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Todd15B9
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October 21, 2020
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Flash after EOL

  • October 21, 2020
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Reading some of the Flash EOL documentation, it implies that Flash will stop working after the EOL date, even if you are running an older browser version (ex FireFox 69)?  I understand that new browsers will not support it but just like needing an older version of Java, can you run an older browser (and Flash version) and still use flash?

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    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    October 21, 2020

    For security reasons, the use of old browsers and plugins are highly discouraged.  If you go down that rabbit hole, you should unplug from the Internet. 

     

    Eventually modern operating systems will stop supporting older apps so at best it's a short term solution.  The alternative is to run a 2nd computer or virtual machine with an older OS that a) never connects to the Internet and b) never receives upgrades.

     

    Good luck!

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    Todd15B9Author
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    October 22, 2020

    While I apprecaite the reply, I have circumstances beyond my control that require me to continue using Flash.  I'm well aware of the typical warnings regarding security, older browsers, and flash.

     

    What I was looking for was validation that if I create an admin jump box that has Firefox 69 and Adobe Flash (with updating disabled) will it continue to work into late 2021?  This box will not be used for internet browsing or checking emails.

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      Test Screen Name
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      October 22, 2020

      Your circumstances may be beyond your control, and you have my sympathy, but what you are looking for "assurance of a way to keep it working" isn't going to happen. Unless you are a large company ready to sign a contract for future usage with Harman, assume it will go away, and simple attempts to find loopholes won't succeed. Don't build any future plans on such attempts.

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        October 21, 2020

        Expect Flash to time bomb and stop working. Older versions of Flash are no longer legally available. Adobe are determined to close it down, I would say. 

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