Resolved Shockwave Flash not responding in Firefox

I have this issue constantly with FF.
Shockwave Flash plug is not responding ...continue or stop plug in.

I realize FF has issues with Shockwave however anyone know a solution?
W 8.1
HP laptop

 

Hi, Make sure you have the Latest Version of Shockwave installed. Neil.

 

the plug in is up to date. uninstalling is quite an issue. I think I'll change browsers.

thanks,

 

Could be a leftover Shockwave zombie file that's causing issues. Install Secunia 2.0, and let it scan your computer for outdated software.

In Configuration / Settings, check all boxes except "secure browsing" & "create a log file ".

Once a scan is completed, go to Scan Results, and look in the right-most column and click to approve updates. Secunia will then download any updated files and install them for you, and the program will also remove any leftover (zombie) files too. Be patient though; it may appear that nothing is going on, but Secunia is working silently in the background even if the interface is closed out.

 

ceyerman ...

You've marked the thread resolved, but haven't said how you resolved your problem.

Whenever I've had a Flash Player problem, I've found it best to uninstall it with the dedicated Flash Player Uninstaller before installing the latest version of Flash Player.

Personally, I think Adobe should stop referring to the Flash Player as Shockwave Flash when the plugin is installed, because they also have another program called Shockwave for Director (which won't run on 64-bit systems).

 

Thanks James. I ran Secunia and it found the outdated Flash Player then updated. hopefully that works.

 

I did not want to keep the thread going when I was frustrated with uninstalling. therefore I said it was resolved.

James help with Secunia resolved the issue.

 

Good point Jim. It is courteous to Post your "FIX" so others following the Thread can use it. Neil.

 

It was a shot in the dark, but I'm glad to hear it fixed your issue, ceyermann.

Thanks for posting back.