Adobe Flash Player does not install: main reasons and solutions
Flash Player - although no longer required, is still a very popular plugin for playing media content on the Internet. Today we will look at the problem when this plugin cannot be installed on the computer.
The problem that the Flash Player plugin cannot be installed in your browser can be due to various reasons. Today we will try to cover as many of them as possible so that you can quickly solve the problem.
Reason 1: conflict with previous version of Flash Player
If during the installation process an installation error is displayed on the screen, first of all, you need to make sure that Flash Player is not already installed on your computer, which can lead to a conflict.
Open the menu for etogo “Control Panel” – “Programs and Features” and carefully study the list of programs installed on your computer. If Flash Player is among them, you will need to remove it from your computer.
If Flash Player is not in the list of installed programs, try downloading a special Flash Player uninstaller from this link and using it, try to delete the plugin files on your computer. After uninstallation is complete, be sure to restart your computer.
Reason 2: the plugin is installed for a browser that already has it built in
Which browser are you installing Flash Player for? If the browser is Mozilla Firefox, Opera or Internet Explorer, then make sure that you download the required distribution from the official developer resource.
To do this, follow the link at the end of the article. First of all, the system will detect your browser and the version of the operating system you are using. If this data has been determined correctly, then safely download the distribution kit to your computer.
If you are a user of the Google Chrome browser, Yandex Browser or another web browser based on the Chromium engine, then in your case a separate installation of Flash Player is not required - this plugin is already built into your web browser.
Reason 3: the distribution was not downloaded from the developer’s official website
It has been repeatedly clarified on our website that for security reasons, programs, especially such as Flash Player, must be downloaded exclusively from official sources.
The fact is that on the Internet, instead of the required program, or at best, an outdated distribution kit or a virus is distributed that can cause serious damage to your computer.
Reason 4: The plugin is installed but not active in the browser
It is quite possible that the Flash Player plugin is already installed on your computer, however, it is simply disabled in the browser, which is why you cannot see Flash content on websites.
For example, if you are a user of the Google Chrome browser, then you can check the activity of the plugin by clicking on the menu button and going to the section "Settings".
Scroll down to the very bottom of the page and click on the button "Show advanced settings".
In the block "Personal data" click the button "Content Settings".
Find an item "Flash" and make sure you have the option checked “Allow Flash on sites” or "Request permission to use Flash (recommended)". If you have the second point installed, then when you go to a site that contains Flash content, you will need to grant the browser permission to display it each time.
In the same way, Flash Player is enabled in Opera, Yandex Browser and other web browsers created based on the Chromium engine.
If you are a user of the Mozilla Firefox browser, click on the menu button and go to the section "Extras".
In the left area of the window, go to the tab "Plugins", and on the right, check that the Flash Player plugin is activated.
Download Flash Player for free
Download the latest version of the program from the official website https://get.adobe.com/ru/flashplayer/
