It's no secret that often enough you need to install or update Adobe Flash Player. How to remove a completely old version, and now it will be considered. In addition, we pay attention to the appropriateness of such actions.
Adobe Flash Player: how to remove add-on? Is there any need to do this? How to replace the extension?
Let's start by considering the feasibility of uninstalling. Yes, indeed, in the case of updating the extension in browsers, you must remove it without fail. The thing is only that the outdated and updated versions can conflict with each other, not to mention the fact that the browsers themselves often start to rush around, determining which modification to use for multimedia playback.
Naturally, the browser in any case needs Adobe Flash Player. How to remove it, while we will not consider, but more emphasis on how to replace it. It turns out that there are practically no options here. In extreme cases, you can install a similar add-on in the form of Shockwave Flash. It works great in powerful browsers like Google Chrome or Opera, replacing the standard add-in.
Standard procedure
However, you need to pay attention to some nuances associated with the Adobe Flash Player plugin. How to remove it entirely? For this, the main condition is the completion of all browsers installed on the computer. Often it is not enough just to exit the browser (especially if there are several). You will have to use the "Task Manager", called the combination of Ctrl + Del + Alt (Ctrl + Alt + Esc). You can also use the taskmgr command in the Run console (Win + R).
Next, you need to turn to the section of programs and components, where to select the version of the player (by the way, there may be several of them) to be deleted. After that, use the standard system uninstaller. But that is not all. Firstly, it is advisable to initially remove the plugin by loading in safe mode. Secondly, it should be noted that the built-in uninstaller does not always delete residual files and registry keys. Therefore, to begin with, you should search for the name of the plug-in at least in the "Explorer", and then delete all the files related to it.
Adobe Flash Player: how to remove an old version with registry keys?
At the end of the procedure, too early to rejoice. You will have to delve into the Windows registry by calling the editor with the regedit command in the Run menu or by running the executable file of the EXE format of the same name from the Explorer with administrator rights. Again, in the editor you need to use the search from the file menu. In addition, you can call it with Ctrl + F. But you should be extremely careful here, since there can be a lot of keys related to Adobe software products, including registering the Flash format. And not all of them relate specifically to the removed extension.
Using third-party programs
Thus, you can get rid of the Adobe Flash Player plugin. How to remove it using more advanced programs, so as not to do unnecessary things? Yes, very simple. To do this, it is advisable to install or use some portable version of the uninstaller. It is believed that iObit Uninstaller is best suited for these purposes. The specifics of the program is such that it can automatically search for residual files, folders and system registry keys, and then deletes them. In addition, if suddenly for some reason the player is not displayed in the program section, you can use the Forced Uninstall mode with the forced location of the program that was provided during installation.
Finally, another (final) look at Adobe Flash Player. How to remove this add-on from Yandex-browser? Yes, exactly the same as from any other. To do this, you can initially simply enter the appropriate settings section and use the button or link to uninstall the extension. After that, however, again you have to check the system for the presence of residual files and registry keys. Therefore, in order not to do unnecessary things and not waste time, it is easiest to turn to specialized applications for help, whose work does not require special user participation.
In any case, the most important condition is the initial disconnection of browsers, since in most cases the snag with the removal of the plug-in can consist only in their active mode. Well, what to use for complete removal, it is up to everyone to decide for himself. However, if you approach this issue from a practical point of view, it is better to use automated utilities.