How do i uninstall adobe flash player from linux?

Question

flash player is no longer supported for linux. nee to uninstall and install (please reccomend something) a player that will replace it. thanks

Answer 1

Hi fuzzyface,
Sorry for any confusion!
There's no need to completely uninstall flash player; you just need to update to the latest version and everything should work.
To update to the latest version:
# On your keyboard, find the ''Ctrl'' and ''Alt'' keys. They should be near the bottom-left of your keyboard.
# Hold ''Ctrl'' and ''Alt'' down. While holding them down, press ''T''. Then let go of ''Ctrl'' and ''Alt''.
# A terminal window should appear.
# In the terminal, type (or copy and paste) this command:
* ''sudo apt-get update''
# At this point, you'll be asked to type your password in. When you type, it might look like nothing is happening - but don't worry - your password is going in. If you make a mistake hold down the backspace key (the one above enter) for a couple of seconds to delete everything, and then type your password again.
# After typing your password, press enter.
# Your system should automatically check for updates. It will be finished when the text on the screen stops updating and you can see something like ''fuzzyface@fuzzyface-laptop:~$'' at the bottom of the screen.
# After this, type in:
* ''sudo apt-get upgrade''
# Your system should then start installing the updates - and this will include an updated version of Flash. Pay close attention, as at one point it might ask you if you want to continue. When it does, type 'y' and press enter.
# Once it finishes and you can see something like ''fuzzyface@fuzzyface-laptop:~$'' at the bottom of the screen, close the terminal window.
# Close Firefox and then open it again, and Flash should be working again.
Let us know how it goes!
Jayelbe