why can't i watch youtube or vimeo?

I am trying to watch a Youtube video posted on facebook and also a Vimeo and neither one will load or play. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2010), Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jan 12, 2013 4:51 PM

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Jan 12, 2013 11:11 PM in response to acorbett

YouTube videos not playing?


One of the following steps should help.


1. Install Adobe Flash Player.


http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/


Restart


2. Are Plug-ins Enabled?


Enable Plug-ins


Safari > Preferences > Security


Web Content:

Click in the box for "Enable Plug-ins".



3. Check whether you are currently in YouTube HTML 5 trial.


http://www.youtube.com/html5


At the bottom left of the page uncheck the box for


"You are currently in the HTML5 trial".


4. Reset Safari.


Click Safari in the menu bar.

From the drop down select "Reset Safari".

Uncheck the boxes next to:

"Remove saved names and passwords"

"Remove other AutoFill form texts"

Click "Reset".


Best.

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