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videos do not play without constant hesitations will get rid of firefox if I can't fix it

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patrick61
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playing videos is always choppy. i use explorer if I use youtube so my computer is fine. I am ready to get rid of firefox

playing videos is always choppy. i use explorer if I use youtube so my computer is fine. I am ready to get rid of firefox

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FredMcD
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If you have problems with current Shockwave Flash plugin versions then check this:

  • see if there are updates for your graphics drive drivers

https://support.mozilla.org/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

  • disable protected mode in the Flash plugin (Flash 11.3+ on Windows Vista and later)

https://forums.adobe.com/message/4468493#TemporaryWorkaround

  • disable hardware acceleration in the Flash plugin

https://forums.adobe.com/thread/891337 See also: