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Forum Thread: Updates mess up system
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Relating to this vendor: Adobe Systems |
And, this specific program: Adobe Flash Player 10.x |
| Miriam J | Updates mess up system |
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25th Mar, 2011 17:48 |
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Ranking: -1 Posts: 16 User Since: 31st Mar, 2009 System Score: N/A Location: Philadelphia PA, US |
Recent ADF updates have messed up my computer, causing system errors, losing sound, interfering with browser [FireFox], etc. I have followed instructions for removing AFP, for reinstalling it, and the problems recur. I have allowed the AFP systray icon to perform the update [then uninstalled it]; the PSI toolbox to update [then uninstalled it]; and also manually updated and uninstalled again. Today, PSI is again reporting AFP as insecure. I don't really want to permit updates, because they cause me to lose so much time in uninstalling, reinstalling, and finally using System Restore to go back to a restore point I created before permitting the update. PSI report: The version detected of Adobe Flash Player 10.x (ActiveX) was 10.2.152.26 (ActiveX) while the latest version including one or more security fixes is 10.2.153.1 (ActiveX). The update is in C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash. For the past week, PSI has indicated a fully secured system, until today's scan. Any suggestions? |
| Anthony Wells | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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25th Mar, 2011 18:05 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,203 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
Hello , The latest version of Flash is as detected by the PSI and has been out for two or three days ; you see the "insecurity" displayed only after/when you run a system scan . The latest update to version 10.2.153.1 of Flash is an important update to cover/patch a highly critical Cat 5 vulnerability . Whatever problems updating causes you , they are likely less of a problem to handle than running the risk/result of malware infection . The latest version (2.0.0.3001) of the PSI has an "auto-update" facility for Flash which works well ; which version of the PSI are you using on which OS ?? Try to update Flash and if this causes you problems , give the details let us see if we can help you . As you mention Firefox , you will need an update for IE (ActiveX) and another for Firefox (NPAPI) . Take care. Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| Miriam J | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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25th Mar, 2011 18:58 | ||||||||
| Score: -1 Posts: 16 User Since: 31st Mar 2009 System Score: N/A Location: Philadelphia PA, US |
which version of the PSI - 2.o Win XP SP3 I keep my FF plug-ins etc up to date; not so much IE, which I use only when forced to. I have IE8 now. |
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| Anthony Wells | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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25th Mar, 2011 19:31 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,203 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
Hello again Miriam , The latest version of 2.0 is 2.0.0.3001 ; you can check your version by right clicking the tray icon and selecting "About" . The latest version if you don't have it is in the "Download PSI" link at the top right of this page . if you want to try the PSI's "auto-update" then you need to go "Dashboard" -> Configuration -> Settings and select (tick box) "Enable automatic program updates" ; I also select "Prompt before running automatic program updates" ; this means that after a scan I need to authorise the "auto-update" when it is displayed after a scan . If you have not used it before , I recommend you try it . Even if , like me , you (very) rarely use IE it is probably best either to update the ActiveX version of Flash , to be sure to be sure , or simply uninstall the ActiveX version , your system is not dependant upon it and that way Flash and any of it's insecurities will not work in IE ; should you find later that you need Flash for IE you can always reinstall it . As well as Firefox (version 4.0) , I use Google Chrome browser which has it's own embedded version of Flash which it keeps up to date automatically and runs it in a "sandbox" for extra security . Worth a look if you can find the time . Some points to note :- The PSI 2.0 no longer uses Flash so no need to close it for the update to/of the Active X to run . If any other programme is using Flash , the update will pause ; it rechecks every minute to see if it can restart . At worst it will take affect when you shut all your browsrs etc., or when you reboot . For more details , you can go Dashboard -> Learn More ->select the Secunia PSI Manual which is a pdf document . Hope that is helpful . Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| Miriam J | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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25th Mar, 2011 21:10 | ||||||||
| Score: -1 Posts: 16 User Since: 31st Mar 2009 System Score: N/A Location: Philadelphia PA, US |
Thanks, Anthony. I've copied and saved your suggestions, and have uninstalled Adobe Flash Player 10 Plug-in and AFP via Add/Rem Programs; I'll work on updating MSIE, and hope for the best after that. If I still have problems, I'll reappear on the forum. |
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| Anthony Wells | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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25th Mar, 2011 22:06 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,203 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
Miriam , Just so we avoid confusing things , especially over names , let me recap :- 1)Uninstalling Adobe Flash Player using "Add/Remove" often leaves old files behind ; if you do have problems , Adobe provide an uninstaller here :- http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html It is likely to remove both your IE (Activex) and Firefox (NPAPI) Plug-in versions . 2)You say you have "uninstalled" the Adobe Flash Player 10 Plug-in using Add/Remove ; this is the Firefox plug-in , if so , Flash will not work in Firefox . You can reinstall it using this link if you want the latest version :- http://www.filehippo.com/download_flashplayer_fire... or get it from the Adobe website direct . If there is any confusion or you run into a problem , post back . Take care Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| Miriam J | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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25th Mar, 2011 22:24 | ||||||||
| Score: -1 Posts: 16 User Since: 31st Mar 2009 System Score: N/A Location: Philadelphia PA, US |
I have downloaded the official Adobe uninstaller and used it over the last few years. And will do again if necessary. "uninstalling the Adobe Flash Player 10 Plug-in using Add/Remove did indeed remove the Firefox plug-in. If necessary, I will reinstall it, Thanks for the http://www.filehippo.com/download_flashplayer_fire... link. |
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| jran1011 | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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26th Mar, 2011 23:30 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 1 User Since: 26th Mar 2011 System Score: N/A Location: US |
I seem to be having an issue with this as well - altho a bit different. I follow PSI advice to install the fix, it seems to install just fine, but PSI does not seem to recognize it, and lists it still as insecure... Any thoughts? |
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| Anthony Wells | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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27th Mar, 2011 13:32 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,203 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
@jran1011 , If your problem is not the same as that of Miriam , then I would advise you it is bad manners/practice to "tag on" to her thread . You should create your own thread using the links in the column on the lhs of this page ; in your new thread , you should provide as much detail as possible :- Your OS :Version of the PSI (the latest is 2.0.0.3001) : browsers being used : the Truobleshoot report from PSI 2.0.x (or the installation path from 1.5.x) and your exact problem with (presumably) Adobe Flash Player . Hope that is clear . Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| Miriam J | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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27th Mar, 2011 16:33 | ||||||||
| Score: -1 Posts: 16 User Since: 31st Mar 2009 System Score: N/A Location: Philadelphia PA, US |
And, I should already have said it: Thank you so much, Anthony, for the careful, considered and helpful suggestions you made. They are now part of my "AFP Update history" file [I keep stuff like that]. | ||||||||
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| Anthony Wells | RE: Updates mess up system | ||||||||
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27th Mar, 2011 19:00 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,203 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
No problem Miriam , pleased to help . If you want to close/lock this thread to stop "tag-on" posts and extra emails in your mailbox , you can click on the "Accept" button under one of my posts . If you get another problem , just create a new thread and someone will help :)) Take care Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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