Do I delete flash files in winsxs and syswow64?

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January 1, 2021
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I ran the uninstaller and deleted C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash and C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash.

Couldn't find %appdata%\Adobe\Flash Player and%appdata%\Macromedia\Flash Player though.

I searched my pc for more instances of "flash" and most of them were in winsxs folder and was wondering if I should delete them as well.

I attached screenshots of the files I am talking about. Thank you!

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Correct answer _maria_

Files in the winsxs are Windows Updates files and you should be cautious of deleting anything in that directory.

Microsoft embeds Flash Player in IE/Edge as of Windows 8 and has released an update to remove the emedded version of Flash Player. I've no idea what files it leaves behind. If you've executed the update to remove the embedded Flash Player ActiveX Control and have questions, please contact Microsoft for assistance.

_maria_

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Files in the winsxs are Windows Updates files and you should be cautious of deleting anything in that directory.

Microsoft embeds Flash Player in IE/Edge as of Windows 8 and has released an update to remove the emedded version of Flash Player. I've no idea what files it leaves behind. If you've executed the update to remove the embedded Flash Player ActiveX Control and have questions, please contact Microsoft for assistance.