing Flip4Mac WMV Player and Perian.

PastorKenny · PastorKenny #5 (**permalink**)

08-05-2010, 04:29 PM

I installed a fresh copy of Perian, to no avail, I'll try a fresh cop of flip for Mac too

cwa107 · cwa107 #6 (**permalink**)

08-05-2010, 04:39 PM

The site you referenced above definitely uses Flash. My guess is that something is borked with your Flash install. Create a new account for testing purposes. Then, log into that account and try Safari using the temporary account. This will help us determine whether the issue is related to your browser/plug-in settings or your entire machine and/or Internet connection.

Also, be sure to test with a site like YouTube and see if the problem persists. This will help us narrow it down to that specific site or Flash video in general.

PastorKenny · PastorKenny #7 (**permalink**)

08-05-2010, 07:10 PM

I created another account and it works

I appreciate any help y'all can come up with!

cwa107 · cwa107 #8 (**permalink**)

08-05-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PastorKenny

I created another account and it works

I appreciate any help y'all can come up with!

OK, it has to be settings related. I would use the uninstaller from this site:

Uninstall Flash Player

Then try to reinstall.

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	08-04-2010, 08:34 PM That site uses Flash to display video (and it's really slow to do so too). Make sure your Flash Player is up to date: Adobe - Adobe Flash Player Also, don't cross-post. I've removed your other thread on this topic. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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chas_m #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,705 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	08-05-2010, 07:04 AM Try installing Flip4Mac WMV Player and Perian. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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cwa107 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	08-05-2010, 04:39 PM The site you referenced above definitely uses Flash. My guess is that something is borked with your Flash install. Create a new account for testing purposes. Then, log into that account and try Safari using the temporary account. This will help us determine whether the issue is related to your browser/plug-in settings or your entire machine and/or Internet connection. Also, be sure to test with a site like YouTube and see if the problem persists. This will help us narrow it down to that specific site or Flash video in general. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
	QUOTE Thanks

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PastorKenny #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 18	08-04-2010, 08:28 PM I have a MBP Running Snow leopard (all updates current) For the last several weeks/months I haven't been able to see imbedded videos in many webpages (such as ustream.tv) All I see is the black box where the video should play but no video- no controls NOTHING! I have tried safari/firefox/chrome non work for me. What have I done wrong???
	QUOTE Thanks

PastorKenny #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 18	08-05-2010, 04:29 PM I installed a fresh copy of Perian, to no avail, I'll try a fresh cop of flip for Mac too
	QUOTE Thanks

PastorKenny #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 18	08-05-2010, 07:10 PM I created another account and it works I appreciate any help y'all can come up with!
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