How To Save Embeded (And Other) Videos, Without Fancy Software! - Page 3

EEEman · 01-17-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Spyker

My problem with FF is that i dont have the neccesary plugins to allow me to DL extensions. but when i DL the plugin my PC says that i cant do it with FF...

But IE7 works for me now, i will see how it goes. maybe i even start using it...

The ability to D/L and install extensions shouldn't require any special plugin. You should be able to go to https://addons.mozilla.org/?application=firefox, find whatever extension you want, click on the "install now" button on the web page, then confirm that you really want to install that extension. The extension should be active the next time you start Firefox. It really should be that simple.

If you can't, type "about:config" into the address bar and press enter as if that were a web address. Find xpinstall.enabled and set it to true by double clicking on it or by right clicking and choosing reset.

If that doesn't work, I would completely uninstall, then reinstall FF. If that doesn't work, you could try uninstalling FF and deleting the C:\Documents and Settings\[Your Name]\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\ directory, assuming you are using WinXP, and reinstall. If that doesn't work, you've somehow managed to really screw things up, and I can't help you.

Spyker · 01-17-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rascal64

Good work Spyke by reading your last post yu worked it out for me too, i presumed (maybe like you) that you needed both files when i could only see the 'B' one, changed that works like a dream.

NB You thinking of becoming a programmer Spyke

the only diff doing it through keepvid is you dont have to watch it first if you know you already want to keep it

Thanks again to all

i cant even program a 1989 VCR

but it does feel good knowing i wasnt the only one with trouble

glad to be of help rascal

Quote:

Originally Posted by EEEman

The ability to D/L and install extensions shouldn't require any special plugin. You should be able to go to https://addons.mozilla.org/?application=firefox, find whatever extension you want, click on the "install now" button on the web page, then confirm that you really want to install that extension. The extension should be active the next time you start Firefox. It really should be that simple.

If you can't, type "about:config" into the address bar and press enter as if that were a web address. Find xpinstall.enabled and set it to true by double clicking on it or by right clicking and choosing reset.

If that doesn't work, I would completely uninstall, then reinstall FF. If that doesn't work, you could try uninstalling FF and deleting the C:\Documents and Settings\[Your Name]\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\ directory, assuming you are using WinXP, and reinstall. If that doesn't work, you've somehow managed to really screw things up, and I can't help you.

i dont know man, i dont have java on my FF but i think i will uninstall FF anyway and reinstall. and maybe i just stick with IE7, it seems to be working real great and FF2 will have to be real good to beat it in my opinion...

thanx again for the help everyone

i've already DL 20 music vids

EEEman · 01-17-2007, 04:54 PM

A few more points (trying to make this Spyker-proof, if possible):

After installing the FLV player, you might have to reboot your computer before the icons for the flv files look like they do in Legmann's first post.

You must wait for the videos to finish downloading before you will see them in your Temporary Internet Files folder. Just starting to play them isn't enough.

You can't rename the files in the Temporary Internet Files folder. You must copy them elsewhere, first.

Files in the Temporary Internet Files folder will be deleted eventually, so if you want to keep the file, copy it while you can.

Sometimes, particularly with Windows Media and Real Media, you can't save the video files because the video is streamed. (Same with audio.) In those cases, all you get in the Temporary Internet Files folder is a tiny file that points to the address of the stream. (It still might be a handy file to keep, however.) But this doesn't apply to the videos at YouTube, etc., where people upload video files that they want to share. That's a file, not a stream, so you can copy and save it.

Legmann · 01-17-2007, 09:52 PM

Thanks for the extra, EEEman!

And good going Spyker and Rascal!

The IE Temporary Internet Files folder is so much fun to go through!

Lately, I've been collecting Flash games from that "Wet Pussy Games" site on the home page. Earlier in the thread, I posted the IfranView SWF viewer, with instructions what to look for, when it's installed.

I've got a nice little collection of Shockwave Flash games saved, for playing offline!

Rascal64 · 01-17-2007, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyker

i cant even program a 1989 VCR

but it does feel good knowing i wasnt the only one with trouble

glad to be of help rascal

thanx again for the help everyone

i've already DL 20 music vids

Ha Ha I always borrow my sisters kid for that stuff lol
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Quote:

Originally Posted by EEEman

A few more points (trying to make this Spyker-proof, if possible):

After installing the FLV player, you might have to reboot your computer before the icons for the flv files look like they do in Legmann's first post.

You must wait for the videos to finish downloading before you will see them in your Temporary Internet Files folder. Just starting to play them isn't enough.

You can't rename the files in the Temporary Internet Files folder. You must copy them elsewhere, first.

Files in the Temporary Internet Files folder will be deleted eventually, so if you want to keep the file, copy it while you can.

Sometimes, particularly with Windows Media and Real Media, you can't save the video files because the video is streamed. (Same with audio.) In those cases, all you get in the Temporary Internet Files folder is a tiny file that points to the address of the stream. (It still might be a handy file to keep, however.) But this doesn't apply to the videos at YouTube, etc., where people upload video files that they want to share. That's a file, not a stream, so you can copy and save it.

Did you get that Spyke *as I wander off to my find some basic stuff*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legmann

Thanks for the extra, EEEman!

And good going Spyker and Rascal!

The IE Temporary Internet Files folder is so much fun to go through!

Lately, I've been collecting Flash games from that "Wet Pussy Games" site on the home page. Earlier in the thread, I posted the IfranView SWF viewer, with instructions what to look for, when it's installed.

I've got a nice little collection of Shockwave Flash games saved, for playing offline!

LEGZ: is that the same game with a cat and a super soaker ????

Legmann · 01-17-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rascal64

LEGZ: is that the same game with a cat and a super soaker ????

Go to the Home Page, and check them out!

Rascal64 · 01-17-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legmann

Go to the Home Page, and check them out!

OOOH i didnt know there was rude stuff on this site

Legmann · 01-17-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal64

OOOH i didnt know there was rude stuff on this site

There's some VERY interesting stuff on the Home Page!

Rascal64 · 01-17-2007, 11:16 PM

As it is on your recommendation and seeing as you obviously know what your talking about i must just go and check this out

*sets diary to come back after all ahem "research" is finished*

Legmann · 01-18-2007, 10:29 PM

I just discovered something interesting! Every so often, someone sneaks in the notorious Meatspin link into their post!

Turns out it's a SWF file! Now, I am not going to post the link, but if you happen to come across it in some thread, and click it (sucker!), then you can save it from your Temporary Internet Files!

Prank your friends offline!

Spyker · 01-19-2007, 08:47 AM

you can do that

but why would you want to keep that sort of thing on you PC legZ?

is there summin we need to know about you

Legmann · 01-19-2007, 09:29 AM

Yes, I have a wicked sense of humor!

Spyker · 01-19-2007, 09:35 AM

i never shoulda found out about these embedded videos.

now i have 40 videos from youtube alone.

and stupid videos is next in line...

Rascal64 · 01-19-2007, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyker

i never shoulda found out about these embedded videos.

now i have 40 videos from youtube alone.

and stupid videos is next in line...

Haha Spyke; Larger hard drive req ?

or a pack (100) discs LOL

ELxTRIxx · 01-23-2007, 06:55 PM

Howdy boyzzzz -- here's another "how can I capture" question.

At <http://forum.onecenter.com/linkdumper/> there's an Erocity ad for 'Todays movie' -- which actually changes daily

-- and sends an MMS stream.

I've been able to spot it in the TEMP file -- ####.DAT -- & copy it out as suggested above -- but it doesn't seem to be any kind of normal WMV, ASF, MPG, etc. Suggestions?

Maybe kinda dumb, since it runs nicely on demand, but sometimes there's something worth saving

01-17-2007, 09:52 PM	#34
Legmann This post human tested! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 32,786 Thanks: 276 Thanked 661 Times in 344 Posts	Thanks for the extra, EEEman! And good going Spyker and Rascal! The IE Temporary Internet Files folder is so much fun to go through! Lately, I've been collecting Flash games from that "Wet Pussy Games" site on the home page. Earlier in the thread, I posted the IfranView SWF viewer, with instructions what to look for, when it's installed. I've got a nice little collection of Shockwave Flash games saved, for playing offline! __________________

01-17-2007, 11:16 PM	#39
Rascal64 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lost Posts: 685 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As it is on your recommendation and seeing as you obviously know what your talking about i must just go and check this out sets diary to come back after all ahem "research" is finished __________________

01-18-2007, 10:29 PM	#40
Legmann This post human tested! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 32,786 Thanks: 276 Thanked 661 Times in 344 Posts	I just discovered something interesting! Every so often, someone sneaks in the notorious Meatspin link into their post! Turns out it's a SWF file! Now, I am not going to post the link, but if you happen to come across it in some thread, and click it (sucker!), then you can save it from your Temporary Internet Files! Prank your friends offline! __________________

01-19-2007, 08:47 AM	#41
Spyker Ka-tet of 19 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hairynutsakville Posts: 23,468 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	you can do that but why would you want to keep that sort of thing on you PC legZ? is there summin we need to know about you __________________ www.goapetown.com

01-19-2007, 09:29 AM	#42
Legmann This post human tested! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 32,786 Thanks: 276 Thanked 661 Times in 344 Posts	Yes, I have a wicked sense of humor! __________________

01-19-2007, 09:35 AM	#43
Spyker Ka-tet of 19 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hairynutsakville Posts: 23,468 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	i never shoulda found out about these embedded videos. now i have 40 videos from youtube alone. and stupid videos is next in line... __________________ www.goapetown.com

01-23-2007, 06:55 PM	#45
ELxTRIxx micro waster Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Howdy boyzzzz -- here's another "how can I capture" question. At <http://forum.onecenter.com/linkdumper/> there's an Erocity ad for 'Todays movie' -- which actually changes daily -- and sends an MMS stream. I've been able to spot it in the TEMP file -- ####.DAT -- & copy it out as suggested above -- but it doesn't seem to be any kind of normal WMV, ASF, MPG, etc. Suggestions? Maybe kinda dumb, since it runs nicely on demand, but sometimes there's something worth saving