Flash player for 64 bit OS

[msnews.microsoft.com]

My 64 bit Vista is not able to display/or install Flash. Is this a common
problem with the 64 bit OS?

 

[Clayton]

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?

 

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

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?

 

[msnews.microsoft.com]

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?
>
>

 

[R. C. White]

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?

 

[fs_fan]

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?

 

[Kerry Brown]

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?
>

 

[Hal9000]

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?
>

 

[David Stevens]

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

 

[Dennis Pack]

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?
>>
>

 

[msnews.microsoft.com]

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/

 

[Kerry Brown]

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/
>

 

[Dennis Pack]

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/
>

 

[Dominic Payer]

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/
>

 

[Don Cleveland]

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?
>

 

[Drew]

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?
>>

 

[R. C. White]

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?

 

[Chris Saunders]

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?
>

 

[R. C. White]

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?
>>
>

 

[Liza]

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?
>