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Flash Player Plugin disappearing from FireFox 11.0 - 4 times a day

DigitalDave_
DigitalDave_
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Hi,

I need to state first that I am using w2000 SP5. This is a clean install, with no male ware. I understand that the OS is not supported. But, my other computer has a defective motherboard and unable to replace it now.

I am using the last version of Firefox that was available for w2000, ( ver 11.0 )

I have modified Firefox NOT to UPDATE plugins. (Because new plugins don't; work in W2000.Firefox 11.0)

I have installed the last version of Flash that works in W2000 also. ( fp_10.1.102.64_and_9.0.289.0_archive )

All works as normal. No crashes. No issues.

Except, that the install magically disappears as a plugin from Firefox.

It disappears 3 or 4 times a day. Usually after I open Firefox a few hours later.

But, it is still in installed Programs list on computer.

I have been re-installing it every time, which is VERY annoying.

I have disabled Flash from automatic updates also.

There must be something that is checking to install a new version, and deleting my current install.

But, I can't find it.

I have tried many versions of flash, and all do the same thing.

So, I believe the problem is in Firefox.

I am posting my problem at Adobe also.

Please help me. TIA

Hi, I need to state first that I am using w2000 SP5. This is a clean install, with no male ware. I understand that the OS is not supported. But, my other computer has a defective motherboard and unable to replace it now. I am using the last version of Firefox that was available for w2000, ( ver 11.0 ) I have modified Firefox NOT to UPDATE plugins. (Because new plugins don't; work in W2000.Firefox 11.0) I have installed the last version of Flash that works in W2000 also. ( fp_10.1.102.64_and_9.0.289.0_archive ) All works as normal. No crashes. No issues. Except, that the install magically disappears as a plugin from Firefox. It disappears 3 or 4 times a day. Usually after I open Firefox a few hours later. But, it is still in installed Programs list on computer. I have been re-installing it every time, which is VERY annoying. I have disabled Flash from automatic updates also. There must be something that is checking to install a new version, and deleting my current install. But, I can't find it. I have tried many versions of flash, and all do the same thing. So, I believe the problem is in Firefox. I am posting my problem at Adobe also. Please help me. TIA

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Firefox should find the Flash plugin via that registry key.

Try to create a plugins folder in the current Firefox profile folder and copy the NPSWF32.DLL file and the flashplayer.xpt file to that plugin folder.

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder

Did you try to disable blocklisting and remove the existing blocklist.xml files in the Firefox application folder and the current Firefox profile folder?

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Rogerfds
Rogerfds
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I think that my problem in new Java 7. I installed last 6 version and so far everything is fine.

DigitalDave_
DigitalDave_ Question owner
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disregard.... I had a hard drive die yesterday, and thought my last backup had the fix.

I will need to re-apply.

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