Flash not working in Microsoft Edge

Report · May 05, 2017

Adobe Flash Player is already enabled in my Microsoft Edge Advanced Settings. When I try to visit sites powered by Flash, I am prompted to install the Flash player. I can only successfully access these sites with IE.

Is there a registry component that needs to be enabled to cause Flash to work in Microsoft Edge?

Jerome

Report · May 07, 2017

Hi,

Please follow the steps mentioned on Flash Player Issues | Windows 10 | Internet Explorer page.

Thanks!

Report · May 17, 2017

Dear Ridhijain,

I don’t used Internet Explorer. I use Microsoft Edge. If I did not state my initial concern correctly, It should have read: Since the last Microsoft Security update, I cannot view Flash videos or website properly with Windows Edge. This is despite what appears to be a Windows 10 control over Adobe Flash updates.

Jerome Cherry

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Report · May 17, 2017

Here's the link for edge: Adobe Flash Player issues with Windows 10 (Microsoft Edge)

What Windows 10 version, and OS build do you have?

Report · May 21, 2017

Hi. I hope it's okay to jump in on this query as I'm experiencing the same issue. I do have to warn you that I am not at all tech savvy so be gentle lol. I've checked my settings as per your link for Edge and it shows that Adobe Flash is already on. What else can I do?

My Windows 10 version is 1607 and OS Build is 14393.1198. I'm quite impressed with myself that I managed to locate that information. I do hope you can help me resolve this as it's stopping me doing so much work. Thanks in anticipation.

Report · May 30, 2017

@lilianw49237618

Please provide the direct link to content that is not displaying Flash on Edge

Report · May 28, 2017

I looked at these instructions that they provided and Flash was already enabled. However when trying to test it said it was disabled. I can't get anything to run in Edge that requires Flash of course. I have the very latest updates as of this post date on my system. Is there something broken in the latest version for Edge? Is there anything that can fix this issue?

Report · May 30, 2017

@nato_norad

Please go to Settings > System > About and provide the following information:

Edition
Version
OS Build
System type

Report · Jul 31, 2017

I am facing the exact same problem...

Richa

Report · Jul 31, 2017

I looked at these instructions and Flash was already enabled. However when trying to test it said it was disabled. I cannot download any new pdf files. Only the ones that were downloaded before open, I wonder how!! and the new once don't download as pdf or open as pdf. Please help

Report · Jul 18, 2017

I also have the same problem -Since the last Microsoft Security update, I cannot view Flash videos or website with Windows 10 Edge. I have followed the steps : setting -advanced settings- enable flash player but the flash player still not working.

Help to solve this problem will be greatly appreciated

Report · Jul 18, 2017

please read the thread there is no workaround. If a secure site unusable change browser. other sites click on the jigsaw piece icon top right bar. If yiu visit a lot of flash based sites change to opera it is no good people keep asking it is what it is

Report · Jul 29, 2017

So your solution to this bug is to ignore it?

Report · Jul 29, 2017

The problem is with Edge, not IE.

Report · Jul 29, 2017

Apologies I wrote from a mobile phone and could not explain fully.

It is not a bug.

Microsoft no longer wish people to use flash because of the alleged security risks (sorry I know this an adobe forum eek!) I did say "alleged".

Therefore they are making us stop using it.

I isn't a bug.

If a company stops using or promoting a particular piece of software that not not a bug.

So either we all have to invade MS offices and demand they are wrong.

Or we use something else.

Or just use Opera instead of Edge if you believe, as I do, that MS will not listen to you.

Apologies again for the fact that my comments are on an Adobe forum and that many users will think the world must always accommodate everything that Adobe makes regardless.

BTW I have been using Adobe since 2001 and still do but I also appreciate it does not operate in a vacuum.

Report · Jul 30, 2017

I tried Opera. I followed online instructions to enable, but Flash does not work there either.

Report · Jul 30, 2017

Hi,

For Edge please follow instructions mentioned on Troubleshooting Flash Player on Microsoft Edge page depending on Windows 10 version. To find out the version number you can follows steps mentioned on link above.

What issue are you seeing with Opera browser? Please post a screenshot of the same.

Thanks!

Report · Jul 31, 2017

Good morning, I followed the instructions to troubleshoot Adobe Flash in Microsoft Edge and it stated Flash Player was disabled. However in settings, Flash is enabled. I feel I am going in circles. Your help will be greatly appreciated; here is my system information:

Windows 10 Pro N

Version 1703

OS Build: 15063.483

System type: 64 bit; x64-based processor

8 GB of RAM

Report · Jul 31, 2017

Hi,

Have you tried all the troubleshooting steps mentioned on https://forums.adobe.com/docs/DOC-8541#jive_content_id_OS_Version_1703__Enable_Flash_Player and https://forums.adobe.com/docs/DOC-8541#jive_content_id_OS_Version_1703__Advanced_Enablement pages.

Thanks!

Report · Aug 01, 2017

Yes, I followed the instructions given concerning Microsoft Edge and Flash. Three videos played, and no more after that. I came in this morning, and again no videos.

Report · Sep 23, 2017

Hello,

I don't have that option. It's the dutch version.

And in my version I can only download extensions from the store, not manage.

So, please support a correct information or flash won't be used in the future.

Report · Sep 25, 2017

I don't have that option.

Which option do you not have?

And in my version I can only download extensions from the store, not manage.

Flash Player is an ActiveX Control, it isn't an extension.

Please be specific and detailed in your reply so that we may be better able to assist.

Report · May 31, 2017

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.

Hello Safari old friend nice to use you again

Report · May 31, 2017

All correct. Here is a link with more information, from Microsoft: Extending User Control of Flash with Click-to-Run - Microsoft Edge Dev BlogMicrosoft Edge Dev Blog

Hello Safari old friend nice to use you again

Safari is no longer supported on Windows, hasn't been for quite some time. Flash supports Chrome, Opera, and Firefox.

Report · Jun 01, 2017

Or more correctly in my post "Hello safari my old friend nice to use you again on my ten year old second-hand MacBook pro that can actually check my internet banking whereas my £1000 brand spanking new windows machine is now a bookrest since MS decided I shouldn't use Flash even though my bank insists on using Flash"

Is that better?

LOL you just couldn't make it up could you?

MS snatches defeat from the jaws of victory