Fixing Latest Version Flash Player for Windows 10 Errors: A Guide

Adobe recently released Flash Player 73 for Windows 10. The update is made available as version 11.2.202.487.
The new release fixes numerous bugs and improves performance, but some users reported application errors.

  • The recent version of the Flash Player for Windows 10 has lots of bugs that may stop you from using it.
  • Some of the problems can be fixed by updating your drivers and the OS.
  • You can also solve this issue by uninstalling and reinstalling the software.
  • Another quick solution is to run the troubleshooter, that guides you through the process of the error.

Run the Player troubleshooter

  1. Double-click the Flash Player icon in the taskbar to open the Settings panel.
  2. Then select Flash Player from the menu on the left of the window.
  3. Select the Get Help option on the right.
    Select the Get Help option on the right.
  4. Click Troubleshoot to open the troubleshooter.
  5. Select the Flash Player version you have installed.
  6. Press the Next button.
  7. The troubleshooter will then scan the system for issues.
  8. Press the Finish button on the window that opens if a fix is available.
    Press the Finish button on the window that opens if a fix is available.

Install the latest drivers for your video card

  1. Install the latest drivers and firmware for your motherboard
    Install the latest drivers for your sound card
  2. Disable the antivirus
    Disable the antivirus
  3. Update your video card and sound card drivers
  4. Update your motherboard drivers

Update your graphics drivers

  1. Try using an alternate browser
    Run Flash as an administrator
  2. Install Adobe Flash Player manually
    Install Adobe Flash Player manually
  3. Disable your antivirus software
  4. Use an alternate web browser
  5. Remove any leftover files from previous versions of Flash Player

Uninstall your current Flash Player

  1. Close Plugins
  2. Reboot your PC
    Reboot your PC
  3. Install the latest version of Flash Player
  4. Disable the Shockwave Flash Plugin
    Install the Shockwave Flash Plugin
  5. Reboot your PC
    Reboot your PC
  6. Delete the Shockwave Flash Plugin
    Delete the Shockwave Flash Plugin
  7. Reboot your PC
    Reboot your PC

Try using a different browser

  1. Flash Player is only available for Chrome and Firefox.
  2. If you can’t use Chrome or Firefox, try using other browsers like Opera and Safari.
    If you can't use Chrome or Firefox, try using other browsers like Opera and Safari.

Reinstall Adobe Flash Player

  1. Go to Adobe’s official website and download the latest version of Flash Player.
  2. Press the Windows key + R key and type appwiz.cpl.
    Press the Windows key + R key and type appwiz.cpl.
  3. Select Adobe Flash Player from the list and click the Uninstall button.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process.
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