I've been using Windows 8 64-bit since mid-Feb. 2013 (previously using Vista). Intermittently since then, I have been experiencing no sound on YouTube videos, but the problem would seem to correct itself. Now I'm having the problem all of the time. I also have sound issues occasionally with videos other than YouTube.
I did some research and learned that Windows 8 did not need the downloaded Adobe Flash. However, Microsoft realized there was a problem that required a Windows IE update. My Microsoft update list shows that on March 13, 2013, Visio 10 updates KB2809289 and KB2687505 were downloaded during an automatic update (MS13-021 and MS13-023 respectively).
I may have Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 installed separately, since I thought I would need it because I needed it with Vista. However, I can't locate it to uninstall it. I'm not sure if it's considered a program, an add-on, or an app. I get no result using various searches on my C drive and Internet Explorer tools, but I figure that's my lack of skill with Windows 8.
NEW INFORMATION SINCE ORIGINAL POST:
I ran BelArc Advisor profile on my computer and see that Adobe Systems, Inc. - Shockwave FlashVersion 11,7,700,169 is listed in Program Files (x86), System32/Macromed/Flash as three items: ActiveXControl, Application Extension, and Application.
Have I somehow disabled the Flash listed in System32? I did read somewhere that Active X might be involved and so I selected it (and unselected it) in TOOLS on the IE Tool bar. For a short time, that solved my problem. Then it returned, and I'm at my wit's end as to how to resolve this. I found a couple of videos that maybe could solve the problem, but I can't hear them. Is there someone who can help me with this?
I did some research and learned that Windows 8 did not need the downloaded Adobe Flash. However, Microsoft realized there was a problem that required a Windows IE update. My Microsoft update list shows that on March 13, 2013, Visio 10 updates KB2809289 and KB2687505 were downloaded during an automatic update (MS13-021 and MS13-023 respectively).
I may have Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 installed separately, since I thought I would need it because I needed it with Vista. However, I can't locate it to uninstall it. I'm not sure if it's considered a program, an add-on, or an app. I get no result using various searches on my C drive and Internet Explorer tools, but I figure that's my lack of skill with Windows 8.
NEW INFORMATION SINCE ORIGINAL POST:
I ran BelArc Advisor profile on my computer and see that Adobe Systems, Inc. - Shockwave FlashVersion 11,7,700,169 is listed in Program Files (x86), System32/Macromed/Flash as three items: ActiveXControl, Application Extension, and Application.
Have I somehow disabled the Flash listed in System32? I did read somewhere that Active X might be involved and so I selected it (and unselected it) in TOOLS on the IE Tool bar. For a short time, that solved my problem. Then it returned, and I'm at my wit's end as to how to resolve this. I found a couple of videos that maybe could solve the problem, but I can't hear them. Is there someone who can help me with this?