Topic: Google 'Chrome'

[Harry_Wong]

Really liking SRWare Iron. I'm only what you'd call a casual browser, so probably not getting the most out of it, but it's speed is excellent. Doesn't seem to love flash-based sites, which is a shame for iPlayer, but no gripes apart from that, and I get a lot less virus warnings now.

I think the problems are most likely flashplayer related, is it sucking memory and crashing, or not rendering/displaying properly?

I had Flashplayer/Iron/FF misery after cleaning Registry using CCleaner (***never fuk with the Registry unless absolutely necessary***).  It screwed up flash in FF too, Safari and IE were fine. It seems to have corrected itself eventually, some time after I'd reinstalled all browsers (wind back IE8 to IE7), uninstalled flashplayer and ActiveX controls...as well as running AdvancedSystemCare to fix Registry problems. 

I spoke to a guy (who advised me to use ASC/Malwarebytes/AvastAnti-virus) about uninstalling. He said use the Windows Add-Remove option in Control Panel.  So I did that AND then the Adobe uninstaller to make absolutely certain flashplayer was gone.

I'm not exactly sure why it's working now, maybe the gods of windows were eventually appeased by the clean install rituals, it wasn't immediately, but after using Safari instead for a while.  [Safari seems much more robust than Iron/Chrome/FF in how it works with flashplayer. Apple hate Adobe flash.]

I'd switched to the latest beta version 10.1 of flashplayer because it won't hang the whole browser if flash crashes in one tab/window. 

You can check your release version here:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/155/tn_15507.html?promoid=GXVZC

If you're having problems with it, I'd download the current version (it's the release version of the beta I've been using):
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flashplayer/ 

The current version is 10.1.53.64
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/838/cpsid_83808.html#version

Follow instructions to uninstall what is currently installed:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html

***restart pc*** to make abolutely sure all files and settings are completely removed, then install the version just downloaded.

I've no problems with iplayer or other flash objects now. e.g. iplayer dr who

I suspect a lot of browser-flashplayer problems are caused by legacy issues after updates to flash which didn't fully clear settings related to previous versions, or possibly updates to browsers.

I'll wait till after the game to update to the current release, and probably create a system restore point before I start the uninstall-install process. 

[Gigantic Lamb]

Im Still loving Chrome on my Macs

Especially the New Incognito Window...

[mig]

Im Still loving Chrome on my Macs

Especially the New Incognito WindowPORN MODE...

 

[Harry_Wong]

Im Still loving Chrome on my Macs

Especially the New Incognito Window...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/p/CB1BEB45855C59BD&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;fs=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/p/CB1BEB45855C59BD&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;fs=1</a>

[Harry_Wong]

Securia PSI alerted me to this (once I bothered to look at the critical warning) and I'm glad I updated Flashplayer the other day.  (I created a restore point, and loaded the new version on top, without uninstalling, no problems.)

All Version 10 Flashplayer releases, apart from the latest 10.1.53.64 have a critical vulnerability, allowing Cross Site Scripting, System access, which is known to be currently exploited.  (And Adobe AIR too)

Secunia Advisory SA40026
Adobe Flash Player Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia Advisory    SA40026   
Release Date    2010-06-05
Last Update    2010-06-17
    
Criticality level   Extremely critical
Impact    Cross Site Scripting, System access
Where    From remote
...
Description
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in Adobe Flash Player, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct cross-site scripting attacks or compromise a user's system.

Solution
Update to version 9.0.277.0 or 10.1.53.64.

Original Advisory
Adobe:
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-14.html
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa10-01.html

Security update available for Adobe Flash Player
Release date: June 10, 2010
Last updated: June 10, 2010
Vulnerability identifier: APSB10-14

SUMMARY

Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.45.2 and earlier. These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Adobe recommends users of Adobe Flash Player 10.0.45.2 and earlier versions update to Adobe Flash Player 10.1.53.64. Adobe recommends users of Adobe AIR 1.5.3.9130 and earlier versions update to Adobe AIR 2.0.2.12610.

SOLUTION

Adobe Flash Player
Adobe recommends all users of Adobe Flash Player 10.0.45.2 and earlier versions upgrade to the newest version 10.1.53.64 by downloading it from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when prompted.

To address the vulnerabilities described in this Security Bulletin, a prerelease version of Flash Player 10.1 for Solaris platforms is available from Adobe Labs.

For users who cannot update to Flash Player 10.1.53.64, Adobe has developed a patched version of Flash Player 9, Flash Player 9.0.277.0, which can be downloaded from the following link.

Adobe AIR
Adobe recommends all users of Adobe AIR 1.5.3.9130 and earlier versions update to the newest version 2.0.2.12610 by downloading it from the Adobe AIR Download Center.

SEVERITY RATING

Adobe categorizes this as a critical update and recommends affected users update their installations to the newest versions.

DETAILS

Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.45.2 and earlier. These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

[alex.]

Can someone help me, I just changed to mac from pc (which I can't access but have it's hardrive connected to the mac via usb), trying to import my bookmarks into chrome but can't do it. I have the 'bookmark' file but you can't import it with the bookmark manager and I can't find the folder on the mac to paste it.

[Ginamos]

Can someone help me, I just changed to mac from pc (which I can't access but have it's hardrive connected to the mac via usb), trying to import my bookmarks into chrome but can't do it. I have the 'bookmark' file but you can't import it with the bookmark manager and I can't find the folder on the mac to paste it.

I think it's in /Users/Your User Name/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/

[alex.]

Tried that but the Google folder doesn't exist.

Edit. Sorted it now, thanks

[Harry_Wong]

I've been having a lot of problems with Adobe software and updates recently, especially putting incredibly funky viruses on my computer when I install updates.

Is there anything I can do as a layman to prevent this?

Adobe aren't likely the source of virus, perhaps the vulnerability. Update to latest Flashplayer and AIR. And whatever other software.

Ensure you have decent anti-virus, anti-spyware software and use a firewall. (I'm using Avast, SuperAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes).

An application like Securia PSI will help ensure you have applications up to date, or warn if any are known to be vulnerable.  (I've also installed AdvancedSystemControl, it has some antispyware features, but it's more for system tools.)

Do take the time to run them, and be careful of free football/porn/music if offered.

[Ginamos]

Came across this handy extension Session Buddy

[danwms]

just moved onto using chrome instead of firefox because it seems to have caught up with the extensions.

Any recommendations?

[Gigantic Lamb]

just moved onto using chrome instead of firefox because it seems to have caught up with the extensions.

Any recommendations?

Gmail is all I use to be honest

Check out the incognito window;)

[choi]

Gmail is all I use to be honest

Check out the incognito window;)

I've had Chrome for a while now and never even knew about this!

[Zizou]

Is there anything like the Linkification add-on for Firefox?

[Paul-LFC]

Since Chrome updated to version 6 and the extensions have got a lot better I've been using it as my main browser, and it seems to be better than Firefox so far. Much faster, and it eats less memory. Hasn't crashed once for me yet, either.

I'd recommend AdBlock Plus, it actually seems to block ads properly now instead of loading them first and then hiding them like it did previously in Chrome.

[mbroon]

It's annoying that you don't get the "Properties" as a shell extension when right-clicking stuff. Other than that I think it's really good.

[wacko]

Perhaps it's just me, or because I use a Mac (and Linux), but I've never liked Firefox one bit (it runs like shite on OS X and Linux compared to Windows), and doesn't look right on either.

That said, Chrome has  a massive disadvantage re extensions: there's no way to prevent Chrome downloading stuff, only displaying it. That means ad blockers on Chrome still download all the ads; they're just not shown. Firefox (and Safari) extensions can actually prevent the browser from downloading crap you don't want to see.

[♠Dirty Harry♠]

I recently moved back to FF on PC. Chrome, whilst fast, just didn't have certain shell functions that I was used to with FF and the extensions don't even come close.

I've noticed a markable increase in performace from FF over the last few versions and have made the configuration tweeks that also make it run faster, infact I've been running tests and it's beating chrome in loading my most common visits (Engadget, RAWK, Gizmodo, Sky Sports, BBC News).

[GBF]

anyone getting problems with your shockwave flash?  Mine keep crashing and i cant find a repair for it. 

[Derry-Red]

anyone getting problems with your shockwave flash?  Mine keep crashing and i cant find a repair for it. 

Yep. It works ok for about 5 mins then keeps crashing.Chrome auotmatically updates shockwave flash as well so you can't download an update as far as I know. I've switched to IE9 until they sort it out.

[timiano]

anyone getting problems with your shockwave flash?  Mine keep crashing and i cant find a repair for it. 

First off, what version of Chrome are you running? and the version of Flash within? You can check by first clicking on the spanner and "About Google Chrome". For the version of Flash, click spanner, tools, task manager, scroll down to the bottom for "Plug-in: Shockwave Flash".

Check that you've updated Chrome to the latest release. If you're still having problems, maybe go for the beta version which may have an updated version of Flash.

[GBF]

First off, what version of Chrome are you running? and the version of Flash within? You can check by first clicking on the spanner and "About Google Chrome". For the version of Flash, click spanner, tools, task manager, scroll down to the bottom for "Plug-in: Shockwave Flash".

Check that you've updated Chrome to the latest release. If you're still having problems, maybe go for the beta version which may have an updated version of Flash.

Cheers, I've updated shockwave manually and it seems to be working fine for now

Chome version:10.0.648.134
Shockwave version: 10.2.154.25

[Veinticinco de Mayo]

I am having the same problem GBF.  Not had chance to look into it yet though

[timiano]

Cheers, I've updated shockwave manually and it seems to be working fine for now

Chome version:10.0.648.134
Shockwave version: 10.2.154.25

Same here on the beta, and all working fine. Quick scan of Twitter shows that there's a common problem. I expect for non beta users it'll be updated and fixed sharpish.

[WorldChampions]

Loving that you now have to hold command + Q to close it on OSX. It should be the same for all apps!

[Ginamos]

Loving that you now have to hold command + Q to close it on OSX. It should be the same for all apps!

It is the same for all apps, or am I missing something?

[WorldChampions]

Nah usually you hold command then when you press Q it quits the application. You now have to hold both command and Q for a second or two.

[Ginamos]

Ahh right, just tried it and see what you mean. Agree, that is much better

[GBF]

I am having the same problem GBF.  Not had chance to look into it yet though

do you have the same version of chrome and shockwave?  I havent seen any flash related problems yet (touch wood) after I unistall shockwave and re-install a new one after a reboot inbetween

talked too fast....problem still here

[timiano]

do you have the same version of chrome and shockwave?  I havent seen any flash related problems yet (touch wood) after I unistall shockwave and re-install a new one after a reboot inbetween

talked too fast....problem still here

Any particular sites?

[GBF]

Any particular sites?

gmail most of the time. 

[Ginamos]

Seems to be an issue that a few people are suffering with Chrome + Flash

http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=7d3f092af444f164&hl=en&start=120

Looks like it might be worth trying uninstalling Flash and Chrome and re-installing Chrome (if you haven't already). Either that or use the dev version (Chrome 11), instructions how to do that here.

[GBF]

Seems to be an issue that a few people are suffering with Chrome + Flash

http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=7d3f092af444f164&hl=en&start=120

Looks like it might be worth trying uninstalling Flash and Chrome and re-installing Chrome (if you haven't already). Either that or use the dev version (Chrome 11), instructions how to do that here.

cheers...ill give the dev version a try

[Surprise me.]

Adobe have acknowledged the problem as a critical error that causes browsers to crash on all platforms and unwanted hosts taking over your machine. Anyway despite this they won't be releasing a fix until Monday.

[wacko]

Adobe have acknowledged the problem as a critical error that causes browsers to crash on all platforms and unwanted hosts taking over your machine. Anyway despite this they won't be releasing a fix until Monday.

THIS is the reason I'm quite happy without Flash on my iPad/iPhone. In theory, it's a great piece of software to have. In practice it's a piece of shit. If Adobe could remember how to write decent software, like they could when Photoshop still had competition, I'd probably be clamouring for Flash myself.

As things stand, Adobe has turned into a mini-Microsoft (of the 90's), turning out utter crap because users have no alternative.

The last few years have seen the Photoshop UI go from good to utter rubbish, while Flash remains the ridiculous resource hog and security hole it always was.

When you consider that Flash Player is responsible for the vast majority of Safari crashes (so much so that Apple felt in necessary to build a special sandbox for plugins just because of Flash), and that it reduces battery life by about 50% if all you do is browse, it's no wonder that Apple won't let it near their mobile devices. Don't forget that the whole time Adobe was bleating on about Apple not allowing Flash Player on the iPhone, they didn't actually have a version of Flash Player that would run on any smartphone, let alone iOS.

It's sad that Adobe has gone from producing incomparably good apps to buggy bloatware, but that's the sad state of things, and I sincerely hope that Flash dies a prompt death for this reason alone, and that the rest of Adobe follows suit if they can't remember how to do what made them great.

[Lady_brandybuck]

I did not know where tu put this, anyway, I use google chrome as my internet browser and so forth... but I can't see pictures recently. Anybody has an idea of what should I do?

PLEASE!!!

[timiano]

Any pictures at all?

[WorldChampions]

Can't believe people actually expect concrete answers to questions as vague as that.

[Megasuperb]

I did not know where tu put this, anyway, I use google chrome as my internet browser and so forth... but I can't see pictures recently. Anybody has an idea of what should I do?

PLEASE!!!

Been having the same problems for some reason. I'd go in the photoshop thread one day and half the photos would load, I have to refresh about 10 times for everything to show. And somedays everything shows up no problem. So odd.

[fosspowered]

I did not know where tu put this, anyway, I use google chrome as my internet browser and so forth... but I can't see pictures recently. Anybody has an idea of what should I do?

PLEASE!!!

Check out Preferences->Under the Hood->Content Settings and check "Do not show images" is checked. Select Show All images in that case.