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December 30, 2020
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Flash Player uninstall help

  • December 30, 2020
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Hello, I have just downloaded the Flash Player uninstall program and uninstalled Flash Player as instructed including a restart of my Win10 Laptop. Unfortunately when I attempt to delete the contents of this folder as instructed C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash I am unable to delete the contents of this folder as its saying that I do not have permission? Please can anyone offer advice on this? Thanks

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    Correct answer _maria_

    The uninstaller does not remove files associatec with the IE/Edge embedded Flash Player ActiveX Control, which is what you're seeing.


    Microsoft has released an update to remove the IE/Edge embedded version of Flash Player ActiveX Control.  See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4577586/update-for-removal-of-adobe-flash-player for more information

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    _maria_
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    _maria_Community ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    December 30, 2020

    The uninstaller does not remove files associatec with the IE/Edge embedded Flash Player ActiveX Control, which is what you're seeing.


    Microsoft has released an update to remove the IE/Edge embedded version of Flash Player ActiveX Control.  See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4577586/update-for-removal-of-adobe-flash-player for more information

      Wendy5EC5
      Wendy5EC5
      Participant
      January 1, 2021

      I have the same problem.  It will not let me delete the files without permission.  I am logged in as administrator.  I tried downloading update 4577586 but it said it is not applicable to my computer.  Is this because I've already deleted Flash from my computer (except for the un-delete-able) files? 

      remco82641
      remco82641
      Inspiring
      January 1, 2021

      Did you download the right Microsoft update: for the correct Windows version (e.g. 1909, 2004) and the correct architecture (e.g. x86, x64, ARM64)?

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