Quite often, users of Google Chrome and other web-surfing applications, whose work is based on the web kit engine, have problems displaying flash content. In such cases, the browser displays a message that the next Shockwave Flash plug-in has failed. As a result, Chrome hangs hopelessly, and to restart it sometimes it is necessary to restart the computer, since closing the control process does not lead to a positive resolution of this problem.
The reason the browser throws an error: “The Shockwave Flash plug-in failed” is pretty simple. Therefore, it is not difficult for an ordinary user to eliminate it on their own. The root of the problem lies in the approach taken by the developers, providing the browser with an integrated version of the flash player. It should be noted that other programs for web surfing use a standalone version of the application from Adobe.
In the process, Chrome monitors all versions installed on the computer, referring to each of them when trying to display the flash content of the page. The result of this algorithm is a conflict, which leads to a notification to the user that the Shockwave Flash has failed.
To fix this problem, which causes a lot of inconvenience, you need to run Chrome and enter the command chrome: // plugins / in its address bar. By pressing “Enter”, the user will open a list of all used plug-ins. It should be noted that this command brings up a list of extensions in all browser clones from Google. In order to destroy the root of the problem responsible for the appearance of the inscription: “Shockwave Flash failed ...”, you need to get detailed information about each module used.
To do this, open the "Details" option, in the English version - "Details". In newer versions, it is called "More." Next to it is a “+” sign. If you click on it, then all information about the extensions used will be opened. The appearance of the message “Shockwave Flash crashed” indicates that in this list of plugins you can find several modules called “Adobe Flash Player”. Normal functioning of Chrome is provided only if it will not make requests to stand-alone versions of the player.
To determine which plug-in you need to disable, you should pay attention to the "Location" line. The integrated version of the extension will contain the word “Chrome” in the address. All other add-ons can be stopped using the "Disable" option.
This simple procedure will permanently eliminate the problem that causes inconvenience when browsing the web. Having carefully studied the list of plugins involved, you can not only disable the one that caused the error "Shockwave Flash failed ...", but also some others. For example, the Microsoft DRM extension, which has the same address for access, is often duplicated. In such cases, you can disable any of them, which will have a beneficial effect on browser speed.
Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the basic processes inside Google Chrome will provide the most comfortable browsing experience.