How to Install the Flash Plug-in for Firefox

Last updated April 18, 2011 2:00 PM

When you reach a page with a video tutorial, you may see this bar at the top of your Firefox screen:-

You may also see the following image displayed in your browser:-

This means that the Flash plug-in is not installed. To install it, first click the button "Install Missing Plugins...". The plugin finder window will then be displayed as shown below:-

Make sure there is a tick/check in the box next to "Adobe Flash Player" then click "Next >". You should now see the window shown below:-

Now, select the option that is labelled "I agree" and click on "Next >". There will be a short pause while files are copied and configured. You will need to enter your administrator password and/or click "Yes" if Windows User Account Control prompts you to do so. When the process is complete, the following window will be displayed:-

Now, tick/check the box that is labelled "I have read and agree to the terms of the license agreement" and click on "Install". There will be a short pause while files are copied and configured. When the process is complete, the following window will be displayed:-

The Flash plug-in is now installed but you may need to refresh the page or restart Firefox before you can view video content.

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