How to Stop a Flash Update

Adobe Flash Player features an update notification utility that informs you when new security and program enhancements are ready for download. You can adjust the frequency in which the program checks for updates or completely turn off update notifications using the settings menu. Even though your computer has Adobe Flash Player installed, you can only access the update notification settings through "Global Notifications Settings Panel" page on the Adobe website.

Things You'll Need

• Internet connected computer
• Flash player installed on your computer

Instructions

1. Turn on your computer and open your Internet browser. Click on the resource link provided below to access the Adobe Flash Player's "Global Notifications Settings panel."

2. Un-check the "Notify me when an update to Adobe Flash Player is available" check box. This will disable the update notification feature of Adobe Flash Player. You can manually download new versions of Flash Player or check the version information by visiting the resources below.

3. Choose from the "Check for updates every" drop-down box below the icon menu if you do not wish to totally disable the update notification feature. You can have the Flash Player check for updates every, 7, 14, 30 or 60 days. Your settings will automatically save once you exit the web page.

References

• Adobe Flash Player: About updating Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Flash Player: Settings Manager

Resources

• Adobe Flash Player: Global Notifications Settings Panel
• Adobe Flash Player: About
• Adobe Flash Player: Installation Page