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FF just installed. Won't let me see internet video. Cannot install Windows Med Player 11.

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Trying to play a video from a internet site. Get a Message box from FF saying I need a plugin.... Selected download. Get message saying Windows Media Player 11 is available. Selected Finish. Get message that install failed try manual. Tried manual. Restart and try again. Same results.

I can play these video's fine on my Int. Exp. Browser

Trying to play a video from a internet site. Get a Message box from FF saying I need a plugin.... Selected download. Get message saying Windows Media Player 11 is available. Selected Finish. Get message that install failed try manual. Tried manual. Restart and try again. Same results. I can play these video's fine on my Int. Exp. Browser

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Read carefully --> http://kb.mozillazine.org/WMP#Installing_the_new_plugin

If copying the .dll file as instructed does not work for you, read the rest of that complete article.


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Read carefully --> http://kb.mozillazine.org/WMP#Installing_the_new_plugin

If copying the .dll file as instructed does not work for you, read the rest of that complete article.


If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when signed-in to the forum.