Adobe Flash Player is a multimedia player that allows us to enjoy audio and video files through a web browser. Also "Flash Player" is useful for those who like to spend time on-line games. The player is absolutely free, and the only thing it cannot do without is without a systematic update.
Instructions
Step 1
To update Flash Player, open your browser and enter the following into the address bar - https://get.adobe.com/en/flashplayer/. Follow this link.
Step 2
The download page for the latest version of the player will open. Click on the link "Another operating system or browser?" On the next page, specify your operating system and player version.
Step 3
Click the download button. The download will start automatically - you just have to choose the location to save the file. Close all browser windows and run the downloaded player installation file. Accept the license agreement.
Step 4
Flash Player has been updated! You can continue to work on the Internet through your browser. Adobe Flash Player is a free and widely used player. This component is needed for the correct opening of Internet pages, for playing video directly in the browser window. But like any other program, Adobe Flash Player needs updating. If you do not update this application in a timely manner, you may not be able to take full advantage of your browser's capabilities.
Step 5
One of the simplest ways that will work for all internet browsers is this. Visit the Adobe official website. Download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. After the download is complete, you will have the installation file for the program. Also note that a separate version of the program distribution kit is used to update the Adobe Flash Player for the Internet Explorer browser. You need to download it. For other browsers, the standard distribution kit of the program is suitable.
Step 6
Close all active internet browsers prior to installation. Double click on the installation file with the right mouse button. A window will appear. In this window, click "Run". Next, the player installation procedure will begin. Wait for the operation to complete. A window will pop up notifying you that the installation was successful. Now you can start your Internet browser. Flash Player has been updated.
Step 7
Also, from time to time after launching the Internet browser, a window with a notification about the Flash Player update should appear. To update the program in this window, click "Install Now". Then the download of the updated version of the player will begin. When finished, select the "Start Installation" option.
Step 8
If your Internet browser is running at this time, a window will appear in which there will be a notification that you need to close the Internet browser to continue the installation. After closing the browser, the installation will continue. Upon completion, you will receive a notification. The program is now updated.
Step 9
In some cases, the ability to install and update Adobe Flash Player may be blocked by the computer administrator. This often happens on work computers. This restricts access to many Internet entertainment resources that use the Adobe Flash Player. In this case, you need to obtain the necessary rights from the computer administrator.
Step 10
Download "Flash Player" only from the official website of the developer. Otherwise, you are putting your computer at risk of a virus attack.
Step 11
Adobe Flash is Adobe's multimedia platform for creating web applications or multimedia presentations. This content is widely used for advertising banners, animations, games, video and audio recordings on Internet pages. On the basis of this technology, the Adobe Flash Player was created, which allows Internet users to view various multimedia content. T. That is, if you do not have Adobe Flash Player installed or an outdated version is installed, you will lose the ability to use a huge number of functions of web pages.
Step 12
Most computers have Adobe Flash Player installed by default. It is also preinstalled in some browsers such as Google Chrome. Flash Player is usually updated automatically as well. The program has access to the network and from time to time checks for updates and new versions on the server. If any, you will be prompted to update the program. You can set parameters with which your participation in the update is not required at all. It will take place in a fully automatic mode. If you want new hardware to be loaded onto your computer only with your permission, set the appropriate options. Requests for updates will not bother you all the time, they will come no more than once every few days.
Step 13
If auto-update is not carried out, you can download the new version of the player yourself. To do this, go to the official Adobe website and click on the big yellow Download button. Before that, you will need to select your operating system. Download the utility and install it. The more recent program will be loaded over the old one.
Step 14
To check which version is installed on your computer, go to adobe.com/software/flash/about/. During the installation of Flash Player, a dedicated download manager was also installed. It is he who will update the program automatically in the future. The user will only be required to confirm the request. You can also update Flash Player by simply reinstalling it. After installation, the player will automatically update to the latest version.
Step 15
Adobe Flash Player does not automatically update for a number of reasons. For example, automatic updates are prohibited, there is a conflict between installed plugins, the program was initially installed incorrectly. It may be due to problems with the Internet connection (or it is missing). When these issues are corrected, the auto-update feature should return.
