Activate Flash Player - Here's how

If the Flash Player has been switched off in your browser, you can reactivate the function at any time. In this practical tip we show you how this works for the different browsers.

Google Chrome: Activate Flash Player

Flash Player is always integrated in Google Chrome, but is now deactivated by default. The Flash Player can be reactivated with just a few clicks.

Step 1

Open a new tab and enter the command chrome: // settings / content / flash in the address bar at the top. Confirm with the [Enter] key and you will get to the flash settings.

step 2

If the "Ask first" option is activated, the Flash Player is active. If you see the option "Block Flash from running websites (recommended)", the Flash Player is switched off.

Mozilla Firefox: Activate Flash Player

Flash Player is not integrated in Firefox. Download the current version of the Flash Player beforehand and install it. You can then activate Flash in Firefox.

Step 1

Click on the menu button at the top right and select the category "Add-ons".

step 2

If you switch to the "Plugins" on the left, you will find the entry "Shockwave Flash".

step 3

Right click on the three dots and select the option "Ask whether to activate".

Microsoft Edge: Activate Flash Player

As in Chrome, the Flash Player is already integrated in Microsoft Edge. However, a separate activation is necessary.

1. Click on the menu button at the top right and select the "Settings".
2. Scroll down to the bottom and click the "Show advanced settings" button.
3. Check the "Use Adobe Flash Player" option above so that the slider is set to "On".

Step 1

Click on the menu button in the top right corner of Edge and select the "Settings".

step 2

Go to the "Advanced" category on the left and activate the "Use Adobe Flash Player" option.

Internet Explorer: Activate Flash Player

As with Firefox, you must also install the Flash Player in Internet Explorer. Therefore, first download the current version of the Flash Player and then follow the instructions for activation.

1. Click the gear icon in the top left and select the "Manage add-ons" option.
2. Select the "All Add-Ons" item at the bottom left and look for the entry "Shockwave Flash Object".
3. Click on the entry and then click on the "Activate" button at the bottom right.

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Step 1

Click the gear icon in the top left and select the "Manage add-ons" option.

step 2

Select the entry "Shockwave Flash Object" from the list and click on the "Activate" button below.

Bye Shockwave Player: Why Adobe discontinues support

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to play YouTube videos without the Flash Player.

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