Issue with Opera on Mac OSX Mtn Lion

I am used to peridically downloading a new version of Flash Player from http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ , but this time I did not get a Download button to press. It recognized me as a Mac user with Opera but did not display the button.
I tried switching to Safari for the download, but I did not get the Do you have a different operating system or browser? prompt, only a question whether I wanted to download onto a different computer.
The only change I can remember doing was to download a new version of Shockwave Player just prior to the above attempt with Flash.
Any ideas how I can get that new version of Flash for Opera?
Thanks,
Bart

There's ONLY ONE Flash Player for Mac, regardless of browser (with the exception of Chrome, which has its own porprietary plugin)
You'll fine the offline installer here: Flash Player (for Mac OS X)
Right click and "Save as" then quit Opera (and any other browsers you may have open).
Mount the DMG and run the installer.

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Process:         Microsoft Remote Desktop [56434]
Path:            /Applications/Microsoft Remote Desktop.app/Contents/MacOS/Microsoft Remote Desktop
Identifier:      com.microsoft.rdc.mac
Version:         8.0.24308 (8.0.24308)
App Item ID:     715768417
App External ID: 224042646
Code Type:       X86-64 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [331]
Date/Time:       2014-04-10 16:21:58.896 +1000
OS Version:      Mac OS X Server 10.6.8 (10K549)
Report Version: 6
Interval Since Last Report:          11 sec
Crashes Since Last Report:           1
Per-App Interval Since Last Report: 7 sec
Per-App Crashes Since Last Report:   1
Anonymous UUID:                      1FCED11E-54A0-400D-8433-DE8DDFD05728
Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGSEGV)
Exception Codes: KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS at 0xfffffffffffffffc
Crashed Thread: 8
Thread 8 Crashed:
0   com.microsoft.rdc.mac            0x0000000172f937dd void HLW::bltImpl::bltWordImplDR<unsigned int>(unsigned char, unsigned char const*, int, HLW::Point const&, unsigned char*, int,
HLW::Rectangle const&, unsigned char const*, int, unsigned int, unsigned int, int, int, unsigned int) + 6365
1   com.microsoft.rdc.mac            0x0000000172f99827 void HLW::bltImpl::bltWordImpl<unsigned int>(unsigned char, unsigned char const*, int, HLW::Point const&, unsigned char*, int,
HLW::Rectangle const&, unsigned char const*, int, unsigned int, unsigned int, int, int, unsigned int) + 167
2   com.microsoft.rdc.mac            0x0000000172f7a305 HLW::Blt::blt(unsigned char, unsigned char const*, int, HLW::Point const&, unsigned char*, int, HLW::Rectangle const&, unsigned
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const&) + 1345
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Interval Since Last Panic Report: 41834 sec
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0xffffff80f59a3140 : 0xffffff7f85570883
0xffffff80f59a3280 : 0xffffff7f8528175d
0xffffff80f59a32b0 : 0xffffff7f8516b9e6
0xffffff80f59a3360 : 0xffffff7f851670b8
0xffffff80f59a3550 : 0xffffff7f851682e4
0xffffff80f59a3620 : 0xffffff7f86251494
0xffffff80f59a36e0 : 0xffffff7f86281f8b
0xffffff80f59a3770 : 0xffffff7f86267638
0xffffff80f59a37d0 : 0xffffff7f86267efc
0xffffff80f59a3820 : 0xffffff7f862682e6
0xffffff80f59a38c0 : 0xffffff7f86268d06
0xffffff80f59a3900 : 0xffffff7f86223f31
0xffffff80f59a3a80 : 0xffffff7f862652ee
0xffffff80f59a3b40 : 0xffffff7f86222a3a
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Mac OS version:
12A269
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Darwin Kernel Version 12.0.0: Sun Jun 24 23:00:16 PDT 2012; root:xnu-2050.7.9~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: 8D5F8EF3-9D12-384B-8070-EF2A49C45D24
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com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor          1.9.5d0
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com.apple.filesystems.autofs          3.0
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver          122
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA          2.3.0f2
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC          1.60
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver          2.3.0f2
com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHCIControllerUSBTransport          4.0.9f8
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient          3.5.10
com.apple.GeForce          8.0.0
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Model: MacBookPro6,2, BootROM MBP61.0057.B0F, 2 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.66 GHz, 8 GB, SMC 1.58f16
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Built-In, 288 MB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, PCIe, 512 MB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x859B, 0x435435313236344243313036372E4D313646
Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x859B, 0x435435313236344243313036372E4D313646
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x93), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.81.20)
Bluetooth: Version 4.0.9f8 10405, 2 service, 18 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: AirPort, AirPort, en1
Serial ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898, 8.47 GB
Serial ATA Device: ST9500420ASG, 500.11 GB
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USB Device: BRCM2070 Hub, 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.), 0x4500, 0xfa110000 / 5
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, apple_vendor_id, 0x8218, 0xfa113000 / 8
USB Device: Internal Memory Card Reader, apple_vendor_id, 0x8403, 0xfa130000 / 4
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, apple_vendor_id, 0x0236, 0xfa120000 / 3
USB Device: hub_device, 0x0424 (SMSC), 0x2514, 0xfd100000 / 2
USB Device: Built-in iSight, apple_vendor_id, 0x8507, 0xfd110000 / 4
USB Device: IR Receiver, apple_vendor_id, 0x8242, 0xfd120000 / 3

HT1199 I have a desktop mac operating on Mac OSx 10.4.11 and the system does not recognize my iphone and I am unable to upgrade to the newest itunes version. What do I need to do?

I have a desktop mac operating on Mac OSx 10.4.11 and the system does not recognize my iphone and I am unable to upgrade to the newest itunes version. What do I need to do?

Backup first
It is always best to have a full bootable backup before you upgrade. If you fail to do this you will be unable to return to this OS if you decide you don't like the new OS. Also there is a slight chance that an install could lose everything on the Mac. The backup must be to an external hard disk. Preferably use Carbon Copy Cloner to make a bootable backup of the whole disk.
Erase before the install
Once you have a bootable backup on an external disk it is best to erase the internal disk with the new installer DVD before you install.
During the install
Preferably do not import any data or preferences from earlier OSs during the install process as this can reintroduce bugs.
OS numbers and names
OS X 10.4.x - Tiger
OS X 10.5.x - Leopard
OS X 10.6.x - Snow Leopard
OS X 10.7.x - Lion
OS X 10.8.x - Mountain Lion
More about Macs
The Apple History site has specifications for every Mac ever produced: http://www.apple-history.com/
Upgrade to Leopard
Those wishing to upgrade to Leopard should be aware that install disks can be expensive unless you contact Apple. Details: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-os-x-leopard-prices.html Standard Leopard installers impose several hardware limitations including speed and RAM size but all these restrictions can be overcome. Google for details. Leopard works well at 500 MHz with 1 GB of RAM and many happy users have less than this.
Upgrade beyond Leopard
OSs beyond OS X 10.5.8 require an Intel processor. If in doubt check this: Click the apple at the top left of your screen and select 'About this Mac'. This will give you your OS number. Then click 'More Info' to see which processor you have. If it says PowerPC you cannot upgrade to Snow Leopard and above. If you have an Intel Mac it is well worth upgrading to Snow Leopard now and then considering other options after that. You can buy Snow Leopard here: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
Upgrade beyond Snow Leopard
Information about upgrading Snow Leopard to Lion or Mountain Lion: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256Z/A
Important
Check that your Mac complies with any requirements. If you are not in the US you should use the Change Country link at the bottom of Apple pages.

HT4587 I downloaded Airport Express Utility 5.6 to get my Airport Express to work with the latest Mac OSX 10.7.4, but when I install and run it, it still says my Airport Express is out-of-date and needs the 5.6 utility.

I downloaded and installed Airport Express Utility 5.6 to get my old Airport Express to work with the latest Mac OSX 10.7.4, but when I install and run it, it still says my Airport Express is out-of-date and needs the 5.6 utility. What's up?

It is likely that you downloaded AirPort Utility 5.6.1. If you checked the requirements, this only runs on Leopard or Snow Leopard Macs.
You have Lion, so you need AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion

I have a mid 2007 mac book pro and i cant get mac osx mountain lion

i have a mid 2007 mac book pro and i cant get mac osx mountain lion
please get back to me and it says on the apple website i would be able to get it

I would make sure it's deffinetely a mid 2007, and that's not just when you purchased it. Also you need at least 2GB of RAM and an intel core 2 duo processor with 8GB of HD space.

Why won't my iMac print consistantly to my compatible HP 6500A? I've checked for updates and downloaded the lasted software...still can't print. All my other Mac devices find the printer but the iMac is hit and miss. I'm operating the Mac OS X Lion 10.7.

Why won't my iMac print consistantly to my compatible HP 6500A? I've checked for updates and downloaded the lasted software...still can't print. All my other Mac devices find the printer but the iMac is hit and miss. I'm operating the Mac OS X Lion 10.7.

When you say hit and miss do you mean sometimes you print a whole document with no problems, or do you mean each document has problems? This is from HP's website for your printer:
Your sig says 10.6.7 but your message says 10.7. So if it's really Lion, this printer isn't officially supported. Elsewhere on HP's site it says updated drivers will be available on your Mac via Software Update. Have you run that recently?

Ibought adobe photoshop cs5 exended will this work on my new iMac operating system mac osx.10.9.13a1

Hello i,m new with mac. I bought adobe photoshop cs5 exended will this work on my new iMac operating system mac osx.10.9.13a1900

Hi,
Photoshop cs5 should work on Mavericks mac OS X 10.9

HT201178 With the coming of OSX Mountain Lion, will there be support for a late 2006 iMac (currently running OSX Lion

With the coming of OSX Mountain Lion, will apple be supporting a late 2006 I mac currently running OSX Lion?

Ahhhh. Well, now you have earned a "Slap Kappy" coupon good for one slap. Expires in 30 days.
The 64-bit kernel thing will leave a lot of use behind. My main machine is a 2006 Mac Pro on which I've spent some money putting in two 4-core CPUs and an ATI 5770 GPU in the past year. If I want to run ML I can't do so. The only options I have for a desktop Mac is either a newer Mac Pro model - post 2007 - used or refurbed or a recent or new iMac. This assumes the Mac Pro line may be dropped. Apple has been very mum on that.
Clearly, Apple wants to get users of older hardware to buy new machines in order to run ML now and in the future. Because it is possible to boot the older models with the 64-bit kernel via some hacking, Apple might have been able to install ML on them by adding some code and retaining 32-bit drivers where needed, but they've chosen not to take that route. I think it's a bit of a marketing ploy to help drive up sales of new Macs, but I appreciate that Apple has chosen to abandon legacy support in the past in order to avoid having an OS like Windows - bloated by support for older and older hardware.

Is Creative Suite 6 compatible with the new Mac OSX Yosemite?

Is Creative Suite 6 compatible with the new Mac OSX Yosemite (MAC OS 10.10)?
incl.
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
etc.
Thanks
Pumuckel

Yes/No/perhaps. All depends on the specifics of the system and its configuration. most stuff should work, but of course there always could be compatibility issues.
Mylenium

I need to update my macbook but I need to know what software program to buy to update it. I am operating on Mac OSX 10.5.8

I need to update my macbook but I need to know what software program to buy to update it. I am operating on Mac OSX 10.5.8. I want to be up to date on all software updates at the end.

Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.
If it's a Core Duo Mac, click here, install the DVD, and run Software Update.
If it's a Core 2 Duo or better Mac, upgrade it as if it was a Core Duo Mac, and once done, if desired, open the Mac App Store, and try downloading Yosemite. If you get told it's incompatible, go to the online Apple Store and order a download code for Lion 10.7.
Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004. If you upgrade the OS, back up the computer first.
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