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Flash Player versions | Flash Player versions 8.0.22.0 and earlier contain a security flaw that can allow the execution of arbitrary code ([http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/apsb06-03.html Read the Security Bulletin].) All users should install the updated version, currently 8.0.24.0 (instructions for users who cannot upgrade to Flash Player 8 are included in the bulletin). | ||
==Installation== | ==Installation== |
Revision as of 16:19, 29 March 2006
Macromedia Flash (or just "Flash") usually refers to the Macromedia Flash Player and browser plugin needed to handle SWF web page animations and interactive content. Even though the Flash plugin is referred to as "Shockwave Flash", it should not be confused with the Shockwave plugin that handles "Shockwave for Director" content.
Security alert
Flash Player versions 8.0.22.0 and earlier contain a security flaw that can allow the execution of arbitrary code (Read the Security Bulletin.) All users should install the updated version, currently 8.0.24.0 (instructions for users who cannot upgrade to Flash Player 8 are included in the bulletin).
Installation
If you cannot find a Flash Player for your OS, find it manually on this page. Downloads are also available through PluginDoc . See PluginDoc's Flash FAQs for details on installation.
Note for Windows users
Installing Flash places files in the installation directory of Mozilla-based browsers, including:
- NPSWF32.DLL in the plugins folder
- flashplayer.xpt in the components folder (for scripting support)
If you install a new Mozilla-based browser, either reinstall Flash or copy these two files over to the corresponding folder in the new installation directory.
Troubleshooting
First, read PluginDoc to see if your problem is listed there.
Quicktime plugin takes over Flash
If you see a Quicktime symbol with a question mark where the Flash content should be, it means that Quicktime has taken over handling of Macromedia Flash files. Open the Quicktime Control Panel, select the Browser tab (or select "Browser Plug-in" from the drop-down menu in Quicktime 6 or earlier). Click the "Mime settings" button and uncheck "Flash media" or "Flash file" under "Miscellaneous" and restart your browser. If the problem persists, remove the file "pluginreg.dat" from the "Firefox" or "Mozilla" folder in the profile folder location. Additionally, remove any "npqt*.dll" files found in the Mozilla Suite or Firefox installation directory's plugins folder. [1].
Flashblock conflict
If you're using Flash Player 8 and Flashblock, you need Flashblock 1.3.3 or higher. [2].
If you've removed Flashblock you need to take the following code out of userChrome.css or userContent.css:
object[classid$=":D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"], object[codebase*="swflash.cab"] { -moz-binding: url("chrome://flashblock/content/flash.xml#obj"); }
Adblock conflict
Flash content may not display if Adblock is installed and OBJ-TABS are enabled. Disable OBJ-TABS in Adblock's options or try updating to the latest version of Adblock, or uninstall Adblock and install Adblock Plus. [3].
Flash 8.0 on Linux
At the moment there is no Linux version of Flash Player 8.0. Adobe has indicated that there will not be a Linux release of Flash Player 8.0, however Flash Player 8.5 will have a Linux release. In the mean time, if you require Flash Player 8.0, you can try CrossOver Office.
Crashes
Many crashes are caused by older versions of Flash. Make sure you are using the latest version.