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How to disable Adobe Flash on Windows, Mac

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  • How to disable Flash in Internet Explorer 11

    How to disable Flash in Internet Explorer 11

    Step 1: In the top right-hand corner, click the gear icon. Then click Manage add-ons.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

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    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Internet Explorer 11

    How to disable Flash in Internet Explorer 11

    Step 2: In the left panel, select Toolbars and Extensions. Then, right-click Shockwave Flash if it's installed, and select Disable. And you're done.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Google Chrome

    How to disable Flash in Google Chrome

    Step 1: Type in the address bar chrome://plugins then hit Enter.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Google Chrome

    How to disable Flash in Google Chrome

    Step 2: Scroll down until you see Adobe Flash Player. Hit Disable. The plugin will appear greyed out once it has been turned off.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Mozilla Firefox

    How to disable Flash in Mozilla Firefox

    Step 1: Click the three vertical line button in the top right-hand corner, then select Add-ons.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Mozilla Firefox

    How to disable Flash in Mozilla Firefox

    Step 2: Scroll down to find Shockwave Flash, if installed. From the menu options, select Never Activate.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Apple Safari

    How to disable Flash in Apple Safari

    Step 1: From Safari, go to the top menu bar and select Safari, then Preferences. From the Security tab, select Plug-in Settings.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Apple Safari

    How to disable Flash in Apple Safari

    Step 2: If installed, uncheck the box next to Adobe Flash Player. In the right panel, it will say the plugin is Off.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

    How to disable Flash in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

    Step 1: Tap the three-dot settings button at the top right-hand corner of the Edge browser. Click Settings.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

    How to disable Flash in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

    Step 2: Scroll down and select View advanced settings.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • How to disable Flash in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

    How to disable Flash in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

    Step 3: Where it says Use Adobe Flash Player, make sure this says Off by toggling the button.

    Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet/CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

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By Zack Whittaker for Zero Day | July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT) | Topic: Security

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  • How to disable Flash in Google Chrome
  • How to disable Flash in Google Chrome
  • How to disable Flash in Mozilla Firefox
  • How to disable Flash in Mozilla Firefox
  • How to disable Flash in Apple Safari
  • How to disable Flash in Apple Safari
  • How to disable Flash in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
  • How to disable Flash in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
  • How to disable Flash in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

Using Adobe Flash can put your security and privacy at risk. Here's how to disable the plugin on Windows and Mac, and all major browsers.

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How to disable Flash in Internet Explorer 11

Step 2: In the left panel, select Toolbars and Extensions. Then, right-click Shockwave Flash if it's installed, and select Disable. And you're done.

Published: July 21, 2015 -- 19:49 GMT (12:49 PDT)

Caption by: Zack Whittaker

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