What to do if Shockwave Flash slows down your computer?

The question often arises of what to do if Shockwave Flash slows down your computer. It should be noted that there are several reasons and possible solutions to this problem. On the one hand, it can be removed. And at the same time forget about music, video and much more. And you can fix it. How?

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If there is a problem with the Shockwave Flash plugin, instead of the required video, something awkward is displayed, for example, a gray screen and an inscription that the plugin has fallen, then there is a conflict between the program built into the browser and the one installed on the computer. This has been described only the most critical option. In ordinary life, such a confrontation simply turns into slow work and even individual freezes for a few seconds. What then to do? There are two options:

1. Successively update both software items automatically.
2. To do the procedure described in the first paragraph manually.

But if the Shockwave Flash plugin slows down even after that, then make sure that the programs have been updated to the latest version. Let's take a closer look at these processes both on the computer itself and in relation to browsers.

Updating Adobe Flash Player on a computer

This can be done using the program downloaded from the official website or using the settings of the internal interface. The first option compares favorably with the fact that when checking for updates you can set additional parameters that will be valid for the software during subsequent downloads. What can be advised to note? Check the box next to these items:

1. Allow Adobe to install updates. In this case, you will be deprived of the obligation to manually do everything all the time. Believe me, the technique on its own will cope with this task even better than a person.
2. Check now. As a result, you will see the page of the official site, where a comparison of the versions on the computer and the last published one will be displayed. If they differ, be updated.

Problems with Opera

What to do if Shockwave Flash slows down the computer in Opera? There are two ways to answer this question:

1. Refresh browser. It should be noted that the operation is sharpened for specific program elements with which it will work (interaction may be with others, but not the fact that it is stable). Therefore, to avoid problems, it is enough just to update the browser. This can be done by simply clicking the left mouse button on a blank tab, selecting "About the program." A window will appear that will automatically check if there is any update. But keep in mind that this is a double-edged sword: the problem may be that the plugin is too outdated.
2. Use the plugin only when necessary. If Shockwave Flash slows down the computer, but there is no desire to go the first way for some reason, then you can use this option. It implies that the plugin is simply turned off so as not to play various garbage. And when it is necessary, then it needs to be launched. This method is marked by 100% absence of errors (off).

What to do with Mozilla Firefox?

The very first and most promising option is an update. In this case, there are three ways:

1. Download the new program from the official site and install it.
2. Using the plugins menu we update. By the way, if you enter just a flash into the search bar, the browser will offer you not only targeted programs, but also their alternatives. True, before you can perform something that eliminates the situation when the plug-in slows down, it must be stopped.
3. Reinstall Mozilla Firefox, while using the built-in interface that is installed in the program itself. To do this, select the question mark in the "Advanced" tab. A window will appear in which we go to the "About Mozilla Firefox" item. Next, select the settings that satisfy us, and follow the recommendations provided.

Google Chrome Issues

As you might have guessed, one of the possible options when Shockwave Flash slows down the computer is to update the browser itself (we pay attention to the settings menu or enter chrome: // chrome / in the search bar) and the plugin. You can stop the program. But there is such a nuance that it can be two, three or even four. Here is such a variety. But you only need to disable the one that is used inside the browser itself.

To get rid of the problem when the plugin slows down the computer, you only need to restart the program itself. Just closing all the windows is not enough. Use the task manager to verify that all related processes are terminated. If not, stop them. As an easy way, you might be advised to restart your computer. Despite the popular tales on the Internet that the plug-in slows down the computer, believe me, in the vast majority of cases user ignorance is to blame.