Windows 10: Why does Windows require a reboot to install Adobe Flash updates?

"2019-06 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4503308)
Requires a restart to finish installing"

Hi! This has bothered me for a while and I haven't found a valid answer in my searching. Why is it that monthly Security Updates for Adobe Flash Player require a computer Restart? It's not like I'm actively using Flash Player right now - in fact, I can't think of the last time I've seen a website that uses Flash.

I've seen this on all recent versions of Windows. Doing some research into that KB, the files that get touched are:
Activex.vch, Flash.ocx, Flashutil_activex.dll, Flashutil_activex.exe, Activex.vch, Flash.ocx, Flashplayerapp.exe, Flashplayercplapp.cpl, Flashutil_activex.dll, Flashutil_activex.exe (32-bit and 64-bit versions). I don't see any of those in use.

So, why is Windows required to reboot to update these pieces that aren't used?

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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

 

how to enable adobe flash

I have done the above instructions and find that microsoft is up to date.

adobe flash player still does not work.

Ed

 

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

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the updated information, in order to assist you accordingly.



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