Cant play youtube or flash on Windows 7 64bit

Yup, currently Adobe has released a beta 64bit player plugin for Linux only. So you have to use the 32bit plugin, which means you must use the 32bit browser. So under Vista x64 and Win7 x64, you will have to use the 32bit version of IE or whatever other browser you are using. Adobe has been promising us 64bit Flash since XP-64 came out. It looks like they are getting there, but still haven't released anything for non-Linux 64bit yet. You could also check compatibility info over here at the Microsoft TechNet Springboard:
http://tinyurl.com/832nco
or you could try the official Windows 7 RC Support Forum located here:
http://tinyurl.com/9fhdl5

"Firefox" is 32 bit. If you want/need the 64 bit Mozilla browser, it's name is 'Minefield'.

Nope - Minefield is a nightly build of 32 bit FF.

Mozilla Firefox has worked for me. When I was asked to download the plugins - I was given the option of Windows version - or other version. I'm using Win 7 RC 64 bit - and haven't had a problem with videos on iexplorer or Mozilla Firefox.

On my windows 7, even with the 32bit internet explorer 8, flash still wouldn't instal. flash gave "operating system error" and wouldn't instal.

On the other hand, Chrome works just fine and I'm guessing firefox is great too.

Wierd. Installed Windows 7 last night and haven't even touched the IE8 thats there and Flash works great for me.

What build do you have BTW? Might be that causing the problem....

I have been using Windows 7 Ultimate x64 for about 2 months now and started noticing issues with Flash that seemed somewhat random. I have since narrowed it down that Flash stops working (in all browsers) after a hibernation or power-down and wake up. If I completely restart the system everything works again. Not the end of the world, but certainly a pain in the butt.

Anyone else having this issue?

Windows 7 installs the 64-bit version of IE8 in the folder Program Files. It installs the 32-bit version in the folder Program Files (32-bit). So the version you get depends on where IE8 gets loaded from. Flash will work in the 32-bit version but not the 64-bit version. If you are having a problem with Flash, pull the Help menu down and click on About Internet Explorer. The 64-bit version will list 64-bit Edition, the 32-bit will not list anything. If you see 64-bit, blow it away and load the 32-bit version from Program Files (32-bit). Flash will work.

I don't know for certain, but I suspect that the link-not-working problems are some how associated with the intermixing of 32-bit and 64-bit copies of IE8. And I believe the randomness of other problems is also cause by intermixing. Futher I think if I can figure out a way to replace the 64-bit version in folder Program Files with the 32-bit version from folder Program Files (32-bit), all of these problems might disappear completely. Any ideas on how to do that without running afoul of the TrustedInstaller?

hi guys try this 64 bit flashplayer10_1_p3_activex_022310

Guys, like somebody said previously, you should have 2 or even 3 different versions of internet explorer installed onto your windows 7.

Goto your bottom right hand corner and click start, then search for 'internet explorer'.

I have 3 options that come up:

Internet explorer
Internet explorer (64bit)
Internet explorer (No Add-Ons)

The first internet explorer is the 32bit version.

Now just drag that icon onto your shortcuts and you can now choose to run 32bit, 64bit or no add-ons version of internet explorer.

Hope this helps.

Let me know as I spent a while seaching around to find a solution but managed to work it out with a little help.

This is a very simple fix. It requires the reloading of IE8..not the re-installation. I just finished fixing this problem and it works like a charm now. Click the Windows globe [start] search for "Windows Features". Clic on Add/Remove Windows Features. Look for IE8 and uncheck it..then click RESTART LATER. The window will close. Go back into Add/Remove features and re-check IE8. This time click RESTART NOW. Prior to windows shutting down it will set-up the IE8 reload. When your computer reboots it will initiate the reload. Login to your computer and all flash issues are resloved.

~Scottie M.

have to use iexplorer 32 bit until adobe has a fix for the 64 bit iexplorer

I have removed groove monitor from the task manager and also msconfig-start up.This has solved my problem.I am able to use mozilla to play youtube videos.Hope this helps.

I have been searching around for a solution to using flash player for viewing online TV since I bought a new HP laptop four or five weeks ago. This is the only solution I have really understood and been able to implement. Took five seconds. Pinned it to the taskbar so I've got both versions ready to use. Brilliant. Many thanks.

The fact that this worked for you puzzles me. I tried ladyjay3024's suggestion: downloaded and installed the latest version of DirectX from Microsoft's site. I restarted Windows just to make sure, but still, when I run the 64-bit version of IE and go to (say) YouTube, no dice. Blank video window with little "Please upgrade Flash..." message, as before.

One thing that was nice to see is that Adobe has finally at least posted a bulletin about their lack of native 64-bit support for Flash Player. The Flash download site redirects you to the bulletin if you navigate there via IE-64-bit. ([url=http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/000/6b3af6c9.html][/url]) Thoughtful of them!