How to Delete Flash 9F OCX

In the case of Flash 9, you cannot simply hit the "Delete" button to remove it.

Having an outdated version of Flash Player on your computer can be a security risk. Taking the time to upgrade is necessary to protect your computer. Luckily, getting rid of Flash 9 can be as easy as running the uninstaller provided by Adobe.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

1. Type http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html into the address bar of your Internet screen.

2. Click on the uninstaller for your operating system.

3. Select "Save File" when a pop-up box informs you that you have chosen to open this binary file.

4. Save the file to your desktop.

5. Close every application that you currently have open, including any Messenger programs.

6. Double-click on the uninstaller file you saved on your desktop and follow any instructions provided.

Tips & Warnings

• If you accidentally forgot to close an application before running the uninstaller, the Adobe website suggests that you wait until the uninstaller has finished. Then close the application and run the uninstaller again.

References

• TechNote: How to uninstall the Adobe Flash Player plug-in and ActiveX control

Resources

• Windows Vista Problem Error - Cannot delete a file - You need permission to perform this
• Bite My Bytes: How to remove old versions of Flash player