# Get all entries that match our criteria. # Default behavior uses -match which is essentially "DisplayName contains VLC" This is what you see in Add/Remove Programs. # Look at a machine with the application installed unless you're sure the formatting of the name/version $uninstReg = Define the App Name to look for #Define Registry Location for the 64-bit and 32-bit Uninstall keys # to access the 64-bit registry on 64-bit Windows. Copy and paste the following text and click OK. When you are back on the home screen, press the Windows key + R at the same time to show the Run command. Once the download is complete, you will be asked to restart your computer. You will be prompted to confirm, select yes. # The ScriptBlock method used here is to allow a 32-bit agent process Double click on the Uninstaller to begin the process. Heres how it works: Download an uninstaller application for Flash Player. Requirement - Download the uninstall_flash_player.exe from the link above, and upload it into your Worklet. The company has published uninstall instructions for both Windows and Mac users. It is disabled by default in most of these browsers, and can be managed with policies).
#HOW TO UNINSTALL FLASH PLAYER INSTALL#
Adobe has even taken the step of removing download pages for Flash Player from its website, to prevent anyone curious from being tempted to install it for themselves in its last days of life.
#HOW TO UNINSTALL FLASH PLAYER HOW TO#
Managing that integration is not in scope for this Worklet (as that topic would better be covered on how to manage Flash per browser. Since Flash can potentially be a security risk, especially with no further updates on the horizon, Adobe is actively advising users to uninstall the Flash Player from their computers. Some flash plugin files may be in use if they are open, and the uninstaller will refuse to remove them. “Most” modern browsers have built-in Flash support. The reason for closing all programs is simple. Please visit the Flash Player Help page for instructions on enabling (or disabling) Flash Player in various browsers. These instructions are NOT applicable to Flash Player included with Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer on Windows 8 and later or with Google Chrome on all supported operating systems. Please note the information in RED at the top of the uninstall directions: Fact Check Popular browsers no longer support Adobe Flash Player, and they also block all the Flash content. Īdobe has provided an uninstaller that works fairly well to remove stand-alone installations of Flash Player. In this post, we will explain how to uninstall Adobe Flash Player and keep your PC optimized for improved performance. As you probably have already heard endlessly, Adobe Flash Player will reach end of life on December 31 2020.