Getting YoutTube to play on Windows 98 with Firefox

[larry]

There was an earlier thread in which the OP blackhead was asking what he had
to do to get Windows 98 (first edition) to play YouTube. I also have
difficulty with that, with the difference that the illegal operation I get
almost every time I try to play a YouTube video is not for FlashDrive, but
for my browser, FireFox.

I have FireFox 2.0.0.20. (I see that Firefox 3 will not run on Windows 98.)

What can I do to enabler W98 to play YouTube successfully?

Thanks,
Larry











FIREFOX executed an invalid instruction in
module npswf32.dll at 0177:301c079d.
Registers:
EAX=03950d20 CS=0177 EIP=301c079d EFLGS=00010202
EBX=00000550 SS=017f ESP=00d9f6d0 EBP=00000000
ECX=00000015 DS=017f ESI=039a3350 FS=19e7
EDX=039a4c80 ES=017f EDI=039a51e8 GS=0000
Bytes at CS:EIP:
0f e7 02 0f e7 4a 08 0f e7 52 10 0f e7 5a 18 0f
Stack dump:
03950038 301efde0 039a4c80 03950d20 00000550 00000000 0358a020 00000000
30234864 03950038 30234860 301bf466 03950038 03550ea8 03550e90 03941000

[larry]

Also, here is the illegal operation message I get

> FIREFOX executed an invalid instruction in
> module npswf32.dll at 0177:301c079d.
> Registers:
> EAX=03950d20 CS=0177 EIP=301c079d EFLGS=00010202
> EBX=00000550 SS=017f ESP=00d9f6d0 EBP=00000000
> ECX=00000015 DS=017f ESI=039a3350 FS=19e7
> EDX=039a4c80 ES=017f EDI=039a51e8 GS=0000
> Bytes at CS:EIP:
> 0f e7 02 0f e7 4a 08 0f e7 52 10 0f e7 5a 18 0f
> Stack dump:
> 03950038 301efde0 039a4c80 03950d20 00000550 00000000 0358a020 00000000
> 30234864 03950038 30234860 301bf466 03950038 03550ea8 03550e90 03941000



"Larry" <larry328NOSPAM@att.net> wrote in message
news:u2h02K8yJHA.2084@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> There was an earlier thread in which the OP blackhead was asking what he
had
> to do to get Windows 98 (first edition) to play YouTube. I also have
> difficulty with that, with the difference that the illegal operation I get
> almost every time I try to play a YouTube video is not for FlashDrive, but
> for my browser, FireFox.
>
> I have FireFox 2.0.0.20. (I see that Firefox 3 will not run on Windows
98.)
>
> What can I do to enabler W98 to play YouTube successfully?
>
> Thanks,
> Larry
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> FIREFOX executed an invalid instruction in
> module npswf32.dll at 0177:301c079d.
> Registers:
> EAX=03950d20 CS=0177 EIP=301c079d EFLGS=00010202
> EBX=00000550 SS=017f ESP=00d9f6d0 EBP=00000000
> ECX=00000015 DS=017f ESI=039a3350 FS=19e7
> EDX=039a4c80 ES=017f EDI=039a51e8 GS=0000
> Bytes at CS:EIP:
> 0f e7 02 0f e7 4a 08 0f e7 52 10 0f e7 5a 18 0f
> Stack dump:
> 03950038 301efde0 039a4c80 03950d20 00000550 00000000 0358a020 00000000
> 30234864 03950038 30234860 301bf466 03950038 03550ea8 03550e90 03941000
>

[glee]

"Larry" <larry328NOSPAM@att.net> wrote in message
news:OL3Ccv8yJHA.3476@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
> snip
> A further problem is that downloading the uninstall_flash_player.hqx, which
> I've done twice, downloads a zip file that contains only a txt file with
> gibberish inside. The zip file contains no exe file.
>
> http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html

No offense, but that page shows quite clearly that the uninstall_flash_player.hqx
file is for Mac OS 8x and 9x, NOT for Windows. (.hqx files are used by Apple
computers, not Windows computers).

Download the uninstaller for Windows by using the link on that page for the Windows
version of the uninstaller....it's the first link in the list of downloads, clearly
marked:
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flas ... player.exe

--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+
http://dts-l.net/
http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm

[larry]

I saw the Mac and the 9X and I'm so used to 9X meaning Windows 9X, I
assumed that's what it meant. Stupid.

But now I have a problem. I uninstalled Flash Player in my Add/remove dialog
box, and then installed it from the other link that was provided. Later I
restarted my computer. But Flash Player doesn't show in my Add/Remove box.

Now I've run the correct uninstaller, and run the installer again, but still
Flash Player doesn't show in the Add/Remove box.

Larry


"glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
news:%23flA2I$yJHA.4632@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> "Larry" <larry328NOSPAM@att.net> wrote in message
> news:OL3Ccv8yJHA.3476@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >
> > snip
> > A further problem is that downloading the uninstall_flash_player.hqx,
which
> > I've done twice, downloads a zip file that contains only a txt file with
> > gibberish inside. The zip file contains no exe file.
> >
> > http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html
>
> No offense, but that page shows quite clearly that the
uninstall_flash_player.hqx
> file is for Mac OS 8x and 9x, NOT for Windows. (.hqx files are used by
Apple
> computers, not Windows computers).
>
> Download the uninstaller for Windows by using the link on that page for
the Windows
> version of the uninstaller....it's the first link in the list of
downloads, clearly
> marked:
>
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flas ... player.exe
>
> --
> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+
> http://dts-l.net/
> http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm
>

[larry]

No harm was done by clicking on that incorrect uninstall file, because I
didn't and couldn't do anything with the file, but this is the last time I
try to install something after being up all night. I looked at the list
of uninstall files and flat-out misread it.



"Larry" <larry328NOSPAM@att.net> wrote in message
news:eMYayDAzJHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> I saw the Mac and the 9X and I'm so used to 9X meaning Windows 9X, I
> assumed that's what it meant. Stupid.
>
> But now I have a problem. I uninstalled Flash Player in my Add/remove
dialog
> box, and then installed it from the other link that was provided. Later I
> restarted my computer. But Flash Player doesn't show in my Add/Remove box.
>
> Now I've run the correct uninstaller, and run the installer again, but
still
> Flash Player doesn't show in the Add/Remove box.
>
> Larry
>
>
> "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:%23flA2I$yJHA.4632@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > "Larry" <larry328NOSPAM@att.net> wrote in message
> > news:OL3Ccv8yJHA.3476@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > >
> > > snip
> > > A further problem is that downloading the uninstall_flash_player.hqx,
> which
> > > I've done twice, downloads a zip file that contains only a txt file
with
> > > gibberish inside. The zip file contains no exe file.
> > >
> > > http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html
> >
> > No offense, but that page shows quite clearly that the
> uninstall_flash_player.hqx
> > file is for Mac OS 8x and 9x, NOT for Windows. (.hqx files are used by
> Apple
> > computers, not Windows computers).
> >
> > Download the uninstaller for Windows by using the link on that page for
> the Windows
> > version of the uninstaller....it's the first link in the list of
> downloads, clearly
> > marked:
> >
>
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flas ... player.exe
> >
> > --
> > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Windows, A+
> > http://dts-l.net/
> > http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm
> >
>

[thanatoid]

"Larry" <larry328NOSPAM@att.net> wrote in
news:OL3Ccv8yJHA.3476@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl:

>> As for what you are asking, I happen to have saved the
>> whole thread (I MAY have misunderstood, but you appear to
>> be implying you did not, and can't or are too lazy to get
>> at it) so here it is.
>
> If you want to be helpful, then be helpful, but I have no
> use for your insulting tone, which is out of place in a
> newsgroup where most people courteously help each other.

New here, are we?

Besides I /was/ helpful, you jerk.

> The reason I didn't simply follow some of the advice in the
> earlier thread is that there was a lot of information there
> and some contradictory information going back and forth
> there.

Yes, you ARE new, not only here, but to computing.

But *thank you* for nonetheless clarifying that ALL computers
have exactly the same hardware, setup, software configuration,
and problems, or lack thereof. I was under the impression it was
exactly the opposite, idiot that I am.

> The OP indicated that installing the new flash
> player did not work for him. Also, his illegal operation
> message was different from mine. So I wanted to boil
> things down and make sure I had the right instructions for
> my situation.

And just because it's Your Majesty's request, someone should
have the exact correct answer for you this time - while not a
few days ago, for someone else?

> A further problem is that downloading the
> uninstall_flash_player.hqx, which I've done twice,
> downloads a zip file that contains only a txt file with
> gibberish inside. The zip file contains no exe file.

Learn to use the computer. Files compressed with a Mac
compression program usually aren't intended for Windows.

And don't top-post (look it up), and credit posters properly.
WHO wrote the first paragraph of your post?

<SNIP>


--
(Originally Posted by Ketxxx on forums.techpowerup.com)
I think you got it a bit backwards, spyware comes free with
Vista and is a "product feature".

[thanatoid]

"Larry" <larry328NOSPAM@att.net> wrote in
news:OuO6QRAzJHA.1380@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl:

<70 lines SNIPPED>

Hey Your Majesty, how about modifying the thread name to "and
force everyone to top-post and not snip anything because that's
what I do and that's the right way to do it"?


--
(Originally Posted by Ketxxx on forums.techpowerup.com)
I think you got it a bit backwards, spyware comes free with
Vista and is a "product feature".

[thanatoid]

"MEB" <MEB@not@here> wrote in
news:#FKXSjBzJHA.140@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl:

<SNIP>

> Just a minor correction.
>
> Microsoft joined forces [supplied support] for
> FireFox/Mozilla org
> projects.... a bit interesting when you think about it...

A bit horrifying, I would say. There IS no escape! But it may
(partially?) explain why FFox sucks so bad!

(BTW, you are one of the last people I would expect not to snip
anything. What gives?)



--
(Originally Posted by Ketxxx on forums.techpowerup.com)
I think you got it a bit backwards, spyware comes free with
Vista and is a "product feature".

[larry]

Thanatoid,

I've been posting in this group for over ten years, though not much in the
last couple of years, and gotten invauable help from knowledgeable and
friendly people here on all kinds of issues. I've never run into anyone like
you.

I don't know what your problem is, and I don't care. So just stay away from
me, and don't reply to my posts in the future.

Of course I realize I'm going to receive another reply from you with another
string of insults. But hey, you could prove me wrong by not replying to me
again.

Larry

[thanatoid]

"Larry" <larry328NOSPAM@att.net> wrote in
news:uYwLhRDzJHA.3896@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl:

> Thanatoid,

thanatoid is /never/ capitalized. If you've been here for ten
years, you should know that.

> I've been posting in this group for over ten years, though
> not much in the last couple of years, and gotten invauable
> help from knowledgeable and friendly people here on all
> kinds of issues. I've never run into anyone like you.

Thank you.

> I don't know what your problem is, and I don't care.

I have many, but since you don't care, I won't bore you with
them.

> So
> just stay away from me, and don't reply to my posts in the
> future.

Maybe you should reacquaint yourself with the concept and nature
of what is known as "Usenet". Although your politeness is
appreciated.

> Of course I realize I'm going to receive another reply from
> you with another string of insults. But hey, you could
> prove me wrong by not replying to me again.

No insults, and I never really insulted you until you became
unpleasant, and even then, "jerk" is hardly an insult. Maybe you
should get out more.

BTW, YOU'RE WELCOME for the compact copy of the whole YouTube
thread, Your Majesty.



--
(Originally Posted by Ketxxx on forums.techpowerup.com)
I think you got it a bit backwards, spyware comes free with
Vista and is a "product feature".

["j. p. gilliver]

In message <OwRVu$#yJHA.1432@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>, someone watching
<nospam@bogusaddress.com> writes:
>Larry, the crashes you experience are caused by the FLASH plugin as
>stated in previous posts. I also experience crashes with W98 and IE or
>FF when ANY flash 10 (ten) encoded video is played on my systems. Reason
>is because of an incompatibility with flash plugin 9 (which is what
>we're using) and media encoded with FLASH 10.

Assuming the above is correct: is there any way of telling - ideally
before trying to play, but within a few seconds of starting wouldn't be
bad - whether something _is_ encoded with whatever is going to crash
Firefox/Netscape? (OK, crash flash, but it crashes the browser anyway.)
>
>So far as I know nothing can be done unless Adobe corrects the
>incompatibility in v9 plugin (which is doubtful they will). Which also
>brings another point to mind; WHY do people JUMP to newer software (ie
>FLASH 10 encoder) when there is still a substantial number of people
>which use older hardware/software and frankly cannot afford to buy the
>latest technology, thus cannot access their media !!

Not just "ie" but "e. g.": I agree, why do people switch to the newest
like lemmings, not just in this case but with all sorts of things!
(Other features of web pages in particular come to mind.)
[]
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