"SOLVED!"Unable to view videos on some websites

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IMB4U
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"SOLVED!"Unable to view videos on some websites

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For the last couple of months, on my new PC, I have been unable to view "some" videos on different websites.
I have an HP Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. I'm using 1.9.9.97 current NoScript version.

The video I'm trying to watch currently is located at this URL:
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4255898/aqua ... t_id=86856

NoScript shows 5 scripts:
foxnews.com
recaptcha.net
baynote.net
revsci.net
addthis.com
...Of course, I allowed "foxnews.com", but that did not allow the video to show. Next I tried allowing all the rest EXCEPT for addthis.com and recaptcha- but to no avail.

I then tried the following:
(1) I disabled AdblockPlus, but the video would still not work.
(2) I disabled NoScript...AND the video worked!

QUESTION:
Is there something I need to check or uncheck in the NoScript Options to correct my problem?
Last edited by IMB4U on Sat Jun 26, 2010 6:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Alan Baxter
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Re: Unable to view some website videos

Post by Alan Baxter »

IMB4U wrote:Is there something I need to check or uncheck in the NoScript Options to correct my problem?
Maybe. I'm able to view that video using NoScript default settings plus temporarily allowing:
foxnews.net
revsci.net

I'm using the latest development build, but it's unlikely you need to install that to fix your problem. I suggest you reset your NoScript Options with its Reset button. (You may want to export your whitelist first if there's anything in it you want to restore later.)
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Re: Unable to view videos on some websites

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Hi, Allen!

You're not going to believe this, but after seeing your post, I was going to reset NoScript...then I decided to try allowing the different scripts, again, on that video. AND...this time, when I allowed "revsci.net", the video actually worked! :o :shock:
Honestly, I can't give you any explanation for that, but I'm very glad for your help.

I will, however, remember your advice about resetting NoScript if I encounter this problem on some of the other websites that I have been having problems with or simply retry allowing the scripts several times if need be on those sites! Again, thank you for setting me back on the right path!!! :D
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Re: "SOLVED!"Unable to view videos on some websites

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You're welcome.
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