Those of you who have windows vista, here’s a question for you.
I am using firefox, the latest version 2.0.0.2. When I open some sites that need media player, such as the videos at CNN, it gives me an error saying “windows media player not detected, click here to get the player”. Fine. I click on the link and it downloads the file and tries to install it but fails because according to the error message, I already have windows media player version 11 (the latest one) installed on my system and it can’t install this older version that I am trying to install.
Can anyone who’s using vista check to see if they can access CNN videos using firefox please? I may need to go to media player website and download the latest version or the codex etc. Not sure.
EDIT: Went to microsoft’s site and tried to download the latest version 11, and that also confirms that I already have the latest version installed.
I think the problem lies in firefox. Its not working with the latest mediaplayer. And you cant install an older version because microsoft doesnt want you to. You could try uninstalling it somehow and then reinstalling wm 10 or so.
I have wm 11 and when i was using the site cnn.com it said that cnn could not confirm the version of media player but i chose "continue playing" and everything went ok
What I have got by reading all posts that there is an issue between CNN & WMP 11 - firefox is not an issue in the whole scene, or if it is then its the plug-in. If it plugin-issue please report this problem to firefox & they will look into this issue.
Stay away from Vista till the 1st patch is released. So many loopholes I don’t see how it’s more secure then windows 95. I even tested the beta version for windows not to mention the final release and what amazed me was how a powerful company like Microsoft would release a product that would be no different then the previous versions. The only thing I like about vista was the fact that you can use (ALT TAB) and see the windows in 3-D.
If that’s amazing then I wonder what you call this… XGL baby.
Try google.com = vista security flaws … almost every site mentions the fact that people wait 6 months or more after the release for the patch to cover loopholes. I’m not saying to drop windows, I use it myself I love it but that doesn’t beat the purpose of my first post in this thread.
Actually I’d like hear what you have to say about those “security holes” as well. I know everyone keeps saying its bad to upgrade and they all have their reasons. Are you basing ur whole theory on “them”?
I think its early to upgrade too, but just cuz I’m not prepared. U, on the other hand (if i’m not wrong) work for the BustBuys’ GeekSquad, why do you think its a bad idea?
I downloaded these files and copied them to both of the mentioned places. Restarted firefox, opened CNN video, it gave me a warning that’s the plugin is not recognized. Gave me 3 options: Continue to video, cancel, and upgrade.
I chose continue and it took me to the video. Then I closed it to see if it’ll gave me the same message again and I opened another video, it gave me no message and took me straight to the video.
HP Support idiot couldn’t help me but Gupshup (well, dutch sahab) did it :k:
Now, how exactly did you know that these are the files that you need and this is where they have to be? Just because you know it or did you research into this? Either way, Thank you
Flame I am glad to know I am not the only one. Do exactly what DP suggested and you’ll be good to go.
All systems have loop holes. Vista is no different. Features wise, I kinda like it. It’s annoying right now because a few things need to be installed before it can be run on auto-pilot.
Stay away from Vista till the 1st patch is released. So many loopholes I don't see how it's more secure then windows 95.
Agree 100 percent, I am using it since it was released last Nov. it has many many problems from compatibility issues to stability and crashes... Stay away until the first SP.
I love it but that doesn’t beat the purpose of my first post in this thread.