Adobe Flash Player 15 ActiveX & Plugin
Overview
Adobe Flash Player 15 ActiveX & Plugin is a program developed by Adobe Systems. The most used version is 15.0.0.152, 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 software installer includes 48 files and is usually about 35.61 MB (37,335,718 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 22% of users of Adobe Flash Player 15 ActiveX & Plugin come from the United States, it is also popular in IQ and Egypt.
Program details
URL: www.adobe.com
Help link: www.adobe.com/go/flashplayer_support
Installation folder: C:\Windows\System32\macromed\flash
Uninstaller: C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Uninstall.exe -maintain
Estimated size: 35.61 MB
Files installed by Adobe Flash Player 15 ActiveX & Plugin
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FlashUtil32_15_0_0_189_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller (Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 15.0 r0)
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FlashUtil32_15_0_0_239_Plugin.exe
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FlashUtil32_16_0_0_235_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 16.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_16_0_0_257_Plugin.exe
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FlashUtil32_16_0_0_296_Plugin.exe
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FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 17.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_18_0_0_160_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 18.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_18_0_0_232_Plugin.exe
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FlashUtil32_20_0_0_235_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 20.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_20_0_0_267_pepper.exe
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FlashUtil32_21_0_0_182_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 21.0 r0
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Uninstall.exe
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FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Update Service (Adobe® Flash® Player Update Service 16.0 r0)
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FlashUtil_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Utility
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FlashUtil_ActiveX.dll - Flash Player Helper (Adobe Flash Player Helper 15.0 r0)
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FlashUtil9e.exe - Adobe Flash Player Helper 9.0 r115
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Flash.ocx - Shockwave Flash (Adobe Flash Player 15.0 r0)
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Flash32_15_0_0_152.ocx
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Flash32_15_0_0_167.ocx
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Flash32_15_0_0_223.ocx
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Flash32_15_0_0_239.ocx
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Flash9e.ocx - Adobe Flash Player 9.0 r115
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FlashPlayerPlugin_15_0_0_152.exe
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FlashPlayerPlugin_15_0_0_223.exe
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FlashPlayerPlugin_15_0_0_239.exe
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FlashPlayerPlugin_16_0_0_235.exe - Adobe Flash Player 16.0 r0
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FlashPlayerPlugin_16_0_0_296.exe
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FlashPlayerPlugin_17_0_0_134.exe - Adobe Flash Player 17.0 r0
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FlashPlayerPlugin_18_0_0_160.exe - Adobe Flash Player 18.0 r0
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FlashPlayerPlugin_18_0_0_232.exe
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FlashPlayerPlugin_20_0_0_235.exe - Adobe Flash Player 20.0 r0
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FlashPlayerPlugin_21_0_0_182.exe - Adobe Flash Player 21.0 r0
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NPSWF32_15_0_0_152.dll - Shockwave Flash 15.0 r0
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NPSWF32_15_0_0_189.dll
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NPSWF32_15_0_0_223.dll
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NPSWF32_15_0_0_239.dll
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NPSWF32_16_0_0_235.dll - Shockwave Flash 16.0 r0
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NPSWF32_16_0_0_257.dll
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NPSWF32_16_0_0_296.dll
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NPSWF32_17_0_0_134.dll - Shockwave Flash 17.0 r0
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NPSWF32_18_0_0_160.dll - Shockwave Flash 18.0 r0
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NPSWF32_18_0_0_232.dll
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NPSWF32_20_0_0_235.dll - Shockwave Flash 20.0 r0
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NPSWF32_21_0_0_182.dll - Shockwave Flash 21.0 r0
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pepflashplayer32_20_0_0_267.dll
Behaviors exhibited
12 Google Chrome Plugins
- NPSWF32_21_0_0_182.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_21_0_0_182.dll'.
- NPSWF32_20_0_0_235.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_20_0_0_235.dll'.
- NPSWF32_18_0_0_232.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_18_0_0_232.dll'.
- NPSWF32_18_0_0_160.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_18_0_0_160.dll'.
- NPSWF32_17_0_0_134.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_17_0_0_134.dll'.
- NPSWF32_16_0_0_296.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_16_0_0_296.dll'.
Plus 6 more
Mozilla Plugin
- NPSWF32_15_0_0_152.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.152 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 20:09).
- FlashUtil32_20_0_0_267_pepper.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 01:43).
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.".
12 Startup Files (User Run Once)
- FlashUtil32_21_0_0_182_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_21_0_0_182_Plugin.exe -update plugin.
- FlashUtil32_20_0_0_267_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_20_0_0_267_pepper.exe -update pepperplugin.
- FlashUtil32_20_0_0_235_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_20_0_0_235_Plugin.exe -update plugin.
- FlashUtil32_18_0_0_232_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_18_0_0_232_Plugin.exe -update plugin.
- FlashUtil32_18_0_0_160_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_18_0_0_160_Plugin.exe -update plugin.
- FlashUtil32_17_0_0_134_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_17_0_0_134_Plugin.exe -update plugin.
Plus 6 more
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| FlashUtil_ActiveX.exe |
| Memory: | 1.87 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0368633604% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.02554886% | |
| User CPU: | 0.01131450% | |
| Switches/sec: | 25 | |
How do I remove Adobe Flash Player 15 ActiveX & Plugin?
You can uninstall Adobe Flash Player 15 ActiveX & Plugin from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Adobe Flash Player 15 ActiveX & Plugin, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Adobe Flash Player 15 ActiveX & Plugin.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Adobe Flash Player 15 ActiveX & Plugin you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
Win 7 1%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
67.95% |
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| Windows 10 |
24.36% |
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| Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
43.59% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.82% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
8.97% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.69% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.13% |
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Geography
21.98% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
21.98% |
| IQ |
6.59% |
| Egypt |
6.59% |
| Brazil |
5.49% |
| Iran |
5.49% |
| Russia |
4.40% |
| India |
4.40% |
| DZ |
4.40% |
| Philippines |
4.40% |
| France |
3.30% |
| Indonesia |
3.30% |
| Turkey |
3.30% |
| MA |
2.20% |
| Thailand |
2.20% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.09% |
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| Dell |
21.74% |
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| Acer |
15.22% |
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| Lenovo |
10.87% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.70% |
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| ASUS |
6.52% |
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| Intel |
2.17% |
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| MSI |
2.17% |
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| Toshiba |
2.17% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.17% |
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| Samsung |
2.17% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 3521 |
4.62% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.08% |
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| Acer Aspire 5742G |
3.08% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L750 |
1.54% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
1.54% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C650 |
1.54% |
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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