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Should I remove Adobe Flash Player 27 PPAPI?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #7,535
United States Rank #4,778
Reach 0.0554%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 47.08 days
277.09 days >
Average installed length: 145.59 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
27.0.0.187 32.60%
27.0.0.183 21.06%
27.0.0.170 11.08%
27.0.0.159 7.69%
27.0.0.154 0.09%
27.0.0.134 0.09%
27.0.0.130 27.20%
27.0.0.117 0.09%
27.0.0.105 0.09%

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Adobe Flash Player 27 PPAPI

Overview

Adobe Flash Player 27 PPAPI is a program developed by Adobe Systems. The most used version is 27.0.0.187, 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_27_0_0_183_pepper.exe. The software installer includes 287 files and is usually about 65.8 MB (68,999,863 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 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 73% of users of Adobe Flash Player 27 PPAPI come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.adobe.com
Help link: www.adobe.com/go/flashplayer_support
Installation folder: C:\windows\syswow64\macromed\flash
Uninstaller: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil32_27_0_0_183_pepper.exe -maintain pepperplugin
Estimated size: 65.8 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Adobe Flash Player 27 PPAPI

Program executable:flashutil32_27_0_0_183_pepper.exe
Name:Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller
Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 27.0 r0
Path:C:\windows\syswow64\macromed\flash\flashutil32_27_0_0_183_pepper.exe
MD5:688376813f87bb1fe6c53fed9d780372
Additional files:
  • FlashUtil32_16_0_0_257_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller (Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 16.0 r0)
  • FlashUtil32_16_0_0_305_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 17.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_18_0_0_209_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 18.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_18_0_0_232_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_19_0_0_185_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 19.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_19_0_0_245_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_19_0_0_245_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_20_0_0_228_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 20.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_20_0_0_267_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_20_0_0_306_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_21_0_0_182_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 21.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_21_0_0_182_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_21_0_0_213_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_21_0_0_242_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_22_0_0_192_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 22.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_22_0_0_192_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_23_0_0_162_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 23.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_23_0_0_205_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_23_0_0_207_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_24_0_0_186_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 24.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_24_0_0_194_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_24_0_0_221_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_25_0_0_127_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 25.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_25_0_0_148_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_25_0_0_148_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_25_0_0_171_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_25_0_0_171_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_26_0_0_126_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 26.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_26_0_0_131_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_26_0_0_137_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_26_0_0_151_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_105_pepper.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 27.0 d0
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_105_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_130_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 27.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_130_pepper.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_130_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_134_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_134_pepper.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_159_pepper.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_170_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_170_pepper.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_170_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_183_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_183_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_187_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_187_pepper.exe
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_187_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_28_0_0_126_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 28.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_28_0_0_126_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_28_0_0_161_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_28_0_0_161_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_113_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 29.0 r0
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_113_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_140_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_140_Plugin.exe
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_171_ActiveX.exe
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_171_Plugin.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

13 Google Chrome Plugins
  • NPSWF32_26_0_0_151.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_26_0_0_151.dll'.
  • NPSWF32_28_0_0_161.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_28_0_0_161.dll'.
  • NPSWF32_24_0_0_186.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_24_0_0_186.dll'.
  • NPSWF32_28_0_0_137.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_28_0_0_137.dll'.
  • NPSWF32_23_0_0_162.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_23_0_0_162.dll'.
  • NPSWF32_22_0_0_192.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_22_0_0_192.dll'.
  • Plus 7 more
2 Mozilla Plugins
  • NPSWF32.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Plugino' with a plugin key of '@adobe.com/FlashPlayer' for all users of the PC.
  • NPSWF32_16_0_0_305.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.305 Plugin' with a plugin key of '@adobe.com/FlashPlayer' for all users of the PC.
25 Scheduled Tasks
  • FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player Updater' (runs daily at 2:31 PM).
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_140_ActiveX.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 3:11).
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_171_ActiveX.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 7:08 PM).
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_113_ActiveX.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 02:48).
  • FlashUtil32_30_0_0_113_ActiveX.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 07:57 p.m.).
  • FlashUtil32_28_0_0_161_Plugin.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 3:39).
  • Plus 19 more
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Adobe Flash Player Updater.
2 Services
  • FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe runs as a service named 'AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc' (AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc) "Mit diesem Dienst ist Ihre Flash Player-Installation immer aktuell und verwendet die neuesten Verbesserungen und Sicherheits-Fixes.".
  • FlashPlayerFeedbackService.exe runs as a service named 'Adobe Flash Player Feedback Service' (AdobeFlashPlayerFeedbackSvc) "Flash Player Feedback Service sends anonymous usage data to Adobe to help improve Flash Player.".
46 Startup Files (User Run Once)
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_170_pepper.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'FlashPlayerUpdate' which loads as C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil32_27_0_0_170_pepper.exe -update pepperplugin.
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_183_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_27_0_0_183_Plugin.exe -update plugin.
  • FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_Plugin.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'FlashPlayerUpdate' which loads as C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_pepper.exe -update pepperplugin.
  • FlashUtil32_29_0_0_113_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_29_0_0_113_Plugin.exe -update plugin.
  • FlashUtil32_28_0_0_161_Plugin.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_28_0_0_161_Plugin.exe -update plugin.
  • FlashUtil32_27_0_0_159_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_27_0_0_159_pepper.exe -update pepperplugin.
  • Plus 40 more

How do I remove Adobe Flash Player 27 PPAPI?

You can uninstall Adobe Flash Player 27 PPAPI 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 27 PPAPI, 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 27 PPAPI.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Adobe Flash Player 27 PPAPI you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 55%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 54.94%
Windows 7 41.77%
Windows XP 2.01%
Windows Vista 1.28%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 24.93%
Windows 7 Ultimate 18.06%
Windows 10 Pro 14.57%
Windows 7 Home Premium 11.00%
Windows 7 Professional 8.80%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 4.67%

Distribution by countryGeography

72.74% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 72.74%
  Germany 4.51%
  Italy 3.43%
  Sweden 3.18%
  United Kingdom 2.67%
  France 2.48%
  Spain 1.46%
  Poland 1.40%
  Netherlands 1.14%
  Singapore 1.02%
  UA 0.70%
  Greece 0.64%
  Brazil 0.44%
  Belgium 0.38%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.80%
Acer 18.05%
ASUS 17.32%
Dell 12.66%
Lenovo 8.15%
GIGABYTE 4.80%
Samsung 3.78%
Toshiba 3.49%
MSI 1.31%
Sony 1.02%
Medion 0.87%
Intel 0.73%
Common models
ASUS All Series 7.05%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.03%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.69%
HP HP Notebook 3.36%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 3.02%
Sony VGN-CR363_B 2.35%

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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