How to Completely Uninstall Adobe Flash Player from Your PC

Adobe has officially ended its support for Flash Player and recommends that all users uninstall it immediately to protect their systems. If you're still using Adobe Flash Player on your PC, now is the time to remove it completely. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do so.

The first step in uninstalling Adobe Flash Player is to use the built-in uninstaller provided by Adobe. To access this, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Adobe Flash Player icon in your system tray and select 'Delete'. Confirm if prompted.

2. This will typically leave some residual files behind, including Flash files and folders.

To remove all of these files and folders, you'll need to navigate to the Macromed folder. To do this:

1. Copy and paste the address (without quotes) in the Windows search bar next to the Start button and select the folder as seen below.

2. Once inside the Macromed folder, delete all residual Flash Player files and folders.

It's important to note that the built-in uninstaller may not remove all traces of Adobe Flash Player from your system. To ensure a complete removal, you'll need to follow these additional steps:

1. Delete all listed versions of Flash Player installed on your machine, as you may have multiple versions depending on the browsers you use.

2. Click or tap on 'Uninstall' to confirm and get rid of Adobe Flash Player from your PC.

Once the uninstallation process is complete, you should receive a message indicating that the program has been uninstalled successfully.

Adobe's decision to end support for Flash Player is due to its increased vulnerability to cyber attacks, making it an attractive target for hackers. As of January 12, 2021, Adobe blocked all Flash content from running in Flash Player, and users are advised to uninstall it immediately.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your PC is completely free of Adobe Flash Player and protected from potential security risks.

Adobe to uninstall flash player