Guest msnews.microsoft.com Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a common problem with the 64 bit OS?
Guest Clayton Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a common > problem with the 64 bit OS?
Guest Charlie Russel - MVP Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS It's not Vista 64bit (the OS) that won't display or install Flash, it's the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer. You can, however, use the 32-bit IE, and flash works. The key is to use the 32-bit IE, _which is the default_, whenever you want to access a flash site. -- Charlie. http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64 http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a common > problem with the 64 bit OS?
Guest msnews.microsoft.com Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS In essence you are saying to me that despite my Lexus, I should keep riding my horse... Hmmm, doesn't make much sense now, does it? :) "Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message news:uyfxKE3CJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit > > > " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message > news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a common >> problem with the 64 bit OS? > >
Guest R. C. White Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Hi, msnews (is that Really your name?). As Charlie said, run 32-bit IE in your 64-bit Vista. Both versions of IE are included in every copy of Vista. The 32-bit version runs by default. To see which one is running, click Help | About Internet Explorer. The 64-bit version will say "64-bit Edition" on the Version line; the 32-bit version is silent. (Don't be confused by Cipher Strength: 256-bit, in both versions.) You can run either: the 32-bit edition: C:\Program Files (x86)\iexplore.exe, or the 64-bit edition: C:\Program Files\iexplore.exe More like you can listen to AM radio in your Lexus, or FM radio in your Lexus. ;<) RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX rc@grandecom.net Microsoft Windows MVP (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1) " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message news:uSKYSw8CJHA.3348@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > In essence you are saying to me that despite my Lexus, I should keep > riding my horse... Hmmm, doesn't make much sense now, does it? :) > > "Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message > news:uyfxKE3CJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit >> >> >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message >> news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a >>> common problem with the 64 bit OS?
Guest fs_fan Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Unfortunately I can't also get to work Flash with 64-bit OS and Firefox... Any solutions for this? But yes, it works ok on IEx86. " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> escreveu na mensagem news:#7mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a common > problem with the 64 bit OS?
Guest Kerry Brown Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS The solution is for Adobe to release a 64 bit version of Flash. Until that happens it isn't going to work. -- Kerry Brown MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Systems Administration http://www.vistahelp.ca/phpBB2/ http://vistahelpca.blogspot.com/ "fs_fan" <diogo_ferrosantos'at'hotmail.com> wrote in message news:4DC389C2-A5C2-4FB3-AC30-FB48030982FE@microsoft.com... > Unfortunately I can't also get to work Flash with 64-bit OS and Firefox... > Any solutions for this? > > But yes, it works ok on IEx86. > > " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> escreveu na mensagem > news:#7mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a common >> problem with the 64 bit OS? >
Guest Hal9000 Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS I have FireFox 3.0.1 installed here on a 64-bit system. Flash works just fine. When I first installed Firefox and visited a site that required flash I just opted to let it install by default and it works. http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/ I have a rule here - If a site, or it's content, require IE I don't use the site. All my computers are NO IE all the time systems "fs_fan" <diogo_ferrosantos'at'hotmail.com> wrote in message news:4DC389C2-A5C2-4FB3-AC30-FB48030982FE@microsoft.com... > Unfortunately I can't also get to work Flash with 64-bit OS and Firefox... > Any solutions for this? > > But yes, it works ok on IEx86. > > " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> escreveu na mensagem > news:#7mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a common >> problem with the 64 bit OS? >
Guest David Stevens Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS "Hal9000" wrote: >I have FireFox 3.0.1 installed here on a 64-bit system. Flash works just >fine. Sure. You're running a 32-bit program. "A good goat will do that." > When I first installed Firefox and visited a site that required flash I > just opted to let it install by default and it works. > > http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/ Yes, It works in nearly any 32-bit browser. But not in any kind of 64-bit browser: http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=6b3af6c9&sliceId=2 > I have a rule here Me, too: I disregard advice from people who didn't read the manual. - David Stevens
Guest Dennis Pack Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Hal9000: Firefox 3.0.1 is a 32-bit browser as is the updated Adobe Flash Player. The updated Adobe Flash Player is also compatible with IE7 32-bit. This thread is about using a 64-bit browser which is like comparing apples and oranges which are both good within their areas. -- Dennis Pack XP x64 SP2, Vista Enterprise x64 SP1 WHS, Office Professional Plus 2007 SP1 "Hal9000" <northx3@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:%23de9egFDJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >I have FireFox 3.0.1 installed here on a 64-bit system. Flash works just >fine. > > When I first installed Firefox and visited a site that required flash I > just opted to let it install by default and it works. > > http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/ > > I have a rule here - If a site, or it's content, require IE I don't use > the site. All my computers are NO IE all the time systems > > > > "fs_fan" <diogo_ferrosantos'at'hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:4DC389C2-A5C2-4FB3-AC30-FB48030982FE@microsoft.com... >> Unfortunately I can't also get to work Flash with 64-bit OS and >> Firefox... Any solutions for this? >> >> But yes, it works ok on IEx86. >> >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> escreveu na mensagem >> news:#7mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a >>> common problem with the 64 bit OS? >> >
Guest msnews.microsoft.com Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Thanks, Kerry, this was the answer I was looking for, which also prompts another question: do you know by any chance why is it taking Adobe so long to release the 64 bit version of Flash when the 64 bit OS has been around for a while? And since we are speaking of Adobe, do you know if Photoshop CS3 and Lightroom 2 are compatible with the 64 bit version of Vista? Thanks "Kerry Brown" <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote in message news:eaSR$aDDJHA.5196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > The solution is for Adobe to release a 64 bit version of Flash. Until that > happens it isn't going to work. > > -- > Kerry Brown > MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Systems Administration > http://www.vistahelp.ca/phpBB2/ > http://vistahelpca.blogspot.com/
Guest Kerry Brown Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Your guess is as good as mine. http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=6b3af6c9&sliceId=2 -- Kerry Brown MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Systems Administration http://www.vistahelp.ca/phpBB2/ http://vistahelpca.blogspot.com/ " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message news:uTf0iMHDJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Thanks, Kerry, this was the answer I was looking for, which also prompts > another question: do you know by any chance why is it taking Adobe so long > to release the 64 bit version of Flash when the 64 bit OS has been around > for a while? > > And since we are speaking of Adobe, do you know if Photoshop CS3 and > Lightroom 2 are compatible with the 64 bit version of Vista? Thanks > > > "Kerry Brown" <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote in message > news:eaSR$aDDJHA.5196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> The solution is for Adobe to release a 64 bit version of Flash. Until >> that happens it isn't going to work. >> >> -- >> Kerry Brown >> MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Systems Administration >> http://www.vistahelp.ca/phpBB2/ >> http://vistahelpca.blogspot.com/ >
Guest Dennis Pack Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS msnews.microsoft.com: Refer to http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/systemreqs/ for the answer. -- Dennis Pack XP x64SP2 " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message news:uTf0iMHDJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Thanks, Kerry, this was the answer I was looking for, which also prompts > another question: do you know by any chance why is it taking Adobe so long > to release the 64 bit version of Flash when the 64 bit OS has been around > for a while? > > And since we are speaking of Adobe, do you know if Photoshop CS3 and > Lightroom 2 are compatible with the 64 bit version of Vista? Thanks > > > "Kerry Brown" <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote in message > news:eaSR$aDDJHA.5196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> The solution is for Adobe to release a 64 bit version of Flash. Until >> that happens it isn't going to work. >> >> -- >> Kerry Brown >> MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Systems Administration >> http://www.vistahelp.ca/phpBB2/ >> http://vistahelpca.blogspot.com/ >
Guest Dominic Payer Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Lightroom 2 is 64-bit, if you have a 64-bit Windows OS. CS3 - an x86 application - is compatible with 64-bit. CS4, when released (expected soon), will have a 64-bit Windows version. " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message news:uTf0iMHDJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Thanks, Kerry, this was the answer I was looking for, which also prompts > another question: do you know by any chance why is it taking Adobe so long > to release the 64 bit version of Flash when the 64 bit OS has been around > for a while? > > And since we are speaking of Adobe, do you know if Photoshop CS3 and > Lightroom 2 are compatible with the 64 bit version of Vista? Thanks > > > "Kerry Brown" <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote in message > news:eaSR$aDDJHA.5196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> The solution is for Adobe to release a 64 bit version of Flash. Until >> that happens it isn't going to work. >> >> -- >> Kerry Brown >> MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Systems Administration >> http://www.vistahelp.ca/phpBB2/ >> http://vistahelpca.blogspot.com/ >
Guest Don Cleveland Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Mr. White, You've written a good explanation that they both exist, but you didn't tell a computer neophite how you actuall select the 32 bit IE. I followed your instructions and proved that I had a 64 bit edition, but didn't see anything in the 'background." How do I throw the switch? All I get every time I want to watch an MSN or CNN video is that I need to download the most recent version of Adobe Flash, then when I try to download it, it get the message that I can't because it isn't developed yet. So, how do you cross that river? Don Cleveland "R. C. White" wrote: > Hi, msnews (is that Really your name?). > > As Charlie said, run 32-bit IE in your 64-bit Vista. Both versions of IE > are included in every copy of Vista. The 32-bit version runs by default. > To see which one is running, click Help | About Internet Explorer. The > 64-bit version will say "64-bit Edition" on the Version line; the 32-bit > version is silent. (Don't be confused by Cipher Strength: 256-bit, in both > versions.) > > You can run either: > the 32-bit edition: C:\Program Files (x86)\iexplore.exe, or > the 64-bit edition: C:\Program Files\iexplore.exe > > More like you can listen to AM radio in your Lexus, or FM radio in your > Lexus. ;<) > > RC > -- > R. C. White, CPA > San Marcos, TX > rc@grandecom.net > Microsoft Windows MVP > (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1) > > " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message > news:uSKYSw8CJHA.3348@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > > In essence you are saying to me that despite my Lexus, I should keep > > riding my horse... Hmmm, doesn't make much sense now, does it? :) > > > > "Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message > > news:uyfxKE3CJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > >> Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit > >> > >> > >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message > >> news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > >>> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a > >>> common problem with the 64 bit OS? >
Guest Drew Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Right-click whatever shortcut you are using to launch IE and in the Target: edit field fill in the path to the 32-bit IE typically: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe". Press OK. Now you should be using the correct one. Drew "Don Cleveland" <Don Cleveland@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:5416F2B7-CF3F-4D1A-888A-45D0B1892581@microsoft.com... > Mr. White, > > You've written a good explanation that they both exist, but you didn't > tell a computer neophite how you actuall select the 32 bit IE. I followed > your instructions and proved that I had a 64 bit edition, but didn't see > anything in the 'background." How do I throw the switch? All I get every > time I want to watch an MSN or CNN video is that I need to download the > most > recent version of Adobe Flash, then when I try to download it, it get the > message that I can't because it isn't developed yet. > So, how do you cross that river? > > Don Cleveland > > "R. C. White" wrote: > >> Hi, msnews (is that Really your name?). >> >> As Charlie said, run 32-bit IE in your 64-bit Vista. Both versions of IE >> are included in every copy of Vista. The 32-bit version runs by default. >> To see which one is running, click Help | About Internet Explorer. The >> 64-bit version will say "64-bit Edition" on the Version line; the 32-bit >> version is silent. (Don't be confused by Cipher Strength: 256-bit, in >> both >> versions.) >> >> You can run either: >> the 32-bit edition: C:\Program Files (x86)\iexplore.exe, or >> the 64-bit edition: C:\Program Files\iexplore.exe >> >> More like you can listen to AM radio in your Lexus, or FM radio in your >> Lexus. ;<) >> >> RC >> -- >> R. C. White, CPA >> San Marcos, TX >> rc@grandecom.net >> Microsoft Windows MVP >> (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1) >> >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message >> news:uSKYSw8CJHA.3348@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> > In essence you are saying to me that despite my Lexus, I should keep >> > riding my horse... Hmmm, doesn't make much sense now, does it? :) >> > >> > "Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message >> > news:uyfxKE3CJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> >> Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit >> >> >> >> >> >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message >> >> news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> >>> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a >> >>> common problem with the 64 bit OS? >>
Guest R. C. White Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Hi, Drew. No, the 32-bit (x86) version of IE is the one that runs BY DEFAULT, even in 64-bit Vista. Even though Don (and everybody else with 64-bit Windows) has the 64-bit IE available, there's no default icon to run it and most users never see it or even know it's there. To run it, we have to insist by right-clicking the shortcut, as you said, and DELETE the (x86) so that the path goes to C:\Program Files (NOT x86), which is where all the 64-bit applications reside. This "x86" nonsense started with WinXP x64 about 4 years ago. It would have made so much more sense for Microsoft to have continued to use "Program Files" for 32-bit programs and created a new "Program Files (x64)". But BillG forgot to ask me. :>( RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX rc@grandecom.net Microsoft Windows MVP (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1) "Drew" <dam@dam.com> wrote in message news:e71l04OFJHA.1272@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Right-click whatever shortcut you are using to launch IE and in the > Target: edit field fill in the path to the 32-bit IE typically: > "C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe". Press OK. Now > you should be using the correct one. > > Drew > > "Don Cleveland" <Don Cleveland@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:5416F2B7-CF3F-4D1A-888A-45D0B1892581@microsoft.com... >> Mr. White, >> >> You've written a good explanation that they both exist, but you >> didn't >> tell a computer neophite how you actuall select the 32 bit IE. I >> followed >> your instructions and proved that I had a 64 bit edition, but didn't see >> anything in the 'background." How do I throw the switch? All I get >> every >> time I want to watch an MSN or CNN video is that I need to download the >> most >> recent version of Adobe Flash, then when I try to download it, it get the >> message that I can't because it isn't developed yet. >> So, how do you cross that river? >> >> Don Cleveland >> >> "R. C. White" wrote: >> >>> Hi, msnews (is that Really your name?). >>> >>> As Charlie said, run 32-bit IE in your 64-bit Vista. Both versions of >>> IE >>> are included in every copy of Vista. The 32-bit version runs by >>> default. >>> To see which one is running, click Help | About Internet Explorer. The >>> 64-bit version will say "64-bit Edition" on the Version line; the 32-bit >>> version is silent. (Don't be confused by Cipher Strength: 256-bit, in >>> both >>> versions.) >>> >>> You can run either: >>> the 32-bit edition: C:\Program Files (x86)\iexplore.exe, or >>> the 64-bit edition: C:\Program Files\iexplore.exe >>> >>> More like you can listen to AM radio in your Lexus, or FM radio in your >>> Lexus. ;<) >>> >>> RC >>> >>> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message >>> news:uSKYSw8CJHA.3348@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> > In essence you are saying to me that despite my Lexus, I should keep >>> > riding my horse... Hmmm, doesn't make much sense now, does it? :) >>> > >>> > "Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message >>> > news:uyfxKE3CJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> >> Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message >>> >> news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> >>> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a >>> >>> common problem with the 64 bit OS?
Guest Chris Saunders Posted September 13, 2008 Posted September 13, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS When I click on the Start button and then All Programs up near the top of the menu I see Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer (64-bit). This is on Vista Ultimate 64-bit. I don't remember for sure but I think both appeared there since I installed. Regards Chris Saunders "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net> wrote in message news:1D2A0491-A880-4AEE-A3EB-ACA628BD8A79@microsoft.com... > Hi, Drew. > > No, the 32-bit (x86) version of IE is the one that runs BY DEFAULT, even > in 64-bit Vista. > > Even though Don (and everybody else with 64-bit Windows) has the 64-bit IE > available, there's no default icon to run it and most users never see it > or even know it's there. To run it, we have to insist by right-clicking > the shortcut, as you said, and DELETE the (x86) so that the path goes to > C:\Program Files (NOT x86), which is where all the 64-bit applications > reside. > > This "x86" nonsense started with WinXP x64 about 4 years ago. It would > have made so much more sense for Microsoft to have continued to use > "Program Files" for 32-bit programs and created a new "Program Files > (x64)". But BillG forgot to ask me. :>( > > RC > -- > R. C. White, CPA > San Marcos, TX > rc@grandecom.net > Microsoft Windows MVP > (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1) > > "Drew" <dam@dam.com> wrote in message > news:e71l04OFJHA.1272@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> Right-click whatever shortcut you are using to launch IE and in the >> Target: edit field fill in the path to the 32-bit IE typically: >> "C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe". Press OK. Now >> you should be using the correct one. >> >> Drew >> >> "Don Cleveland" <Don Cleveland@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >> message news:5416F2B7-CF3F-4D1A-888A-45D0B1892581@microsoft.com... >>> Mr. White, >>> >>> You've written a good explanation that they both exist, but you >>> didn't >>> tell a computer neophite how you actuall select the 32 bit IE. I >>> followed >>> your instructions and proved that I had a 64 bit edition, but didn't see >>> anything in the 'background." How do I throw the switch? All I get >>> every >>> time I want to watch an MSN or CNN video is that I need to download the >>> most >>> recent version of Adobe Flash, then when I try to download it, it get >>> the >>> message that I can't because it isn't developed yet. >>> So, how do you cross that river? >>> >>> Don Cleveland >>> >>> "R. C. White" wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, msnews (is that Really your name?). >>>> >>>> As Charlie said, run 32-bit IE in your 64-bit Vista. Both versions of >>>> IE >>>> are included in every copy of Vista. The 32-bit version runs by >>>> default. >>>> To see which one is running, click Help | About Internet Explorer. The >>>> 64-bit version will say "64-bit Edition" on the Version line; the >>>> 32-bit >>>> version is silent. (Don't be confused by Cipher Strength: 256-bit, in >>>> both >>>> versions.) >>>> >>>> You can run either: >>>> the 32-bit edition: C:\Program Files (x86)\iexplore.exe, or >>>> the 64-bit edition: C:\Program Files\iexplore.exe >>>> >>>> More like you can listen to AM radio in your Lexus, or FM radio in your >>>> Lexus. ;<) >>>> >>>> RC >>>> >>>> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message >>>> news:uSKYSw8CJHA.3348@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> > In essence you are saying to me that despite my Lexus, I should keep >>>> > riding my horse... Hmmm, doesn't make much sense now, does it? :) >>>> > >>>> > "Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message >>>> > news:uyfxKE3CJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> >> Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message >>>> >> news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> >>> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a >>>> >>> common problem with the 64 bit OS? >
Guest R. C. White Posted September 13, 2008 Posted September 13, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS Hi, Chris. Yes, both are there in my All Programs, too. I think the 64-bit might have been added to the All Programs menu in SP1. The default "pinned" to the Start menu is still 32-bit, though, even in 64-bit Vista. And that's what we get when we click the big blue "e" icon. Right-click on each of the two versions and then click Properties. The only difference I can see is the (x86) in the pathname for the 32-bit version. I'm running the IE8 beta 2 now, so I may not be seeing exactly what I would see with IE7. RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX rc@grandecom.net Microsoft Windows MVP (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1) "Chris Saunders" <evas@mountaincable.net> wrote in message news:876067A8-8831-475A-94F1-C2FCD089E8D7@microsoft.com... > When I click on the Start button and then All Programs up near the top of > the menu I see Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer (64-bit). This is > on Vista Ultimate 64-bit. I don't remember for sure but I think both > appeared there since I installed. > > Regards > Chris Saunders > > "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net> wrote in message > news:1D2A0491-A880-4AEE-A3EB-ACA628BD8A79@microsoft.com... >> Hi, Drew. >> >> No, the 32-bit (x86) version of IE is the one that runs BY DEFAULT, even >> in 64-bit Vista. >> >> Even though Don (and everybody else with 64-bit Windows) has the 64-bit >> IE available, there's no default icon to run it and most users never see >> it or even know it's there. To run it, we have to insist by >> right-clicking the shortcut, as you said, and DELETE the (x86) so that >> the path goes to C:\Program Files (NOT x86), which is where all the >> 64-bit applications reside. >> >> This "x86" nonsense started with WinXP x64 about 4 years ago. It would >> have made so much more sense for Microsoft to have continued to use >> "Program Files" for 32-bit programs and created a new "Program Files >> (x64)". But BillG forgot to ask me. :>( >> >> RC >> >> "Drew" <dam@dam.com> wrote in message >> news:e71l04OFJHA.1272@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> Right-click whatever shortcut you are using to launch IE and in the >>> Target: edit field fill in the path to the 32-bit IE typically: >>> "C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe". Press OK. Now >>> you should be using the correct one. >>> >>> Drew >>> >>> "Don Cleveland" <Don Cleveland@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >>> message news:5416F2B7-CF3F-4D1A-888A-45D0B1892581@microsoft.com... >>>> Mr. White, >>>> >>>> You've written a good explanation that they both exist, but you >>>> didn't >>>> tell a computer neophite how you actuall select the 32 bit IE. I >>>> followed >>>> your instructions and proved that I had a 64 bit edition, but didn't >>>> see >>>> anything in the 'background." How do I throw the switch? All I get >>>> every >>>> time I want to watch an MSN or CNN video is that I need to download the >>>> most >>>> recent version of Adobe Flash, then when I try to download it, it get >>>> the >>>> message that I can't because it isn't developed yet. >>>> So, how do you cross that river? >>>> >>>> Don Cleveland >>>> >>>> "R. C. White" wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, msnews (is that Really your name?). >>>>> >>>>> As Charlie said, run 32-bit IE in your 64-bit Vista. Both versions of >>>>> IE >>>>> are included in every copy of Vista. The 32-bit version runs by >>>>> default. >>>>> To see which one is running, click Help | About Internet Explorer. >>>>> The >>>>> 64-bit version will say "64-bit Edition" on the Version line; the >>>>> 32-bit >>>>> version is silent. (Don't be confused by Cipher Strength: 256-bit, >>>>> in both >>>>> versions.) >>>>> >>>>> You can run either: >>>>> the 32-bit edition: C:\Program Files (x86)\iexplore.exe, or >>>>> the 64-bit edition: C:\Program Files\iexplore.exe >>>>> >>>>> More like you can listen to AM radio in your Lexus, or FM radio in >>>>> your >>>>> Lexus. ;<) >>>>> >>>>> RC >>>>> >>>>> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:uSKYSw8CJHA.3348@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> > In essence you are saying to me that despite my Lexus, I should keep >>>>> > riding my horse... Hmmm, doesn't make much sense now, does it? :) >>>>> > >>>>> > "Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message >>>>> > news:uyfxKE3CJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> >> Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message >>>>> >> news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> >>> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a >>>>> >>> common problem with the 64 bit OS? >> >
Guest Liza Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS I spent 2 hours on the phone with India yesterday to no avail in solving this same problem. Your knowledge was priceless to me and I so appreciate that you were willing to share such a simple solution. Thank you so much. Liza "R. C. White" wrote: > Hi, msnews (is that Really your name?). > > As Charlie said, run 32-bit IE in your 64-bit Vista. Both versions of IE > are included in every copy of Vista. The 32-bit version runs by default. > To see which one is running, click Help | About Internet Explorer. The > 64-bit version will say "64-bit Edition" on the Version line; the 32-bit > version is silent. (Don't be confused by Cipher Strength: 256-bit, in both > versions.) > > You can run either: > the 32-bit edition: C:\Program Files (x86)\iexplore.exe, or > the 64-bit edition: C:\Program Files\iexplore.exe > > More like you can listen to AM radio in your Lexus, or FM radio in your > Lexus. ;<) > > RC > -- > R. C. White, CPA > San Marcos, TX > rc@grandecom.net > Microsoft Windows MVP > (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1) > > " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message > news:uSKYSw8CJHA.3348@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > > In essence you are saying to me that despite my Lexus, I should keep > > riding my horse... Hmmm, doesn't make much sense now, does it? :) > > > > "Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message > > news:uyfxKE3CJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > >> Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit > >> > >> > >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message > >> news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > >>> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a > >>> common problem with the 64 bit OS? >
Guest Liza Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Re: Flash player for 64 bit OS I just did this. Go to START. All Programs. Then you will see 2 versions of IE. One shows (64-bit), the other is silent. Select the one which is silent and it will allow you to download Adobe 9. Good Luck. Liza "Don Cleveland" wrote: > Mr. White, > > You've written a good explanation that they both exist, but you didn't > tell a computer neophite how you actuall select the 32 bit IE. I followed > your instructions and proved that I had a 64 bit edition, but didn't see > anything in the 'background." How do I throw the switch? All I get every > time I want to watch an MSN or CNN video is that I need to download the most > recent version of Adobe Flash, then when I try to download it, it get the > message that I can't because it isn't developed yet. > So, how do you cross that river? > > Don Cleveland > > "R. C. White" wrote: > > > Hi, msnews (is that Really your name?). > > > > As Charlie said, run 32-bit IE in your 64-bit Vista. Both versions of IE > > are included in every copy of Vista. The 32-bit version runs by default. > > To see which one is running, click Help | About Internet Explorer. The > > 64-bit version will say "64-bit Edition" on the Version line; the 32-bit > > version is silent. (Don't be confused by Cipher Strength: 256-bit, in both > > versions.) > > > > You can run either: > > the 32-bit edition: C:\Program Files (x86)\iexplore.exe, or > > the 64-bit edition: C:\Program Files\iexplore.exe > > > > More like you can listen to AM radio in your Lexus, or FM radio in your > > Lexus. ;<) > > > > RC > > -- > > R. C. White, CPA > > San Marcos, TX > > rc@grandecom.net > > Microsoft Windows MVP > > (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1) > > > > " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message > > news:uSKYSw8CJHA.3348@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > > > In essence you are saying to me that despite my Lexus, I should keep > > > riding my horse... Hmmm, doesn't make much sense now, does it? :) > > > > > > "Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message > > > news:uyfxKE3CJHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > > >> Yes, Flash does not support 64 Bit, use 32 Bit > > >> > > >> > > >> " msnews.microsoft.com" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message > > >> news:%237mVF71CJHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > > >>> My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a > > >>> common problem with the 64 bit OS? > >
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