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Anonymous
July 17, 2020
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Can I install the Flash Player for IE on Windows 10 via the Flash Player installer?

  • July 17, 2020
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Hi Team,

 

I have downloaded a standalone installer for the latest version of Adobe Flash Player for IE.

 

But I can't process to install it on my computer (Window 10) and the following reminder displayed to me on a web page.

 

"We provide PPAPI and NPAPI version of Flash Player for Windows 8/10 users (Windows 8/10 system comes with ActiveX version of Flash Player, please check "Windows Update Settings" if you need to install the update)"

 

May I know Windows Update Settings is the only place to install/update the Flash Player for IE on Windows 10?

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    Correct answer _maria_
    Yes, since Flash Player will be end of life by the end of 2020 but we have a product based on Flash that is still in use by many customers, we have to find a way to keep our product alive after 2020.

     

    If you need assistance with your product post-2020, please contact Adobe's official distribution licensing partner Harman for assistance identifying a solution.

     

    For more information, see https://theblog.adobe.com/update-for-enterprise-adobe-flash-player/

     

     

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    _maria_
    Community Manager
    _maria_Community Manager
    Community Manager
    July 17, 2020

    "May I know Windows Update Settings is the only place to install/update the Flash Player for IE on Windows 10?"

     

    Flash Player ActiveX Control has been embedded in IE since the Windows 8 releaes and in Edge since Windows 10 release.  This isn't something new or recent.

     

    The only way to update the embedded version is via Windows Update.  If you're experiencing difficulty updating Flash Player ActiveX for IE/Edge, please contact Microsoft for assistance.

    T
    Test Screen Name
    Legend
    July 17, 2020

    It's always installed (in Windows 10). It cannot be removed. You cannot change it because it's part of the system, and protected. You can only use Microsoft's updates. Do you face a problem that leads you to believe you must download from Adobe instead?

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    Anonymous
    July 20, 2020

    Thanks for your replay.

     

    Yes, since Flash Player will be end of life by the end of 2020 but we have a product based on Flash that is still in use by many customers, we have to find a way to keep our product alive after 2020.

     

    So the purpose of asking this question is to check if archiving the Flash Player installers can be an available solution for us in case the ability to run Flash on Windows is being removed through Windows Updates in the future.

    _maria_
    Community Manager
    _maria_Community ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    July 20, 2020
    Yes, since Flash Player will be end of life by the end of 2020 but we have a product based on Flash that is still in use by many customers, we have to find a way to keep our product alive after 2020.

     

    If you need assistance with your product post-2020, please contact Adobe's official distribution licensing partner Harman for assistance identifying a solution.

     

    For more information, see https://theblog.adobe.com/update-for-enterprise-adobe-flash-player/

     

     

    Robert Mc Dowell
    Robert Mc Dowell
    Legend
    July 17, 2020

    yes, Edge and IE on windows 10 manage Flash directly from the windows update system

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