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do we need adobe flash player mojave imac?

lasloduncan

lasloduncan

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or is it just a bs hustle to flop some crapware etc on us?? why would apple sell a 2500.00 piece of gear that needed a 3rd party player?---
 
this depends on the content that the website need to play. Most websites still need a flash player for video and other scripts to run their content. an example is most sports news sites require adobe flash so you can see video highlights while running through a computer while android and iosx do not need that player.

i guess this is like saying if you drive a lambourgini you still need the same gas a pinto need to drive the vehicle.
 
sorry thnx I have "adchoices" I am trying to get rid of, and it has made me crazier than I normally am....
 
Thank you very much- that is only part of my problem ..."adchoices" is driving me to drink my own bathwater--I strongly suspect I got it downloading an """"update bs module"" so called, for the adobe bs deal...I finally reloaded mojave- still am flinching a bit about it- if I see again will clobber my h.d. and reload again---)_(+()_*()&&*^%^&$$%#$@%##^$%%^&

( used to be you could find the solutions and get rid of this crap fairly easily-- not anymore this stuff is tough)(+()*_*()&^&*%$%^#@#$!thanks already s**t canned flash player and installer before reload.
 
Rule No. 1 of the www today: if any www page tells you, that you need to update you Flash player and helpfully starts download - or offers button to do so - is likely trying to infect your computer with malware. Delete, stop, DO NOT update from that package. It is guaranteed to contain malware. Run from that web site and never, ever come back.
Seems like Flash player installer is specially valuable target to modify and add additional payload to - and infect lots of computers easily. People just mindlessly click and approve installation of anything, which is called Flash player.

If you really HAVE TO have Flash player (I doubt anyone really needs it), always download ONLY - directly - from Adobe web site. And only after careful checking that the address is REALLY adobe and not some weirdo modification.
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lasloduncan said:
Thank you very much- that is only part of my problem ..."adchoices" is driving me to drink my own bathwater--I strongly suspect I got it downloading an """"update bs module"" so called, for the adobe bs deal...I finally reloaded mojave- still am flinching a bit about it- if I see again will clobber my h.d. and reload again---)_(+()_*()&&*^%^&$$%#$@%##^$%%^&

( used to be you could find the solutions and get rid of this crap fairly easily-- not anymore this stuff is tough)(+()*_*()&^&*%$%^#@#$!thanks already s**t canned flash player and installer before reload.
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You did find this?
https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-adchoices.html

If that does not work:
Browser infections: remove all plugins and fix homepage.

System infections: Well, as far as I know there are only few places in the system which guarantee something is started every time you reboot.
1. Login items in User preferences. Unlikely to be there (too easy to find and remove) - but should be easy to remove through GUI.
2. Launch agents in your user Library and LaunchAgents and LaunchDaemons in System library. Restart in single user mode - or from external drive with system on it (e.g., TimeMachine) and modify all three locations on the internal drive. Remove suspicious entries (or all) and it should go away on restart.
If it goes away, inspect the plists you removed and inside should be path to programs which they were starting. Remove listed executable programs...

Now, if it still comes back, then I'd like to know how it is started, that would be really interesting. May be crontab? But my bet is something is in System LaunchDaemons.
 
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Here is a link which will always generate a download of the latest version of Flash from the source:
https://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/latest/help/install_flash_player_osx.dmg

As others have recommended, NEVER download flash from a website popup.
NEVER!
Force-quit your browser if you have to.
If even that doesn't work, pull the Mac's plug out of the wall and then reboot.

Having said that, you've been advised in other posts to download and run MalwareBytes. Have you done that yet?
Get it here:
https://www.malwarebytes.com

IMPORTANT:
Select the "home" option.
It's a FREE download

IMPORTANT:
You DO NOT NEED TO BUY A SUBSCRIPTION to run MalwareBytes.
It will run FOREVER IN FREE MODE.
When you open it, IGNORE the button to "Upgrade Now".
Just click "Scan Now".
Again, you DO NOT have to buy the pay-for version!
 
well I reinstalled mojave...dropped some adblockers ghotery wiper ...anyway fixed....&*)(%^*$%#. google and others are screwing them selves in the long run ...there will be alternates avaialbe soon...and those guys can suck it.
 
Honza1 said:
Rule No. 1 of the www today: if any www page tells you, that you need to update you Flash player and helpfully starts download - or offers button to do so - is likely trying to infect your computer with malware. Delete, stop, DO NOT update from that package. It is guaranteed to contain malware. Run from that web site and never, ever come back.
Seems like Flash player installer is specially valuable target to modify and add additional payload to - and infect lots of computers easily. People just mindlessly click and approve installation of anything, which is called Flash player.

If you really HAVE TO have Flash player (I doubt anyone really needs it), always download ONLY - directly - from Adobe web site. And only after careful checking that the address is REALLY adobe and not some weirdo modification.
[doublepost=1558922788][/doublepost]

You did find this?
https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-adchoices.html

If that does not work:
Browser infections: remove all plugins and fix homepage.

System infections: Well, as far as I know there are only few places in the system which guarantee something is started every time you reboot.
1. Login items in User preferences. Unlikely to be there (too easy to find and remove) - but should be easy to remove through GUI.
2. Launch agents in your user Library and LaunchAgents and LaunchDaemons in System library. Restart in single user mode - or from external drive with system on it (e.g., TimeMachine) and modify all three locations on the internal drive. Remove suspicious entries (or all) and it should go away on restart.
If it goes away, inspect the plists you removed and inside should be path to programs which they were starting. Remove listed executable programs...

Now, if it still comes back, then I'd like to know how it is started, that would be really interesting. May be crontab? But my bet is something is in System LaunchDaemons.
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[doublepost=1559069664][/doublepost]thank you
 
Well I owe the board and explanation and an apology of sorts.- my guess -I pulled down ‘adchoices’ probably with a phony adobe flash up date —or not. No matter- could not get rid of it or find any viable info on the the net —called two apple wizards …you know the deal- they make you get rid of everything that would disallow “adchoices” to rape me -in this case. After many days and lots of whining to the board…reinstalled blockers and fixed…some combination of dementia probably mine..apple morons..adobe and the king gargle for raping us -anyway fixed…and I will soon be degargling that is my plan anyway thanks all-
 
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