Youtube

[Connemmara]

Went into Youtube and won't start without allowing me to download Adobe - never had to do this before. Also some sh t about taking your antivirus blahblah - is this correct. thanks by the way what is Adobe

[VHG]

Adobe is the name of a company.

They produce products like Adobe Flash, which you often need to display graphics.

p.s. no need to swear, we can get your point without resorting to swearing.

[Alston]

Strange that you say.."never had to do this before".

You need to have installed 'Adobe Flash' to play 'You Tube Videos'.

If you haven't got A F in your computer, then you do need to download it now.

Sorry, but I am unable to understand what the message you are getting about 'Antivirus' and would appreciate a little more information.

[Connemmara]

no swearing was meant just saying the letters sh and t does that make it swearing. Anyway went back on youtube = gave it a second and youtube came back on. thanks for your replies

[Alston]

Connemmara....Quick answer to your last Question.....Yes.

Nevertheless, I am pleased that you have appreciated the replies from VHG and myself.

Best wishes....Al.

[Buenchico]

The following instruction for Windows XP but it's fairly similar in other versions of Windows as well:
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel
Double-click on 'Add or Remove Programs'
Click on 'Adobe Flash Player Plugin'
Click 'Remove'
Close the window.
Restart your computer.
Go here to reinstall Adobe Flash Player (NB: Remove the tick where it says 'Yes, install McAfee Security Scan Plus').
Follow the instructions regarding double-clicking on the downloaded file.
Go to any Youtube page; it should now display properly.

Chris

[Connemmara]

You are looking after me well Buen - done what you told me but I was afraid to remove the adobe thing majig as it said this

Adobe Flash Player11 ActiveX so I did not want to remove without your permission sir.

[Buenchico]

You should have separate entries, in the list of programs for 'Adobe Flash Player Plugin' and 'Adobe Flash Player Active X'. It's only the 'Plugin' that you need to remove.

[cupid04]

Mr.c was a bit dubious about installing the new adobe because it said he would have to turn off our security to download it. Don't remember having to do that before. Please could someone explain?

[Answerprancer]

"no need to swear, we can get your point without resorting to swearing".

YES need to swear: computer/internet niggles can be infuriating - I've had comp/internet difficulties that have made me want to smash things to a pulp and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

I get her point and accept the swearing.

[Connemmara]

buen I am a bit confused but where is the "plug in" - what I told you is just exactly in the control panel - sorry

[Connemmara]

thanks answerprancer for sticking up for me re the swearing cos it was not too bad was it - also your answer methyl was interesting.

[Buenchico]

If the plugin definitely isn't listed (which is odd) try skipping that stage and going straight to the download.