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7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #37,862
United States Rank #38,063
Reach 0.0028%

Versions

VersionDistribution
13.0.0.309 16.07%
13.0.0.305 3.57%
13.0.0.296 5.36%
13.0.0.292 5.36%
13.0.0.289 3.57%
13.0.0.281 10.71%
13.0.0.277 17.86%
13.0.0.269 12.50%
13.0.0.264 3.57%
13.0.0.262 1.79%
13.0.0.260 8.93%
13.0.0.259 10.71%

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Adobe Flash Player 13 NPAPI

Overview

Adobe Flash Player 13 NPAPI is a program developed by Adobe Systems. The most used version is 13.0.0.277, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is flashutil32_13_0_0_260_plugin.exe. The software installer includes 105 files and is usually about 36.74 MB (38,529,643 bytes). The Adobe Flash Player Update Service (FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe) included with the Flash Player is set to run once per day if Flash Player has been configured during installation to install updates automatically when available. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 40% of users of Adobe Flash Player 13 NPAPI come from the United States, it is also popular in Malaysia and Germany.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.adobe.com
Help link: www.adobe.com/go/flashplayer_support
Installation folder: C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{9B84A461-3B4C-40E2-B44F-CE22E215EE40}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 36.74 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Adobe Flash Player 13 NPAPI

Program executable:flashutil32_13_0_0_260_plugin.exe
Name:Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller
Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 13.0 r0
Path:C:\windows\syswow64\macromed\flash\flashutil32_13_0_0_260_plugin.exe
MD5:88b4292ca7a1c500d2ba70925db332f6
Additional files:
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_262_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller (Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 13.0 r0)
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_269_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_277_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_277_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_281_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_309_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 17.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_pepper.exe
  • FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Update Service (Adobe® Flash® Player Update Service 13.0 r0)
  • FlashUtil10h_ActiveX.exe - Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller (Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 10.1 r53)
  • Uninstall.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 11.1 r102
  • FlashUtil_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Utility
  • FlashUtil_ActiveX.dll - Flash Player Helper (Adobe Flash Player Helper 17.0 r0)
  • FlashUtil10h_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 10.1 r53
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_259_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 13.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_269_ActiveX.dll
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_277_ActiveX.dll
  • FlashUtil32_13_0_0_309_ActiveX.dll
  • FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_ActiveX.dll
  • Flash.ocx - Shockwave Flash (Adobe Flash Player 17.0 r0)
  • Flash10h.ocx - Adobe Flash Player 10.1 r53
  • Flash32_13_0_0_259.ocx - Adobe Flash Player 13.0 r0
  • Flash32_13_0_0_269.ocx
  • Flash32_13_0_0_277.ocx
  • Flash32_13_0_0_309.ocx
  • Flash32_17_0_0_134.ocx
  • FlashPlayerPlugin_13_0_0_277.exe
  • FlashPlayerPlugin_13_0_0_281.exe
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_262.dll - Shockwave Flash 13.0 r0
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_269.dll
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_277.dll
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_281.dll
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_309.dll
  • pepflashplayer32_17_0_0_134.dll - Shockwave Flash 17.0 r0

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Google Chrome Plugin
  • pepflashplayer32_17_0_0_134.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'pepflashplayer32_17_0_0_134.dll'.
5 Mozilla Plugins
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_262.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.262 Plugin' with a plugin key of '@adobe.com/FlashPlayer' for all users of the PC.
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_309.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.309 Plugin' with a plugin key of '@adobe.com/FlashPlayer' for all users of the PC.
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_281.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.281 Plugin' with a plugin key of '@adobe.com/FlashPlayer' for all users of the PC.
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_277.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.277 Plugin' with a plugin key of '@adobe.com/FlashPlayer' for all users of the PC.
  • NPSWF32_13_0_0_269.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.269 Plugin' with a plugin key of '@adobe.com/FlashPlayer' for all users of the PC.
2 Scheduled Tasks
  • FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player Updater' (runs daily at 13.50).
  • FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_pepper.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 5:09 PM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Adobe Flash Player Updater.
Service
  • FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe runs as a service named 'Adobe Flash Player Update Service' (AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc) "This service keeps your Adobe Flash Player installation up to date with the latest enhancements and security fixes.".
3 Startup Files (User Run Once)
  • FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_pepper.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'FlashPlayerUpdate' which loads as C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_pepper.exe -update pepperplugin.
  • FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_ActiveX.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'FlashPlayerUpdate' which loads as C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_Plugin.exe -update plugin.
  • FlashUtil10h_ActiveX.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'FlashPlayerUpdate' which loads as C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10h_ActiveX.exe -update activex.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

FlashUtil10h_ActiveX.exe
Memory:1.74 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0184320088%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00979883%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00863318%
0.015104% average

How do I remove Adobe Flash Player 13 NPAPI?

You can uninstall Adobe Flash Player 13 NPAPI from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Adobe Flash Player 13 NPAPI, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Adobe Flash Player 13 NPAPI.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Adobe Flash Player 13 NPAPI you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win XP 7%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 64.29%
Windows 10 28.57%
Windows XP 7.14%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 17.86%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.07%
Windows 7 Home Premium 12.50%
Windows 7 Enterprise 12.50%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 7.14%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.14%

Distribution by countryGeography

39.71% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 39.71%
  Malaysia 8.82%
  Germany 5.88%
  Thailand 4.41%
  Indonesia 4.41%
  Canada 2.94%
  Poland 2.94%
  United Arab Emirates 2.94%
  Norway 2.94%
  Singapore 2.94%
  TZ 2.94%
  Netherlands 1.47%
  Philippines 1.47%
  Vietnam 1.47%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 22.73%
Hewlett-Packard 20.45%
ASUS 15.91%
Lenovo 9.09%
GIGABYTE 6.82%
Toshiba 6.82%
Acer 6.82%
Gateway 2.27%
Medion 2.27%
Compaq 2.27%
Intel 2.27%
Apple 2.27%
Common models
Dell MM061 3.77%
Acer One Z1402 3.77%
HP EliteBook 6930p 3.77%
Gigabyte G41MT-S2PT 1.89%
VIA K7Upgrade-600 1.89%
TOSHIBA Satellite L745 1.89%

About Adobe Systems

Adobe Systems Incorporated is computer program company focused on the creation of multimedia & creativity program products, with a more-recent foray towards rich Net application program development.
Publisher URL: www.adobe.com

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