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How can I install Flash Player?
- Download Flash Player from the Adobe site.
- Then, close all browsers and double-click the file you downloaded.
- Accept the License Agreement and follow the instructions on screen.
After a successful installation, the "Installation Complete" message appears.
For more information, see Download and Install Flash Player.
I can't download Flash Player from Adobe site. How to fix the issue?
While downloading Flash Player, you get the following error messages:
- Unable to connect to server
- Unable to download metafile
- Failed to initialize
- Unable to load main bundle
- Actionlist not found
- Unable to download metafile
- Failed to initialize
- Certification authentication failed
- Invalid certificate
Download the Flash Player from this link. After downloading, close all browsers and double-click the file downloaded.
I installed Flash Player; however, websites with Flash content don't work?
Step 1: Ensure that you have enabled Flash Player in your browser.
- Internet Explorer: Click Settings > Manage Addons. Ensure that Shockwave Flash Object is enabled. If not, click Enable.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click Firefox > Addons > Plugins. Ensure that Shockwave Flash Object is enabled. If not, click Enable.
Step 2: If you are using Internet Explorer in Windows 7, disable ActiveX Filtering. Click Settings > Safety. Then, deselect ActiveX Filtering. For more information, see Disabling ActiveX Filtering.
How do I revert to a previous version of Flash Player?
MacCheck the Mac version
How do I install latest Flash Player?
- Download Flash Player from Adobe site.
- Then, close all browsers and double-click the file you downloaded.
- Accept the License Agreement and follow the instructions on screen.
After a successful installation, the "Installation Complete" message appears.
For more information, see Download and Install Flash Player.
What is the User ID and Password that is used for installing Flash Player on my Mac machine?
How do I install Flash Player on Power-PC based Mac machines?
See Installing Flash Player on Power-PC based Mac machines. This page has step-by-step information on installing Flash Player.
I have installed Flash Player; however, websites with Flash content don't work. What should I do?
In Finder, go to Computer > Library > Internet Plug-ins.
If you have installed Flash Player successfully, the folder displays the following files:
- Flash Player.plugin
- flashplayer.xpt
If you don't have these files, install Flash Player again.
If the files are displayed, but Flash Player is not working, if check Flash Player is enabled in Safari. Follow the steps below:
I still have issues with Flash Player. What should I do?
Start a discussion in Adobe forum. The forum is participated by Adobe employees and Most Valuable Participants (MVPs).
How do I install Flash Player on Android devices?
Note:
This FAQ section contains work around procedure. Adobe Flash Player for Android is no longer available for download from the Google Play app store and Adobe does not directly support the Android platform. Installing Adobe Flash on Android is based on your own discretion and hence this information should not be deemed as supported platform information.
Android users can download and install generic Flash Player from the Archived Flash Player Versions page on the Adobe website. To know more on the installation procedure, visit this discussion page which contains both instructions and a YouTube video. Click here to view the supported devices list.
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