How to Install & Activate Macromedia Flash
Macromedia Flash, now known as Adobe Flash, comes in two forms. A free player is available for using and interacting with flash-based web content. And a flash creator usually comes packaged with Adobe's Creative Suite Software. Flash software is used for moment-based graphical websites videos, and animations.
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Instructions
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Downloading and Installing the Flash Player
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The Macromedia (now Adobe) Flash player is a free download on Adobe's website. Navigate to adobe.com and click the "Get Flash Player" icon.
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The next page should have a "Download" button, which will prompt a download pop-up. Save the file to your Downloads or Desktop folder.
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Once the Flash player has downloaded, you need to install it. Open the file to begin installation.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to install Flash player. There is no activation necessary for this type of free software.
Installing Flash Creator (Flash Professional)
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Obtain a copy of Adobe Creative Suite. You can find a copy at your local software-selling stores, or purchase and download a copy from Adobe.com.
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Insert the supplied disc or discs to install Creative Suite. Adobe Flash Professional has taken the place of Macromedia Flash.
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During installation, you probably will be prompted to type in an activation number, which is inside the Creative Suite box. Enter it to activate your copy of creative suite and Flash Professional.
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Tips & Warnings
Note once again that Macromedia Flash was purchased by Adobe Systems in the past few years and has hence been renamed. The programming remains the same so there is no need to find the older Macromedia versions.
Check the system requirements on the box before purchasing Adobe Creative Suite to ensure it will run on your computer.
