Adobe Flash Player installed on your computer is a prerequisite for a comfortable visit to any resources on the Internet. Indeed, the work of many of them is based precisely on the basis of this plugin. Without it, in most cases it is impossible to play videos, screensavers and run flash games. Also, without this application, the design of sites with a complex design is not correctly displayed. The latter can create additional strain on the eyes or, at least, impede travel on the World Wide Web, making them less colorful.
Why problems
Unfortunately, for all its indispensability, popular software carries a lot of problems. Numerous errors caused by outdated (and in some cases, on the contrary, new) Adobe can spoil a lot of nerves. Because of vulnerabilities in the program code, the application is constantly exposed to malicious activities. This is one of the reasons developers have to constantly release updates. Therefore, the versions of the plugin are rapidly becoming obsolete, and from time to time when playing videos we are offered to update it. This is where the real problems begin.
There are frequent cases when even experienced users do not have Flash Player installed. This can happen both at the beginning and at the very end of the installation process. It even happens that the installation window opens and disappears immediately. The last sign clearly indicates the presence of viruses. Most likely, the user, under the guise of an installation file, downloaded a malicious program. This happens if you look for an update for the player on untrustworthy sites or click on dubious links.
Problem: Flash Player 11 is not installed
There are many reasons for problems other than the virus case described above. You can protect yourself here only if you download the installation file from the official website of the developers. This resource has a speaking name and is on the top lines of search queries.
Not the least role in the work of the plugin is played by its compatibility with the browser itself. In such cases, Flash Player does not install or “crash” after a certain period of time. Obviously, the new version of Adobe is unlikely to work correctly with outdated or never updated browsers. Therefore, it is so important to timely download new versions of not only the flash player, but also compatible software. You can check the installed version of your browser in the help / help window.
It is important to remember that, for example, for Mozilla and Opera, completely different versions of the flash player are used. You cannot install it immediately for all browsers available on the computer. So if you alternately use one, then the other, you will have to install separately in each case.
But even if the user does everything right, this does not always guarantee him the absence of problems. Sometimes, no matter what you do with the computer, Flash Player is not installed on it anyway. The solution in such extreme cases will be the complete removal of the application and the subsequent installation of "clean". It is better to use a special utility for uninstalling. You can also download it on the official Adobe website.
Installation process
When downloading, you need to pay attention to the last three digits in the name of the plugin - this is the version indicated. In addition, along with Adobe comes an antivirus from the same developers. Surely you are already using another protection program, so you can safely remove the checkmark from it. Another thing that deserves special attention is the line “Your system”. If another browser is specified in it, specify yours.
After starting the installation window, the program will require you to close the current browser. It is best to follow her advice by doing so. Otherwise, the installation will not complete correctly. After that, it does not hurt to call the task manager and check the current processes through it. Many people know that sometimes the browser icon continues to be there even after closing. This process should be completed manually.
Sometimes users have slow or no installation of Flash Player due to antivirus intervention. It is better to disable this protection for a while. User account control and a firewall too. Remember that there should only be one installation process in the task manager. Some people mistakenly click the icon several times, after which the window tightly “freezes”. Extra processes must be closed.