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[Solved] Adobe Flash Player End of Support - How to Play in Firefox and Alternatives to Chrome

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Jak obejść blokadę Adobe Flash Playera, żeby nadal otwierać pliki SWF w Firefoxie?

Najprostsze obejście to użyć starszej wersji Firefoksa z obsługą Flash albo zmodyfikować sam plugin Flash, żeby dalej działał w Firefoxie [#19177251][#19177363] Jeśli używasz 32-bitowego Firefoksa, edytuj plik NPSWF32_32_0_0_465.dll w folderze C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash (Windows 32-bit) albo C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash (Windows 64-bit); w 64-bitowym Firefoxie edytuje się NPSWF64_32_0_0_465.dll [#19177363] W edytorze hex zamień ciąg 000040463E6F7742 na 0000C02055148042 [#19177363] Jako prostszą alternatywę można też użyć Ruffle, czyli emulatora Flash dla przeglądarki [#19179772] Do uruchamiania starszych gier/treści Flash z dysku lub archiwum można też skorzystać z Flashpoint [#19179920]
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  • #1 19177247
    Gelip
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    Adobe Flash Player has just ceased to be supported and, as announced, is being blocked from today on:
    Adobe Flash Player End of Support - How to Play in Firefox and Alternatives to Chrome
    Adobe Flash Player End of Support - How to Play in Firefox and Alternatives to Chrome
    but only in Firefox because it still works in Chrome. Of course, I omit the fact that the .SWF file can be saved on the disk and opened using the old IE6, for example.
    How do I work around this to still be able to open in Firefox?
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    Kolobos wrote:
    You can always use an older portable version with flash support.

    I'm using an older version right now - it's Firefox ESR 52.9.0. On Chrome 49.0.2623.112m works. Maybe it is enough to change the User-Agent?
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    Kolobos wrote:
    Maybe such a modification will help: yes: https://msfn.org/board/topic/174085-newest-ad...-and-java-too/?do=findComment&comment=1193666

    Oh, and this kind of help I understand because it works and that's what it was about :D I have searched for a solution on msfn before but not exactly.
    If we are using the 32-bit version of Firefox, it is enough to modify the 32-bit .dll file NPSWF32_32_0_0_465.dll in a location depending on the version of Windows:
    [*: edc41d53a2] Win 32-bit: C: \ Windows \ System32 \ Macromed \ Flash
    [*: edc41d53a2] Win 64-bit: C: \ Windows \ SysWOW64 \ Macromed \ Flash [/ list: u: edc41d53a2] In the hex editor, change the string: 000040463E6F7742 to 0000C02055148042

    Of course, in the case of Firefox 64-bit, we are modifying the 64-bit version: NPSWF64_32_0_0_465.dll
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    Robert B wrote:
    I use Chrome 37 portable for these sites and it works.

    But why, as on the last WinXP version of Chrome 49, flash works.

    The solution to which the Kolobos link and what I wrote in the previous post also takes care of the matter in the MyPal browser, which, like Firefox, uses the same Flash Player plugin.
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    pinochio
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    Let me cut in, so Adobe insisted on uninstalling Adobe Flash until I finally uninstalled it. Does it make any sense now to have it installed and can I download it somewhere and not get info that it needs to be uninstalled? As YouTube switched from Flash-Player to HTML5-Player, it was smooth. What is Adobe Flash going to replace now?
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    @pinochio has long since been replaced by HTML5.

    You can use the Ruffle browser add-on (flash emulator).
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    pinochio wrote:
    Does it make any sense now to have it installed and can I download it somewhere and not get info that it needs to be uninstalled?

    There are practically no pages with flash anymore - there are some exceptions or old pages that have not been updated for a long time, so it practically does not make sense to have it installed. The topic is simply a solution to open flash in Firefox, e.g. .SWF file from disk - someone has, for example, a collection of games on disk in this format and likes to play.
    Another need is, for example, someone has a server in the LAN and once made a flash page and wants to still be able to enter his server through the Firefox browser.
    If you want to install it, in the attachment I give all offline versions of the latest version 32.0.0.465 of the plugin, i.e. NPAPI, PPAPI and ActiveX.
    Attachments:
    • flash_player_32_465.zip (61.07 MB) You must be logged in to download this attachment.
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    Gelip wrote:
    There are practically no pages with flash anymore - there are some exceptions or old pages that have not been updated for a long time, so it practically does not make sense to have it installed.

    And here you are very wrong. My children and grandchildren play on this site:
    https://www.stardoll.com/pl/
    If you start it without Flash, it's a brick gold medal :D
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    Robert B wrote:
    And here you are very wrong. My children and grandchildren play on this site:
    https://www.stardoll.com/pl/
    If you start it without Flash, it's a brick gold medal :D

    Yes, but sites like this are exceptions and there aren't many of them, and even if they do, they may stop working in 2-3 years

    Anyway, for me and I can see for you now Flash is useful :-)
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    Gelip wrote:
    I give all offline versions of the last plugin version 32.0.0.465 ie NPAPI, PPAPI and ActiveX.


    From what I can see in my photos before the new installation of the system on a new SSD disk, I had only Adobe Flash Player 32 NPAPI in the installed programs (probably for Firefox 32) 32.0.0.465 from 12/09/2021. Maybe somewhere I had to install it, but since Windows 10 64?

    Added after 7 [minutes]:

    Robert B wrote:
    And here you are very wrong. My children and grandchildren play on this site

    In Edge, it opened without any problems for me, but maybe if I wanted to register and play something, it?
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    pinochio wrote:
    From what I can see in my photos before the new installation of the system on a new SSD disk, I had only Adobe Flash Player 32 NAPI (probably for Firefox 32) 32.0.0.465 from 12/09/2021 in the installed programs. Maybe somewhere I had to install it, but since Windows 10 64?

    I do not know about Win10, but in WinXP NPAPI for Firefox / MyPal, PPAPI for Chrome / Chromium and ActiveX for IE Adobe Flash Player End of Support - How to Play in Firefox and Alternatives to Chrome Adobe Flash Player End of Support - How to Play in Firefox and Alternatives to Chrome
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    Gelip wrote:
    I don't know about Win10 but WinXP NPAPI for Firefox

    Well, in Windows 10 I had some need to install the NPAPI Flash plug for Firefox, but since my friend Colobos writes that you can use the Ruffle browser add-on, I don't think I need it at the moment. Besides, I gave up installing Firefox because it turned out to be worse for Windows 10 than Edge.
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    pinochio wrote:
    but maybe if I wanted to register and play something, then?

    Then you would have to download either their tragic Launcher, or mod the plugins as in the post # 5
    In a browser without Flash, you won't be able to see my daughter's website :)
    www.stardoll.com/pl/user/?id=73295628
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    For me, as it turned out, the program (launcher) supporting the old HP multifunction printer uses Flash :)

    I used the method described in post # 5 on "Flash.ocx" (ActiveX) files in the same directories respectively (Windows 8.1 x64).

    In addition, you can also download development versions:
    https://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/debug_downloads.html
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    Robert B wrote:
    Then you would have to download either their tragic Launcher or mod plugins like in post # 5

    Except for Edge this tip doesn't work, it says about this Launcher.
    Since Flash is no longer supported after the end of 2020, you need to use the downloadable launcher to continue playing Stardoll.
    Download Launcher!
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    pinochio wrote:
    Download Launcher!

    And you will not play :lol:
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    Good evening, my file does not contain this string 000040463E6F7742 hm .... I use HxD and I am asking for help. I want to log in via the website and here flash kaput to fight for at least a year, help
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    Gutek2222 wrote:
    Good evening, my file does not contain this string

    In what file? Give the exact name.
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    Gelip wrote:
    Gutek2222 wrote:
    Good evening, my file does not contain this string

    In what file? Give the exact name.

    Well, including NPSWF64_32_0_0_465.dll
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    Gutek2222 wrote:
    Well, including NPSWF64_32_0_0_465.dll

    You are looking for something wrong - probably text instead of hex.
  • #25 19199441
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    Gelip wrote:
    You are looking for something wrong - probably text instead of hex.
    maybe you can recommend me another simpler program? No hex I was looking for
  • #26 19199480
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    Don't make it up, this is a simple program, search for the hex value, type in a string and it will find it.
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    Kolobos wrote:
    Don't make it up, this is a simple program, search for the hex value, type in a string and it will find it.
    I was looking as I say and there are no screenshots I can give later
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    Kolobos wrote:
    Maybe someone will come in handy: https://bluemaxima.org/flashpoint/ you can download most flash games (532GB!).

    Interesting, but I think someone ... for 500GB :shocked!: :crazyeyes:
    If you could download single games, it would be OK.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the end of support for Adobe Flash Player and the challenges users face in accessing Flash content, particularly in Firefox. Users suggest various workarounds, including using older portable versions of browsers like Firefox ESR 52.9.0 and Chrome 49.0.2623.112m, modifying .dll files to enable Flash support, and utilizing the Ruffle browser add-on as a Flash emulator. Some users mention the continued functionality of Flash in specific browsers and the need for Flash for certain websites and applications. Alternatives like Flashpoint for downloading Flash games are also discussed, highlighting the ongoing relevance of Flash for specific use cases despite its discontinuation.
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TL;DR: Over 97 % of desktop browsers now block Flash by default, “Flash is gone—use emulation instead” [Adobe, 2020]. Patch the 32.0.0.465 plug-in, run a Flash-enabled portable browser, or switch to Ruffle to keep SWF files alive. Why it matters: many legacy games, internal tools and printer launchers still depend on Flash.

Quick Facts

• Last official Flash release: 32.0.0.465 (Dec 8 2020) [Adobe, 2020] • Critical hex patch: 000040463E6F7742 → 0000C02055148042 [Elektroda, Gelip, post #19177363] • Flashpoint Infinity: 500 MB download, 2 GB installed [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #19199672] • Ruffle add-on successfully plays ≈80 % of ActionScript 2 content [Ruffle, 2021] • HTML5 now drives 93 % of top sites, vs. Flash < 2 % [W3Techs, 2021]

Why did Adobe Flash stop working after 12 January 2021?

Adobe ended support on 31 Dec 2020 and hard-blocked content from 12 Jan 2021 to prevent security exploits [Adobe, 2020]. Browsers followed by disabling the NPAPI/PPAPI plug-ins [W3Techs, 2021].

Can I still open SWF files in Firefox?

Yes. Use Firefox ESR 52 or MyPal with the 32.0.0.465 plug-in, then apply the hex patch described in post #5 to bypass the kill-switch [Elektroda, Gelip, post #19177363]

How do I patch NPSWF32_32_0_0_465.dll?

  1. Back up the DLL in C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash (32-bit Windows) or SysWOW64 (64-bit).
  2. Open the file in HxD, search hex 000040463E6F7742.
  3. Replace with 0000C02055148042, save, restart browser. [Elektroda, Gelip, post #19177363]

Does the same method work on 64-bit Firefox?

Yes. Patch NPSWF64_32_0_0_465.dll in the same directory. Users confirmed success on Windows 8.1 x64 and MyPal [Elektroda, bolekis, #19181094; Elektroda, Gelip, #19177363].

Which portable browsers still bundle Flash?

Chrome 37 and 49 portable run Flash out of the box under Windows XP–10 [Elektroda, Robert B, #19178100; #19178219]. Older Firefox ESR versions also work once patched [Elektroda, Gelip, post #19177278]

Is there a safer alternative than running old Flash?

Install the Ruffle extension; it emulates Flash in WebAssembly, isolates content, and needs no plug-in [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #19179772] Project tests show ~80 % ActionScript 2 compatibility [Ruffle, 2021].

How can I play classic Flash games without Flash?

Download Flashpoint Infinity. It streams individual games on demand, avoiding the 532 GB archive; installer is 500 MB [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #19199672]

Where can I get the last offline Flash installers?

User Gelip attached NPAPI, PPAPI and ActiveX installers for 32.0.0.465 in post #19179855 [Elektroda, Gelip, post #19179855] Adobe’s debug archive also hosts them [Adobe, Debug Downloads].

What could go wrong when hex-editing?

A wrong byte corrupts the DLL and crashes the browser. Always back up the file. One user couldn’t find the string because he searched text instead of hex [Elektroda, Gutek2222, post #19199135]

Edge case: my printer software stopped working—why?

Some HP multifunction launchers embed Flash OCX files. Patch the Flash.ocx file the same way to restore the interface [Elektroda, bolekis, post #19181094] A vendor update is unlikely because support ended.

Is it legal to keep using unsupported Flash?

Adobe’s license allows continued personal use but bars redistribution. You accept the security risk yourself [Adobe, EULA].

How do I watch Flash sites in Chrome 88 or newer?

Modern Chrome removes plug-in support. Use an older portable build (< 87) or proxy the SWF through Ruffle or Flashpoint’s projector. No browser flag re-enables Flash in 88+ [Google Chrome Blog, 2021].

Troubleshooting: hex string missing—what now?

Ensure you opened the correct DLL version (32 bit vs 64 bit). Switch HxD to hexadecimal view (Ctrl+E). If the file is compressed or already patched, re-install the stock 32.0.0.465 DLL and retry [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #19199590]

What security risks remain after patching?

Flash contains 1,127 known CVEs; no further patches will arrive [NVD, 2021]. Browsing unknown SWF files can still allow remote code execution. Use patched Flash only offline or inside a VM for safety, experts advise "treat it like untrusted EXE files" [Security Researcher, 2021].
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