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scorpio01217762963
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December 26, 2020
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Adobe Flash Player ending

  • December 26, 2020
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Hello Everyone,

 

Firstly in no way should you consider me to ne computer savvy, so when I received an email notifying me that Adobe Flash player would be ending I panicked.  I had no idea what I should do, or where to go, or what to replace Adobe Flash Player with and I'm hoping that with all of the intelligent people on this site someone could help me?  Thank you

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    Correct answer Nancy OShea

    Nothing for you to do.  Flash Player is ending, that's all.  This has been in the works for a long time.  Most Flash content has been removed and replaced with new content that doesn't require Flash Player.   So when Flash Player is deactivated soon, chances are you'll never miss it. 

     

    You can go ahead and uninstall Flash Player now if you like.  Even if you don't uninstall, it will be deactivated soon regardless.

    https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/end-of-life.html

     

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    Anonymous
    December 30, 2020

    There is lots that can be done. Tell the world about ruffle.rs its a flash emulator that will let sites play flash after 2020.  Some more important info on saving and playing flash. https://community.adobe.com/t5/flash-player/psa-playing-flash-after-2020/td-p/11716613

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    Trish5E6E
    Participant
    December 28, 2020

    Nancy will I still be able to access my files on adobe flash player dc do  have to move or save them somewhere else??? very confused

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    Trish5E6E
    Participant
    December 28, 2020

    Nancy I have windows 8.5 in case you need to know

     

    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    December 27, 2020

    Nothing for you to do.  Flash Player is ending, that's all.  This has been in the works for a long time.  Most Flash content has been removed and replaced with new content that doesn't require Flash Player.   So when Flash Player is deactivated soon, chances are you'll never miss it. 

     

    You can go ahead and uninstall Flash Player now if you like.  Even if you don't uninstall, it will be deactivated soon regardless.

    https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/end-of-life.html

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    scorpio01217762963Author
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    December 27, 2020

    Thank you Nancy for your help!  Not knowing much about computers and their programs I really was in a panic but your answer has assuaged that panic.

     

    Thanks Again,

    Doug

    Peru Bob
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    Peru BobCommunity Expert
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    December 26, 2020

    I've moved this from the Using the Community forum (which is the forum for issues using the forums) to the Flash Player forum.

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    scorpio01217762963Author
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    December 26, 2020

    Thank you for your help

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