Saturday, February 02, 2013

Linux Chrome browser couldn't load plugin error - Feb.02.2013

Quick fix for Linux Chrome based browsers

Error: Google Chrome - couldn't load plugin - shockwave flash

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Remove directory:

~/.config/google-chrome/PepperFlash
[ /home/USERnameHERE/.config/google-chrome/PepperFlash ]

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[1] Open Terminal

[2] Change Directory, by typing then pressing enter:

cd ~/.config/google-chrome/

[3] Backup, type then press enter:

tar cvf PepperFlash.tar PepperFlash

[4] Remove " PepperFlash " Dir, type then press enter:

rm -rf PepperFlash

[5] Restart Chrome

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See also: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2111411