If your still having trouble installing Flash Some browsers like Firefox have add-ons like Ghostery, Click&Clean etc., that perform this task automatically when the browser is quit. The Flash cache or "Flash cookies" should be cleared often as websites can read that information, it also might be corrupted. Privacy issues and further troubleshooting You might also have to manually uninstall any cache files Flash makes in the User account, look in the System Preferences > Flash for the cache delete button If it's not installing, uninstall Flash here first, then try to reinstall it again. You will likley need to enter your admin name and/or password to install, this is normal. Malicious websites can initate a download simply by visting them, unknownst to you and leave a trojan wating in your downloads folder for you to click on and infect your machine. I advise you don't keep items pernamently in the Downloads folder, it should remain empty except when doing a recent download. Keep Flash and other web browser plugins updated!!
Always be careful your positive your installing the right software from a reliable source. A short cut is to right click or control key click on the installer or program and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeepers controls, once done it should always allow it to run. If you don't see the icon, it's downloaded to your downloads folder next to your trash can, double click that folder and doubleclick the Flash installer package.ġ0.8 users may have to head to System Preferences > Security > General and set the Downloads to "Anywhere" to accept software from the web that isn't signed by Apple.
Bookmark this link and always use it to install Flash as there are those trying to trick you to install malware. To install Flash, you click the orange link on this page.
I'm well aware of the late Steve Jobs "war on Flash", many people who ask to install it so this User Tip is here to assist those who really need it so us volunteers can assist others with more important issues. This User Tip is not intended to debate the politics of Flash or promote it's use. There are many web browser plugins, but the one used the most is Flash and thus many questions about installing it here, thus this User Tip The user installs and maintains Flash on their computer, thus any website they visit that uses Flash then they can see the content or video as intended.
With Safari 5.1.7+ will disable older versions of Flash as a security precaution, all you need to do it update it or install it.įlash is a web browser plugin or extension that websites code their video and features in so it plays accross all web browsers and platforms.