In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

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crbowers
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In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

Post by crbowers »

"In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin."

the last 4 days I receive this message on firefox, chrome or explorer when trying to
use Amcrestview. It's the same on desktops or laptops.
I download the plug in, install it and it continues to give the same message.
Can anyone help?
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acheronattacks
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Re: In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

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https://amcrest.com/forum/technical-dis ... t2350.html

Same here, I guess we have to contact them
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Peterf
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Re: In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

Post by Peterf »

I have been using Amcrestview.com to view three cameras on a MacBook Air. This has worked until recently, although one can only view one camera at a time. The iPad App is much better. Now Amcrestview.com is trying to run the Active-X plug-in that is designed for Windows users. The Program needs to be downgraded to the old version or better yet a proper Mac app similar to that for the iPad needs to be offered. PLEASE DO SOMETHING!
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greeman
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Re: In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

Post by greeman »

This post by Melvin fixed my problem
https://amcrest.com/forum/viewtopic.php ... 8359#p8453
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DanielB007
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Re: In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

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this still an issue for me with any browser using win10 pro x64
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wbheyward63
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first install/update the ActiveX plugin. SOLVED

Post by wbheyward63 »

As of March 2017, firefox versions 52 and above disable support for Java.

here is the solution.

https://www.java.com/en/download/help/firefox_java.xml


you must install 32 bit ESR version of Java. then Amcrestview will work again
Last edited by wbheyward63 on Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:16 am, edited 1 time in total.
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markplewis
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Re: In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

Post by markplewis »

Plugins are dead. They are fucking dead, Amcrest. Dead, dead, dead! STOP FUCKING USING THEM!!! Every browser in the entire world has killed them! Enough already, Amcrest!!!
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plastic101
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Re: In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

Post by plastic101 »

You can use Amcrest Surveilance Pro to view your cameras on your desktop.
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jamestx10
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Re: In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

Post by jamestx10 »

They need to update to using HTML5 and be done with the plugins
IP2M-841
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wfiveash
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Re: In order to use Amcrest, you must first install/update the ActiveX plugin.

Post by wfiveash »

jamestx10 wrote:They need to update to using HTML5 and be done with the plugins
Totally agree -- I will not be installing any plugins, especially unsigned plugins into either Firefox or Safari. Amcrest would do well to use another method for having browser/camera interaction like HTML5 as you suggest.
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