Flash & Download

[Guest]

Hi,

I have a problem with IE! I can't view Flash sites & download files from
internet!
I downloaded that Macromedia Flash Player 7 & the other one but nothing
happened!!!!

I don't know why i can't download!!! i tried deleted my cookies but nothing
happened...i use a download manager to download files but i really need IE to
download for me!!!

WHAT IS MY IE's PROBLEM....i even tried that Microsoft AntiSpyware &
Ad-aware 6.

Please help me....i have just formated my windows xp

Thanks

Salar

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Salar

Try the following and see if it helps:

Flash and Shockwave not working

A few of things could contribute to the problem. Have you checked your
firewall to see if the ad-blocker or Flash blocker is set to on or block?
Also, there are several Pop-up blockers that will block Flash unless you
turn it off. I had POP-UP Blocker and it would not open Flash at all, and
it took me a while to figure out what was doing it When I unchecked the
Kill Flash it stopped. Some Flash have pop-ups and the blockers will see
them as ads and kill it any way.

Also, if you have SpywareBlaster installed, be sure you have Kill Flash
unchecked - Open SpywareBlaster - Tools - Click on Flash Killer then uncheck
"Switch off Flash Player" or in v3.1 Disable and block Macromedia Flash (4X
5X & 6X) in Internet Explorer.

also..

Flash player is an ActiveX control, so be sure you use a browser that
supports ActiveX, and your Security settings will allow Active X.

and…..

Remove Flash, including all registry entries for it. Reboot then go to
Macromedia's site. Since it is Flash based you should get the dialog to
install Flash. Use the removal information at their site here:
http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/playerfaq.htm#remove

Macromedia Flash Player Download Center Windows
http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash
and
Macromedias Support and Training
http://www.macromedia.com/support/

Is the Flash ActiveX control enabled in IE Manage Add-ons window?

It's possible that Kill-bit is set to Flash ActiveX control. If so remove
the Kill-bit:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/noflash.htm

or...

Enable Flash in SP2

Internet Options> Advanced> Security> Check "Allow active content to run in
files on My Computer"

also........

However, if you are getting error messages when you click the link, then
your host file, blocked sites under restricted area in IE, or other security
apps that you might be using that can block sites is interfering. Check
your Antivirus, and your Zone Alarm if you have it.

If you have any type of Toolbar or 3rd Party program with an ad blocker,
disable it or uninstall it. Set your security to Medium if you have not
already done so.

Are you running some sort of pop-up blocker, ad blocker or other
helper/toolbar app? Some of those have setting that disable Flash. Firefox
& Mozilla also have ad/Flash blockers:
http://adblock.mozdev.org/ http://flashblock.mozdev.org/

Hope this helps

Jan
MS MVP - IE/OE
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[Guest]

You know what? all problems came from Zone Alarm ....i just clicked on
Shutdown ZoneAlarm and then checked out macromedia's homepage and saw that
flash header on the top of page!

what should i change in ZA????

PS! i can't login to my hotmail too.... i get those characters in the
picture!!!

thanx for helping me....i was thinking to format my windows again :-(!!!!!

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Salar

You know what? all problems came from Zone Alarm ....i just clicked on
Shutdown ZoneAlarm and then checked out macromedia's homepage and saw that
flash header on the top of page!

what should i change in ZA????

PS! i can't login to my hotmail too.... i get those characters in the
picture!!!

thanx for helping me....i was thinking to format my windows again :-(!!!!!

Good work! Now we at least have a starting point. Try the information
below and see if it will help:

Zone Alarm Pro can block access to Internet
http://www.neowin.net/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t230331.html

ZoneAlarm Help - How to set up Zone Alarm
http://www.donhoover.net/

For Image problem:

First - Do you have an accelerator supplied by your ISP? If so, try turning
it off.
It works by reducing image size (and therefor quality) for downloads.

Zone Alarm Pro can block Images in IE

1. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Security>Custom level>reset custom
level to Medium or Low
2. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>set the slider to Medium or Low
3. Go to this site and read on adjusting the Privacy settings in ZA. It will
explain how to customize on a per site basis.
http://www.donhoover.net/privacy.html

Kerio Personal Firewall and any other anti-advertisement software you have
on your system will also do this.

You may also need to update your video driver:

How To Update Video Driver

If you don't know the loacation of your Video driver, or how to find it:
Location for XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314854
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/games/learnmore/updatingdrivers.mspx
or......
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314854
Find the information on your video driver. Then go to the website for mfg.
of the video driver and look for the update to download and install. There
may also be a Update Driver button on the dialog box you can use to go
direct to the update download site.

also........

Try reducing hardware acceleration:
Right click on the Desktop on an open area,
Properties>Settings>Advanced>Troubleshoot
Move the slider back to the left a little and test to see if that helps.
Try it at increments until you get all the way to the left end to see if
that helps.

Hope this helps

Jan
MS MVP - IE/OE
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