Adobe has finally released a Flash Player that includes full native 64-bit support for 64-bit browsers on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The official announcement of the availability of Flash Player 11 is here, and the download itself is here. Show It's been a long time coming. Back in July 2008, more than three years ago, I noted that Adobe's official support page for the Flash Player included this text:
And now, with little fanfare, it's here. When I visited the Flash Player download page on a system running the 64-bit version of Windows 7, I was greeted with this dialog box:
 Two aspects of that screen are noteworthy. The first is the message that a single installer adds both 32-bit and 64-bit support. I was impressed with the new streamlined installer, which finished quickly and didn't require any confirmations or check boxes after I clicked Run. When I opened the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer, I was able to play Flash content—something that was impossible before except using experimental code. Unfortunately, that installer screen also shows Adobe's continuing commitment to foistware—in this case, the Google toolbar that the company continues to push as part of the Flash Player installation. I've complained about it before, but in this new version that check box is still selected by default. A separate installation of Flash Player 11 on the latest version of Firefox included an offer to install McAfee Security Scan Plus; here, too, the option was pre-selected and I had to clear the check box to ensure that I didn't install an unwanted security program. (Google Chrome already contains the latest Flash Player and doesn't require an update.) Flash Player 11 includes a number of significant security and privacy improvements. But the performance and reliability improvements, continuing work that Adobe has been pursuing for the past couple years, are especially noticeable. Back in May 2010, I called Flash "the new Vista," pointing to its dismal record on issues of reliability and performance. Without a lot of fanfare, Adobe has improved that record substantially. In that earlier post, I was able to identify dozens of crashes and hangs that were specifically traceable to Internet Explorer's Flash utility. Just now, I checked on my primary system, which has been in service for more than six months. The Windows Reliability Index shows an average of one problem with Internet Explorer per week during that period—usually a website that stops responding and has to be manually reloaded. During that time, I have not recorded a single crash or hang that can be traced to the Flash Player. There's no question that Flash has developed a terrible reputation over the years, with Steve Jobs' April 2010 "Thoughts on Flash" being a particularly low point. It remains to be seen whether Adobe can successfully rehabilitate the reputation of Flash Player, but there's no question that this is a step in the right direction. Editorial standardsRelated
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New Here , /t5/flash-player-discussions/is-flashplayer-compatible-with-64-bit/td-p/10253713 Dec 16, 2018 Dec 16, 2018 Copy link to clipboard Copied
The only version of Flashplayer installer I can get for Windows 10 is called flashplayer32au_ha_install. So why do the idiots at Adobe put 32 in the name? Is it compatible with 64 bit or not? Community guidelines Be kind and respectful, give credit to the original source of content, and search for duplicates before posting. Learn more 3 Replies 3
Advisor , /t5/flash-player-discussions/is-flashplayer-compatible-with-64-bit/m-p/10253714#M202275 Dec 16, 2018 Dec 16, 2018 Copy link to clipboard Copied
With insults you won't go anywhere.... 1) where did you get this installer? 2) when you install flash player from Adobe Flash Player Install for all versions what are you seeing? 32 bits or 64bits? if your browser is 32bits so it will show 32bits, 3) check on your browser -> help -> about to see if it's 32 or 64 Community guidelines Be kind and respectful, give credit to the original source of content, and search for duplicates before posting. Learn more
Adobe Employee , /t5/flash-player-discussions/is-flashplayer-compatible-with-64-bit/m-p/10253715#M202276 Dec 17, 2018 Dec 17, 2018 Copy link to clipboard Copied
Insults are not necessary or needed. The '32' in flashplayer32au_ha_install. is the major version of Flash Player. It's updated with each major version. Prior to version 32 it was flashplayer31au_ha_install. When the major version increments to 33 it'll be flashplayer33au_ha_install. This has been the standard file naming conversion for many years. Community guidelines Be kind and respectful, give credit to the original source of content, and search for duplicates before posting. Learn more
New Here , /t5/flash-player-discussions/is-flashplayer-compatible-with-64-bit/m-p/11209003#M207200 Jun 15, 2020 Jun 15, 2020 Copy link to clipboard Copied LATEST In Response To _maria_ Thank you for this explanation. It was very clear and understandable, basically identifying that the number that appears after the word flashplayer is the version number; it is not associated with the 'bit' version of your browser. Thanks again. Community guidelines Be kind and respectful, give credit to the original source of content, and search for duplicates before posting. Learn more
Copyright © 2022 Adobe. All rights reserved. Is there anything replacing Adobe Flash Player?The Best Flash Format Alternative – HTML5
A standard that replaced Flash is HTML5. It provides web developers with an opportunity to create interactive content for the Web, as they had with Adobe Flash. HTML5 rendering is now implemented into web browsers, making it really easy to maintain and update.
How do I get Adobe Flash Player 2022?The key to getting Flash Player to work in-browser in 2022 and beyond is simply to pair an old (non-updating) version of Flash Player, with either an older version of one of the major browsers or a hip, indie browser which doesn't have a financial interest in quashing Flash.
What is the latest version of Adobe Flash Player?What's the latest version of Flash?. Is Adobe Flash Player still supported on Windows 10?UPDATE April 2021: Microsoft has ended support for Adobe Flash Player and disabled it from running in any Microsoft browser. The Adobe Flash Player component will be permanently removed in July 2021 via Windows Update.
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