Netscape 6.2 has problems utilizing the Macromedia Flash Player 6 plug-in on OS X
Issue
Netscape 6.2 is not able to use the Macromedia Flash Player 6 plug-in installed in the user's Internet Plug-ins folder. Even after the Macromedia Flash Player 6 plug-in has been installed on OS X, a broken puzzle piece icon appears in Netscape 6.2 when browsing to a website that has an embedded Macromedia Flash movie.
Reason
On OS X, Netscape 6.2 will not be able to use the Macromedia Flash Player 6 plug-in if it is installed by a user who is logged on without administrative permissions.
Solution
- Delete the Macromedia Flash Player 6 plug-in from the following directories:
- OSX:LIBRARY:INTERNET PLUG-INS
- OSX:USERS:USERNAME:LIBRARY:INTERNET PLUG-INS - Log into OS X as an administrator.
- Reinstall the Macromedia Flash Player 6 plug-in while logged on as an administrator.
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