> the expressInstaller parameter is null by default in jquery media. > However, adding the expressinstall.swf as I did above doesn't seem to > work. > > What do I need to do to my mark-up or javascript to get flash > detection and prompt for installation working when flash isn't > installed?
Setting the Media plugin's "expressInstaller" option is all you should need to do. You'll probably need to debug into the SWFObject code to see why it is failing. Maybe put a breakpoint on the "canExpressInstall" fn. Mike