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If you cannot find a Flash Player for your OS, [http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/alternates/ find it manually on this page].
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macromedia_flash Macromedia Flash] (or just "Flash") usually refers to the Macromedia Flash Player and browser plugin needed to handle [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWF SWF] ("Shockwave Flash") files that provide web page animations and interractive content. If you cannot find a Flash Player for your OS, [http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/alternates/ find it manually on this page].  Downloads are also available through [http://plugindoc.mozdev.org PluginDoc].


==Windows==
==Windows==
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===Installation Issues===
===Installation Issues===
'''The Macromedia Flash Player installer doesn't list my browser'''<br>
'''The Macromedia Flash Player installer doesn't list my browser'''<br>
Mozilla stores information about Flash in the Windows registry, which is used by plugin installers to locate your Mozilla [[installation directory]]. If this information does not exist, is incomplete, or incorrect, the Macromedia Flash Player installer may not be able to find your browser.
The Windows registry stores information that is used by plugin installers to locate your Mozilla [[installation directory]]. If this information does not exist, is incomplete, or is not correct, the Macromedia Flash Player installer may not be able to find your browser.


If your browser is not shown in the list of available browsers, you can manually select your browser plugins directory by clicking on "Other Browser" and browsing to it. Note that this will not install scripting support.
If your browser is not shown in the list of available browsers, you can manually select your browser plugins directory by clicking on "Other Browser" and browsing to it. Note that this will not install scripting support.  Alternately, use the XPI installer available [http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/windows.html#Flash here] instead of the standalone installer. [http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/important.html#flash].


'''The Macromedia Flash Player installer doesn't install scripting support'''<br>
'''The Macromedia Flash Player installer doesn't install scripting support'''<br>
The Macromedia Flash Player installer does not install the scripting support file (<tt>flashplayer.xpt</tt>) for undetected browsers. On some systems, it does not install it for recognized browsers like Firefox and Mozilla either. This is a known issue with the installer and Macromedia may fix it in a future release. To obtain <tt>flashplayer.xpt</tt>, [http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/important.html#flash see PluginDoc for instructions].
The Macromedia Flash Player installer does not install the scripting support file (<tt>flashplayer.xpt</tt>) for undetected browsers.   On some systems, it may not install it for recognized browsers like Firefox and Mozilla Suite. This is a known issue with the installer and Macromedia may fix it in a future release [http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/faqs/flash.html#win-scripting].  If you have other installed Netscape or Mozilla browsers, see if  <tt>flashplayer.xpt</tt> is present in the [[installation directory]] "components" folder and, if it is, you can copy it to the browser "components" folder that is missing the file.


===Flash 8 crash issue===
===Flash 8 crash issue===
An issue can occur with the Flash 8 player, where Firefox will crash often when that plugin is installed. Most people should keep Flash 7 installed instead, but this workaround should allow you to use Flash 8 without crashes:
An issue can occur with the Flash 8 player, where Firefox will crash often when that plugin is installed. Most people should keep Flash 7 installed instead, but this workaround should allow you to use Flash 8 without crashes:


* Uninstall the Adblock and No-script extensions if you have them, or alternatively, disable Object tags.
* Uninstall the [https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?id=10 Adblock] and [https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?id=722 No-script] extensions if you have them, or alternatively, disable Object-tabs in Adblock's options.


* Go to ''about:config'' and change the value (if present) of ''browser.sessionhistory.max_viewers'' from ''3'' to ''0''.
* Go to [[about:config]] and change the value (if present) of '''browser.sessionhistory.max_viewers''' (or [[Browser.sessionhistory.max total viewers]] in Firefox 1.5 and above) from '''3''' to '''0'''.


===Flash Display Issue===
===Flash Display Issue===
If Flash content doesn't display, try upgrading Adblock to the latest version.
If Flash content doesn't display, try updating Adblock to the latest version.


==Linux==
==Linux==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/welcome/ Test Macromedia Shockwave and Flash Players]
* [http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/faqs/flash.html PluginDoc Flash Player FAQ]
* [http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/faqs/flash.html PluginDoc Flash Player FAQ]


[[Category:Plugins]]
[[Category:Plugins]]
[[Category:Page display]]
[[Category:Page display]]

Revision as of 04:58, 24 January 2006

Macromedia Flash (or just "Flash") usually refers to the Macromedia Flash Player and browser plugin needed to handle SWF ("Shockwave Flash") files that provide web page animations and interractive content. If you cannot find a Flash Player for your OS, find it manually on this page. Downloads are also available through PluginDoc.

Windows

Download the Macromedia Flash Player installer and install it.

Installation Issues

The Macromedia Flash Player installer doesn't list my browser
The Windows registry stores information that is used by plugin installers to locate your Mozilla installation directory. If this information does not exist, is incomplete, or is not correct, the Macromedia Flash Player installer may not be able to find your browser.

If your browser is not shown in the list of available browsers, you can manually select your browser plugins directory by clicking on "Other Browser" and browsing to it. Note that this will not install scripting support. Alternately, use the XPI installer available here instead of the standalone installer. [1].

The Macromedia Flash Player installer doesn't install scripting support
The Macromedia Flash Player installer does not install the scripting support file (flashplayer.xpt) for undetected browsers. On some systems, it may not install it for recognized browsers like Firefox and Mozilla Suite. This is a known issue with the installer and Macromedia may fix it in a future release [2]. If you have other installed Netscape or Mozilla browsers, see if flashplayer.xpt is present in the installation directory "components" folder and, if it is, you can copy it to the browser "components" folder that is missing the file.

Flash 8 crash issue

An issue can occur with the Flash 8 player, where Firefox will crash often when that plugin is installed. Most people should keep Flash 7 installed instead, but this workaround should allow you to use Flash 8 without crashes:

  • Uninstall the Adblock and No-script extensions if you have them, or alternatively, disable Object-tabs in Adblock's options.

Flash Display Issue

If Flash content doesn't display, try updating Adblock to the latest version.

Linux

Download the Macromedia Flash Player. Once downloaded, extract the files "libflashplayer.so" and "flashplayer.xpt" from the archive and copy them to your browser's plugins directory (e.g. "/usr/local/bin/firefox/plugins/").

MacOS

Download and run the Macromedia Flash Player installer.

There are issues running Flash 8 with Firefox 1.07. Better to stick with Flash 7.

Solaris

The Flash Player is available for Solaris Sparc and Intel x86. Download the Macromedia Flash Player. Once downloaded, extract the files "libflashplayer.so" and "flashplayer.xpt" from the archive and copy them to your browser's plugins directory.

OS/2 Warp

Macromedia Flash Player for OS/2 Warp is available from InnoTek Systemberatung GmbH. To install it, launch the installer and follow the instructions. Macromedia Flash Player for OS/2 is not free. Licenses cost money and are available at the Mensys Online Shop.

External Links