Fix the "can’t click on flash" bug in Ubuntu with 1 command

By , Published November 6, 2009

If you’re experiencing the current annoying bug with Adobe Flash not registering mouse clicks (e.g. on YouTube, etc) then you’ll be pleased to hear that there is a relatively easy fix (for now).

I must thank MrPantucci for making me aware of this. The solution comes from the official bug report for this issue.

Ready?

  • Hit ALT+F2 and enter
  • gksudo gedit /usr/lib/nspluginwrapper/i386/linux/npviewer
  • add the following line BEFORE the last line of text
  • export GDK_NATIVE_WINDOWS=1
  • Save.
  • Restart any applications using flash. 
Article originally appeared on omgubuntu.co.uk

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  • augias

    My karmic doesn’t have that working directory, d00d.

    fernando@homework:~$ cd /usr/lib/n
    nautilus/ network-manager/ nss/
    nautilus-sendto/ notify-osd/

    : / im having to make do with the “middle click + left click” easter egg.

  • augias

    My karmic doesn’t have that working directory, d00d.

    fernando@homework:~$ cd /usr/lib/n
    nautilus/ network-manager/ nss/
    nautilus-sendto/ notify-osd/

    : / im having to make do with the “middle click + left click” easter egg.