<![CDATA[Flash doesn't start]]>I think after some opera update, flash content on some sites started to behave differently. I have seen all of these behaviours:

  1. Flash window says flash installation is missing
  2. I get a prompt to add current site to those whose flash content is run, and after pressing add, the flash works.
  3. I get a prompt to add current site to those whose flash content is run, and after pressing add, the flash don't start. I get the prompt over and over again.
  4. White screen where flash should be, and no prompt.

windows 10 home, 64-bit
opera 49.0.2725.39

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/23500/flash-doesn-t-startRSS for NodeSat, 14 Mar 2026 16:47:52 GMTWed, 22 Nov 2017 21:08:46 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Flash doesn't start on Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:32:42 GMT]]>@sollaco

That way fixed 2 of my Stable installations - one of them for test - .
Copy WiDevine folder was needed to play Spotify web music.

But the back up should be advised.

Windows 10 (x64) | Anniversary Update
Opera Stable · Beta · Developer

Test profile | Back up Linux · Mac · Win

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/132243https://forums.opera.com/post/132243Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:32:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Flash doesn't start on Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:12:23 GMT]]>@zalex108 Install Widevine ? NO WAY ! My solution does not need any additional software, it is safe and reliable. I installed it on all my computers.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/132242https://forums.opera.com/post/132242Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:12:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Flash doesn't start on Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:04:26 GMT]]>@sollaco

You can do +/- the same but keeping your profile.

  • Downgrade to latest O48 or previous with the offline installer - note that Flash works again -.
  • Autoupdate to O49 - Flash on O49 still working -.
  • Copy WiDevine folder if need it. For those who need it - unzip it-.

Or you can make a previous back up and uninstall/delete Opera.

Windows 10 (x64) | Anniversary Update
Opera Stable · Beta · Developer

Test profile | Back up Linux · Mac · Win

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/132237https://forums.opera.com/post/132237Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:04:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Flash doesn't start on Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:42:31 GMT]]>Uninstall Opera 49
Clean & delete all Opera folders (32 and/or 64 bits)
Use CCleaner (or other software to fix your registry)
Download and install Opera_48.0.2685.39
Go to "Programs", open Opera folder, search "opera_autoupdate.exe"
Remane the file "operaautoupdate.exe" (delete the underscore)
Restart your system
All works
This works perfectly on my computer and Flash Player is active
Greets
Etienne

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/132231https://forums.opera.com/post/132231Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:42:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Flash doesn't start on Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:41:24 GMT]]>You can try this workaround for now if you want.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/132217https://forums.opera.com/post/132217Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:41:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Flash doesn't start on Wed, 22 Nov 2017 23:42:32 GMT]]>You can take a look at the Windows forum or do a search, there are many posts about that and some Workarounds you can try.

Windows 10 (x64) | Anniversary Update
Opera Stable · Beta · Developer

Test profile | Back up Linux · Mac · Win

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/132181https://forums.opera.com/post/132181Wed, 22 Nov 2017 23:42:32 GMT