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chris.campbell
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chris.campbellCommunity Manager
Community Manager
December 30, 2015
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Flash Player 20.0.0.267 - ActiveX Embedding Issue

  • December 30, 2015
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We've received reports from customers that indicate problems embedding the Flash Player ActiveX control into non-browser applications with our 12/28 release (version 20.0.0.267). This can be manifested by either white or black screens where the Flash content should be displayed or COM errors and exceptions.

We're investigating these reports with the highest priority.  We apologize to those effected by this inadvertent change in behavior and we hope to make a solution available as soon as possible.  I'll be keeping this thread updated with the latest findings and will continue to provide updates on a regular basis.

For those impacted, please see the bug reports below if you'd like to add your comments to our investigation.

Bug#4103235 - Black Screen on launch of pc desktop flash programs

Bug#4103282 - Flash Player Update broke my Screensavers

Updates

January 2, 2016 -

Adobe made available Flash Player ActiveX 20.0.0.270 for Windows XP through Windows 7.  This update was pushed out automatically via our auto update system and most customers should have received the update by January 3rd.  The update was also made available for manual install from https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer

January 5, 2016 -

Microsoft has updated Flash Player 20.0.0.272 ActiveX for Windows 10.  This update, KB3133431, has been made available to Windows 10 users via the Windows Update mechanism.


January 5, 2016 (#2)

I've heard from Microsoft that Flash Player 20.0.0.272 for Windows 8.x systems will be updated on January 12th.  This coincides with Microsoft's scheduled "patch Tuesday" updates.

January 12, 2016

Microsoft has made Flash Player 20.0.0.272 available for Windows 8.x systems.  This update, KB3133431, has been made available to Windows 8.x users via the Windows Update mechanism.

January 19, 2016

Flash Player has been updated to address three remaining issues impacting our customers.  This update, details found in our release announcement, is available for all platforms except Windows 8.x and Windows 10 ActiveX.  We expect Windows 8.x and Windows 10 to be updated in our scheduled release in February (2/9/16).

Thanks,

Chris

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      Anonymous
      January 1, 2016

      Thanks Adobe, for taking so much time and effort for others to be creative and put love in their products, while some using their skills to decay and steal from someone else.

      These days even Microsoft is violating peoples privacy with Windows 10.

      Have a good day!

      _maria_
      Community Manager
      _maria_Community Manager
      Community Manager
      January 1, 2016

      Hi all,

      We are working on getting the new build deployed very soon.  I'll update this thread when the build has been released.

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      Maria

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      ivanp61579321
      Participating Frequently
      January 1, 2016

      Version 20.0.0.268 does not fix the Bug#4101067 - Unable to play local swf files in Flash Player 20 using 'file' protocol

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      sr15038676
      New Participant
      January 1, 2016

      Build 20.0.0.268 solves the white screen issue in our application on Windows versions below Win8/Win10.

      Please advise when will this 268 be pushed (clients are fuming) and also when will MS push a Windows Update to include this to fix Win8/Win10.

      This potentially solves today's issue (or will soon) but, more importantly, how can we as vendors trusting in Adobe and Flash become comfortable that we won't be surprised again, and again, and again...

      chris.campbell
      Community Manager
      chris.campbellCommunity ManagerAuthor
      Community Manager
      December 31, 2015

      We now have a test build available (link below) for those that would like to test it out.  We're still investigating two unrelated issues (sound bug and a Windows 10 ActiveX issue with Skype and other applications) but we believe this release will address the embedding issue that customers have reported.  Please feel free to leave a comment letting us know how this change impacts your workflow.

      Flash Player ActiveX for Windows XP - Windows 7  (will not work with Windows 8 or Windows 10)

      Edit:  Removed link.  Please download Flash Player 20.0.0.270 from https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer

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        jeanrouge
        Inspiring
        December 31, 2015

        When running the File the result is:

        The installation encountered errors:

        Your Microsoft Internet Explorer browser includes the latest version of the Adobe Flash Player built-in.  Etc, etc....

        No option to install the new Beta

        chris.campbell
        Community Manager
        chris.campbellCommunity ManagerAuthor
        Community Manager
        December 31, 2015

        I'm sorry, I should have been more specific.  This installation is for Windows 7 and below.  Windows 8 and 10 customers will require updates from Microsoft directly.

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