November 17, 2006
Exploring full-screen mode in Flash Player 9
Create new, immersive experiences for your Flash video, content, and applications with the latest feature in Flash Player 9.
Posted by amywong at 1:49 PM
September 28, 2006
Download SubInACL from Microsoft to fix permission issues that prevent the Flash Player Installation
(TechNote) The Flash Player may fail to install due to incorrect permissions in the registry. Before you download the Microsoft tool and follow these instructions, try this first: How to fix almost all Flash Player issues.
Additionally, if you don't have administrator access, then you may not be able to install the Flash Player successfully. Permissions can be tricky but, in general, you should be able to install and use the Adobe Flash Player if your system administrator gives you full access. Windows users should be familiar with Registry permissions required for Flash Player install or update (TechNote tn_19148).
Posted by jeberwein at 1:17 PM
Troubleshooting Macromedia Flash Player for Linux and Solaris
(TechNote) This document provides troubleshooting guidelines for users of the Macromedia Flash Players for Linux and Solaris. These players are available for download from Macromedia Web Player Alternates.
Posted by jeberwein at 1:17 PM
Flash Player upgrade for operating systems that do not support Flash Player 8
(TechNote) Due to recent enhancements and features added to Macromedia Flash Player 8, certain operating systems are no longer supported for playback of Flash movies. Starting with the Flash Player 8 release, Macromedia Flash Player is no longer available for Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT, or classic Macintosh operating systems.
Legacy versions of Macromedia Flash Player have security and stability issues that are corrected in Flash Player 8. Users who cannot install or upgrade to Flash Player 8 should download and install the Flash Player version 7r68 included in this TechNote to take advantage of security updates for Flash Player 7.
Macromedia recommends that all Flash Player users on supported systems upgrade to the most recent version of the player through the Player Download Center.
Posted by jeberwein at 1:16 PM
Troubleshooting Adobe Flash Player for Intel-based Macs
(TechNote) This document provides troubleshooting guidelines for users of Adobe Flash Player and Intel-based Macs. Users can download the final release of Flash Player 9 (formerly known as Flash Player 8.5) that runs natively on Intel-based Macs.
Posted by jeberwein at 1:14 PM
Rosetta mode not supported for Flash Player 9 on Intel-based Macintosh computers
(TechNote) Rosetta mode is not supported for Flash Player 9 on Intel-based Macintosh computers.
Flash Player 9 is available as a universal binary that includes both a version of Flash Player that runs natively on Intel-based Macs and a PowerPC version that can run in Rosetta. Rosetta is a special mode that runs older legacy PowerPC applications on Intel-based Macs.
For more information about Adobe support for Intel-based Macs, see this FAQ.
Posted by jeberwein at 1:13 PM
Flash Player audio failure on Intel-based Macintosh
(TechNote) Flash Player audio output stops working on Intel-based Macintosh computers when you change specific system audio settings, or when those settings are changed byother third-party software. This issue in not strictly isolated to Intel-based Macintosh computers and may occur on any Macintosh system that is equipped with a sound card capable of exceeding 44Hz. However, this issue will be more prevalent on Intel-based Macintosh computers, because the majority the sound cards on other Macintosh systems do not exceed 44Hz.
Posted by jeberwein at 1:12 PM
Flash Player Support FAQ
(TechNote - update) This TechNote focuses on installation and troubleshooting of Flash Player on Macintosh and Windows systems. Additional information is also available from the Flash Player Support Center.
Posted by jeberwein at 1:10 PM
September 12, 2006
Upgrading the Flash Authoring Tool with the Flash Player 9 Security Release
(TechNote) The Flash Player 9 Security Release is an update of the Flash Player that addresses various security-related concerns of the player. For more information regarding the update see the Adobe Flash Player security advisory APSB06-11. Updated versions of the player are being provided for the Flash authoring tool.
Posted by dmorris at 12:22 PM
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 8.0.24.0 and Earlier Versions
(Security bulletin) Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Flash Player 8.0.24.0 and earlier versions that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities to take control of the affected system. A malicious SWF file must be loaded in Flash Player by the end user for an attacker to exploit these vulnerabilities. It is recommended that users update to the most current version of Flash Player available for their platform.
Posted by dmorris at 12:20 PM
June 30, 2006
FlashType text becomes blurry over a transparent image
(TechNote) When FlashType text is drawn to a transparent bitmap using draw() with a transparent background, the text appears blurry.
Posted by dmorris at 6:18 AM
June 29, 2006
Troubleshooting Adobe Flash Player for Intel-based Macs
(TechNote) This document provides troubleshooting guidelines for users of Adobe Flash Player and Intel-based Macs. Users can download a public beta of Flash Player 9 (formerly known as Flash Player 8.5) that runs natively on Intel-based Macs.
Posted by dmorris at 11:21 AM
June 28, 2006
Introducing Adobe Flash Player 9
Learn about the latest improvements to the ubiquitous player that will power the next generation of rich, engaging online experiences.
Posted by gfox at 9:52 AM
BitmapData.draw fails to capture streaming video
(TechNote) If you attempt to use BitmapData.draw to capture a Flash Video file (FLV) streamed from a Flash Media Server on a domain other than the domain in which the current Flash Player movie (SWF) is located, BitmapData.draw will fail to capture imagery from your video.
Posted by dmorris at 5:34 AM
Flash Player 9 installation fails on Macintosh
(TechNote) Flash Player 9 may fail to install on Macintosh computers if one logged-in user leaves a web browser open, then another user logs in to the same machine and attempts to install Flash Player 9.
Posted by dmorris at 5:07 AM
June 15, 2006
Flash Player detection failure with websites that use VBScript detection
TechNote: Websites that use VBScript detection for Flash Player may fail in Microsoft Internet Explorer with an error message similar to this: You either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Macromedia's Flash Player.
Posted by jhallstrom at 1:37 PM
June 2, 2006
Flash Player MSI installation will fail on machines that don't have administrative privileges
TechNote: The Flash Player 8.0.24.0 MSI will install correctly when distributed on machines where all logged in users have administrative privileges. The installation will fail with the following error message on machines where the logged in user does not have administrative privileges.
Posted by jhallstrom at 1:47 PM
May 30, 2006
Best practices for Flash Player detection
Use the latest detection scripts and Flash Player Express Install to deliver a great Flash viewing experience. (Updated for IE ActiveX changes)
Posted by gfox at 3:55 PM
May 8, 2006
JavaScript Flash Player Detection and Embedding with SWFObject
Learn about a popular alternative method of incorporating Flash Player detection into your website.
Posted by gfox at 12:00 PM
April 21, 2006
Problems running Flash Player 8.0.24.0 ActiveX control after installation when logged in as Restricted User on Windows
TechNote (updated): After successful installation under the Windows Administrator account, Restricted User accounts are unable to display Flash content. This issue has been resolved and new installers have been posted to the download center. The installed version will still be 8.0.24.0.
Posted by jhallstrom at 10:12 AM
April 4, 2006
Internet Explorer displays a box around Flash content
TechNote: Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows displays a box around Flash content and a tooltip telling the user to click to activate the content. Flash content may or may not play as expected. After clicking within box, the Flash content can receive user input and behaves as expected.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:41 PM
March 31, 2006
Cause for "A script in this movie is causing Flash Player to run slowly" alert
TechNote (updated): TechNote updated with information specific to AOL users.
Posted by jhallstrom at 4:26 PM
March 17, 2006
Problems running Flash Player 8.0.24.0 ActiveX control after installation when logged in as Restricted User on Windows
TechNote: After successful installation under the Windows Administrator account, Restricted User accounts are unable to display Flash content.
Posted by jhallstrom at 3:11 PM
Add or Remove Programs Control Panel will not uninstall updated Flash Player files
TechNote: Selecting "Flash Player Update" for Flash 8 or Flash MX 2004 from the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel will not uninstall the updated Flash Player files from the Players directory.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:37 PM
IT Administrators Flash Player FAQ
TechNote (updated): Updated version information.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:33 PM
Installation issues with Flash Player 7.0.63.0 or 8.0.24.0 and later
TechNote: Recent installer changes may cause certain Flash Player control installation and registration methods to fail.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:25 PM
Detecting Flash Player version information with $version
TechNote (updated): Updated with version information.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:23 PM
What effect does the version have in the codebase attribute of the OBJECT tag?
TechNote (updated): Updated with version information
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:19 PM
Version test for Macromedia Flash Player
TechNote (updated): TechNote updated with version information.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:18 PM
How to uninstall the Macromedia Flash Player plug-in and ActiveX control
TechNote (updated): TechNote has been updated with new uninstallers.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:15 PM
February 2, 2006
Flash movies do not appear after installing the Flash Player
TechNote (updated): After attempting to install a previous version of the Macromedia Flash Player, Flash movies do not appear in the browser as expected. There may also be an error, which states that the "Object doesn't support this property or method."
Posted by jhallstrom at 1:27 PM
January 20, 2006
Dashboard widgets unable to communicate with the internet
TechNote: Dashboard widgets that make use of Macromedia Flash Player movies (SWFs) may present an alert that an outbound communication was attempted and blocked when trying to send or receive data from third party servers. The user is provided the option to accept the security restriction or open the Flash Player Global Settings page to specify that the SWF should be trusted. When the user selects the Settings button on the alert, it will dismiss the dialog without opening the Flash Player Global Settings page needed to trust the SWF.
Posted by jhallstrom at 7:52 AM
December 22, 2005
How to disable auto-update notification in Flash Player
TechNote: Macromedia periodically updates Flash Player with new features or security fixes and notifies users who have Flash Player installed when an update is available. This TechNote describes how to disable notification of updates.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:44 PM
IT Administration: Configuring Flash Player auto-update notification
TechNote (updated): Macromedia Flash Player supports notification of software updates by periodically checking for new versions of the player on the macromedia website. Flash Player never runs in the background to perform the auto-update check. The check is only performed when the player is loaded to view Flash content, typically in the browser, and by default only occurs if it has been at least 30 days since the last time it checked for updates. IT administrators can customize the update notification behavior for their users. The auto-update notification settings can be configured in two ways: user settings or an administrator deployed configuration file.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:40 PM
December 13, 2005
How to disable the Auto-Update feature for Flash Player
TechNote: In a corporate environment, some Windows systems are restricted in such a way that the users cannot install software or updates. In such an environment, a user may continually be prompted to update Macromedia Flash Player, since the user is unable to update the software.
Posted by jhallstrom at 3:23 PM
November 29, 2005
Security error appears when playing Flash content on a CD
TechNote: After updating to Macromedia Flash Player 8, some users see a security error message when attempting to play Flash content published on CD.
Posted by jhallstrom at 8:30 AM
November 7, 2005
Flash Player 7 Improper Memory Access Vulnerability
(Security Bulletin) A vulnerability in Macromedia Flash Player 7 has been identified that could allow the execution of arbitrary code.
Posted by dmorris at 8:20 AM
October 27, 2005
Font properties return null in Flash Player 8
TechNote: Macromedia Flash Player 8 returns “null� when attempting to get the TextFormat.font property of an embedded font. Flash Player 7 returned the font name being used.
Posted by jhallstrom at 3:03 PM
October 12, 2005
Error when updating Flash Player 8 using auto-update
TechNote: Some Macromedia Flash Player 8 users are not be able to successfully update using the auto-update mechanism. When prompted to perform a Flash Player 8 update, the update downloads the required files and then produces an error.
Posted by jhallstrom at 12:57 PM
Flash Player issues with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) communication
TechNote: This TechNote describes the following two issues: Data Loading fails when using a no-cache header Pragma; and
Data will not load correctly with a Self-Signed Certificate,
Posted by jhallstrom at 7:40 AM
September 29, 2005
Flash content embedded in PDF does not appear in Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
TechNote: When Macromedia Flash Player movie content is embedded in a PDF file that is opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0, the content will not appear if you have Macromedia Flash Player 8 installed.
Posted by jhallstrom at 11:59 AM
September 13, 2005
Security changes in Flash Player 8
TechNote: In Macromedia Flash Player 8, Macromedia has extended the Flash Player security environment to provide special permissions for files loaded from the local file system or LAN connections, such as //server1. In some instances, content that worked in Flash Player 7 may be interrupted by a prompt for a user to "trust" the file.
Posted by jhallstrom at 8:01 AM
September 12, 2005
Loading HTML text adds extra white space in the Text Field
TechNote: When loading a TXT file that contains HTML text, line breaks in the text file render as
tags adding extra white space in the text field.
Posted by jhallstrom at 6:30 PM
Express Install FAQs
TechNote: This TechNote lists a few answers to common questions about the Macromedia Flash Player Express Install.
Posted by jhallstrom at 6:24 PM
Firefox browser crashes when a Flash call to JavaScript is invoked
TechNote: When a JavaScript function is called from an onUnload event that has a reference to a Macromedia Flash Player movie's API, the Firefox browser will crash.
Posted by jhallstrom at 6:19 PM
Settings Manager changes not retained
TechNote: When changing settings in the Macromedia Flash Player Settings Manager, some settings are not retained.
Posted by jhallstrom at 6:16 PM
Flash Player support on 64-bit operating systems
TechNote: Macromedia Flash Player is not supported for playback in a 64-bit browser.
Posted by jhallstrom at 6:14 PM
Images generated from the Flash Player ActiveX control appear corrupt
TechNote: When recomposing an image using the Macromedia Flash Player ActiveX control, the resulting bitmap appears to be corrupt (for example, it may have a black line around the outside).
Posted by jhallstrom at 6:11 PM
Macromedia Flash Player localization information
TechNote (updated): The table below lists the localized languages and platforms that are supported by the Macromedia Flash Player.
Posted by jhallstrom at 6:05 PM
Detecting Flash Player version information with $version
TechNote (updated): As Macromedia Flash Player updates are released, the player version information becomes important to ensure proper movie playback. For example, the ability to view a Flash file in Netscape with the wmode parameter set to true was first introduced in Player version 6.0r65 (major version: 6, minor version: 65).
Posted by jhallstrom at 6:03 PM
Older SWF may play back faster in Flash Player 8
TechNote (updated): Macromedia Flash Player movies may play back in Macromedia Flash Player 8 at unusually fast frame rates, or the frame rate may fluctuate.
Posted by jhallstrom at 5:59 PM
Registry permissions required for Flash Player install or update
TechNote (updated): A user is unable to install or update the Macromedia Flash Player. To allow a member of the Users group the ability to update their Flash Player, access rights have to be given to certain registry items.
Posted by jhallstrom at 5:55 PM
What effect does the version have in the codebase attribute of the OBJECT tag?
TechNote (update): Updated to include version information for Flash Player 8.
Posted by jhallstrom at 5:50 PM
SWF file in POST response from server fails in Internet Explorer
TechNote: When an application (such as a Flash Movie or ColdFusion page) sends a post request to the server and the server returns a stream containing a SWF, the Flash content will not display via the Flash Player in Internet Explorer. For example, a ColdFusion application may receive information from a form, and then POST back a response containing a FlashPaper SWF file to play in the browser.
Posted by jhallstrom at 5:42 PM
August 16, 2005
How to uninstall the Macromedia Flash Player plug-in and ActiveX control
TechNote (updated): Updated to include an uninstaller for Flash Player 8.
Posted by jhallstrom at 10:13 AM
August 8, 2005
Legacy operating systems no longer supported in Flash Player
TechNote: Due to recent enhancements and features added to Macromedia Flash Player 8, certain operating systems are no longer supported for playback of Flash movies. With the Flash Player 8 release, Macromedia Flash Player is no longer avaiable for Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT, or classic Macintosh operating systems.
Posted by jhallstrom at 11:29 AM
Referrer information not sent with a Flash http request
TechNote: When using an http request (for example, through the use of loadMovie(), getURL() or loadVariables()) from a Flash SWF, the "referrer" information is not included in the header.
Posted by jhallstrom at 11:12 AM
August 2, 2005
Flash Player 8 not supported by FlexBuilder 1.5
(TechNote) With the release of Flash Player 8, Macromedia Flex users may take advantage of new features and performance enhancements. However, Flash Player 8 will not be supported with the FlexBuilder 1.5 development tool.
Posted by dmorris at 6:23 AM
Security warning with Flash Player 8
(TechNote) A security warning appears when launching an external file from a SWF created in Breeze Presenter or Captivate. The same security warning appears when launching FlashHelp created in either RoboHelp HTML or RoboHelp for Word.
Posted by dmorris at 4:25 AM
July 11, 2005
Dial-up accelerators cause Flash movies to not display
TechNote: In some cases dial-up accelerators can affect Flash Movie Playback by removing active-x plugins from the webpage.
Posted by cantrell at 2:30 PM