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manmountain8
manmountain8
Inspiring
August 30, 2017
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Windows 10 flash won't enable?

  • August 30, 2017
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Flash is showing that it's enabled but it won't work.  Adobe test on the download page says it is not enabled.  I found one post with the same problem and it said to 'use software rendering instead of GPU rendering'.  I did that but flash still will not work. 

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    Correct answer manmountain8

    I found the answer.  You have to click the jigsaw when it appears and tell it to enable Flash for each site.  Kinda stupid but at least it works.

    Latest w10 and edge upgrade specifically aims to stop flash on websites unless you click the jigsaw icon (just left of the star and book in the top right ribbon) and enable for that site.

    It is a MS decision not an Adobe error.

    The jigsaw only appears if edge is blocking flash.

    Enabling flash in settings does not prevent this happening.

    MS Edge - such a great browser but now impossible to do internet banking with HSBC that insists on Flash - and the secure link means the jigsaw does not appear to enable it.

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    tkw6831619
    Participant
    May 27, 2018

    I'd love to know if anyone had this issue WITHOUT the jigsaw.  I've been through the Flash troubleshooting, & there is NOTHING on the address bar as far as a jigsaw, information symbol, or anything.  When I use the site that the Flash is needed it just "loads" forever & never has a pop-up prompt to "allow". I don't know what to do!

    nguyenh44273260
    nguyenh44273260
    Participant
    September 1, 2017

    I am using windows 10 it is also not feasible

    manmountain8
    manmountain8Author
    Inspiring
    September 1, 2017

    I wasn't talking about the operating system. Obviously your using Windows 10.  Edge is a browser and anyone can use any browser they choose for free.  If Edge is giving you problems you can download Firefox, Google Chrome, or even Internet Explorer.

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    hock3yfanz71520495
    Participant
    August 30, 2017

    I'm having the same problem & have tried everything. I'm currently logged into a site to see if it has issues & if the little jigsaw thing shows up. Which I didn't notice the last time I was having issues on the various sites. I wish they'd quit giving us the run around & actually fix the issue. Now I'm trying to remember why I quit using google chrome.  #struggleisreal

    manmountain8
    manmountain8Author
    Inspiring
    August 30, 2017

    Are you using Edge?  The post I found said that a secure connection meant that the Jigsaw would not appear to enable it.  Idk why it does that but maybe that's the issue if you're not seeing the jigsaw icon?  You might just have to use a different browser.  Would you expect any less from a Microsoft product? 

    mark2132
    mark2132
    Participant
    August 30, 2017

    I'm having the same problem, and it is on ESPN, so I don't know how it could possibly being blocked on that site.  I'm not seeing any "jigsaw".  This is BULLSHIT!

    manmountain8
    manmountain8Author
    Inspiring
    August 30, 2017

    I was on ESPN too.  Fantasy Football draft.  As soon as the ESPN front page loaded I saw the jigsaw next to the star, clicked it, and enabled flash for this site.  This is only for Microsoft Edge and does not apply to IE.  I also read that one particular Windows update awhile back had stopped Flash from working with Edge.  The fix there is to make sure your Windows has the latest updates.  If the Jigsaw icon isn't appearing for you I don't what to say.  If I hadn't figured it out I was just going to download Flash for Firefox and use that.  Windows 10 is a hassle.  It was a pain just to figure out how to open the control panel which is hidden, and I don't care for this integrated flash that needs to be enabled for each website.

    manmountain8
    manmountain8AuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    August 30, 2017

    I found the answer.  You have to click the jigsaw when it appears and tell it to enable Flash for each site.  Kinda stupid but at least it works.

    Latest w10 and edge upgrade specifically aims to stop flash on websites unless you click the jigsaw icon (just left of the star and book in the top right ribbon) and enable for that site.

    It is a MS decision not an Adobe error.

    The jigsaw only appears if edge is blocking flash.

    Enabling flash in settings does not prevent this happening.

    MS Edge - such a great browser but now impossible to do internet banking with HSBC that insists on Flash - and the secure link means the jigsaw does not appear to enable it.

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    tkw6831619
    Participant
    May 27, 2018

    How do you fix if there's no jigsaw? I have no notification it's being blocked - it just won't work.

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    _maria_
    Legend
    May 29, 2018

    The instructions we provide for enabling Flash Player in Edge, Adobe Flash Player issues with Windows 10 (Microsoft Edge)​, come from Microsoft.  If none of the instructions on this page work, it's possible the content isn't implementing appropriate Flash Player detection on on Edge.  In that event, I'd recommend contacting the content provider.

    manmountain8
    manmountain8Author
    Inspiring
    August 30, 2017

    Also, using Edge.  Don't know the version of Flash.  It comes with Windows 10 apparently?

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