Missing plug-in

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Missing plug-in

Got the new Macbook Air and basically love it as my secondary/traveling computer. The only issue I'm having so far is that in Safari one particular web-site does not display embedded youtube videos - it says some plug-in is missing and that it can't identify it. I can view youtube videos at youtube's own site, so does anyone know what could be wrong? What plug-in could be missing? There is nothing fancy about this web-site!

iMac, 27; Macbook Air, 11, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Oct 22, 2010 8:01 PM

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Mudge

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Oct 23, 2010 7:52 AM in response to Dmitry Beryozkin1

The new MBAs don't come with Flash pre-installed. You need to go to Adobe's website and download it yourself.

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Answer 2

Oct 23, 2010 8:08 AM in response to Mudge

Awesome, thanks so much! That fixed it!

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jamiana

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Oct 29, 2010 12:05 AM in response to Dmitry Beryozkin1

Having to install flash was a huge pain in the buttocks. It would absolutely not install and work in safari until i like installed it for the third time. I understand steve really doesn't like flash, but the reality of the online world is that it is everywhere. Load flash and get over it.

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10smom

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Dec 21, 2010 12:57 AM in response to Dmitry Beryozkin1

I have flash installed and it still says missing plugin on all flash sites. tried installing again still not working. Brand new macbook air. Thanks anyone for help

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Answer 5

Dec 21, 2010 11:29 AM in response to 10smom

You need to close Safari after the install. Re-boot safari again and it should work.

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88_King

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Dec 21, 2010 3:12 PM in response to Dmitry Beryozkin1

You might want to try Flash 10.2 Beta; it reduces the CPU load by over half. In everyday use this means over extra 1hr of battery life on the 13 inch and no annoying fan noise.

I've been using it for 3 weeks and its running without any problems.

P.S. you need to uninstall Flash 10.1 before installing Flash 10.2 Beta and don't use Google Chrome.

Here is the Adobe link:
http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashplayer10/

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Answer 7

Jan 3, 2011 8:16 AM in response to jamiana

First, installing Flash is usually a very simple affair. (I recently installed it on 6 Macs, so I know.) The reality of the mobile world is having Flash animated ads onscreen will cut your battery life by 33% ( http://arstechnica.com/apple/reviews/2010/11/the-future-of-notebooks-ars-reviews -the-11-macbook-air.ars/3), so it's not quite as cut and dried as you may think.

Ditto on a previous poster's recommendation of Flash 10.2 beta for a more efficient Flash, but I also strongly recommend ClickToFlash to prevent Flash ads from stealing your battery life. http://clicktoflash.com/

David

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drsailer

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Jan 3, 2011 9:10 AM in response to Mudge

There is also a Safari extension called YouTube5 which will on the fly allow html5 in place of YouTube and Vimeo flash videos. That way, you get the YouTube videos, and don't get the flash ads.

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iedsri

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Jan 29, 2011 2:42 PM in response to drsailer

I want to thank everyone in this thread -- I had exactly the same problem with my new 11-inch MBA. Loaded the Flash Beta you recommended and Click-to-Flash: problem solved!

Terrific!

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