VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Microsoft Windows specific usage questions
Forum rules
Please post only Windows specific questions in this forum category. If you don't know where to post, please read the different forums' rules. Thanks.
VorlonFrog
New Cone
New Cone
Posts: 2
Joined: 27 Jul 2016 02:13

VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby VorlonFrog » 27 Jul 2016 02:27

I installed 64-bit VLC version 2.2.4 and then downloaded/installed the 64-bit .xpi file. I'm using Firefox 47.0 64-bit, and when I download the 64-bit .XPI file, it appears to install in Firefox, but doesn't show up on the Plug-ins page, but rather the Extensions page. That's not the problem. The problem is, that VLC never activates. The web page displays "A plugin is needed to display this content." :cry:

Here's the relevant snippet of HTML web page code.
Is there something here that should be changed/updated to activate the VLC extension automagically?

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice or suggestions!

Code: Select all

<embed id="vlc071" name="vlc071" type="application/x-vlc-plugin" pluginspage="http://www.videolan.org" version="VideoLAN.VLCPlugin.2" width=960 height=540 autoplay="yes" enablejavascript="false" target="rtsp://username:password@192.168.1.71/h264Preview_01_main" align="center" />

da2424
Cone that earned his stripes
Cone that earned his stripes
Posts: 310
Joined: 16 Apr 2013 16:57

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby da2424 » 28 Jul 2016 16:33

On Firefox 64bit, only the Flash Player is white listed to run. You will need Firefox 32bit and VLC 32bit.

Jean-Baptiste Kempf
Site Administrator
Site Administrator
Posts: 37523
Joined: 22 Jul 2005 15:29
VLC version: 4.0.0-git
Operating System: Linux, Windows, Mac
Location: Cone, France
Contact:

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby Jean-Baptiste Kempf » 28 Jul 2016 21:50

On Firefox 64bit, only the Flash Player is white listed to run. You will need Firefox 32bit and VLC 32bit.
Un-believable...
Jean-Baptiste Kempf
http://www.jbkempf.com/ - http://www.jbkempf.com/blog/category/Videolan
VLC media player developer, VideoLAN President and Sites administrator
If you want an answer to your question, just be specific and precise. Don't use Private Messages.

VorlonFrog
New Cone
New Cone
Posts: 2
Joined: 27 Jul 2016 02:13

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby VorlonFrog » 29 Jul 2016 16:42

Fortunately, the x64 PaleMoon browser does not have this ridiculously restrictive whitelist. :D
The VLC x64 plugin .xpi file works perfectly using the PaleMoon browser.

da2424
Cone that earned his stripes
Cone that earned his stripes
Posts: 310
Joined: 16 Apr 2013 16:57

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby da2424 » 31 Jul 2016 22:40

On Firefox 64bit, only the Flash Player is white listed to run. You will need Firefox 32bit and VLC 32bit.
Un-believable...
Yes, it is :(
Fortunately, the x64 PaleMoon browser does not have this ridiculously restrictive whitelist. :D
The VLC x64 plugin .xpi file works perfectly using the PaleMoon browser.
Works also fine with Waterfox. In addition, unsigned xpi packages will be accepted there. Firefox blocks them, also on 32bit.

sysadmin999
New Cone
New Cone
Posts: 8
Joined: 17 Oct 2016 16:58

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby sysadmin999 » 26 Oct 2016 22:53

Can someone clarify this thread? Does this mean it is impossible to get VLC 2.2.x 64 bit running on FireFox 64 bit? Are there any workarounds?

da2424
Cone that earned his stripes
Cone that earned his stripes
Posts: 310
Joined: 16 Apr 2013 16:57

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby da2424 » 05 Nov 2016 19:28

Yes, only Flash and Silverlight are whitelisted. This is hardcoded in Firefox, so we cannot do anything.
Workarounds are to use Firefox 32bits or a fork (like Waterfox)

FTP
New Cone
New Cone
Posts: 3
Joined: 08 Dec 2016 14:42

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby FTP » 08 Dec 2016 14:48

Yes, only Flash and Silverlight are whitelisted. This is hardcoded in Firefox, so we cannot do anything.
Workarounds are to use Firefox 32bits or a fork (like Waterfox)
Are you sure?

If I search for "Firefox" and "whitelist" I end up on this, from February...
https://wiki.mozilla.org/Plugins/Firefox_Whitelist

And if I follow the link §6 to the new Blocklisting policy, I end up on this list where the only VLC plug-in blocked is the 2.0.5 and older :roll:
https://wiki.mozilla.org/Blocklisting
https://addons.mozilla.org/fr/firefox/blocked/

P.S.: I have the same problem. Impossible to install VLC 2.2.4 64bits on Firefox 50.0.2 64bits / Windows 7 SP1 64bits

da2424
Cone that earned his stripes
Cone that earned his stripes
Posts: 310
Joined: 16 Apr 2013 16:57

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby da2424 » 09 Dec 2016 15:54


chanderMX
New Cone
New Cone
Posts: 2
Joined: 22 Sep 2017 09:57

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby chanderMX » 24 Sep 2017 09:09

Vlc web plugin is not working properly, i also have the same issue. I just want to enable it to my firefox and any plugins possible for blogs ? i have a blog and i'd like to enable a plugin to my blog too . is it possible ?

Rémi Denis-Courmont
Developer
Developer
Posts: 15275
Joined: 07 Jun 2004 16:01
VLC version: master
Operating System: Linux
Contact:

Re: VLC web plugin 2.2.4 not activating in Firefox 47.0 (64-bit)

Postby Rémi Denis-Courmont » 26 Sep 2017 20:48

Firefox no longer allows external plugins (nor does Chrome). So basically, no.
Rémi Denis-Courmont
https://www.remlab.net/
Private messages soliciting support will be systematically discarded


Return to “VLC media player for Windows Troubleshooting”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 125 guests