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Hello I just got the 5.1.7 version of safari and also updated the flash player to the latest version, and all the time I get the safari freezing randomly in the web pages, I solved the issue by trashing the plug-in from the library, but of course I can't open the web pages that require it... What should I do, please help!!
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
HI..
I solved the issue by trashing the plug-in from the library, but of course I can't open the web pages that require it.
Not sure how that solved the problem...
Sounds like there may still be an old Flash version installed.
Follow the instructions for uninstaling the current copy of Flash then reinstalling here > Troubleshoot Flash Player | Mac OS
Then restart Safari.
From the Safari menu bar click Safari > Empty Cache
Try a video.
BTW... if you have the ClickToFlash extension installed, that can prevent Flash based video from streaming. It can also be installed as a plugin in /Library/Internet-Plug-Ins.
And check to see if Safari is running in 32 bit mode. Right or control click the Safari icon in your Applications folder then click Get Info. If the box next to: Open in 32 bit mode is selected, deselect, quit then relaunch Safari.
If you still have problems with sites that stream Flash content, from your Safari menu bar click Safari > Preferences > Extensions. If you have any installed, turn that OFF, quit then relaunch Safari to test.
HI..
I solved the issue by trashing the plug-in from the library, but of course I can't open the web pages that require it.
Not sure how that solved the problem...
Sounds like there may still be an old Flash version installed.
Follow the instructions for uninstaling the current copy of Flash then reinstalling here > Troubleshoot Flash Player | Mac OS
Then restart Safari.
From the Safari menu bar click Safari > Empty Cache
Try a video.
BTW... if you have the ClickToFlash extension installed, that can prevent Flash based video from streaming. It can also be installed as a plugin in /Library/Internet-Plug-Ins.
And check to see if Safari is running in 32 bit mode. Right or control click the Safari icon in your Applications folder then click Get Info. If the box next to: Open in 32 bit mode is selected, deselect, quit then relaunch Safari.
If you still have problems with sites that stream Flash content, from your Safari menu bar click Safari > Preferences > Extensions. If you have any installed, turn that OFF, quit then relaunch Safari to test.
Hi.. I did everything and still freezes any time you want to open a page, even google.com, sometimes you have to force the reload to get the content.. any other suggestion??
Boot in Safe Mode
That will deelete system caches that may help.
A Safe Mode boot takes much longer than a normal boot so be patient.
Once you see the Desktop click the Apple menu icon top left corner of your screen. From the drop down menu click Restart.
Try Safari.
Well Carolyn I just did everything but the problem continued, I decided to backup my info and reinstall the OS and finally it worked, something was just not working properly... Thanks a lot for your time and help.. I really apreciate it..
Luis.
Safari 5.1.7 not compatible with flash player plug-in
