Why should you remove Adobe Flash from Mac?
In 2017, Adobe asked developers to explore other open formats for Flash-like content, as it would cease development & distribution of the Flash Player by the end of 2020. And now that the day has come, Adobe strongly suggests that users remove Flash from their Mac & PCs as: “Uninstalling Flash Player will help to secure your system since Adobe does not intend to issue Flash Player updates or security patches after the EOL date.” So, to ensure that your Mac is safe from any harm, you should quickly uninstall the software.
How to uninstall Adobe Flash Player on your Mac Uninstall Adobe Flash on Mac OS X 10.4 or later Run Adobe Flash uninstaller on Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.3
While not too complicated, there are a few steps involved in the process. First and foremost, confirm if your device has Flash or not. Click on the Apple icon → System Preferences → look for the Flash icon. A missing icon means your device does not have Flash, and you are good to go. But if it is present, move on to the next step. Determine your Mac’s OS version Depending upon your macOS version, download the correct Adobe Flash Player uninstaller
How to uninstall Adobe Flash Player on your Mac
First, you have to download and run uninstaller on your Mac
Mac OS X, version 10.6 and later: uninstall_flash_player_osx.dmgMac OS X, version 10.4 and 10.5: uninstall_flash_player_osx.dmgMac OS X, version 10.3 and earlier: uninstall_flash_player_osx_10.2.dmg
Uninstall Adobe Flash on Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Run Adobe Flash uninstaller on your Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.3
If you feel this is too much of a hassle, you can use an app cleaner for Mac to get rid of Flash.
Uninstalled Adobe Flash Player successfully on Mac!
Flash has been an integral part of my growing days, and deleting it from my Mac, certainly makes me nostalgic. But it is what it is! If you are in the same boat, check out the Internet Archive website, as they plan to preserve Flash games and animations forever. What are your childhood memories with Flash? Share them in the comment section below. More articles you would like to read:
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