I have decided to start this thread for discussing technical issues that come up rather than messing up the other threads.
I guess the first issue seems to be pasting Word text into posting boxes.
Recently we have had three threads lockup up as a result of posts involving Word text.
Tiger Signature
That's strange Gill. Have you tried disabling the WMP extension and re-enabling it?
I use Chrome but will open Firefox and try that. BTW I am on Windows 8.1 also.
ChloeB & Tiger's Osprey Data
I dont have Java, as Firefox will tell you it is unstable, but I do have media player.
In Firefox.>tools>Add Ons,
and you will see which versions you have downloaded.
Not working for me in FF either. Will stick with Chrome :)
Ok, sorted...for me at least and should work fine for you. The WMP plug-in had been disabled by an update. Try following these instructions to re-enable use a separate tab so you can keep referring back.
I can't get WMP plug-in to operate in Firefox for love nor money >:( It's OK in Comodo IceDragon (FF based). I'm using IE for recording the nest.
IMAGICAT
GillP
Just a thought, have you got flash player turned on. You will need it for LG but not necessarily for the other webcams.
Scylla - even after trying the instructions I posted?
"Some plugins that are no longer maintained, like the Windows Media plugin, have their files installed in a place that Firefox no longer supports. This causes the plugin to stop working."
ChloeB said:even after trying the instructions I posted?
Yes, CHLOE, I did all that over a week ago, plus some other tips found via Google - however, since then I did a factory settings restore (ugh!) so just now I tried again and it worked!!! as long as I disable the VLC plug-in. As long as the RSPB keeps the player they're using now, I'm a very happy bunny. Change to the Carnyx one and you'll hear my howls >:(
May I take this opportunity to tell you that the video card on my "working/editing" laptop has disappeared and cannot be found, despite Dell's efforts scanning my laptop and installing bits and pieces for over an hour yesterday (all done via a free phone call!). So I'm working with a pathetic on-chip Intel graphics and must not strain the system or the CPU gets very hot :o Am phoning Dell again on Monday, their young man wore me out yesterday.
If software fixes don't work it would have to have a whole new motherboard @ £620 + labour :o :o :o
What a mither scylla and OMG at the cost of a new mobo! Aaargh!
Thanks everyone. As far as I can tell WPM is showing as activated as is Flash Player, but still no LG webcam :-((.
I really appreciate everyone's efforts on my behalf.
I'm going to try Chrome and see if it works on there.
G