Adobe Flash Player 30 ActiveX
Overview
Adobe Flash Player 30 ActiveX is a program developed by Adobe Systems. The most used version is 30.0.0.113, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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_30_0_0_113_activex.exe. The software installer includes 333 files and is usually about 22.03 MB (23,103,176 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 7. While about 96% of users of Adobe Flash Player 30 ActiveX come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.
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\FlashUtil32_30_0_0_113_ActiveX.exe -maintain activex
Estimated size: 22.03 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Adobe Flash Player 30 ActiveX
| Program executable: | flashutil32_30_0_0_113_activex.exe |
| Name: | Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller |
| Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 30.0 r0 |
| Path: | C:\Windows\System32\macromed\flash\flashutil32_30_0_0_113_activex.exe |
| MD5: | 5ad1389669f29c08c50413222bf4a19f |
Additional files:
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FlashUtil32_11_3_300_265_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller (Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 11.3 r300)
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FlashUtil32_11_8_800_168_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 11.8 r800
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FlashUtil32_12_0_0_70_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 12.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_16_0_0_296_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 16.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_17_0_0_169_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 17.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_18_0_0_209_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 18.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_21_0_0_197_ActiveX.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 21.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_21_0_0_213_pepper.exe
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FlashUtil32_23_0_0_207_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 23.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_26_0_0_137_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 26.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_27_0_0_187_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 27.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_28_0_0_126_pepper.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 28.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_ActiveX.exe
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FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_pepper.exe
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FlashUtil32_28_0_0_161_Plugin.exe
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_113_pepper.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 29.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_140_Plugin.exe
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_155_Plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 29.0 d0
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_171_pepper.exe
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_171_Plugin.exe
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_104_pepper.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 30.0 d0
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_113_pepper.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 30.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_127_pepper.exe
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_134_ActiveX.exe
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_154_ActiveX.exe
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_85_ActiveX.exe
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Uninstall.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 14.0 r0
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FlashPlayerFeedbackService.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Feedback Service (Adobe® Flash® Player Feedback Service 30.0 d0)
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FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Update Service (Adobe® Flash® Player Update Service 30.0 r0)
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uninstall_plugin.exe - Adobe® Flash® Player Plugin (Adobe® Flash® Player Plugin Installer)
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FlashUtil32_11_3_300_265_ActiveX.dll - Flash Player Helper (Adobe Flash Player Helper 11.3 r300)
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FlashUtil32_11_8_800_168_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 11.8 r800
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FlashUtil32_12_0_0_70_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 12.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_16_0_0_296_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 16.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_17_0_0_169_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 17.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_18_0_0_209_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 18.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_21_0_0_197_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 21.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_22_0_0_209_Plugin.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 22.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_23_0_0_207_Plugin.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 23.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_26_0_0_137_Plugin.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 26.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_27_0_0_187_Plugin.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 27.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 28.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_pepper.dll
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FlashUtil32_28_0_0_161_Plugin.dll
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_113_pepper.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 29.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_140_Plugin.dll
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_155_Plugin.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 29.0 d0
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_171_pepper.dll
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FlashUtil32_29_0_0_171_Plugin.dll
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_104_pepper.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 30.0 d0
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_113_ActiveX.dll - Adobe Flash Player Helper 30.0 r0
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_113_pepper.dll
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_127_pepper.dll
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_134_ActiveX.dll
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_154_ActiveX.dll
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FlashUtil32_30_0_0_85_ActiveX.dll
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NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe - Adobe Flash Player Helper 10.0 r32
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Flash32_11_2_202_233.ocx - Shockwave Flash (Adobe Flash Player 11.2 r202)
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Flash32_11_3_300_257.ocx - Adobe Flash Player 11.3 r300
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Flash32_11_3_300_265.ocx
Behaviors exhibited
5 Google Chrome Plugins
- NPSWF32_28_0_0_161.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_28_0_0_161.dll'.
- NPSWF32_20_0_0_235.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_20_0_0_235.dll'.
- NPSWF32.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32.dll'.
- NPSWF32_11_2_202_233.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_11_2_202_233.dll'.
- NPSWF32_11_3_300_265.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPSWF32_11_3_300_265.dll'.
2 Mozilla Plugins
- NPSWF32.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Plugin' with a plugin key of '@adobe.com/FlashPlayer' for all users of the PC.
- NPSWF32_11_3_300_265.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Plugin'.
15 Scheduled Tasks
- FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player Updater' (runs daily at 6:41 PM).
- FlashUtil32_29_0_0_140_pepper.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 3:11).
- FlashUtil32_29_0_0_171_Plugin.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 7:08 PM).
- FlashUtil32_29_0_0_113_pepper.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 02:48).
- FlashUtil32_29_0_0_171_pepper.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier' (runs daily at 02:27).
- 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.).
Plus 9 more
2 Services
- FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe runs as a service named 'AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc' (AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc) "This service keeps your Adobe Flash Player installation up to date with the latest enhancements and security 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.".
21 Startup Files (User Run Once)
- FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_ActiveX.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_171_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_29_0_0_171_pepper.exe -update pepperplugin.
- FlashUtil32_28_0_0_137_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_28_0_0_137_pepper.exe -update pepperplugin.
- FlashUtil32_29_0_0_113_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_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_29_0_0_140_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_29_0_0_140_ActiveX.exe -update activex.
Plus 15 more
How do I remove Adobe Flash Player 30 ActiveX?
You can uninstall Adobe Flash Player 30 ActiveX 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 30 ActiveX, 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 30 ActiveX.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Adobe Flash Player 30 ActiveX 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) 89%
Win 7 0%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
93.48% |
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| Windows XP |
3.60% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.92% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
36.07% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.52% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
24.27% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.60% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.92% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
2.25% |
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Geography
95.65% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
95.65% |
| France |
1.23% |
| United Kingdom |
1.04% |
| Netherlands |
0.91% |
| Spain |
0.39% |
| South Africa |
0.32% |
| Austria |
0.06% |
| Australia |
0.06% |
| Chile |
0.06% |
| Germany |
0.06% |
| Poland |
0.06% |
| Sweden |
0.06% |
| UA |
0.06% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.93% |
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| Dell |
19.74% |
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| Acer |
18.99% |
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| ASUS |
10.80% |
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| Samsung |
6.89% |
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| Toshiba |
6.89% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.47% |
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| Lenovo |
2.61% |
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| Intel |
1.68% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.35% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.35% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.95% |
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| Samsung 300E4A/300E5A/300... |
3.16% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.77% |
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| ASUSTeK K50IJ |
1.58% |
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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