Flash doesn't start

[A Former User]

A Former User last edited by

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

[zalex108]

zalex108 last edited by

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.

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[burnout426]

burnout426 Volunteer last edited by

You can try this workaround for now if you want.

[A Former User]

A Former User last edited by

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

[zalex108]

zalex108 @Guest last edited by

@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.

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[A Former User]

A Former User @zalex108 last edited by

@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.

[zalex108]

zalex108 @Guest last edited by

@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.

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