So I got Windows 8 (it came with the computer) and there's a compatibility issue with Firefox and Flash Player that's causing it to freeze up (not crash, just freeze). Something about a script being stuck, from what I understand. So I can't load basic stuff like GMail and half the videos on youtube using FF. Does anyone know if a fix for this exists?
I've tried the basic stuff on google: reinstalling, older versions of Flash, admin privileges, compatibility modes, reinstalling Firefox after flash, disabling some scripts, reinstalling Visual C++/sql/.net. The best I've gotten was a couple days before the problem returned and the flash element crashing instead of freezing up the whole browser.
So I got Windows 8 (it came with the computer) and there's a compatibility issue with Firefox and Flash Player that's causing it to freeze up (not crash, just freeze). Something about a script being stuck, from what I understand. So I can't load basic stuff like GMail and half the videos on youtube using FF. Does anyone know if a fix for this exists?
I've tried the basic stuff on google: reinstalling, older versions of Flash, admin privileges, compatibility modes, reinstalling Firefox after flash, disabling some scripts, reinstalling Visual C++/sql/.net. The best I've gotten was a couple days before the problem returned and the flash element crashing instead of freezing up the whole browser.
not sure if you tried this:
-firefox button > help > restart with add-ons disabled
-select the "start in safe-mode"
-go through enabling and disabling add-ons.
-when you are done click the firefox button > exit to leave safe-mode
greasemonkey gave me issues on FF when i used win8
what version of firefox are u on?
not sure if you tried this:
-firefox button > help > restart with add-ons disabled
-select the "start in safe-mode"
-go through enabling and disabling add-ons.
-when you are done click the firefox button > exit to leave safe-mode
greasemonkey gave me issues on FF when i used win8
what version of firefox are u on?
Nothing.
Only know that it's something to do with a script. 18.0.2 by the way.
I also can't launch GTA4. Probably won't work until they come out with a working service pack.
Nothing.
Only know that it's something to do with a script. 18.0.2 by the way.
I also can't launch GTA4. Probably won't work until they come out with a working service pack.
Try googling your problems man.
GTA 4 and Windows 8:
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3004707
http://www.lcpdfr.com/topic/11928-how-to-run-gta-iv-in-windows-8/
As for firefox you're doing something wrong, update to the latest versions of both (firefox first).
Don't hate on Windows 8 :)
Try googling your problems man.
GTA 4 and Windows 8:
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3004707
http://www.lcpdfr.com/topic/11928-how-to-run-gta-iv-in-windows-8/
As for firefox you're doing something wrong, update to the latest versions of both (firefox first).
Don't hate on Windows 8 :)
Uninstalling Flash and Firefox, and then updating to the latest versions worked for me.
Uninstalling Flash and Firefox, and then updating to the latest versions worked for me.
windows 7 is the answer
windows 8 is vista 2.0
windows 7 is the answer
windows 8 is vista 2.0
TechDudesnip
Already tried both several times, neither worked anyway. What's working for some isn't working for me.
I can deal with some of the questionable design choices (no start menu, using shortcuts for everything instead of clicking, downloads messing up the desktop because of the .part), but all the compatibility issues and the reinstalling is a real pain.
cefyrinUninstalling Flash and Firefox, and then updating to the latest versions worked for me.
That worked for me for a couple days, then stopped.
The other thing is, with the flash installer, it will say complete but give me a "cancel" instead of a "finish" button for some reason.
[quote=TechDude]snip[/quote]
Already tried both several times, neither worked anyway. What's working for some isn't working for me.
I can deal with some of the questionable design choices (no start menu, using shortcuts for everything instead of clicking, downloads messing up the desktop because of the .part), but all the compatibility issues and the reinstalling is a real pain.
[quote=cefyrin]Uninstalling Flash and Firefox, and then updating to the latest versions worked for me.[/quote]
That worked for me for a couple days, then stopped.
The other thing is, with the flash installer, it will say complete but give me a "cancel" instead of a "finish" button for some reason.