The design is so different from prior installsĪnother difference is that the previous Flash Verison 32 installer ("AdobeFlashPlayer_32_ast_install.dmg") is only 803KB in size. This last "Update preferences" graphic was most alarming.
Using "install_flash_player_osx.dmg", the text, sequence of steps, the download bars and graphic designs were considerably different from all prior install experiences, Some screenshots:
I started getting concerned however when I launched the new installer. Note: the older file downloaded from " " and the newer installer downloaded from " " The different format of the file name was concerning, but I rechecked that I was on the correct Adobe website (not a fake) and viewed the file path for the download. The new installer download from Adobe was labeled: "install_flash_player_osx.dmg". So I went back to the " " webpage and downloaded a new installer assuming the installer needed updating. I ran my existing "AdobeFlashPlayer_32_ast_install.dmg" installer, but it would not work.
Recently after upgrading to OS 10.14.6, I was prompted to update Flash to the most current version (32.0.0.321).
The path to that file was: (viewing file with Mac "GetInfo" command) Since December 2018, I had been using the flash player installer for Version 32 for the Mac which downloads from the Get Adobe Flashplayer website: "AdobeFlashPlayer_32_ast_install.dmg" Running OS 10.14.6 after recently upgrading from OS 10.12.6.
I have always updated directly in this manner. I instead closed that window, then I directly accessed the Adobe Home Page, from where I linked to. I did not update from that notification window. The problem developed after I responded to what seemed like a legitimate screen notice that my Flash Player was outdated and needed to be updated. I am concerned that I now have a malware infection. I am concerned that I am somehow being redirected from the legitimate Adobe download site to a bogus download server. It WAS downloaded from the Adobe Website.
Note this is the plugin for Internet Explorer.I recently noticed a major change in the behavior of my Adobe Flash Player Installer. With the latest Flash Player, you can leverage the power of your computer’s graphics processing unit (GPU) for blitting and compositing, Flash Player reduces the load on the central processing unit (CPU) and can provide a performance boost to graphically intense applications for more fluid, realistic, responsive user experiences. Show full-screen, HD-quality video that can automatically adjust to changing bandwidth conditions for smooth playback. The new, high-fidelity Speex voice codec delivers a low-latency audio experience. Adobe Flash Player can deliver stunning audio/video experiences using industry-standard codecs such as H.264, HE-AAC, and MP3. Rapid adoption of new releases of Flash Player allows developers to design content with the latest features and target the majority of users within a matter of months.Ĭreate content that can be accessed in a consistent, reliable, backwards-compatible, and more secure manner across all major operating systems and browsers. Flash Player introduces new expressive features, visual performance improvements, and extensibility to unleash the creative potential of designers and developers so they can build richer and more immersive web experiences. Adobe Flash Player is a lightweight browser plug-in and rich Internet application (RIA) runtime that delivers consistent and engaging user experiences, stunning audio/video playback, and pervasive reach.