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firfox won't run adobe flash

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I have reinstalled firefox and followed the suggestions for helping adobe. Adobe flash looks ok but FF won't run it-it crashes

I have reinstalled firefox and followed the suggestions for helping adobe. Adobe flash looks ok but FF won't run it-it crashes

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What error messages do you see?

If you have problems with current Shockwave Flash plugin versions then check this:

  • see if there are updates for your graphics drive drivers

https://support.mozilla.org/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

  • disable protected mode in the Flash plugin (Flash 11.3+ on Windows Vista and later)

https://forums.adobe.com/message/4468493#TemporaryWorkaround

  • disable hardware acceleration in the Flash plugin

https://forums.adobe.com/thread/891337 See also:

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You can check for problems with current Shockwave Flash plugin versions and try this:

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