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I click on a link and the flash player window opens. I watch the file, then i. This will be stored; when downloading Adobe does not give the location for the file as. Applications that run in Adobe Flash Player may want to store some information on your computer, but the amount they can store is limited to 100 kilobytes unless you agree to allocate additional space.
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Overview of Flashplayer.exe
What Is Flashplayer.exe?
Flashplayer.exe is a type of EXE file associated with Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller developed by Adobe Systems, Incorporated for the Windows Operating System. The latest known version of Flashplayer.exe is 11.4.402.278, which was produced for Windows 7. This EXE file carries a popularity rating of 1 stars and a security rating of 'UNKNOWN'.
What Are EXE Files?
EXE ('executable') files, such as flashplayer.exe, are files that contain step-by-step instructions that a computer follows to carry out a function. When you 'double-click' an EXE file, your computer automatically executes these instructions designed by a software developer (eg. Adobe Systems, Incorporated) to run a program (eg. Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller) on your PC.
Every software application on your PC uses an executable file - your web browser, word processor, spreadsheet program, etc. - making it one of the most useful kinds of files in the Windows operating system. Without executable files like flashplayer.exe, you wouldn't be able to use any programs on your PC.
Why Do I Have EXE Errors?
Because of their usefulness and ubiquity, EXE files are commonly used as a method of delivery for virus / malware infection. Often, viruses will be disguised as a benign EXE file (such as flashplayer.exe) and distributed through SPAM email or malicious websites, which can then infect your computer when executed (eg. when you double-click the EXE file).
In addition, viruses can infect, replace, or corrupt existing EXE files, which can then lead to error messages when Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller or related programs are executed. Thus, any executable files that you download to your PC should be scanned for viruses before opening - even if you think it is from a reputable source.
When Do EXE Errors Occur?
EXE errors, such as those associated with flashplayer.exe, most often occur during computer startup, program startup, or while trying to use a specific function in your program (eg. printing).
Common Flashplayer.exe Error Messages
The most common flashplayer.exe errors that can appear on a Windows-based computer are:
- 'Flashplayer.exe Application Error.'
- 'Flashplayer.exe is not a valid Win32 application.'
- 'Flashplayer.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.'
- 'Cannot find flashplayer.exe.'
- 'Flashplayer.exe not found.'
- 'Error starting program: flashplayer.exe.'
- 'Flashplayer.exe is not running.'
- 'Flashplayer.exe failed.'
- 'Faulting Application Path: flashplayer.exe.'
These EXE error messages can appear during program installation, while a flashplayer.exe-related software program (eg. Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller) is running, during Windows startup or shutdown, or even during the installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping track of when and where your flashplayer.exe error occurs is a critical piece of information in troubleshooting the problem.
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Update 10/10/2017: The script and instructions were updated to reflect latest versions of SCCM and Adobe Flash Player versions.
I have been managing software deployments and updates/patching with SCCM 2012 (latest version 1607) in our organization with about 5500 workstations in the production environment. We have 3rd party software (Shavlik) installed to manage software updates, but I noticed that it is not always perfect for situations where multiple major versions of the software are installed. During my testing, I tried to deploy Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to replace Reader 11 and Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.130 replace older versions of Flash (we had some old ones like 13, 15, 18, 21, 22). After the patches deployment, I noticed that it will bring up the patch level to the current one , given it's been approved and downloaded in Shavlik. In other words, it will not upgrade the major version of the product ( from Adobe Reader 11 to DC , or from Flash 18 to 27). Configuring SCCM application with just plain .msi installer also doesn't remove older major versions of the Flash players.
So, I had to come up with the solution to remove older version and install new one during the deployment process.
I decided to use powershell script to handle that installation/upgrade process, and then deploy it within an application (not the package or Task Sequence).
Here are two scripts I used to deploy (ActiveX and Plug-in):
Install_Flash_ActiveX.ps1:
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I also have mms.cfg file (config file that disabled Auto-updates) and the uninstaller (can be downloaded here: https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html ) in the same folders:
I created my source directories for these applications and placed all files in there.
After downloading .msi installer files from Adobe distribution site and uninstaller into the source directories on the network source locations I had 4 files in each folder:
Once all files and folders are ready, I created 2 applications: one for Adobe Flash Player ActiveX (for IE), and the second one for Adobe Flash Player Plug-In ( for Firefox, etc.).
For each application, I started Create Application Wizard and followed all steps pointing to correct location and the .MSI installer (for ...Active_x.msi or ...Plugin.msi in the directories above). After its completed, I just modified Application Catalog, User Experience, and Requirements (not to deploy on Windows 8.x or Windows 10 for ActiveX - Plug-In version can be deployed to Windows 8.x and 10) and Programs of the Deployment Type to start correct .ps1 scripts with powershell.
Here how ActiveX app properties look like:
You can use your favorite search engine to look for and download Icon for your application to be displayed in the Software Center.
Here is how my Deployment type looks like:
As for the Installation program, I have this command: C:WindowsSystem32WindowsPowerShellv1.0powershell.exe -WindowStyle Hidden -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -file .Install_Flash_ActiveX.ps1
Or for the PlugIn version: C:WindowsSystem32WindowsPowerShellv1.0powershell.exe -WindowStyle Hidden -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -file .Install_Flash_PlugIn.ps1
( Keep in mind, If your company policy for powershell execution is set for signed or remote signed, make sure to modify the install command to reflect that and sign those PS script files).
And for uninstall program: uninstall_flash_player.exe -uninstall activex (or for the PlugIn version: uninstall_flash_player.exe -uninstall plugin )
Detection Method was automatically generated during the Create Application Wizard.
In the Requirements tab, I limit deployments only to those Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.
Adobe Flash Player ActiveX cannot be installed on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 with .msi installer. They should be upgraded with Windows Update.
You can specify Application Supersedence If you have older versions of the Flash Player deployed with SCCM. Please note that this selection is irrelevant to which version will be uninstalled with the script. It will just mark this application as superseding one of those older versions you might have deployed prior. When you deploy that script, you don't have to worry about making sure that 'Uninstall Program' of your old Applications Types works. Powershell script removes all older versions of the apps, then installs new versions.
Above screenshots are for the creating ActiveX version of the Flash player. Create other versions of the Flash player with some modifications.
After applications are created, distribute content to your Distribution points, retire old versions of the Adobe Flash Player applications and deploy your new Applications. Also, If you install Flash Player during OS Deployment, don't forget to update your Task Sequences to install your latest applications.
Feel free to use those scripts and techniques in your deployments. and let me know If you have better ways deploy those upgrades of older apps.