Adobe is not maintaining Flash Player auto-update

Flash Player auto-update is broken. The URL that is checked by the auto-update agent has not been maintained properly by Adobe:
https://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/update/current/sau/11/xml/version.xml
<version>
     <ActiveX major="11" minor="4" buildMajor="402" buildMinor="287"/>
     <Plugin major="11" minor="4" buildMajor="402" buildMinor="287"/>
     <MacPlugin major="11" minor="4" buildMajor="402" buildMinor="287"/>
     <SAUConfig checkFrequency="1"/>
</version>
This information is obviously out-of-date, as the current full-release version is Adobe Flash Player version 11.5.502.110.
http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
As a result, client machines relying on the auto-update process are not being patched. The client machines themselves appear to be checking properly - they have internet access and fpsaud appears to be working properly.
There's really no point to having the auto-update facility if you're not going to maintain it. You might as well just pull it out of the product.

This is as designed. The silent auto update mechanism is not updated until 30 days after a major release. However, the older style UI notifications are sent out within 7 days (and a system restart). Hopefully the FAQ below explains how this works.
How does the automatic update feature work in Flash Player?
If you are responsible for updating clients within an enterprise network, we do have an option available that allows you to run your own update server and immediately push out builds silently and automatically.
http://blogs.adobe.com/spohl/2012/04/24/it-admin-deploying-flash-player-via-background-upd ater/

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What is the Flash Player auto-update behaviour for users without admin credentials on OSX and Windows?

Hi
Does Flash Player auto-update have the ability to update systems when a user does not have administrator access on their device?
What will the results be if we enable Flash Player auto-update on OSX and Windows systems where:
1. Users are log in with accounts that DO NOT have administrator access; and
2. Internet access is granted via a proxy server, but only when a user with NO administrator credentials is logged in.
Thanks in advance.

Maria
So there's no way to completely turn off user notification AND allow background updates unless you use a locally hosted update server? That's too bad.
Reading page 26 of the manual, I see there's an mms.cfg file that you can configure, with an option SilentAutoUpdateEnable, which is described on page 32:
SilentAutoUpdateEnable
SilentAutoUpdateEnable = [ 0, 1 ] (0 = false, 1 = true)
Availability: Flash Player 11.2 for Microsoft Windows, and Flash Player 11.3 for Macintosh
Enables a Flash Player update to install silently in the background with no user interaction. Installs both the ActiveX and plug-in players when appropriate. This type of update is called a Flash Player background update.
Standard users cannot disable background updates if they are enabled by an administrator.
Depending on the type of browser, if the user has a browser open at the time of an update, the browser might not use the updated player immediately. For more information, see "Performing a background update" on page 19.
The default value is 0 to disable background updates.
So you're saying that even if we enable this option (but don't configure a local server), users may still be prompted some or all of the time?

Why can't Flash Player auto-update?

Even in 1998, applications had the capability to auto-update. Why do I have to download a new install file for almost every Flash Player update? It even has the option to allow auto-updates yet here I am downloading another install file for the 37th time! If flash wasn't so embedded in all of the internet, I would abandon it and uninstall it altogether. I hope that someone comes along with a better solution so I don't have to use FP anymore. Get with the times, Adobe!

Flash Player HAS auto update available
The updates are not simply "patches" anymore. That sort of thing went the way of FAT16, several years ago.
You shouldn't have to update every day. If you are, something is wrong.

Flash Player auto-update fails to perform major updates

I'm managing Flash Player on a large number of Intel Mac computers. I have enabled the auto-update feature. Auto-update seems to work for minor updates (for example current version and update version are both 16.x.x). However the auto-update consistently fails to perform major version updates (for example from 16.x to 17.x).
mms.cfg file location:
/Library/Application Support/Macromedia/mms.cfg
contents:
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Hi,
Flash Player 17 was what is referred to as a 'loud' release and is distributed via the adobe.com site and not via silent auto-update. This blog post An outline of Flash Runtime installation options, specifically the 'Installation Options' section) provides more information. If you license Flash Player for distribution, the blog post, and the Flash Player Administrator's Guide offer various options for organizations to update Flash Player without the possible delay of the 'loud' releases. I'm happy to answer questions on the update options you may have after reviewing the blog post and the Administrator's guide.
Maria

Why Won't Flash Player Auto Update?

I'm running OS X 10.9.5. "NPAPI Plug-in version 15.0.0.152 is installed." I'm being told an update to Flash Player is available. Allow Adobe to install updates is enabled, yet the updates are never installed automatically. What must I do to have Auto Update work?

Flash Player HAS auto update available
The updates are not simply "patches" anymore. That sort of thing went the way of FAT16, several years ago.
You shouldn't have to update every day. If you are, something is wrong.

Flash player auto update failure

I get the flash player update message about once a week telling me to update the flash player. when I try to run the update at the end I get the message : "Flash Player Help / Crash when leaving browser page | Flash Player " this link leads me to a web page telling me how to disable the realplayer browser addon. Thing is I uninstalled Realplayer months ago. They updated their player, I tried it and found it buggy and unusable and uninstalled it that same day. I never installed a browser addon and can only assume realplayer did that in the background. realplayer does not show up in my remove programs list, I searched my registry and could find no entries, and I even did a search of my hard drive and just found an empty "realplayer downloads" folder. I followed the procedure listed on the website I was referred to, but Realplayer plugin is not listed in my IE plugins. I can't install your updated player because your installer "thinks" I have the plugin installed. how do I resolve this?

Download and run the offline installer from http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/installation-problems-flash-player-windows.html#mai n-pars_header

Flash Player Auto-update problems

Hi,
In our environment we have Win 7 64bit Pro PCs, IE10 and users are NOT administrators. We install Flask Player 11.8.x using the MSI silent switches, with the autoupdate service disabled, the scheduled task for auto-update deleted and the MMS.CFG file configured to AutoUpdateDisable=1.
My current problem is that some users have now been prompted to upgrade their Flash player. This occurs during logon with task manager showing "FlashUtil32_11_8_800_168_ActiveX.exe /update activex" as an active process.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what may be causing the autoupdate? IS it possibly casued by Internet Explorer initiating the ocx? Any ideas welcome.
Many thanks in advance,
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I should have also mentioned that if a user clicks [Install]
and follows the instructions, after being taken to the Flash
download page and trying to install, our own Flash detection code
no longer works. This means our users are prevented from launching
our app.

Flash Player auto update dialog

Our users have started reporting seeing a new Flash dialog
box popping up when they reach our Flash applications. It reads
"Flash Player. An update to your Adobe Flash Player is available.
Flash Player enhances your Web browsing experience. This
update includes:
Security enhancements described in Security Bulletin
APSB07-29
Support for viewing high-definition video - See the HD
Gallery
Faster interactive media performance
Read about this update and the End User License agreement. To
Change or disable your update notification click here..
[Install now] [remind me later] [Dont install]
The problem is our users ARE ON 9,0,115. It looks like Adobe
sneaked this intrusive dialog into the latest plug in, AND IT IS
BUGGY. Unfortunately our users are BLAMING US.
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I should have also mentioned that if a user clicks [Install]
and follows the instructions, after being taken to the Flash
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Adobe Uninstaller not removing Flash Player

I used Flash Player uninstaller for Mac 10.6.8
restart, go to folders to delete any plugins, only find cache, so delete it.
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Could you pls do the following in the same order?
Download the appropriate uninstaller from the following page: Uninstall Flash Player | Mac
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\Library\Internet Plug-Ins\Flash Player.plugin
\Library\Internet Plug-Ins\flashplayer.xpt
~\Library\Preferences\Macromedia\Flash Player\
~\Library\Caches\Adobe\Flash Player\

I can not get Adobe Flash Player to update on my Mac. It keeps telling me to close Safari even though it is closed. I have tried all suggestions on the Adobe site and always get the same results. Thanks for any help

I can not get Adobe Flash Player to update on my Mac. It keeps telling me to close Safari even though it is closed. I tried every thing on Adobe's site to fix the problem with the same results always. I went to Mac's site as well and was told to go to Adobe for a solution. It worked fine since a new Mac in Feb. ,but it will not update now so no Flash Player ay all. Thanks for any help.

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In recent weeks many websites show "blocked plug-in". Clicking onto it reveals a notice that my Adobe Flash Player needs updating but I'm not able to do it because Step 3 of the update has "blocked plug-in" in it.

In recent weeks many websites on my OS X (10.6.8) have been showing a white patch with "blocked plug-in" on it preventing access to all of the site. When I
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Archeee

When you have installed the latest version of Flash, relaunch Safari and test.
If you're getting a "blocked plug-in" error, then in System Preferences… ▹ Flash Player ▹ Advanced
click Check Now. Quit and relaunch your browser.
You can also try these illustrated instructions from C F McBlob to perform a full "clean install", which will resolve the "Blocked Plug-in" message when trying to update via the GUI updater from Adobe.
Use the FULL installer for 12.0.0.44: Flash Player 12 (Mac OS X)
And the instructons are here: Snow Leopard Clean Install.pdf

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First, confirm that ActiveX Filtering is configured to allow Flash content:
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/867968
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You can try to work around these issues by using Compatibility View:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/use-compatibility-view#ie=ie-11
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Thanks for the screenshot. It's very helpful. Essentially, this is an issue with the internet security settings on your machine (Internet Explorer > Internet Options > Security), and not a Flash Player issue. I Googled "internet security settings prevented one or more files from opening' and it returned numerous hits. I'm posting a few for you, however, I'm not endorsing any of them. I recommend you search your self and select one you feel comfortable with.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2588679
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/6bd973a1-38b5-4ad2-bcf5-e90be18c c64b/your-internet-security-settings-prevented-one-or-more-files-from-being-opened?forum=w 7itproinstall
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Flash Player 10 update games running slow and jerky

I am running Windows Vista with Google Chrome and ever since I updated to flash player 10 my games and videos are running jerky and slow. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, followed some other random internet advice and it is still performing so poorly I can't play the games.
Help

Hi, thanks. It appears that you have a 64bit system. When viewing Flash content, videos, etc and when Installing Flash Player you need to use the 32bit browser which is the default.
Even tho you use Chrome, you do have some version of Internet Explorer. I think you may want to check your Flash files.
Go to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash Open Flash and post back all files listed there. The NPSWF files you will need to right click on and then click on Properties in order to obtain the version numbers.
I don't use Chrome and am not familiar with it. My understanding is that with Flash Player version 10.1 it is embedded with the Chrome browser. Now where you find this info I don't know. I suppose there is a help at the top of the browser, so any info that is there will be helpful. In particular I am looking for add ons, plug-ins, extensions that would be in the Chrome browser. A SWF(Shockwave Flash) plug-in that should be version 10.1.53.64 and Enabled. Hope you can find that:-)
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http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
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