Windows 10: Why my Windows 10 asking to update adobe flash player that microsoft claimed that they removed

vyshnavivaradaraju · Aug 2, 2021

My Windows 10 laptop is in latest version 21H1 19043.1110. But Microsoft Claimed that they have completely removed Adobe Flash player in May 2021, But my windows 10 asking me to update or it will force to update. Someone Please help me with this.

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Brink · Aug 2, 2021

KB4577586 Update for removal of Adobe Flash Player - Oct. 27

Update for the removal of Adobe Flash Player: October 27, 2020

Applies to: Windows 10 version 1909 all editions, Windows 10 version 1903 all editions, Windows Server 2019 all editions, Windows 10 version 1809 all editions, Windows Server version 1809, Windows 10 version 1803 all editions, Windows Server version 1803, Windows 10 version 1709 all editions, Windows Server version 1709, Windows 10 version 1703 all editions, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 version 1607 all editions, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012

Updated April 2021 :

To help keep our customers secure, Microsoft will remove the Flash component from Windows through the KB4577586 “Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player”.

Starting in June 2021, the KB4577586 “Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player” will be included in the Preview Update for Windows 10, version 1809 and above platforms. It will also be included in every subsequent Latest Cumulative Update.

As of July 2021, the KB4577586 “Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player” will be included in the Latest Cumulative Update for Windows 10, versions 1607 and Windows 10, version 1507. The KB will also be included in the Monthly Rollup and the Security Only Update for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Embedded 8 Standard.

Additionally, please note that when you update to Windows 10, version 21H1 or later, Flash will be removed. More information on Windows 10, version 21H1 is available here.

You can also remove Flash anytime by deploying KB4577586, which is available on the Catalog.

Important notes

Adobe Flash Player will go out of support on December 31, 2020. For more information, see Adobe Flash end of support on December 31, 2020.

Applying this update will remove Adobe Flash Player from your Windows device.

After this update has been applied, this update cannot be uninstalled.

This update only removes Adobe Flash Player that was installed by your version of Windows. If you installed Adobe Flash Player manually from another source, it will not be removed. For more information about how to remove Adobe Flash Player, see the Uninstall Flash Player | Windows topic on the Adobe website.

Summary

This update removes Adobe Flash Player that is installed on any of the Windows operating systems that are listed in the "Applies to" section. After you apply this update, it cannot be uninstalled.

Note If you must use Adobe Flash Player again on your device after this update has been installed, use one of the following methods:

Method 1: Reset your device to an earlier system restore point. This feature must be explicitly enabled and a system restore point must have been created on your Windows device before you apply this update.

For more information about system restore point, see Back up and restore your PC.

Method 2: Reinstall your Windows operating system, but do not apply this update.

Known issues in this update

[table][tr][td]Issue[/td] [td]Resolution[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]When this update is applied, registry settings for the third-party provided version of Adobe Flash Player may be removed.[/td] [td]To resolve this issue, reinstall the third-party version.[/td] [/tr] [/table]

How to obtain and install the update

Windows Update

This update is an optional update in Windows Update.

Microsoft Update Catalog

To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Windows Server Update Service

This update is an optional update in Windows Server Update Service (WSUS).

References

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Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...e-flash-player

See also: Update on Adobe Flash Player End of Support - Microsoft Edge Blog

Paul Black · Aug 2, 2021

Removing Adobe Flash Player

Hello @Motim,

About removing Adobe Flash Player:Removing Adobe Flash Player by installing KB4577586 update, or with the Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller.2. Does it remove also files and folders from the system as mentioned in . . .

> Uninstall Flash Player | Windows

. . . or to do it manually?

And by the way, after upgrade to version 19041 (soon), does it contain the Flash Player ?[/COLOR]
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Just to get you started . . .

These TenForums links might be worth looking at . . .

> Have you cleanly removed your Adobe Flash Player yet?
> How to permenantly remove Adobe Flash Player ?

Also . . .

> How to Remove Flash From Windows 10
> Update for the removal of Adobe Flash Player: October 27, 2020

I hope this helps.

AntonyJose · Aug 2, 2021

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.

Adobe Flash Player End of Life

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.

Thank you.

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