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    Opera updated to 49 and now having flash player problems

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    • slytheringirl
      slytheringirl @maxonnxc last edited by

      @maxonnxc To disable the auto update, first delete or rename the opera_autoupdate.exe file then use Task Scheduler to disable it. Hit Windows Key+R then type taskschd.msc (You may need Admin permission for this. If you do then search for Task Scheduler using Windows search and right click on it then select "Run as Admin"). Once you have Task Scheduler running, scroll down under the Task Scheduler Library folder for "Opera Scheduled AutoUpdate" then delete it.

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      • zalex108
        zalex108 last edited by

        @slytheringirl said in Opera updated to 49 and now having flash player problems:

        @maxonnxc To disable the auto update, first delete or rename the opera_autoupdate.exe file then use Task Scheduler to disable it. Hit Windows Key+R then type taskschd.msc (You may need Admin permission for this. If you do then search for Task Scheduler using Windows search and right click on it then select "Run as Admin"). Once you have Task Scheduler running, scroll down under the Task Scheduler Library folder for "Opera Scheduled AutoUpdate" then delete it.

        Renaming opera_autoupdate.exe is enough.

        Scheduler would be easily managed using cCleaner or SystemExplorer.

        At the other hand,
        Opera gives a new name to the Schedule task in each update - I wonder why -, so it has to be done each time if you always block the autoupdate.

        "You cannot know the meaning of your life until you are connected to the power that created you". · Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi

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        • pendaws
          pendaws last edited by

          I have tried unsuccessfully yo fix the issue I have with just ONE site, the page keeps asking me to install flash and I do then, it just keeps doing the same thing????
          I guess I will have to use another browser until Opera fixes this issue. 😞

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          • slytheringirl
            slytheringirl @pendaws last edited by

            @pendaws What site? Have you tried going to opera://site-engagement and then changing the base number for the site to 100? I find that usually works for me for my current session. Sometimes you may have to refresh the site after doing this or maybe even close the tab then return the site but the site-engagement method does work.

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            • maxonnxc
              maxonnxc @burnout426 last edited by

              @burnout426 there is only 1 version in that folder

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              • maxonnxc
                maxonnxc last edited by maxonnxc

                @burnout426 said in Opera updated to 49 and now having flash player problems:

                Profile:
                "C:\Users\yourusername\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable"
                Cache:
                "C:\Users\yourusername\AppData\Local\Opera Software\Opera Stable"

                i dont see either one of these 2 folder "profile or cache folder"
                here are 2 SS of the folders.0_1514628427948_operajpg.jpg

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                • burnout426
                  burnout426 Volunteer @maxonnxc last edited by

                  @maxonnxc said in Opera updated to 49 and now having flash player problems:

                  @burnout426 there is only 1 version in that folder

                  Cool. Then that's the folder you mess with.

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                  • burnout426
                    burnout426 Volunteer @maxonnxc last edited by

                    @maxonnxc said in Opera updated to 49 and now having flash player problems:

                    i dont see either one of these 2 folder "profile or cache folder"

                    The Opera Stable folder you're in IS the profile folder. The cache folder is at the same path in the local appdata folder.

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                    • jjthebeerman
                      jjthebeerman last edited by

                      I just uninstalled Opera 49, but did not delete opera data. Then installed Opera 48, but did it while I was offline (airplane mode). Then deleted the auto-update file in the program folder, then used WIN logo+R and ran taskschd.msc, then deleted opera autoupdate task. All of this while offline (airplane mode).

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                      • burnout426
                        burnout426 Volunteer last edited by

                        For Opera 49, you can try this extension to see if it fixes Flash.

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