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Originally Posted by FooZe
What operating system are you using? Do you have any plans to upgrade to a newer one?
I've used different versions of Flash Player (or alternatives) on at least four computers by now, with Windows 98, XP, 7, and now 10. Each time, everything has worked fine at first. Then malware and other problems have apparently surfaced; Adobe, Firefox, Microsoft, etc., have worked on ways to limit the damage; and eventually a new version of Windows has come out that makes all the previous solutions obsolete. I still use my Windows 98 and Windows XP computers occasionally but only for local apps, not for going online or viewing videos.
In the last year or so, my Firefox (on Windows 7) has been balking more and more at showing some videos -- so much so, that when Firefox won't play something like a Rachel Maddow clip, I switch to Chrome temporarily to watch it. I don't even know for sure when Flash Player, specifically, is and isn't involved -- my impression is that similar problems follow all video players around.
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 in January. I decided to beat the rush (?) by getting my new computer and Windows 10 a few days ago. Videos and animations seem to be working fine so far. Again, I don't know if Flash Player is even on my system but I'm assuming that at least by the time Adobe ends support for it, Microsoft will be providing ways to do without it.
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just a heads up. Microsoft is not updating any of their windows programs under 10, this includes 7,8, xp, vista and others. they stopped updating these out of date operating systems right before windows 10 came out. everyone was sent a message and option to upgrade their computers for free when windows came out in July 2015. those that chose not to (pushed the opt out button ) got a message saying their computers and any software they had on their computers would eventually have problems and eventually would no longer word due to the windows programs that were now outdated and not being updated wont be receiving any patches / fixes or new components that keep computers and computer software working.
in other words your programs are not working because they are not receiving the necessary parts from windows to keep them "compatable" and working.
the problem with windows 10 happened to me. turned out I was turning off my devices/ laptops and computers, and I also did not set my settings as update at such and such a time. so when windows 10 tried to do their automatic updates they could not do so...
Windows 10 is supposed to be the last operating system that Microsoft is going to make. instead of making a new one every couple years they made 10 in a way that it will always work. anyone that has 10 and keeps their devices connected to their internet and wifi will receive updates that will continue to keep 10 working as it should as long as their settings show they want automatic updates and when the updates should be added to their devices.
reason I am saying this is a suggestion.... for those on windows 10 make sure your settings are set that you want updates and set your time. they update every 24 hours. I have mine set for the middle of the night so that I don't have to wait for it to happen nor interrupt me when I am trying to do things. because updating includes a series of restarting the computer/ laptops.
for those devices you have that are running on outdated window programs they will continue to have problems and eventually not work anymore. the fix is buying windows 10 at the Microsoft website or in any store that sells the program. or you can donate the outdated devices to a recycling plant who will update to windows 10 and resell the device.
not sure but its possible that Since its been 4 years since windows 10 came out and everyone was supposed to switch over to it then for free, now the free option may no longer available due to how many updates you may have already missed that have to be done after your change over to windows 10.