Windows 10: Can i be able to reinstall Adobe Flash on Windows 10 after the "Flash removal updates"?

Today, Microsoft has released an update just for completely remove Adobe Flash components on Windows devices KB4577586 , although it's on Microsoft Update Catalog for manually download only, but it will be pushed to any windows 10 device on 2021, which kind of produce a question to me.


Due to personal needs, I really have to use flash like once per month. I know this is un-security, but really doesn't have any choice. Right now I'm using Chromium based Edge daily, Internet Explorer is only when I need flash. Since this remove behavior is on system-component-level, I guess after this IE won't be able to running flash anymore same as legacy Edge.


And bring backs to the title question. Can i be able to reinstall Adobe Flash on Windows 10 after this update has been installed?

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Is Adobe Flash Player needed in Windows 10 ?

Hi Wayne,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Please answer the query, mentioned below:

• 
  When did you get the Adobe Flash Player message?
  

Adobe Flash Player helps you to play videos online.

If you are unable to play video online, download the Adobe flash player from Adobe website link.

If you are getting this Adobe Flash Player message, while using IE, I suggest you to follow the steps in the article, mentioned below.

Flash Player Help

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Adobe flash will not play Xfinity stream on Win10pro

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you are facing an issue with Xfinity stream due to Adobe Flash player. We will look into this for you. However, in order to get clarity and to assist you with appropriate steps, please reply with the answers to
the questions below.

1. Which browser are you facing this issue with, apart from Firefox?
   
2. Have you checked if the Flash player is enabled on your browser?
   
3. Was there any major change or an update on your system, prior to which you weren’t facing this issue?
   

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it is helpful to you.

Steps to unblock Adobe Flash Player:

1. Login to Xfinity streaming on your browser.
   
2. If there is a lock sign on the left or right end of the URL/address bar, click on it.
   
3. Scroll down to find Adobe Flash Player and click on Unblock.
   
4. You should be able to stream once the Flash Player is Unblocked.
   

I would also suggest you to refer the article on
Flash Player Help by Adobe and check if it is helpful to you.

Kindly follow the suggestions and get back to us with the results.

We await your response.

Aaron Summith

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Complete Removal of Adobe Flash Player and Windows 10

Hello

I am trying to completely remove Adobe Flash Player, I have used the official Adobe Software removal tool but that does not completely remove the program from the registry.

Being not completely removed means Windows Update pushes Security Updates for Adobe Flash, latest KB3188128 which reinstalls Adobe Flash Player. How can I modify Windows to stop Windows Update from installing unwanted Adobe Flash updates?