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Osem · 08-04-2009, 08:17

Hi guys

Just turned on my PC and was immediately informed that an Adobe flashplayer update was apparently required. I updated accordingly and restarted then logged in to a couple of websites only to find that I was unable to play any video files and was told I needed to update to flashplayer 9

I clicked on the update link and was told something called activex (or similar) would be downloaded and within a few seconds everything was working as normal. My questions are what is activex? why didn't it get downloaded/activated with the first update? and is there any need for concern e.g. security issues.

Remember who you're reply to so please keep your answers nice and simple for me!!

08-04-2009, 08:17	#1
Osem Inactive Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Right here! Posts: 22,315	Adobe Flashplayer update - active x ?? Hi guys Just turned on my PC and was immediately informed that an Adobe flashplayer update was apparently required. I updated accordingly and restarted then logged in to a couple of websites only to find that I was unable to play any video files and was told I needed to update to flashplayer 9 I clicked on the update link and was told something called activex (or similar) would be downloaded and within a few seconds everything was working as normal. My questions are what is activex? why didn't it get downloaded/activated with the first update? and is there any need for concern e.g. security issues. Remember who you're reply to so please keep your answers nice and simple for me!!