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To view animated content and videos on your computer, users need a supporting tool, which is why Flash Player was created to assist users. However, even if your computer comes with Shockwave Flash or Flash Player pre-installed, you might not be aware if Flash Player is actually installed. This article will guide you on the quickest way to determine if Flash Player is installed on your computer.
How to Identify if Flash Player is Installed on Your Computer
How to Determine if Flash Player is Installed on Your Computer
Flash Player is essential for displaying animations and videos on computers and web browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Coc Coc, or Opera. Without Flash Player, you cannot watch YouTube videos or many video-sharing websites.
To check if Flash Player is installed on your computer, first visit the following address HERE.
Below, you will find the following information:
Notification: Adobe Flash has been successfully installed on your computer, which means your system now has Flash Player installed.
The Shockwave Flash version is currently installed on your computer.
If you haven't installed Flash Player, you'll receive a notification indicating that Adobe Flash is not installed.
If you're unfamiliar with Shockwave Flash, it's a program designed for reading Flash files (.swf), while Flash Player is a plugin that enables you to open various Flash file formats (.swf) on web browsers like Google Chrome, CocCoc, Firefox, or Opera. This is an essential tool, so make sure to download and install Shockwave Flash for your computer.
Right below the section Adobe Flash Player Detection Kit (Client) lies the Flash Player plugin version on your computer (client-side).
Adobe Flash Player Detection Kit (Server) is the Flash Player version for servers. If you see the Installed section marked as Yes, it means Flash Player has been installed on your computer.
Note: You can check whether your computer has Flash installed on all browsers like Google Chrome, download Coc Coc, Opera, or Firefox. However, the developers of Firefox and Chrome are planning to remove Flash Player from their browsers in the future.
Once you know Flash Player is installed on your computer, your next task is to always remember to update Flash Player to protect your computer against attacks. Forgetting to update Flash Player can lead to Flash Player errors, and to fix Flash Player errors, you either need to update Flash or uninstall and install a new Flash version.
Wishing you all success in checking Flash Player!
