Can't disable shockwave flash using "firefox/tools addons plugins"

I tried the suggestion from the support forum (3/6/14) to set shockwave flash to "ask to activate" but it still activates automatically following this change.

I tried the suggestion from the support forum (3/6/14) to set shockwave flash to "ask to activate" but it still activates automatically following this change.

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    YouTube uses Flash Video and QuickTime (browser plug-in) should not be associated with it.
    Open System Preferences/QuickTime/Advanced tab
    Click the MIME Settings button
    Under Miscellaneous disclosure triangle remove the check mark for Flash Media
    Quit and relaunch your browser to test these changes.

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    Re. installing/enabling a Flash plugin
    1 I'm running Firefox version 3.6.10 on Windows XP SP3.
    2 Three days ago Secunia PSI informed me the installed version of Flash was a security threat so I uninstalled it then installed the latest version 10.1.85.3 . It appears in the Control Panel add and remove programs listings.
    3 As of 2 days ago BBC iplayer keeps telling me I need to install (latest version of?) Flash.
    4 I don't have this problem using my fallback Internet Explorer.
    5 Assuming I needed to enable Flash in Firefox I went to Tools/Addons/Plugins but Flash is not listed there.
    6 Firefox Support/Knowledge base/Installing the Flash plugin doesn't help - in step 2 I don't see the yellow 'Additional plugins are required...' bar when I go to the Adobe test page, but then why should I, it's already installed.
    6 What's going on - please help!

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    I have both versions 10 and 12 of shockwave Flash on Firefox OS 26.  I wish to delete or remove V10 but can't from any process I know including Windows\system32\macromed\flash  path.  This deletes both of them .
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    Flash Player Uninstaller
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    #Then download the [http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html Flash Uninstaller]
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    #Test the installation in both Firefox and IE by going to: http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/

  • Shockwave flash causes Firefox to crash

    My Firefox crashes when trying to open 75% of web pages. I get the windows standard "Firefox is not responding" window after it freezes while trying to load the page.
    I have singled out the problem to be the Shockwave Flash (11.5.502.149) plugin as everything works correctly with this disabled.
    I have tried updated flash, uninstalling and re-installing it and the same with FF but nothing seems to work so far.

    Ok, ever since I installed Firefox 20, I continually get "Shockwave plug in is not responding". And, yes I've tried everything that has been suggested. Now what?

  • When I try to open a new tab using the "+" on the toolbar, nothing happens. Even trying to use the cntl t to open a new tab does not work. To open a new tab, I must right click on a hyperlink. how can I correct this? Using Firefox 3.6.18

    When I try to open a new tab using the "+" on the toolbar, nothing happens. Even trying to use the cntl t to open a new tab does not work. To open a new tab, I must right click on a hyperlink. how can I correct this? Using Firefox 3.6.18

    The Ask Toolbar is causing that in the Firefox 3.6.13+ versions. Uninstall that extension.
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    * Also check your list of extensions, you may be able to uninstall it from there - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Uninstalling+add-ons

  • How can I download Shockwave flash for my IMAC?

    How can I download Shockwave Flash to my IMAC?

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  • Flash Player lags Firefox but doesn't when I disable Shockwave Flash Plugin

    On certain websites with Flash based web players my whole of Firefox lags like crazy. I have been trying to fix this issue for a while to no avail (Tried resetting, re-installing, etc.) It mostly happens when I move my cursor over the Flash player. After I move my cursor so somewhere else on the webpage (a non-Flash part) it start flickering between the default cursor and pointer (clicking finger icon)
    Now today I decide to uninstall the Flash application from my PC and reinstall it. After I uninstalled the Flash player suddenly I have no stuttering issues on Firefox anymore! But of course some other Flash related application do not work anymore.
    When I re-install the Flash player it goes back to stuttering and lagging. When I disable the Flash player plugin in about:addons the stuttering is gone.
    Any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated. It has been bugging me for so long now that I have to use Chrome to visit certain websites...

    Hello,
    Some problems with Flash video playback can be resolved by disabling hardware acceleration in your Flash Player settings. (See [[Flash Plugin - Keep it up to date and troubleshoot problems|this article]] for more information on using the Flash plugin in Firefox).
    To disable hardware acceleration in Flash Player:
    #Go to this [http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/video-playback-issues.html#main_Solve_video_playback_issues Adobe Flash Player Help page].
    #Right-click on the Flash Player logo on that page.
    #Click on '''Settings''' in the context menu. The Adobe Flash Player Settings screen will open.
    # Click on the icon at the bottom-left of the Adobe Flash Player Settings window to open the Display panel. <br/> <br/>[[Image:fpSettings1.PNG]] <br/>
    # Remove the check mark from '''Enable hardware acceleration'''.
    # Click '''Close''' to close the Adobe Flash Player Settings Window.
    # Restart Firefox.
    This [http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/help01.html Flash Player Help - Display Settings page] has more information on Flash Player hardware acceleration, if you're interested.
    Does this solve the problem? Let us know.

  • (Can't Be Solved) Flash uses too much CPU

    Hello all,
    In the process of setting up my first Arch system, I currently experiment with OpenBox, and have tried using Flash (flashplugin) under Chromium, both latest version from the repos.
    I tried watching a 720P video on youtube (Big Buck Bunny), but it was a complete failure.
    After some searching, I disabled hardware decoding using
    /etc/adobe/mms.cfg
    Next, I completely disabled the Laptop Mode Tools daemon to make sure no powersaving was in play (and rebooted of course).
    I also set the CPU governor to "performance" (though using cpupower, the CPU does scale to maximum under "ondemand").
    All of the above did not help - CPU usage still reach ~80% when playing the 720P video unmaximized (and no dropped frames), and I get lots of dropped frames when going full screen.
    Is it really what I can expect from flashplugin under Arch or have I missed something (hopefully)?
    My CPU is Core 2 Duo P8600 which is more than capable of handling such videos (for reference only, software decoding of the same video under Windows 7 hover around 30% CPU usage (also Chromium and Flash, different Chromium version)).
    Thanks, Adam.
    Last edited by adam777 (2012-06-04 12:55:54)

    OK, back from Ubuntu.
    Did a fresh Ubuntu 12.04 LTS installation, and just installed Chromium and Flash from the software center.
    Chromium version is 18.0.1025.151 (Arch has 19.0.1084.52).
    Flash version is 11.2 r202 (Arch has 11.2.202.235, which I suppose is the same).
    Also tried built-in Firefox and using proprietary drivers (still pure software decoding and rendering).
    Under all scenarios, behavior was the same as in Arch - ridiculously high CPU usage comparing to Windows.
    I guess Flash under Linux really is THAT bad, perhaps this new "chrome-only" flash will behave better (and will most definitely kept up-to-date in the AUR or so).
    (I've already tried the currently available pepper flash from the AUR, with no better results).
    Can't see much more that can be done in regards to direct flash rendering, really annoying.
    Might try some sort of flash-video-automatic-replacement-with-vlc-or-something-like-that.
    Adam.
    PS.
    My 20 minutes with Ubuntu were enough - Arch is definitely the way to go, even for a pretty green Linux user such as myself (have some background, though).
    Last edited by adam777 (2012-06-04 12:57:06)

  • Shockwave flash crashes firefox every time I log on!!HELP HAVE TRIEDed

    I log on shockwave flash comes up in tiny window firefox crashes this has been going on or months If not fixed I will leave firefox even though I like it

    '''Try Firefox Safe Mode''' to see if the problem goes away. [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode|Firefox Safe Mode]] is a troubleshooting mode that temporarily turns off hardware acceleration, resets some settings, and disables add-ons (extensions and themes).
    '''If Firefox is open,''' you can restart in Firefox Safe Mode from the Help menu:
    * Click the menu button [[Image:New Fx Menu]], click Help [[Image:Help-29]] and select ''Restart with Add-ons Disabled''.
    '''If Firefox is not running,''' you can start Firefox in Safe Mode as follows:
    * On Windows: Hold the '''Shift''' key when you open the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut.
    * On Mac: Hold the '''option''' key while starting Firefox.
    * On Linux: Quit Firefox, go to your Terminal and run ''firefox -safe-mode'' <br>(you may need to specify the Firefox installation path e.g. /usr/lib/firefox)
    When the Firefox Safe Mode window appears, select "Start in Safe Mode".
    ;[[Image:SafeMode-Fx35]]
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    ''To exit Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before opening Firefox for normal use again.''
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  • Can't update Shockwave Flash plugin

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    1) Checked for plugin updates: Shockwave Flash 11.1 r102 was highlighted as "Vulnerable" with red UPDATE NOW.
    2) Clicked on Update Now and was prompted to download Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.62 (not Shockwave Flash); Ran downloaded .exe file to install; Closed Firefox during install as requested and installation completed.
    3) Opened Firefox; Checked plugins and now saw notice that Flash Player version was out-of-date and disabled.
    4) As test, played a youtube video; Clicked on prompt at top of screen for "missing plugin"; Update self-executed, requested closing Firefox, and completed installation.
    4) Opened Firefox; Checked plugins and once again saw that Shockwave Flash needed UPDATE NOW (as described in #1 above). Adobe Flash Player is not listed anywhere in the plugin list.
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    Note: Adobe Flashplayer (aka Flash) shows in Add-ons > Plugins as "Shockwave Flash (version)", a bit of confusion caused by Adobe.
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    *a '''Plugin version''' for most other browsers including Firefox
    *On a Windows system, you should always update both individually.
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    Check your Plugins often --> http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
    *only the most popular/used Plugins are known by this page
    *page will detect only installed, '''''enabled''''' Plugins
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    #'''<u>Using Firefox</u>''', go to the following link and SAVE the download to your desktop so you can find it later. Un-check any items on that page that you do not want to download (i.e., "McAfee Security Scan Plus":
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    #When the download is finished, close Firefox (File > Exit '''''OR''''' Firefox button > Exit)
    #Click or double-click on the file you just saved to your desktop
    #*In the installation window that appears, click the box to the left of "I have read and...." to place a check mark in the box
    #*The "Install" button in the lower right corner will now be highlighted, click it.
    #*The installation is quick.
    #Start Firefox and test your installation here: https://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
    #To update/install the ActiveX version for IE '''''only''''', repeat the process, '''<u>but use IE to go to the above website</u>'''.
    NOTE: Some users of 64-bit systems have found it necessary to download, Save and install (''with Firefox closed'') the 32-bit '''''Plugin''''' for Firefox manually from the following (''4th link labeled "32 bit Flash Player Plug-in (All other browsers)"''):
    *http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html#main_Install_in_a_firewall_proxy_server_environment
    *or you can click here for a direct link --> http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player_32bit.exe
    '''If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when <u>signed-in</u> to the forum.'''

  • How can I stop Shockwave Flash from crashing?

    For the last few days I have been experiencing a problem viewing videos on web pages. The error message "The following plug-in has crashed: Shockwave Flash" appears across the top of the page and all the videos are black with a white logo in the middle. This is an intermittent problem throughout the day - so sometimes I can watch a video and other times not. Needless to say this is very frustrating.
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    I have browsed through all the help pages and tried some of the suggestions - but the problem still persists.
    To be honest, I had never even heard of ShockWave Flash until Friday last week when this first started happening!!
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    Hello all,
    I understand the frustration and we hear you loud and clear.  We are actively working on this problem with Google and hope to have this resolved soon.  For those that are crashing, could you navigate to the following, windows only, page in Chrome:  about:conflicts
    Once there, look to see if you have an software entry with the name "Rooks/Dolomite"  If so, you might require an update to Trusteer's Rapport.  Here's more info from Trusteer:
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    Thank you all for your feedback about our Beta version, regarding the Google Chrome Plug-in crashes.
    It indeed seems we have successfully fixed the issue and so we have now finished uploading a stable version of the software that contains the fix you have been using.
    This version is now available for download in the following link:
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    You do not need to uninstall the current version, you can simply install this version over the existing one.
    Please make sure to restart your computer after the installation process is completed.
    Sincerely,
    Nitsan Bleiberg
    Head of Technical Support
    Trusteer
    Additional details can be found on the following Google Chrome thread (see page 10):  http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=0d782f19a7a1a9ec&hl=en
    Another thing to note, after reading through that thread it appears that the latest Chrome beta might also be helping some users out.  It's something to consider trying to if you're finding Chrome release is to unstable to use properly.
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