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How do I close firefox to install Adobe Flash Player

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How do I Close Firefox to install Adobe Flash Player?

How do I Close Firefox to install Adobe Flash Player?

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"X" in upper right-hand corner to close program. "X" on tabs will close tabs. If you have the menu toolbar showing, click "File" then "Exit"

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Same as any other program. But you have to wait while Firefox cleans out it's cookies and cache after you close it. This may take a few minutes.

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Still need specific steps to closing firefox. Can you help me?

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"X" in upper right-hand corner to close program. "X" on tabs will close tabs. If you have the menu toolbar showing, click "File" then "Exit"

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There are 2 versions of Adobe Flash; an ActiveX version for IE only and a Plugin version for most other browsers including Firefox. On a Windows system, you should always update both individually.

  1. Using Firefox, go to the following direct download link and SAVE the download to your desktop so you can find it later: http://fpdownload.adobe.com/get/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player.exe
  2. When the download is finished, close Firefox (File > Exit OR Firefox button > Exit)
  3. Click or double-click on the file you just saved to your desktop
    • In the installation window that appears, click the box to the left of "I have read and...." to place a check mark in the box
    • The "Install" button in the lower right corner will now be highlighted, click it.
    • The installation is quick.
  4. Start Firefox and test your installation here: https://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
  5. Direct link ActiveX version for IE only: http://fpdownload.adobe.com/get/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player_ax.exe


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You may need to update some plug-ins. Check your plug-ins and update as necessary:

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