This wikiHow teaches you how to update Adobe Flash Player on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. While Adobe Flash Player will usually update itself automatically if you installed it with default settings, you can force it to check for and install an update if one is available. If you do use Adobe or aren't sure if you have the software enabled or which version of Flash you have, as we've discussed, there are ways to check for this information before downloading something from a possibly sketchy-looking Adobe Flash Player update notice. How to Install Adobe Flash Player Adobe's Flash Player is one of the old standards of the internet, responsible for bringing countless streams of content to browsers everywhere. If your browser does not have Adobe Flash Player installed, or if the one that you have is getting a little old, it's time to update!
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Watch the Video: How to update Flash Player Flash Player, also known as Adobe Flash Player and Shockwave Flash, is a free software developed by Adobe Systems. It is commonly used as a web browser plug-in to view content that was created on the Adobe Flash platform.
Last updated: August 19, 2019
Watch the Video: How to update Flash Player
Flash Player, also known as Adobe Flash Player and Shockwave Flash, is a free software developed by Adobe Systems. It is commonly used as a web browser plug-in to view content that was created on the Adobe Flash platform. Such content includes streaming audio and video. Flash Player was required to view YouTube content until Google made the move to default instead to HTML5 in January, 2015. For the past five years, the option to view YouTube content using HTML5 existed, but the default was Flash Player.
For the safety and security of your computer system, and also for the stability of web content you encounter that requires Adobe Flash Player, it is always best to update Flash Player to keep your installation current. To be certain your computer’s Adobe Flash Player version is up to date, visit: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Install Flash Player
Click the yellow Install now button. Please note that Adobe may include an Optional Offer to download and install additional software at the time you update Flash Player. If you do not want to accept the offer, be sure to uncheck the Optional Offer check box before clicking the Install now button.
After you click the Install now button, the installation process will initialize.
The installation package will download to your computer. Click the Save File button to proceed.
Please note that the name/version number of the Flash Player installer pictured above may vary depending on which version you are installing. The Flash Player installer will download to your computer. Once downloaded, double-click the Flash Player installer icon on your desktop to continue, or look in your web browser’s Downloads area.
If an Open File – Security Warning displays, click the Run button. If you encounter User Account Control on your Windows computer, input your administrator password to continue.
The Adobe Flash Player Installer dialog will launch. When prompted to Update Flash Player Preferences, choose the recommended Allow Adobe to install updates radio button if you would like to receive Flash Player updates in a timely fashion.
The installation sequence will begin, and a progress bar will display. The process may take a minute or more, so be patient.
Installation will begin shortly…
Adobe Flash Player: Downloading…
Adobe Flash Player: Installing…
Installed. Please restart your browser.
Click the Finish button to complete the installation, then restart your web browser.
Flash Player is included with Chrome & Edge
Certain web browsers, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, already have Flash Player built-in. As such, Chrome will automatically update itself when new versions of Flash Player are available. Nonetheless, it is always a good practice to check for updates yourself as you are ultimately responsible for keeping yourself safe while online.
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Although Google’s move to default YouTube content to HTML5 meant a significant reduction in the necessity for Flash Player, its need still remains. Other content, such as advertisements, rich Internet media, and some web-based applications, still require Flash Player in order to view them. HTML5 is a new web standard with wide support, where Flash Player is a proprietary software controlled by Adobe. In the wake of a rash of security vulnerabilities requiring out-of-cycle updates for the Flash Player plug-in, users requiring Flash Player should remain vigilant about keeping theirs current.
See also: How can I see which Flash Player version I have installed?
Download Adobe Flash Player Updates
August 13, 2019, Update. Adobe has released security updates for Flash Player for Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS. These updates address vulnerabilities in Flash Player version 32.0.0.223 and earlier. Follow the instructions above for how to update Flash Player on your computer to Flash Player version 32.0.0.238. Also see How can I see which Flash Player version I have installed?
References for August 13, 2019, Adobe Flash Player Update
Adobe Security Bulletin:Security updates available for Flash Player
US-CERT Alert:Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player
Adobe Flash Update For Mac
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Updating Adobe Flash Player is not the most straightforward process even for the most experienced Mac users. Security vulnerabilities with Adobe Flash have caused many to uninstall Flash altogether. Nevertheless, many popular sites still use Flash and uninstalling it can be inconvenient and cumbersome.
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The main issue with updating Adobe Flash Player is that some update warnings are fake and may prompt you to click and download malware and ransomware on your Mac. Whenever you’re prompted to update your Flash Player, you should verify the validity of any updates through System Preferences rather than by clicking on a website button. Follow these steps to ensure you are installing your Adobe Flash Player updates safely and correctly.
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Update Adobe Flash Player
1. If you’re on a website that brings up a message saying your Flash Player is out-of-date, don’t click to “Download Flash.” Instead go to System Preferences by clicking on the Apple logo at the top left.
2. On the last row of System Preferences, you’ll see an icon for Flash Player. Click on the “Updates” tab and then select “Check Now” next to each installed plug-in.
3. Yo’ll see Update Available if there’s a newer version of Adobe Flash Player. Click “Yes” to go to Adobe Flash website and download the latest version.
4. You’ll want to click on the large yellow button “Update Now,” which will prompt a .dmg file to download to your Downloads folder.
5. Fully quit out of all web browsers. Click the Downloads folder and click on the AdobeFlashPlayer .dmg file.
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6. Double-click on the Install Adobe Flash icon to install the updates to the player. You will need to confirm you want to open the file that was downloaded from the Internet by clicking “Open.” Then enter your administrative password for the software to download.
7. Once the download is complete, you can reopen your browser and continue to the sites using flash. Clean up your downloads folder by deleting the AdobeFlashPlayer .dmg file. You’ve successfully and safely downloaded the update to Adobe Flash!