Why does mac have to download adobe flash player to view videos

why does mac have to download adobe flash player to view video clips?

If you have a new-ish Mac or one you just upgraded to Mac OS X Lion, Adobe Flash Player is not installed by default. Since some web content is created specifically to be seen only with Adobe Flash Player, if you want to see that content, you need to install it.
It's trivial to do so. Start here:
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

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Why do I have to download Adobe Flash Player to watch certain videos?

I have a new Mac Pro and when I want to watch some videos on YouTube or videos for my online class, I get the "missing plug-in" message and am directed to download Adobe Flash Player. This is frustrating because I DESPISE just about anything Adobe! It's one of the main reasons I switched from PC to a Mac. Do I have to download Adobe Flash Player? Do I have another option? Should I stop whining about it and just do it even though it is a piece of crap?

ckuan wrote:
You have download Chrome then.
Probably.
I use Chrome for all my YouTube and other flash video related activities, but I am also an avid YouTube troll.

I have a mac book pro and have already downloaded adobe flash player. However when i go to watch a video it says "Block Plug In". But my adobe is already up to date. Can someone help me to fix this so i can watch videos?

I have a mac book pro and have already downloaded adobe flash player. However when i go to watch a video it says "Blocked Plug In". But my adobe is already up to date. Can someone help me to fix this so i can watch videos?

If you're sure you've installed the latest version of Flash, take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried. After each step, relaunch Safari and test. For a "missing plug-in" error, start with Step 7. Back up all data before making any changes.
Step 1
You might have to log out or reboot before a Flash update takes effect.
Step 2
In the Safari preference window, select
Privacy ▹ Remove All Website Data
Close the window. Then select
 ▹ System Preferences… ▹ Flash Player ▹ Advanced
and click Delete All. Close the preference pane.
Step 3
If you're only having trouble with YouTube videos, log in to YouTube and load this page. You may see a link with the text "Leave the HTML5 Trial." If so, click that link.
Step 4
If you get a warning of a "blocked" or "outdated" plug-in, then from the menu bar select
 ▹ System Preferences… ▹ Flash Player ▹ Advanced
and click Check Now. Quit and relaunch the browser.
If the warning persists, triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/System/Library/CoreServices/CoreTypes.bundle/Contents/Resources
Right-click or control-click the highlighted text and select
Services ▹ Open
from the contextual menu.* A folder should open. Inside it, there should be a file named "XProtect.meta.plist". If that file is missing and you know why it's missing, restore it from a backup or copy it from another Mac running the same version of OS X. Otherwise, reinstall OS X.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar, paste into the box that opens (command-V). You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
Step 5
Open this folder as in Step 4:
/Library/Internet Plug-Ins
Delete the following item, or anything with a similar name, if present:
Flash Player (failing).plugin
You may be prompted for your login password.
Step 6
Re-download and reinstall Flash. Download it from the domain "get.adobe.com". Don't click a link from any other website, including this one, because you can't trust links. They may be an attempt to trick you into installing malware masquerading as Flash. Type the address into the browser window. Never download a Flash update from anywhere else.
Step 7
If you get a "missing plug-in" error, select
Safari ▹ Preferences... ▹ Security
from the Safari menu bar and check the box marked
Allow (or Enable) plug-ins
Then click the button marked
Manage Website Settings...
if present and make sure that the website is not blocked for Flash.
Step 8
Select
Safari ▹ Preferences... ▹ Extensions
from the Safari menu bar. If any extensions are installed, disable them.

Why do have to download adobe flash player every other day, when playing facebook games?

I play facebook games and some need adobe flash player. I have to download it everyother day why?

windows 7 is the system
Internet explorer
In a message dated 7/14/2013 12:41:31 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
Re: Why do have to download adobe flash player every other day, when
playing facebook games?
created by C F McBlob (http://forums.adobe.com/people/CFMcBlob) in
Installing Flash Player - View the full discussion
(http://forums.adobe.com/message/5498048#5498048)

Trying to download adobe flash player to watch videos on hulu, but every time i complete the download hulu still says i have download adobe?

trying to download adobe flash player to watch videos on hulu, but every time i complete the download hulu still says i have download adobe?

Try un-installing and then re-installing.
Adobe Flash Uninstaller
Adobe Flash Player

My website needs Adobe Flash player to view videos on my website but when I tried to download I got a message that said my iPad is not compatible. If it is not compatible it is not going to be of any use to me.

I need Adobe Flash player to view videos on my website but whe n I try to download it I get a message that my device is not compatible. Can that be correct?

Adobe has not made a version of Flash for the iPad.
Kappy explains why. https://discussions.apple.com/message/19446567#19446567
5 Flash Player Alternatives http://www.techshout.com/features/2011/01/flash-player-for-ipad-apps/
Top 4 browsers supports flash player on iPad and iPhone
http://mashtips.com/flash-player-ios/
 Cheers, Tom

Does anyone have problems installing Adobe Flash Player on their iMac?

I download the proper Version of Adobe Flash Player. I double click and it says it was installed. But it really isn't. I also have uninstalled and reinstalled it but no go. Can anyone help me?

You can check here: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/ to see which version you should install for your Mac and OS.
You should first uninstall any previous version of Flash Player, using the uninstaller from here (make sure you use the correct one!):
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/909/cpsid_90906.html
and also that you follow the instructions closely, such as closing ALL applications first before installing. You must also carry out a permission repair after installing anything from Adobe.

How many times to I have to download Adobe Flash Player?

Some time when trying to watch a video (doesn't happen every time?), I am told I need to download the latest Adobe Flash Player. I have now done that over and over with it telling me it was successful. Then, I try to watch video---it tells me again to download the latest Adobe Flash Player. I cannot find that I
even have it on my system? I have Windows 7 and using Internet Explorer.

Here's the thing.
Microsoft really "did a number" on IE 11. The intentionally altered the "User-Agent Strings" which websites use to identify the browser and provide the proper content. IE11's User-Ahgent Strings identify it as either Gecko (Firefox) or Webkit (Safari). The User-Agent Strings MUST match the browser engine, and IE doesn't have a Gecko ro Webkit engine.
The pages can't recognize the browser, so they don't recognize any of the plugins, like Flash Player. So far, Microsoft has made NO indication that they have any plan to fix it soon.
Microsoft's recommendation is to use Compatibility View for affected pages, and "pretend" you're using a different browser. Trouble with that is, it's seen limited success at best, and you have to individually enable it for EVERY page that has problems.
I'm not big on "pretending" so I recommend actually using another browser.
Firefox (from Mozilla)
Opera (from Opera)
Safari (from Apple)
Chrome (from Google)
ANY of those will work where IE11 won't, with the Flash Player Plug-in (For all other browsers), and Chrome doesn't even need that because it has its own Flash Player plugin built in.

Why when I have installed only adobe flash player my web browser displays still error plug shockwave flash. If it possible please reply in Poland language

Shockwave Flash plug may be busy, or no longer responding. You can stop the plug-in now, or continue whether the action is completed

Shockwave Flash plug may be busy, or no longer responding. You can stop the plug-in now, or continue whether the action is completed

Why am i having trouble installing adobe flash player i have 32 bit on my laptop

why am i having trouble downloading adobe flash player my laptop is 32 bit i was allowed to watch videos on the internet last week but now i get error messages that i have to download adobe flash player

Then try left-clicking on it, and use the Enable button at the bottom right of the Add-ons panel.

Mavericks allows you download adobe flash player

Got the new MacBook Air, and I tried to watch you tube and it tells me that I have to download Adobe Flash Player to my computer,and I don't know why is the reason that does not finish downloading...It asked me to close safari,I closed it...but just the download gets stuck.PLEASE!! Could someone Help!!!Thank You!

Try this link: Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.77

How do I download Adobe Flash Player on my MacBook Pro? It says that I have to disable my antivirus software but I never installed one. Does it come with the Mac in the first place?

How do I download Adobe Flash Player on my MacBook Pro? It says that I have to disable my antivirus software but I never installed one. Does it come with the Mac in the first place? If so, how can I disable it or get Adobe Flash Player?

That message is just a standard one issued, mainly for Windows users, you can disregard it if you didn't install any anti-virus. (OS X has one installed by Apple that doesn't interfere)
It's just some forms of anti-malware are really paranoid and lock the entire machine down. (like Norton)
If you need assistance installing Flash
How to install/uninstall Flash, fix problems
How to uninstall/install software on your Mac

Why can't I download adobe flash player-I have tried several times

Why can't I download adobe flash player, I have tried everal times

The download does not install Flash. You should find the downloaded file in your Downloads folder. Double-click on the .dmg file then double-click on the installer icon once the disc image has been mounted.

How do I download Adobe Flash Player for a computer that does not have internet?

How do I download Adobe Flash Player for a computer that does not have internet?

Hello Walter,
that's it, usually you get and Adobe Flash Player Installer only. For a distribution in a company, or an installation on a PC without internet access, Adobe has available an offline installer. This installer you don't need to uncompress it first. You can download the installation file from there (you must logged in with your Adobe ID): http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/distribution3.html
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Why can't I download adobe flash player on my mac?

Hi,
I tried it many times, to download adobe flash player onto my Mac, and the first two of the process work, however, the third steps fails. I need adobe flash player in order to listen music, and watch videos, and it would be nice if someone could give me advice.
Thank You in advance

I'm actually having the same problem downloading abode flash. I have the abode installer, clicked on it, and when it decided to run, the error message reads "Installation failed. Not enough permissions to write on disk." I have about 90GB on my disk.

Why does mac have to download adobe flash player to view videos

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