Why don't some games or videos work in Internet Explorer 9?

Some website features might not work correctly if you're using the Beta version of Windows Internet Explorer 9 or old versions of add-ons. For example, links to videos and games might not work or a webpage might not open at all.

If a website isn't working correctly, try one or both of the following:

• If you're using Internet Explorer 9 Beta, download the most recent version of the browser from the Internet Explorer 9 download page. For more information about the version of Internet Explorer that you're using, see Find out which version of Internet Explorer you're using.

• Download the most recent versions of your installed add-ons. For example, if you're trying to watch a video or play an online game, you might need to update Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe Flash, or Java. You might need to go to an add-on manufacturer's website to download an update. For more information about add-ons, see How to manage add-ons in Internet Explorer 9.

Note

• If videos, games, and other controls on a website are slow, then you can take steps to improve the performance of Internet Explorer. For more information, see Is Internet Explorer slow? 5 things to try.