


31, 2020, Adobe chose to stop supporting it and releasing updates, and you should expect it to be phased out completely as 2021 progresses, not just because it's no longer a practical tool, but also because older versions can be used to open doors to malware infections. As computing became more handheld, developers started creating content without it and little by little it fell out of favor and became obsolete. Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player for Windows 10 Version 20H2 for x86-based systems (KB4577586) Windows 10, version 1903 and later. The technology was not easily transferable to mobile platforms, however. Microsoft realized this would be an issue last year. Chances are you used it while viewing YouTube videos or interacting with online content and such. In September 2020, the OS maker released the KB4577586 update packages that would remove all traces of the Flash Player app from Windows devices. In its prime, during the early days of the internet and when computing was more desktop-based, Flash served as a key element in making web-based content viewable and interactive. Is this true? If so, should I look for something to replace it?Ī: Adobe Flash is a now-discontinued web browser plug-in. Q: I received a notification recently saying that after January 2021, Adobe Flash will cease to exist and that I should delete it from my system. Press Start then click Settings (Gear icon) Select Update and Security > Troubleshoot Select Additional troubleshooters Under Get Up and Running, select Windows Update Run the troubleshooter Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running.
