Okay. first of all Ihave been trying to get this resolved for awile now and I keep getting the same generic letter about how it can be fixed. I cant fix it. I need more help. I have: downloaded, i nstalled, uninstalled, reinstalled change settings, everything I could possibly do and I ca...more >>

Uninstall the crappy FlashPlayer 8. I used the uninstaller and downloaded the archived flashplayer 7 and wallah! Working flash on all sites once again....more >>

Many colleagues tell me that they cannot open swf files that I send them even though they download the player. It seems they have to right-click a swf file and use the "Open with" function to tell it to use IE. Is that right?? MT ...more >>

One of my co-workers decided to deploy Flash 8 using the provided MSI. It causes the machines to pop-up blank windows in IE6 so any sites that open pop-ups to display data (Like Outlook Web Access) or open data in a new window don't display properly they show up as blank windows. If we run...more >>

I am planning on deploying Flash Player 8 to my corporate environment via SMS. The SMS distribution works like a champ, but I cannot seem to locate a method of disabling "check for updates automatically" programmatically. Is this possible? I know that you can go to the Flash Global Notifica...more >>

I realize that most people won't see this, but I wanted to mention it. If you're having Flash Player problems: -- Review materials on http://www.macromedia.com/support/flashplayer and do the necessary troubleshooting -- Search knowledge base items on that same page for possible technotes. ...more >>

:brokenheart; Instead of applying workarounds, I most certainly prefer to have the previous version (flash player 7). The question is simple where can I go and download the previous version? We have been experiencing the same problems after installing this version 8 of Flash Player ...more >>

Here at the lab, we run Window Terminal Server 2003. If you do not know what a Windows Terminal Server is, basically it is a single server which allows users to run a Windows desktop on a client. So if you are using Linux, Sun, Mac, or another Windows computer, you can log into the Terminal...more >>

I have the latest firefox 1.5 and am having Difficulty running Flash player on it I have, of course, installed the latest player and have had this problem for a while now, where whenever I try and view a Flash file, In stead of having, say a loading bar or anything recognizable, there is sym...more >>

ok well i recently downloaded an extension of micromedia 8. but then i was getting problems saying i had to deactivate the program...so i thought i had to delete the flash player. well now that i deleted it i cant download a new one. it will not let me download one. so what do i do now? ...more >>

dear macromedia i can't seem to be able to install the flash 8 player. what happens is, upon arriving at a flash website, the detection on the respective page requests me to install flash. i do so by going to the macromedia page. immediately after clicking the 'install flash' icon i rece...more >>

one of our biggest client has a serious problem with the flash plugin/explorer (on windows xp) combination. we are doing a flash interface for an application that retrieves database information through a backend scripts. there are 2 versions of it - one in english and one french. it's a pos...more >>

Can someone explain to me what the trouble is releasing a version of flash for amd64 on linux? We are a quickly growing minority and since you've got it working on x86 linux I really don't see what the trouble is in compiling it for amd64... I know there are 3rd party open source clients but t...more >>

:confused; I may have deleted my previous version of flash player from my system. Currently running windows 98 with Norton 2005 anti-virus. Tried approx. 5,000,000 times to install newest vesion of flash player 8 but my system will not allow it. It gives me a dialog box with red x and mess...more >>

So basically I have been having problems with many people not being able to see the navigation buttons in flash files. I use flash 8 for the publishing, and they are able to see the animations, but not the buttons, or text, or even be able to click on the buttons. If i publish out at flash...more >>

Hi! I'm running into a strange problem with an application I coded (exported as SWF Version 6) and which has already been in use for 2,5 years. With the following combination (and ONLY in this case!) the player tends to unpredictively stop responding (showing the message that a script is...more >>

After updating from 8.0.22.0 to the current 8.0.24.0 version of Flash player, I see these new files under C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash\: I am assuming these files are installed by the current version: UninstFl.exe - dated 12/20/2005 Flash8a.ocx - dated 12/20/2005 GetFlash.exe - date...more >>

Hi - hope someone can help. I am running Windows XP and I installed the flashplayer 8 and am unable to view some content in AOL on the user desktop(used to be able to). I am however able to view it from the admin side. I have treid reinstalling it, I have checked my popup blocker and active...more >>

Hoping someone has come across this and have a solution. I have flash player 8 installed and it works on this site and others. but when i go to other sites, it tells me "Your browser does not have Macromedia Flash Player v4.0 or greater installed." or "You need flash player 7 or above to vie...more >>

when I try to read the news on aol, I get a message that says "The script in the movie is causing macromedia flash player 8 to run slowly. If it continues to run the computer will become unresponsive. Do you wish to abort?" I click yes, it pops up 2 more times, I click yes and then it disappea...more >>

Hello, and thanks for the help in advance. I downloaded the Flash Player installer, and ran it. Firefox updates fine to 8,0,24,0. However, Internet Explorer is staying at 7,0,19,0. How can I get IE to go to version 8,0,24,0? Thanks, ...more >>

i make a flash movie but when i went to save it, it said i cant save because i dont ahve the full sertion but i can export so i did, is there any way i can make the .swf. into a jpg or bmp so i can put it on some websites ...more >>

I'm just a stay at home mom with a little boy who REALLY wants to play the games on all of his favorite cartoon websites, like Nick.com, Nick Jr., and I can't view FamilyFun.com! It just keeps telling me to install the latest version, so I do, and then it still doesn't work. It shows the litt...more >>

Here at the lab, we run Win 2003 server, specifically Windows Terminal Server. The free flash player 8 does not install correctly. You can install it as administrator, but then only administrator can use it. If you uninstall it and a regular power user installs it, that specific user and th...more >>

Hi~ we use a win 2003 terminal server. users with administrative rights can view flash but wont work for non admin users. any ideas? also when uninstalling do we have to use the uninstall.exe or use add/remove programs? I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling but had no success... ...more >>

I am installing a program which requires Flash 7.0. I can't seem to find it on the website here. Can anyone help me?...more >>

There is an issue with the March 7th Flash uninstaller silent mode not being silent. Howto: install_flash_player_active_x.msi /qb- (v8.0.24.0) Attempt to uninstall with uninstall_flash_player.exe (v3.0.0.16) using the /S silent switch Note that a dialog box pops up with ?Uninstallation...more >>

Hi, The Flash Player 7 and 8 redistributables only include the latest versions of those players. Is there any way of downloading previous player (build) versions? The reason for this is so that we are able to recognise and diagnose compatibility issues and problems experienced by clients...more >>

I just installed version 8.024.0 over 8.022.0 without first uninstalling the earlier version. Afterwards, Macromedia's flash player page listed the version as 24. We are a lab and I'm concerned about the security issue...should I have uninstalled the earlier version first? Thanks, Marle...more >>

Because couting is ever so hard for you guys at Macromedia who are working on the Linux version of Flash Player, here is a reminder of how to count to 8 with the help of Sesame Street's Count Von Count: http://www.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2002/02/04/dd_goodman1.jpg The count is inavertedly poin...more >>

Hello All, Can someone please help me. I updated my FP today and now the limited account can not access anything that has FP it says it is not installed. The only way I can get it to work is by giving them the admin account. Has this happened to anyone else? Please help. Thanks ...more >>

Does anyone know of a download which enables the latest flash player to run alongside flash 6 as i have software which requires flash 6????...more >>

All our people run as limited users, which means that are unable to download/install flash/shockwave player updates via the web, so we must distribute Flash/Shockwave in other ways. We use the .msi downloads to perform this. Today I downloaded Flash 8.24 msi file. After installing it, it...more >>

When I try to install Flash Player 8 it doesn't work in IE6. On the Macromedia Flash Player download page, I click the 'Install' button, but nothing happens. So I run install_flash_player.exe from my desktop. It appears to go through an installation process for a few seconds, but then nothing ...more >>

:disgust; I play on games.com the yahtzee game and every time about half way threw the game script errors start coming up then i have no choice but to exit the entire game. What should I do?...more >>

Hi all, i was running my Flax 2.0 beta1 but from one day to another this problem occured: "c:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\flash8a.ocx You installation player do not appear to be a new enough version..." in few works it says to me that my pc seams to be running Flash Player 8.0....more >>

I cant download flash player. when i get to the main download screen all i get is a blank box where i guess the icon should be. I do not get a yellow bar at the top of the screen so cant clck on that and i have also deleted my old flash.( i have tried flash sites and it says i need to install ...more >>

Hi, I would like to know if there is a way to obtain Flash 8,0,24,0 installation file (MSI or exe) that I can distribute it over the network (SMS or Group Policy). Thanks Jimmy:)...more >>

Hi all, i was running my Flax 2.0 beta1 but from one day to another this problem occured: "c:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\flash8a.ocx You installation player do not appear to be a new enough version..." in few works it says to me that my pc seams to be running Flash Player 8.0.24.3 a...more >>

why why why does this happen!? :disgust; :Q :| ...more >>

:| We are drawing gear that is to be simulated later but currently are having issues with Flash not drawing certain parts of the artwork. They are all built in Flash 8 and preview fine from within the authoring environment, but we have to publish as Flash player 7. I have it set up to ope...more >>

Hi I am using macromedia flash player 8 to watch streaming video on youtube.com. The video is fine but I have no audio. I have already un-installed and installed it again but that did not do the trick even after a reboot. I can play other audio formats and I have checked my speakers an...more >>

I need to use Flash 8 with Internet Explorer. I have tried but I can not get the movie to play. Installing Flash 8 with Netscape works without a hitch. I tried all the solutions listed in "Common causes and solutions for unsuccessful downloads" and did the regedit thing (kill bit) but that did...more >>

I play neopets and one of the games all of a sudden stopped loading. On the loading screen, it is just black. It's driving me crazy, someone please help me....more >>

I'm running a 900 Mhz Celeron processor with around 384 Megs on the board. For video, I'm operating a ATI Radeon VE. My computer has worked reliably for around 4 years with Flash installed on both Firefox and IE. However, in the last two months, my system began resetting at what appeared to be...more >>

We've got a workaround technote in place for admins affected by the restricted user issue with Flash Player 8.0.24.0. http://www.macromedia.com/go/624850b5 This should help alleviate the pain while we determine a more complete solution. Bentley Wolfe Senior Support Engineer, Flash/Flas...more >>

After downloading and installing Flash Player 8, the sound will quit working after about 30 minutes to 2 hours. Sound will not work in Flash videos or in anything else (.wav files, media player, etc.). I have tried uninstalling/reinstalling, the k-lite registry fix, reverting to Flash Player...more >>

Hi, due to APSB06-03 Flash Player Update to Address Security Vulnerabilities, our company wants to deploy as soon as possible the new releases. How can I script/automate the installation of Flash and Shockwave to my clients? Perhaps a logon script? silent install? Domain: MS Windows ...more >>

Hi, i've installed the latest version of the Flash player on a Windows 2003 server. I can view flash websites without problems when logged as administrator, but "normal" users can't (wether connected locally or on rdp). they just get the little red cross on white background icon. i tried t...more >>

Ok, so here's my problem. Whenever I view a flash file such as a movie made in flash, there's no sound. All of my sound is turned up to the max. The movie itself plays, but there is no sound. This happens whenever I view a flash file. It's really annoying so if I could get some help, it would ...more >>