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Firefox can’t play application/x-mplayer2 embeds

Had this problem with the home computer on Windows. Upgraded WMP but didn’t help. The solution is to install two missing DLL files in the Firefox plugins directory. You’ll likely need to restart Firefox. The DLL’s were:

• npdsplay.dll
• npwmsdrm.dll

Was a quick fix for me.

Update: Thanks to commenter’s there looks like there’s some decent information available at the MozillaZine site. They also link to an installer, but that doesn’t apparently work with Vista. If your still having problems check out the mozilla site.

Thanks for your help, it solved my problem

Worked for me, too. Thanks!

ive spent many hours searching the web came across your simple solution and yay!!!!!!!! works a big thank you!

Worked for me, thanks!

kind of worked for me…plays most video but only in full screen and has no pause fast forward or rewind options. Which are usually there in other browswers???? any one know what i can do to fix this?

You may want to check your Windows Media Player settings and see if you have it set to open full screen automatically. I had that happen to me once before and it prevented the controls from showing up.

You’re best…worked for me…

That was great..Thanks for the help.

After long time puzzling now Firefox is completed for the application/x-mplayer2. Such a mystery is has been!

So confused!!! Was i supposed to open it with firefox? I dont get it nothings working on my end. Please help

Sweet! Many thanks! Now all the trailers on Netflix work!

Many thanks, problem fixed.

Just installed mozilla’s SeaMonkey - suite of Firefox with Thunderbird. Ran into this same problem and I’m glad I found this page. Saved my skin. GRACIAS!!

Thanks, this tip was very usefull. I thought it was Windows Vista which created the problem, because changing my firefox browser to the default browser caused also a problem.

Thank you so much. This is the most simple and easiest way to fix the problem.

Thanks! I have been looking for this for days…

thanks. it worked

Neil. Open Firefox in Windows Explorer and drag and drop the two DLL files into the plugin folder.
It really does work.

Forgot to say thanks.

Thanks a ton. This was driving me nuts.
Works perfectly.

Mike

Dee. Looked for the plug-in folder, ? new comp. windows xp any more infor. would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

HELP!

It seems like lots of people are getting this simple solution to work for them, but alas… I’m not having such luck. Perhaps because I’m on a mac? I’ve downloaded the dll files, but I can’t find ANY plug-in folders anywhere!

Can someone out there help? I’m running Safari and Internet Explorer. I’ve tried to install Firefox, but I can’t move/transfer it off of my desktop, and I can’t find any files to go with it.

Huge thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

Stacey: This workaround is for Windows. If your having problems playing Windows Media on OSX you may want to get Flip4Mac which will use Quicktime to play them. However, not all Windows Media formats are available for mac. If a site used one of those then your out of luck. Flip4Mac is at:

http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_download.htm

There is also the VLC player which can play many Windows Media files. You can find that for download here:

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html

And here is information on making it the default player:

http://ask.metafilter.com/26120/Make-VLC-the-default-player-OS-X

Ryan,

I’m not sure what my problem is. I keep getting a window telling me

“this page has content of MIME type ââ�¬Å�application/x-mplayer2ââ�¬Â�, but you donââ�¬â�¢t have a plug-in installed for this MIME type.”

I also get some messages about shockwave too, although I installed that today.

I really REALLY appreciate your help!

I installed the VLC too — that didn’t work either.

thanks a million! been looking for the solution for ages!!!

I’m trying the Flip4Mac now — will let you know…

Righteous! Thanks, got my XM going on Vista Ultimate.

Now if I could only find:

1) An XM player that took WinAmp visualizations

or

2) A Vista sidebar XM player

Peace,

~ hayduke

For Mac OSX users:

Install Flip4Mac, RealPlayer, or VLC for this problem. RealPlayer worked the easiest for my ibook G4.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction Ryan — I can finally watch videos!

But for some reason, big files freeze before the end of the video — real fun!

Any ideas on that one?

Thanks again.

wow finally this mistery is solved……thanks a lot man u r the best

This plug-in work, but the youtube video is small the only way to make it bigger is to put it into full screen….is there a way to fix this?

You can also install the Windows Media Player Plug-in for Netscape Navigator.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/version64/plugin.aspx

Ryan, is there a web site for x-mplayer2 plug-in available? I’ve tried everything that I know, which obviously isn’t much. I will keep trying. Thanks for the help.Any info will help.

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Thanks for this solution. It worked for me in Windows Vista. I had to download the files to a different folder and then copy them over - thanks! I’ve linked to you from my blog

Hey, thanks for the tip, this worked perfectly for me (Vista Business)!

hey! thanks for the tip. the media player screen shows up. however, the movie does not load, and the play button is dimmed out. Please help!

It doesn’t work for me ……
I copied the files in the plugin directory of Mozilla and
It causes restart when i try to visit sites who needs the x-mplayer plugin at Vista

i tried these the 3 dll’s from http://kb.mozillazine.org/Windows_Media_Player
and worked

This fix is perfect, since firefox removed most of their online plugins it has taken me days to find this. Thank you very much.

Dude you’re a life saver! Didn’t know what to do and all the other sites were giving me a run around, but you are the true problem solver!

Thanks for your help, it solved my problem

Grazie grazie..

Works with Vista! Thanks

Thanks very much! 10 second fix to a much longer problem.

thank you very much

thanks this worked for me!!!!

There is a potential SERIOUS security problem with this fix- you need to install a patch:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-006.mspx

You can read about the problem here:
http://www.juniper.net/security/auto/vulnerabilities/vuln2864.html

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is work fine thx a lot

Wikked–thank you!!!!!

after monthings of just switching back to IE, thank god!

thank u .it worked perfectly

Thanks for the simple fix! Wish all the issues with Mozilla and Vista were that easy.

Two second fix. Thanks pal.

Thanks for the info! Simple and effective.

i don’t get it

thanks dude! that helped big time!

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Thanks so much - this has been driving me crazy FOREVER!!!

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