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Jerome Cherry
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May 6, 2017
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Flash not working in Microsoft Edge

  • May 6, 2017
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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

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    jeromiec83223024
    jeromiec83223024
    Inspiring
    January 3, 2018

    Given the length and age of this thread, I'm going to lock it.

    If you're experiencing problems with Edge that aren't addressed here, please start a new topic, and provide specifics about your situation. 

    Here's a guide on how to solicit a good answer:

    https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1195540

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    Anonymous
    September 26, 2017

    I found out that my problem was a Group Policy. Ran a Flash Player website in Edge and nothing happened. Just told me to install the Flash Player. And it was enabled in Edge.

    The group policy that was set (from the domain) was this.

    Computer Configuration - Administrative Template - Windows Components- Internet Explorer - Add-on Management: Deny all add-ons unless specifically allowed in the Add-on List = Enabled.

    Hope this can help someone.

    _maria_
    Community Manager
    _maria_Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 26, 2017

    Hibrianb96888956

    Thank you for the update.  Do you have Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise?

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    Anonymous
    September 27, 2017

    Windows 10 Education 64bit

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    hock3yfanz71520495
    Participant
    August 30, 2017

    I'm having the same issue & have tried everything stated & still not working. I have enable/disabled, refreshed/closed out browser.

    Sorry to jump in but on the same boat.

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    yegnal
    Participant
    August 29, 2017

    Same issue, no puzzle piece button to press, just doesn't work.  It is enabled, Adobe download site says it's already installed.

    _maria_
    Community Manager
    _maria_Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 6, 2017

    @yegnal

    Thank you for posting the screenshot.  Very helpful.  Microsoft Edge blocks Flash by default and forces users to enable it (per site, meaning no system-wide Flash allow option).  Usually there's a puzzle piece icon in the address field next to the bookmark icon and the favorites star icon.  Either that, or the content provider has a link to 'download Flash Player' that the browser intercepts when clicked and displays the puzzle piece, enabling users to allow Flash content on the site.  In your case, neither of these are displaying.  Please click on the 'Instructions' button link (in the yellow bar in your screenshot).  What information is presented?  Please post a screenshot of the 'Instructions' screen.

    Thank you.

    --

    Maria

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    yegnal
    Participant
    September 8, 2017

    Clicking on 'instructions' takes me to Flash Player Help

    I've followed steps to no avail.  It is enabled and installed, just not working.  My current work around is to use IE11

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    Rutland Wedding
    Participating Frequently
    June 30, 2017

    Because this has prevented me using internet banking (as it requires flash but the jigsaw piece icon does not appear in secure sites).....................

    I have found this workaround.

    It works amazingly.

    Currently it is flawless.

    It costs nothing.

    It works really well.

    It has solved all my problems because I am not wasting any more time on forums (is that fora?)

    Simple!!!

    Download and install opera for windows.

    That's it.

    Easy

    Just use Opera.

    Works every time!

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    Rutland Wedding
    Participating Frequently
    June 27, 2017

    for the last time.

    there us nothing you can do

    flash is now always disabled since the latest update to edge.

    you cannot restore enabled by default

    you can only click on the jigsaw piece in the top bar and enable once for each and every visit ti a site or page

    ignore solutions none work it is a Microsoft decision

    _maria_
    Community Manager
    _maria_Community Manager
    Community Manager
    June 27, 2017
    you can only click on the jigsaw piece in the top bar and enable once for each and every visit ti a site or page

    Selecting the 'Always Allow' option is supposed to always allow Flash Player for a given site, not just that visit.  If this isn't working you'll need to file a bug with Microsoft as this is their functionality.

    it is a Microsoft decision

    This is absolutely correct.  This is Microsoft deciding to set Flash as click-to-play by default and restrict the 'allow' setting per site.

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    Rutland Wedding
    Participating Frequently
    June 27, 2017

    with respect people need to stop saying there is an "always" option.

    it is actually incirrect and causes repeated versions of the same question

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    wspitzer
    Participant
    June 27, 2017

    I can't get my flash to work after the latest windows 10 update (on Edge, chrome or IE)  Here is a screen shot

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    wspitzer
    Participant
    June 27, 2017

    Here is the message I get

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      wspitzer
      Participant
      June 27, 2017

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      Rutland Wedding
      Participating Frequently
      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

        _maria_
        Community Manager
        _maria_Community Manager
        Community Manager
        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.

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        Rutland Wedding
        Participating Frequently
        June 1, 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

        ridhij4208356012135538
        Adobe Employee
        ridhij4208356012135538
        Adobe Employee
        May 8, 2017

        Hi,

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

        Thanks!

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        Jerome CherryAuthor
        Participant
        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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          _maria_
          Community Manager
          _maria_Community Manager
          Community Manager
          May 18, 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?

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