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Anonymous
February 8, 2014
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Flash Player version 12

  • February 8, 2014
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I have OsX version 10.8.5 (12F45). Cannot install Flash Player version 12. It always stops at 50% installation. Have uninstalled previous version.

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C_F_McBlob
C_F_McBlob
Inspiring
February 9, 2014

Stops at 50%

Do you see THIS, specifically?

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Anonymous
February 9, 2014

Hello Mike,

Thanks for answering. Yes I see this.

H.

C_F_McBlob
C_F_McBlob
Inspiring
February 9, 2014

Your troubles aren't coming from Flash Player.

You're missing a file that was made visible by the 10.8.5 update. Hundreds of thousands of Mac users all over the world deleted it, not knowing what it was. It causes this when it's missing.

Download this file: "Secrets" pereference pane by right clicking and choosing "Download Linked File As"

That'll allow you to see hidden files on your Mac.

And this one: mach_kernel.zip by right clicking and choosing "Download Linked File As"

That's the missing file causing your problems

Install Secrets, and open your System Preferences.

Open the Secrets Preference Pane, and check "Show hidden files"

You'll need to press the "Quit this" button,

and restart Finder, by right clicking the Dock icon.

Then, place the mach_kernel.zip file in the Mac HD directory,

and unzip it. You should see a "faded" mach_kernel file appear.

Trash the zip file.

Reopen your System Preferences and uncheck "Show Hidden files".

Instead of quitting Finder and relaunching it, reboot your Mac.

Your Flash Player installer won't quit anymore.

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