Install flash player on Windows 7 64bit

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When I go onto certain sites to watch videos I am getting a message which says I need flash player and a button to push saying "go get it". When I click on that I get a lot of bumf that I do not understand. It is saying something about a 64 and a 32 bit.

Can anyone explain in plain English what I need to do to be able to view videos please?
 
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Hi eileenn - Welcome to w7forums

You are probably using the 64-Bit browser version. Windows 7 64-Bit has both 32-Bit and 64-Bit browsers installed. If you look under the start menu, you will see a listing of Internet Explorer (64 Bit) and Internet Explorer. Try using the Internet Explorer link that does not have the (64-Bit) behind the name. This is the 32-Bit version which is the only one that currently has support for Adobe Flash Player Plugin. The 64-Bit browser does not currently support Adobe Flash Player Plugin.

There is a Beta version for the 64-Bit browser, but I'm not going to suggest using it for the mass majority until it comes out of Beta.
 
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Hi eileenn - Welcome to w7forums

You are probably using the 64-Bit browser version. Windows 7 64-Bit has both 32-Bit and 64-Bit browsers installed. If you look under the start menu, you will see a listing of Internet Explorer (64 Bit) and Internet Explorer. Try using the Internet Explorer link that does not have the (64-Bit) behind the name. This is the 32-Bit version which is the only one that currently has support for Adobe Flash Player Plugin. The 64-Bit browser does not currently support Adobe Flash Player Plugin.

There is a Beta version for the 64-Bit browser, but I'm not going to suggest using it for the mass majority until it comes out of Beta.
Thanks for this. It worked!
 

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Hi eileenn - Welcome to w7forums

You are probably using the 64-Bit browser version. Windows 7 64-Bit has both 32-Bit and 64-Bit browsers installed. If you look under the start menu, you will see a listing of Internet Explorer (64 Bit) and Internet Explorer. Try using the Internet Explorer link that does not have the (64-Bit) behind the name. This is the 32-Bit version which is the only one that currently has support for Adobe Flash Player Plugin. The 64-Bit browser does not currently support Adobe Flash Player Plugin.

There is a Beta version for the 64-Bit browser, but I'm not going to suggest using it for the mass majority until it comes out of Beta.
Where can the beta version be found? I saw two on File Hippo, a non IE one, and one described as 10.1.51.95 Beta 3 (IE). Is this it? And if so, do I need to download and install it from the IE 64 bit browser?
 

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That's me, too. Only rumors, I follow them, but always come up empty handed. That one that I described above, and the other leads, none of them says anything about 64 bit. I could know for certain if it was described that way. Just saying IE Beta means nothing. That could be the next 32 bit one, who knows? But one thing's for sure, there's a lot of talk about it, and if the truth is known, the heat is on Adobe to produce. Users are demanding a fully functional 64 bit IE for Windows 7. I have called and emailed Microsoft on the matter myself, this is how I know the severity of the demand, I spoke with a rep for at least 20 minutes last week. The rep told me that while he could promise me nothing, the labs were hard at work on the issue, and the complaints from customers are growing daily. I tried poking him for a time frame, but he couldn't give one. But he did say that a solution is being worked on, that's good. And it was good to hear that their phones are ringing off the wall, too. Hopefully, we will get a 64 bit flash player soon.
 
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I wish Microsoft had never put an icon for 64-bit IE in the start menu.
 

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I wish Microsoft had never put an icon for 64-bit IE in the start menu.
Why? This is 2010, not 2000. Some of the competition has delivered fully developed 64 bit OS's and browsers. Why can't the #1 computing corporation in the world do the same? Many of us has the hardware to support it, and wants it. There are some who has 32 bit, and wants to keep it. That group has no problem. The ones who invested in 64 bit computers and OS's do. Otherwise, what was the point in no longer building 32 bit computers? I don't want anything out of the extraordinary, I simply want what I paid for to be what it was built to be.
 
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I wish Microsoft had never put an icon for 64-bit IE in the start menu.
Because we don't need a 64-Bit browser.

The 32-Bit browser keeps up with the standard broadband service just fine. Broadband is still way to slow to need a 64-Bit browser.

If Internet browsing was the only thing computers was good for, we would still be using 32-bit computers. The advancement to 64-Bit was intended for applications that will benefit and not be bottlenecked by internet download rate.
 
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Why? This is 2010, not 2000. Some of the competition has delivered fully developed 64 bit OS's and browsers. Why can't the #1 computing corporation in the world do the same? Many of us has the hardware to support it, and wants it. There are some who has 32 bit, and wants to keep it. That group has no problem. The ones who invested in 64 bit computers and OS's do. Otherwise, what was the point in no longer building 32 bit computers? I don't want anything out of the extraordinary, I simply want what I paid for to be what it was built to be.
Because there is absolutely no advantage for a 64-bit browser. Not memory, not performance, not security. Zilch.

All it the 64-bit browser has done is created millions of threads across the web with computer newbies wondering why Flash doesn't work.
 
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Catilley,
two true buddy,I agree fully with your reply I paid for my x64 bit software from #1 Computer corporation,as well they provided me with an RTM "copy both of which I am very proud to say I have,use and will always support microsoft for what they have sucessfully achieved since day 1 when good old awesome Dos entered the USA market,yes computers are our future with keeping this in mind wouldn't it be only right if "we all knew how it works".

awesome post
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Why? This is 2010, not 2000. Some of the competition has delivered fully developed 64 bit OS's and browsers. Why can't the #1 computing corporation in the world do the same? Many of us has the hardware to support it, and wants it. There are some who has 32 bit, and wants to keep it. That group has no problem. The ones who invested in 64 bit computers and OS's do. Otherwise, what was the point in no longer building 32 bit computers? I don't want anything out of the extraordinary, I simply want what I paid for to be what it was built to be.
 

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Whether or not it plays into this scene or not remains to be seen, but here in the US, the president has passed a National Broadband Act, a plan for every US citizen to have high speed internet. There are currently around 100 million homes without it. The speed is said to be in the 100 megabit/sec range, which may not set the woods on fire, but will benefit everyone. He (Obama) has referred high speed internet to be the equivalent to running water, electricity, gas and food, all basic human rights. By the time this kicks in, I'm sure we'll have a 64 bit IE (or another Windows compatible one).
 

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Referring to the post by Thrax.
Like anyone who has installed the 64Bit OS, I have 64 and 32Bit IEs available.

I would not care to put them to test under precision timing but, side by side, and crudely timing with a watch and second hand, I cannot detect any difference in performance, even if loading sites known to me to be particularly slow.
 

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Thrax was right, I agree with him. I had already gone through a download test to see if it were faster. It's no faster. I guess the only thing remaining to be seen is the video quality, once Flash is released for 64 bit IE. If it's no better, then I don't even see the point of why the 64 bit shortcut in the start menu was provided. Since I've been here, and had a 64 bit desktop, I'm beginning to wonder if these 32 vs 64 bit threads has merit after all. Since we don't have the features, the promised speed, and there's so many hardware issues, it would have been better had 32 bit, 3GB desktops and laptops been built for Windows 7. While no one held a gun to our heads and forced us to buy anything, those of us who wanted a new computer had no choice as to bit preference. We could have saved a little cash too, in not having to pay for this hardware that we can't have the full advantage of. I could have done just as much, with the same speed, with a 32 bit, 3GB desktop, versus this 64 bit, 4GB desktop. I have no doubt in my mind in that regard. 64 bit should have remained an option for power users and businesses. The only thing that shoving 64 bit computers down everyone's throats did was cause many problems and issues for many users, as we've all read on this forum. Millions of dollars of printers, scanners, cameras and software would still be perfectly functional, had we been given a choice in the matter. And Flash would not be an issue, either. All of these computers have been built, and the OEM's and Microsoft phones are ringing off the wall, no wonder they introduced "chat service", instead of personal, for I'm positive they are being cursed out daily for producing an unfinished product.
 
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Thrax was right, I agree with him. I had already gone through a download test to see if it were faster. It's no faster. I guess the only thing remaining to be seen is the video quality, once Flash is released for 64 bit IE. If it's no better, then I don't even see the point of why the 64 bit shortcut in the start menu was provided. Since I've been here, and had a 64 bit desktop, I'm beginning to wonder if these 32 vs 64 bit threads has merit after all.
A 64-Bit browser with adobe flash player would be the only benefit to having a 64-Bit computer. Is this what you are saying?

There are plenty of applications that will see greater benefits from a 64-Bit OS. The Internet browsers are not one of them because they are handycapped by a Internet Connection speed.
 
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install flash player(Thrax was right)

Catilley,
I was as eager and as Keen as the next power user,I purchased my CQ61-212TU under the 32bit Hewlett & Packard HP Total care package which was a 32bit Vista HP OEM with free upgrade to win7,mate the software arrived in December which I then had used the computer a while it was slower than a wet week(VISTA)

I arrived at an agreement from them (HP) I supply the O\S WIN7 x64bit and they would supply the drivers,bios,support,warranty was same and now after the first infection with using win7 forced me to have to do a clean install & I am very pleased with results.

IE x64 browser was placed there in advance of IE9 (preview)we have downloaded to try & its fast as a rocket yet this issue is proven catilley that is for sure.Yes Microsoft did release an un completed browser yet as for all the other issues,I still remember Vista even XP had lots of problems in the end we have a better product we have come a long way from first IE browser I am sticking with IE8 x64 and will only use my 32 IE for flash etc.I am also trying another idea with IE9,I will post my findings when they come to be fact.

jeffreyobrien




Thrax was right, I agree with him. I had already gone through a download test to see if it were faster. It's no faster. I guess the only thing remaining to be seen is the video quality, once Flash is released for 64 bit IE. If it's no better, then I don't even see the point of why the 64 bit shortcut in the start menu was provided. Since I've been here, and had a 64 bit desktop, I'm beginning to wonder if these 32 vs 64 bit threads has merit after all. Since we don't have the features, the promised speed, and there's so many hardware issues, it would have been better had 32 bit, 3GB desktops and laptops been built for Windows 7. While no one held a gun to our heads and forced us to buy anything, those of us who wanted a new computer had no choice as to bit preference. We could have saved a little cash too, in not having to pay for this hardware that we can't have the full advantage of. I could have done just as much, with the same speed, with a 32 bit, 3GB desktop, versus this 64 bit, 4GB desktop. I have no doubt in my mind in that regard. 64 bit should have remained an option for power users and businesses. The only thing that shoving 64 bit computers down everyone's throats did was cause many problems and issues for many users, as we've all read on this forum. Millions of dollars of printers, scanners, cameras and software would still be perfectly functional, had we been given a choice in the matter. And Flash would not be an issue, either. All of these computers have been built, and the OEM's and Microsoft phones are ringing off the wall, no wonder they introduced "chat service", instead of personal, for I'm positive they are being cursed out daily for producing an unfinished product.
 

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I hope that will change in the near future. The ISP's has the technology, fiber optic cables were buried all over the place years ago. I don't doubt the fact of what you're saying about the speed. But the plain fact is, there's tons of speed to be had, if only the ISP's would unleash them. Back when my neighbor was letting me use her connection, my speed was in the 500 to 650 KB/sec, with wireless and a two bar signal. Now I have 180 KB/sec. The ISP's can do better with speed.
 

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The speed is said to be in the 100 megabit/sec range, which may not set the woods on fire, but will benefit everyone
That is LIGHTNING fast! Wish I had that fast of a connection!
Even Turbo RoadRunner is only about 17-19 Mbps.

There are plenty of applications that will see greater benefits from a 64-Bit OS. The Internet browsers are not one of them because they are handycapped by a Internet Connection speed.
Quite true! It is the connection speed that matters most.

Some countries in Europe have connection speeds of over 300 Mbps!
 

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