Blocked Plug-in

SusanG · SusanG #1 (**permalink**)

08-24-2012, 12:14 PM

I keep getting "blocked plug-in" message onmy Mac Book Pro and don't really know what that means and/or how to unblock it

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

08-24-2012, 12:27 PM

Can you be a little more specific? Does this happen with a particular browser or some other type of application? Does it tell you what plug-in is causing the problem?

SusanG · SusanG #3 (**permalink**)

08-25-2012, 01:34 PM

I am using Safari. I think the problem might be adobe flash, but I'n not sure. It seems like I'm getting a lot of "Blocked plugin" messages

arn · arn #4 (**permalink**)

08-25-2012, 03:26 PM

me too same problem.........was not happening before......think it started when i tried to install an update for adobe

macman21 · macman21 #5 (**permalink**)

08-27-2012, 04:53 PM

me too, not sure how to fix it, help please,
I have vmware fusion and the same thing is happening on windows side through internet explorer.
I believe I updated adobe flashplayer recently and not sure why it would make this start doing this but thats the only reason i can think of.

vansmith · vansmith #6 (**permalink**)

08-27-2012, 04:55 PM

If you've recently upgraded Flash, try reinstalling it. Unless you've got a Flash blocking add-on installed (which you would have had to do consciously), Flash won't get blocked by your browser.

Can any of you provide a link to a page where this is happening?

macman21 · macman21 #7 (**permalink**)

08-27-2012, 05:43 PM

K, reinstalling worked on mine, thanks

hbritger · hbritger #8 (**permalink**)

11-01-2012, 11:33 AM

I have been getting these messages on MacBook Pro with Safari ever since updating to Mountain Lion. The one I'm concerned with now is downloading a weather radio from a local TV station. Any thoughts on where to go or how to unblock plug-ins?

vansmith · vansmith #9 (**permalink**)

11-01-2012, 11:34 AM

Update them. Safari no longer loads plug-ins if it finds that they are out-of-date.

golferiam · golferiam #10 (**permalink**)

01-11-2013, 03:05 PM

I just started today to read this thread. Everything was working fine until I updated java that was posted on my computer (iMac) today. 7.10 I think. Anyway, I go to several chat rooms but now all I get is a message " Blocked plug-in". I have no clue what plug-in is being blocked, how to find out or how to remedy the situation. Thanks for any help. BTW, I'm
using Safari.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #11 (**permalink**)

01-11-2013, 03:44 PM

If your software is up to date applets should be removed but manually updating java may have caused the problem. Have a read of this link:-

https://discussions.apple.com/thread...art=0&tstart=0

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #12 (**permalink**)

01-11-2013, 05:28 PM

Also be aware Apple has prevented Java 7 plugins from loading as an anti-malware step:-

Zero-day flaw prompts Apple to block Java 7 from OS X

chas_m · chas_m #13 (**permalink**)

01-11-2013, 09:15 PM

Mozilla has blocked the Java plug-in as well because of the security issue.

Oracle has said they will have a fix out on Tuesday. In the meantime, you Safari and FF people can relax ... it's been turned off automatically for your protection.

vansmith · vansmith #14 (**permalink**)

01-12-2013, 12:10 PM

Unless you're using Opera, everyone should be okay (Chrome doesn't work with Java 7 which in the case might finally be a good thing).

vansmith #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,440 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	08-24-2012, 12:27 PM Can you be a little more specific? Does this happen with a particular browser or some other type of application? Does it tell you what plug-in is causing the problem? Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,440 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	08-27-2012, 04:55 PM If you've recently upgraded Flash, try reinstalling it. Unless you've got a Flash blocking add-on installed (which you would have had to do consciously), Flash won't get blocked by your browser. Can any of you provide a link to a page where this is happening? Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,440 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	11-01-2012, 11:34 AM Update them. Safari no longer loads plug-ins if it finds that they are out-of-date. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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golferiam #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 11, 2013 Posts: 1	01-11-2013, 03:05 PM I just started today to read this thread. Everything was working fine until I updated java that was posted on my computer (iMac) today. 7.10 I think. Anyway, I go to several chat rooms but now all I get is a message " Blocked plug-in". I have no clue what plug-in is being blocked, how to find out or how to remedy the situation. Thanks for any help. BTW, I'm using Safari. Last edited by golferiam; 01-11-2013 at 03:32 PM.
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harryb2448 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,257 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	01-11-2013, 03:44 PM If your software is up to date applets should be removed but manually updating java may have caused the problem. Have a read of this link:- https://discussions.apple.com/thread...art=0&tstart=0 *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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SusanG #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 23, 2012 Posts: 2	08-24-2012, 12:14 PM I keep getting "blocked plug-in" message onmy Mac Book Pro and don't really know what that means and/or how to unblock it
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arn #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 25, 2012 Posts: 1	08-25-2012, 03:26 PM me too same problem.........was not happening before......think it started when i tried to install an update for adobe
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macman21 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2012 Posts: 3	08-27-2012, 04:53 PM me too, not sure how to fix it, help please, I have vmware fusion and the same thing is happening on windows side through internet explorer. I believe I updated adobe flashplayer recently and not sure why it would make this start doing this but thats the only reason i can think of.
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macman21 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2012 Posts: 3	08-27-2012, 05:43 PM K, reinstalling worked on mine, thanks
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hbritger #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 05, 2012 Posts: 1	11-01-2012, 11:33 AM I have been getting these messages on MacBook Pro with Safari ever since updating to Mountain Lion. The one I'm concerned with now is downloading a weather radio from a local TV station. Any thoughts on where to go or how to unblock plug-ins?
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harryb2448 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,257 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	01-11-2013, 05:28 PM Also be aware Apple has prevented Java 7 plugins from loading as an anti-malware step:- Zero-day flaw prompts Apple to block Java 7 from OS X *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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chas_m #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,803 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	01-11-2013, 09:15 PM Mozilla has blocked the Java plug-in as well because of the security issue. Oracle has said they will have a fix out on Tuesday. In the meantime, you Safari and FF people can relax ... it's been turned off automatically for your protection. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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vansmith #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,440 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	01-12-2013, 12:10 PM Unless you're using Opera, everyone should be okay (Chrome doesn't work with Java 7 which in the case might finally be a good thing). Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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