Install Adobe Flash Player

Adobe's Flash Player is one of the old standards of the internet, responsible for bringing countless streams of content to browsers everywhere. If your browser does not have Adobe Flash Player installed, or if the one that you have is getting a little old, it's time to update! This article will walk you through downloading and installing Adobe Flash Player on your computer and browser of choice. Read on!

Steps

1. Go to Adobe.com. Using the browser you want to install Adobe Flash Player into, go to http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/. The Flash Player downloader page will recognize your browser and operating system, and offer you the correct download installer for your needs.
   • Verify that the information is correct. Note that in some browsers, they may offer to also download the Chrome browser. If you want that option, leave the box checked. If not, make sure you uncheck the box.
   • ​If you also want to download McAfee Security Scan Plus, keep the box checked. Uncheck the box if you don't want to install it.
2. Click the yellow "Download now" button. Save the file when prompted. Generally, it will save to the Downloads folder specifically for your browser, unless you've configured downloads to save to a different location.
3. Open the installer. Locate the "AdobeFlashPlayerInstaller_" file on your drive, and double-click to open it.
4. Run the installer. When the Adobe Flash Player disk image loads, double-click the "Install Adobe Flash Player" icon in the window.
5. Accept the warning. A popup dialog will ask if you're certain you can trust content downloaded from Adobe. Since they're a reputable company, it's safe to click "Open."
6. Sign in. On a Mac, you'll be required to sign in as admin with your username and password. Do so, and then click "OK" to continue.
7. Install Adobe Flash Player. A progress bar will show you the status of the installation. When it is complete, click the "Finish" button.
8. Installation is complete! Enjoy using Flash Player!

Tips

• Check for updates to Flash Player every month or two, for the latest bug fixes and security patches.

Warnings

• Check to see what you're downloading. In some cases, the default is to load Chrome, which is about 47MB in size. If space or time is at a premium (or you already have Chrome installed), you might not want to do this.

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