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All of the flash content on any web page stop working since I installed Ad-aware and ran it with the latest updates.

I get a blank boxes with a small stamp in the top corner where the flash usually loads. And when I go to Marcomedia to the Flash Player download page, (http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave...mcom/flash.html) it wont detect anything for auto install.

Also when I go to the Flash Player tester page on Macromedia(http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/welcome/), the shockwave test works fine but the Flash test fails to display anything.

I've trying reinstalling everything already and still no go.

If anybody has a similar problem with spyware software please post. Thanks

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This thread describes the exact symptom that appears when the Flash runtime or its registration is broken after an anti‑spyware run: blank boxes with the little Flash badge and the online detector failing. , and others reporting the same are probably seeing either quarantined/deleted runtime files or missing/invalid ActiveX/plug‑in registration rather than a pure browser problem. ’s suggestion to try another browser is useful for isolation, but the real fix is usually at the system/plugin level.

Practical order of fixes (safe, do one step at a time):

  • Open Ad‑Aware and check Quarantine/Logs. Restore any item that clearly references Flash, Shockwave or sw/flash files only if you trust it; then reboot.
  • Run the official Flash Player Uninstaller (from Macromedia/Adobe), reboot, then run the standalone Flash Player installer (run it with full/administrator rights). The web auto‑installer can fail if the runtime is partially present.
  • If the installer still fails, remove remaining Flash files and re‑register the control. Typical folder to check is C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash (or C:\Winnt\System32\Macromed\Flash). Back up files before removing them. From an elevated command prompt unregister/register:
regsvr32 /u "C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash.ocx"
regsvr32 "C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash.ocx"

Also verify Internet Explorer security settings (Tools → Internet Options → Security → Custom Level) so ActiveX is allowed for the zone you’re testing.

If those steps fail: try a System Restore to a point before the Ad‑Aware run, temporarily disable resident anti‑spyware when reinstalling, scan with a second anti‑malware tool before restoring quarantined items, and always back up the registry before edits. Note for readers years later: Adobe officially retired Flash Player in 2020 and modern browsers block it; for legacy SWFs consider the standalone Flash projector or an emulator like Ruffle.

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Member Avatar for )BIG"B"Affleck

All of the flash content on any web page stop working since I installed Ad-aware and ran it with the latest updates.

Did you RTFM before using add aware

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what is RTFM stand for please???

Member Avatar for )BIG"B"Affleck

Read the fine manual

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No I did not read the fine manual of adaware

Member Avatar for bigman238

All of the flash content on any web page stop working since I installed Ad-aware and ran it with the latest updates.

I get a blank boxes with a small stamp in the top corner where the flash usually loads. And when I go to Marcomedia to the Flash Player download page, (http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave...mcom/flash.html) it wont detect anything for auto install.

Also when I go to the Flash Player tester page on Macromedia(http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/welcome/), the shockwave test works fine but the Flash test fails to display anything.

I've trying reinstalling everything already and still no go.

If anybody has a similar problem with spyware software please post. Thanks

I have the exact same problem as you and i cant figure out how to fix it. have you been able to fix the problem since your post??. please help.

Member Avatar for Jennifer24

can someone help me i cant get the flash player to download are to instal


All of the flash content on any web page stop working since I installed Ad-aware and ran it with the latest updates.

I get a blank boxes with a small stamp in the top corner where the flash usually loads. And when I go to Marcomedia to the Flash Player download page, (http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave...mcom/flash.html) it wont detect anything for auto install.

Also when I go to the Flash Player tester page on Macromedia(http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/welcome/), the shockwave test works fine but the Flash test fails to display anything.

I've trying reinstalling everything already and still no go.

If anybody has a similar problem with spyware software please post. Thanks

Member Avatar for CindiBlink182

SOMEONE HELP ME GET FLASH PLAYER 8 TO WORK :) thanks

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SOMEONE HELP ME GET FLASH PLAYER 8 TO WORK :) thanks

my email is if u can help me.... ;)

Member Avatar for fullmonty

install firefox (http://www.mozilla.com/) then browse to the webpage you're looking for and reinstall flashplayer .. worked for me.

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