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Rik5FF2
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December 27, 2020
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Adobe flashplayer stops?

  • December 27, 2020
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I've got a message which tels me that support from Adobe flashplayer will stop in 2021. It gives a link to "uninstall"! I dont like messages with "Links to ..."! Hence my question whether this is correct.

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      Correct answer jeromie_adobe

      No problem!  Better safe than sorry.

       

      For Mac: 

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed by Adobe, you can run our uninstaller: 

      https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed by Google (as a built in component of Chrome), a future Chrome update will drop support for browser plug-ins and remove Flash Player.  As long as you have automatic updates enabled in Chrome, you don't need to do anything.

       

      For Windows: 

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed directly by Adobe, you can run our uninstaller: 

       

      Uninstall Flash Player - Windows:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed by Microsoft (the built-in copy on Windows 8 and higher for IE and Edge), you can

      install this optional Windows Update.  

       

      Microsoft Update for Removal of Flash Player

      https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4577586/update-for-removal-of-adobe-flash-player 

       

      At some point in the future, Microsoft will make that update mandatory.  If you do nothing and have Windows Updates enabled, Microsoft will automatically remove Flash Player from your system at the point that they mark that update as mandatory.

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed by Google (as a built-in component of Chrome), a future update of Chrome will remove Flash Player support and the bundled copies of Flash Player.  

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      Nicky5E96
      Participant
      March 22, 2021

      what program do i use instead of flash player ???? i cant run some games on the internet

      _maria_
      Community Manager
      _maria_Community Manager
      Community Manager
      March 22, 2021

      There is no replacement program for Flash Player.  Content creators need to migrate their content to some other technology as was announced over 3 years ago when Adobe, and browser vendors, announced Flash Player's end of life, which includes browser vendors removing support for Flash Player from their browsers.

       

      For reference:

       

      Browser support information:

      • Apple Safari - Flash Player support removed in Safari 14, released Sept 16, 2020
      • Google Chrome - Flash Player support removed in Chrome 88, released Jan 19, 2021
      • Firefox - Flash Player support removed in Firefox 85, released on Jan 26, 2021.
        • Firefox ESR 78 will support Flash Player for the time being, assuming the Flash Player NPAPI plugin is already installed on the system as it’s no longer available for download.
      • Microsoft Edge - Flash Player support removed in Edge 88, released Jan 15, 2021
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      Adobe Employee
      jeromie_adobeCorrect answer
      Adobe Employee
      January 4, 2021

      No problem!  Better safe than sorry.

       

      For Mac: 

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed by Adobe, you can run our uninstaller: 

      https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed by Google (as a built in component of Chrome), a future Chrome update will drop support for browser plug-ins and remove Flash Player.  As long as you have automatic updates enabled in Chrome, you don't need to do anything.

       

      For Windows: 

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed directly by Adobe, you can run our uninstaller: 

       

      Uninstall Flash Player - Windows:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed by Microsoft (the built-in copy on Windows 8 and higher for IE and Edge), you can

      install this optional Windows Update.  

       

      Microsoft Update for Removal of Flash Player

      https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4577586/update-for-removal-of-adobe-flash-player 

       

      At some point in the future, Microsoft will make that update mandatory.  If you do nothing and have Windows Updates enabled, Microsoft will automatically remove Flash Player from your system at the point that they mark that update as mandatory.

       

      For copies of Flash Player distributed by Google (as a built-in component of Chrome), a future update of Chrome will remove Flash Player support and the bundled copies of Flash Player.  

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      Rik5FF2Author
      Participant
      December 31, 2020

      Strange. This is the message:

      Message Not Found

      This page isn't available. Try checking the URL or visit a different page


      Verzonden vanuit Mail voor Windows 10

      [moderator: personal information removed per forum's policy]

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      Anonymous
      December 30, 2020

      I know you dont like links but I promise this is a good one. If you have a question ask me. https://community.adobe.com/t5/flash-player/psa-playing-flash-after-2020/td-p/11716613

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

      @Rik5FF2,

      Yes, it's true. Flash Player is ending soon.  The official announcement was released 3 years ago on Adobe.com to give content creators plenty of time to prepare for this.

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

       

      You may uninstall your Flash Player now if you wish.  Chances are you'll never miss it.

       

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

      Part of the Flashplayer uninstall instructions says "go to C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash and remove all files in this folder."  WHen I try I get :  You need permission to preform this action . and .You require permission from Trustedinstaller to make changes to this file.  None of the files are removed???   Have run the uninstaller and followed the instructions a few times (and restarted the PC as instructed)   What next??

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

        @17763606,

        • If you're not the owner of your (school or business) computer, contact your IT dept for assistance.
        • If you are the computer owner, reboot in Safe Mode with a computer user profile that has full administrative level permissions. 
        • And consult your browser's documentation about removing add-ons.

         

        Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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