Flash Player 10

[frogman]

I am unable to view the ITV Net Player as Flash Player 10 is required, but unfortunately Flash Player 9 is the last install for windows 98, and version 10 isn't allowed on the 98 system.

Is there anyway round this to fool the installer what the operating system is, or will 98 just be incapable of working on 98?

Edited March 31, 2010 by frogman

[lightning slinger]

 I have had no problem viewing ITV Net Player here with Flash 9.0.262 and Opera 10.51 (3315). In fact I was watching the last episode of ITV2's The Vampire Diaries just before coming to MSFN around 30 minutes ago.

Edit: Link supplied to player at http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/

Plays in FF2.0.0.20 but quality is better with Opera 10.51 

Edited April 1, 2010 by lightning slinger

[frogman]

I have had no problem viewing ITV Net Player here with Flash 9.0.262 and Opera 10.51 (3315). In fact I was watching the last episode of ITV2's The Vampire Diaries just before coming to MSFN around 30 minutes ago.

Ok, but please try this as it tells me I need Flash Player 10.

http://www.itv.com/lifestyle/thismorning/showbiz/clivemantleastommycooper/

[snuz2]

It is certainly possible to install Flash 10 by tricking the installer, this involves some registry hacks to convince the installer that you are running XP, then you change them back to 98 defaults. Another way to install is just to substitute the Flash 9 dll with Flash 10. so installation is not a problem, you can search the forum for details.

However, install does not mean it will run. There is flash AX control for IE browsers and Flash plugin for Mozilla browsers. I think the AX requires Kernel extensions to work while the plugin does not, and in fact some versions of Kernel Ex interfere with Mail links on Mozilla browsers.

Even so, not everyone has been able to get Flash 10 to work. I for one, have had no luck. It may be a hardware issue rather than an OS issue, as some with minimally patched ancient W98 have gotten Flash 10 to work, and others have had no luck. I wish someone could definitively comment on the problem (Tihiy, perhaps?) because I am very interested to have this functionality.

btw, I get the error message as well with FF2 browser/Flash 9.

Edited April 1, 2010 by snuz2

[CharlesF]

Ok, but please try this as it tells me I need Flash Player 10.

http://www.itv.com/lifestyle/thismorning/showbiz/clivemantleastommycooper/

You can install Flash Player 10 with KernelEx, using some registry trick you will find in the thread.

Your link display the player, but is telling me 'Sorry, the video cannot be found'.

When I click on next tab 'Health', I get the message: 'Sorry, the video is only available to be viewed within the UK...'

Same thing with the others pages I have tried

[frogman]

I think it must be a new PC for me.

[lightning slinger]

I think it must be a new PC for me.

Can you play anything or nothing from the ITV Player? at http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/

[frogman]

I think it must be a new PC for me.

Can you play anything or nothing from the ITV Player? at http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/

I can get like Emerdale to play, but it's very slow.

[lightning slinger]

 OK! I now see what you mean from that link you posted, certain content asking for Flash 10.

I have never played any content from that part of itv.com before as I always go direct to the http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/ and everything I have ever selected to view has run in Flash 9 perfectly well. It does seem strange that one part itv runs on 9 while another requires 10.

You have now got me worried that I may not be able to view re-runs of the British Super Bike races this season on the ITVPlayer.

I would also agree that in FF2.0.0.22 playback is not perfect, but hey! thats why I use Opera!