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Answer: YES THERE IS A USE FOR IT!  So everyone with a comment: "Shhhhh..."  Think about all those silly camera manufacturer that utilized Flash to display video in browsers.  Oh, and it turns out Flash v54 exists as does a Chinese version in late 2023.
Answer: YES THERE IS A USE FOR IT!  So everyone with a comment: "Shhhhh..."  Think about all those silly camera manufacturer that utilized Flash to display video in browsers.  Oh, and it turns out Flash v54 exists as does a Chinese version in late 2023.


=== Objective ===
===Objective===
Install Adobe Flash 11.9 for Firefox 52.9.0 ESR on Windows 10 (and Windows 11)
Install Adobe Flash 11.9 for Firefox 52.9.0 ESR on Windows 10 (and Windows 11)


=== Downloads ===
===Downloads===


*Firefox: https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/
*Firefox: https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/
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**Google Search Tip: site:archive.org "flashplayer"
**Google Search Tip: site:archive.org "flashplayer"


=== Terminology ===
===Terminology===
A PlugIn is an 'major' external piece of software like Adobe Flash, etc., whereas an Extension is a 'minor / small' piece of software
A PlugIn is an 'major' external piece of software like Adobe Flash, etc., whereas an Extension is a 'minor / small' piece of software


=== Flash: Extracting Files from Installation File ===
===Flash: Extracting Files from Installation File===
"Extracting" all of the Adobe Flash 11.9 Files doesn't seem to be possible.  There just doesn't seem to be a direct way to do this.  UniExtract and other failed to extract the contents.  Research indicated there might be a method, but it seems to rely on a developer version of Flash which requires a license (good luck getting that).
"Extracting" all of the Adobe Flash 11.9 Files doesn't seem to be possible.  There just doesn't seem to be a direct way to do this.  UniExtract and other failed to extract the contents.  Research indicated there might be a method, but it seems to rely on a developer version of Flash which requires a license (good luck getting that).


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Location of Adobe Flash Files after installing on Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash  
Location of Adobe Flash Files after installing on Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash  


=== Installation ===
===Installation===


* Install Firefox 52.9.0 (32 bit version) into a unique Folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla - 52.9.0 ESR as a suggestion to keep it separate from a 'contemporary' / current version of Firefox)
*Install Firefox 52.9.0 (32 bit version) into a unique Folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla - 52.9.0 ESR as a suggestion to keep it separate from a 'contemporary' / current version of Firefox)
* Use Firefox Profile Manager to create a separate Profile for 52.9.0 ESR (again to keep it separate from the 'contemporary' / current version of Firefox): "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p
*Use Firefox Profile Manager to create a separate Profile for 52.9.0 ESR (again to keep it separate from the 'contemporary' / current version of Firefox): "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p
* Copy extracted Adobe Flash files to (again to keep it separate from other Firefox versions): C:\%AppData%\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\WhatEverPathToFirefoxeESR52.9.0Profile.Firefox CLASSIC 52.9.0 ESR\plugins
*Copy extracted Adobe Flash files to (again to keep it separate from other Firefox versions): C:\%AppData%\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\WhatEverPathToFirefoxeESR52.9.0Profile.Firefox CLASSIC 52.9.0 ESR\plugins
* Start Firefox 52.9.0 ESR
*Start Firefox 52.9.0 ESR
** Enable Shockwave Flash in PlugIns
**Enable Shockwave Flash in PlugIns
** about:config: extensions.blocklist.enable (set it to zero)
**about:config: extensions.blocklist.enable (set it to zero)
** Disable Flash Protected Mode in Options (in Tools, Addons, More (Shockwave Flash))
**Disable Flash Protected Mode in Options (in Tools, Addons, More (Shockwave Flash))


And it should work.  If not, see items in Other Information
And it should work.  If not, see items in Other Information


=== Other Information ===
===Other Information===


*Firefox Plugin Folder for Windows that applies to all installations of Firefox (not a good idea for Flash, so use the above recommended Profile Path):
*Firefox Plugin Folder for Windows that applies to all installations of Firefox (not a good idea for Flash, so use the above recommended Profile Path):
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**For 32-bit Firefox on a 64-bit Windows OS: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\plugins</code>
**For 32-bit Firefox on a 64-bit Windows OS: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\plugins</code>


* Windows Folder where Adobe Flash leaves behind its "Deadman Switch" even after being uninstalled (this can be deleted): C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash
*Windows Folder where Adobe Flash leaves behind its "Deadman Switch" even after being uninstalled (this can be deleted): C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash
* Possibly search for other instances of NPSWF32_32_0_0_465.dll and delete those folders too
*Possibly search for other instances of NPSWF32_32_0_0_465.dll and delete those folders too
* Flash Registry Locations that can be deleted
*Flash Registry Locations that can be deleted
** Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin
**Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin
** Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin
**Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin
* Flash Emulators / Substitutes that do NOT work (at least for Surveillance Cameras): Flash Player, Flash Player 2021, and Ruffle
*Flash Emulators / Substitutes that do NOT work (at least for Surveillance Cameras): Flash Player, Flash Player 2021, and Ruffle
* Firefox Plugin Information (better to use config:support, plugins Button in Firefox): C:\%AppData%\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\WhatEverProfileName\pluginreg.dat
*Firefox Plugin Information (better to use config:support, plugins Button in Firefox): C:\%AppData%\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\WhatEverProfileName\pluginreg.dat


=== Informational Links ===
===Informational Links===


* Flash Version History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash_Player (Last Useful Version is 32.0.0.371, IE the one with out the "End of Life" DISABLE 'Feature')
*Flash Version History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash_Player (Last Useful Version is 32.0.0.371, IE the one with out the "End of Life" DISABLE 'Feature')
* Firefox Version History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefox_version_history#Firefox_52_through_59 (circa early 2017), still supports Adobe Flash and other NPAPI PlugIns (only the ESR version, not the regular version)
*Firefox Version History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefox_version_history#Firefox_52_through_59 (circa early 2017), still supports Adobe Flash and other NPAPI PlugIns (only the ESR version, not the regular version)
* Other Adobe Flash Version
*Other Adobe Flash Version
** Version 32: https://archive.org/download/flashplayer_old
**Version 32: https://archive.org/download/flashplayer_old
**Version 11.8: https://archive.org/download/flashplayer-11
**Version 11.8: https://archive.org/download/flashplayer-11
*Alternative Stand Alone Flash Player: https://www.swfmax.com/how-to-install-flash-player
*Alternative Stand Alone Flash Player: https://www.swfmax.com/how-to-install-flash-player


=== Another Challenge ===
===Another Challenge===


 
RTSP inside of Firefox with a VLC PlugIn?  As of 09.2023, nope.  Even tried on Windows XP with Firefox 27 and VLC 2.2.8.  The AddIn shows up as enabled, but does not work.
...and even more: VLC, RTSP PlugIn?  As of 09.2023, nope.  Even tried on Windows XP with Firefox 27 and VLC 2.2.8, AddIn shows up as enabled, but does not work.


Downloads: http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/
Downloads: http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/

Revision as of 12:10, 18 September 2023

Question: Is there a use for Adobe Flash beyond the year 2020?

Answer: YES THERE IS A USE FOR IT! So everyone with a comment: "Shhhhh..." Think about all those silly camera manufacturer that utilized Flash to display video in browsers. Oh, and it turns out Flash v54 exists as does a Chinese version in late 2023.

Objective

Install Adobe Flash 11.9 for Firefox 52.9.0 ESR on Windows 10 (and Windows 11)

Downloads

Terminology

A PlugIn is an 'major' external piece of software like Adobe Flash, etc., whereas an Extension is a 'minor / small' piece of software

Flash: Extracting Files from Installation File

"Extracting" all of the Adobe Flash 11.9 Files doesn't seem to be possible. There just doesn't seem to be a direct way to do this. UniExtract and other failed to extract the contents. Research indicated there might be a method, but it seems to rely on a developer version of Flash which requires a license (good luck getting that).

So how can it be done? Use a Windows XP virtual machine as a surrogate by installing Flash, locating the files, and then copying them to another machine.

Location of Adobe Flash Files after installing on Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash

Installation

  • Install Firefox 52.9.0 (32 bit version) into a unique Folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla - 52.9.0 ESR as a suggestion to keep it separate from a 'contemporary' / current version of Firefox)
  • Use Firefox Profile Manager to create a separate Profile for 52.9.0 ESR (again to keep it separate from the 'contemporary' / current version of Firefox): "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p
  • Copy extracted Adobe Flash files to (again to keep it separate from other Firefox versions): C:\%AppData%\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\WhatEverPathToFirefoxeESR52.9.0Profile.Firefox CLASSIC 52.9.0 ESR\plugins
  • Start Firefox 52.9.0 ESR
    • Enable Shockwave Flash in PlugIns
    • about:config: extensions.blocklist.enable (set it to zero)
    • Disable Flash Protected Mode in Options (in Tools, Addons, More (Shockwave Flash))

And it should work. If not, see items in Other Information

Other Information

  • Firefox Plugin Folder for Windows that applies to all installations of Firefox (not a good idea for Flash, so use the above recommended Profile Path):
    • For 32-bit Firefox on a 32-bit Windows OS: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins
    • For 32-bit Firefox on a 64-bit Windows OS: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\plugins
  • Windows Folder where Adobe Flash leaves behind its "Deadman Switch" even after being uninstalled (this can be deleted): C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash
  • Possibly search for other instances of NPSWF32_32_0_0_465.dll and delete those folders too
  • Flash Registry Locations that can be deleted
    • Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin
    • Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin
  • Flash Emulators / Substitutes that do NOT work (at least for Surveillance Cameras): Flash Player, Flash Player 2021, and Ruffle
  • Firefox Plugin Information (better to use config:support, plugins Button in Firefox): C:\%AppData%\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\WhatEverProfileName\pluginreg.dat

Informational Links

Another Challenge

RTSP inside of Firefox with a VLC PlugIn? As of 09.2023, nope. Even tried on Windows XP with Firefox 27 and VLC 2.2.8. The AddIn shows up as enabled, but does not work.

Downloads: http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/

NPAPI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NPAPI

Last version to include the NPAPI Plugin: VLC 2.2.8

Research indicates that a specially formatted webpage must be created to 'allow connect with' the VLC PlugIn for Firefox, as opposed to the plugin just working with an RTSP PlugIn inside a browser.

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