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plugin-container.exe does not start when starting 43.0.3

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plugin-container.exe does not start when Firefox is started. Running 43.0.3 in Windows XP. It has ran in the past.

plugin-container.exe does not start when Firefox is started. Running 43.0.3 in Windows XP. It has ran in the past.

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Your system details list doesn't show the Shockwave Flash plugin as installed and enabled.

  • Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Plugins

You can find links of the latest Shockwave Flash player for Firefox on this page:

You can verify on the Adobe Flash Players Test Page that the Flash plugin is working and which version you have.