Do I delete flash files in winsxs and syswow64?

[Jong Yoon5C1F]

I ran the uninstaller and deleted C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash  and C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash.

Couldn't find %appdata%\Adobe\Flash Player  and%appdata%\Macromedia\Flash Player  though.

I searched my pc for more instances of "flash" and most of them were in winsxs folder and was wondering if I should delete them as well.

I attached screenshots of the files I am talking about. Thank you!

[Nancy OShea]

Go to Windows Control Panel.

Scroll down to Programs > Uninstall programs.

Follow the on screen prompts.

[Nancy OShea]

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[_maria_ · Accepted solution]

Files in the winsxs are Windows Updates files and you should be cautious of deleting anything in that directory.

Microsoft embeds Flash Player in IE/Edge as of Windows 8 and has released an update to remove the emedded version of Flash Player.  I've no idea what files it leaves behind.  If you've executed the update to remove the embedded Flash Player ActiveX Control and have questions, please contact Microsoft for assistance.