Where to enable plugins. Adobe Flash Player is outdated or not working - how to update, remove and install the latest version of the free flash player plugin

Plugins, or modules as they are also called, are extremely necessary components in any browser, including Yandex Browser. This is special additional software that allows us to conveniently view PDF files directly in the browser itself, watch videos, listen to music, and so on and so forth. In short, you can do without them, but all you could do on the Internet is browse pages and download files.

We want to tell you how to enable and disable these plugins on a dedicated page. This may be required if one of the modules suddenly stops functioning, or you installed another module, and the one that is currently in use needs to be disabled.

How to open the plugins (modules) page of the Yandex browser

Previously, there were several ways to get to the plugins page. The first one was through browser settings, and the second one was to write a special command in the address bar. Now, in the latest versions, the first option is missing, but the second one works without problems.

And so, to go to the modules, write the command in the address bar of your browser: browser://plugins/. Then press the Enter button on your keyboard.

After these simple steps you will find yourself where you need to be.

How to disable/enable the plugin

Now we need to understand how to enable or disable a specific plugin, right? Then let's get started!

And so, you are on the modules page:

There is also a point “ Always run" Check the box next to it if you want it to always work.

By clicking on the “” button at the top of the page, you will open additional information about all modules. For example, it will be possible to find out the file location, version, etc.

We would like to warn you that if you disable any of the system plugins, you will lose some of the features provided by the program. For example, disabling Adobe Flash Player may result in loss of video playback. Of course, you can go back and enable the feature again at any time.

How to remove a plugin, and is it possible to do this?

Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, the average user does not have such an opportunity. Only developers have this right. In fact, there is no need to remove them, since they do not interfere, but on the contrary, they add a bunch of functions and capabilities.

If you want to remove a plugin or module because it is outdated, you can simply update your browser, and plugin updates will be installed along with it.

Description of all modules

Let's figure out which modules are responsible for what.

Native Client. This is an extremely important module and should not be disabled under any circumstances. He is responsible for launching some online games and applications. In addition, it has a bunch of other equally important options.

Adobe Flash Player (Shockwave Flash). A very important and necessary module that provides the ability to watch videos on the Internet, play Flash games, and run Flash applications.

WidevineContentDecryptionModule. Prohibits copying of video files on the database.

BookReader. I think it's clear what this is. Plugin for reading e-books.

Chromium PDF Plugin. Provides support for PDF files.

Chromium PDF Viewer. This plugin allows you to view PDF files directly in your browser window, without downloading it.

To expand the capabilities, it is equipped with the function of connecting plugins. If you want to manage their work in a given web browser, then you are probably wondering where you can open them.

Since users often equate plugins with extensions, we will try to consider all possible options for accessing both plugins and add-ons.

Method 1: through browser settings (relevant for Flash Player)

In the Yandex settings menu there is a section that allows you to manage the operation of such a well-known plugin as.

Method 2: Go to the plugin list

A plug-in is a special tool that does not have an interface, aimed at expanding the capabilities of the browser. If Yandex does not have a plugin to play any content on the site, the system automatically prompts you to install it, after which the installed components can be found in a separate section of the web browser.

1. In a Yandex web browser, go to the following link, which must be entered into the address bar:

browser://plugins

2. A list of installed plugins will be displayed on the screen, where you can manage their activity. For example, if you select the disable button near "Chromium PDF Viewer", the web browser, instead of immediately displaying the contents of the PDF file, will only download it to your computer.

Method 3: Go to the list of installed add-ons

Add-ons are miniature programs built into the browser that can provide it with new functionality. As a rule, add-ons are installed by the user himself, but in Yandex Browser, unlike many other web browsers, some interesting extensions are already installed and activated by default.

Method 4: Go to the advanced add-on management menu

If you paid attention to the previous method of going to the menu for displaying the list of add-ons, you probably noticed that it lacks features such as deleting extensions and installing updates for them. But the advanced add-on management section exists, and you can get to it in a slightly different way.

1. Go to the following link in the Yandex Browser address bar:

browser://extensions/

2. A list of extensions will be displayed on the screen, where you can manage the activity of installed add-ons, completely remove them from the browser, and also check for updates.

Visual video on how to find plugins and update them

These are all the ways to display plugins in Yandex Browser for now. Knowing them, you can easily manage their activity and presence in the web browser.

What is a plugin?

A plugin (module) is a software block that is built into Yandex Browser and expands its capabilities. Unlike add-ons, a plugin usually does not have an interface. Plugins are used to play video and audio in the browser, view PDF documents, improve the performance of web services that organize online collaboration, etc.

Installing the plugin

Typically, the need to install plugins arises when you visit a site that has specific content (for example, videos). To display this content correctly, you need to install one or another plugin.

Yandex.Browser will inform you that you need to install a suitable plugin and prompt you to do so: you will see a notification at the top of the page. You will need to download the latest version of the plugin from the developer's website and install it.

How to disable the plugin?

Disable plugin autorun

By default, in Yandex Browser, Flash videos are launched automatically when the page is opened. To save RAM and enhance security in your browser, you can prevent automatic launch:

Update outdated plugins

Plugins are not automatically updated and may become outdated. Yandex Browser detects outdated plugins: if the plugin is outdated, you will see a message about this under the address bar:

• To install the latest version of the plugin, select Update plugin.
• If you want to perform the required action without updating the plugin, click Run just this time. In this case, a message about blocking the plugin will also appear the next time you launch Yandex Browser.

Modules expand the functional boundaries of browsers, including Yandex. By default, many of them are activated, but there are times when the plugin is disabled due to some kind of failure, which affects its operation. Let's look at how to enable the plugin in Yandex Browser.

Briefly about plugins

In another way, plugins are also called modules. These are small programs that, like add-ons, are built into the browser to expand its functionality. The difference between them is that plugins do not have their own interface.

What exactly do they give?

• Ability to watch videos and listen to music.
• Improving the performance of web services.
• View PDF files and more.

The user can update, remove, disable or enable plugins provided by the browser. In this case, plugins in Yandex Browser will be considered.

Where can I find modules?

Before you do anything with plugins, you need to know where they are located. There are two ways to open them.

Method No. 1

1.Go to Settings through the browser menu (icon with three horizontal lines in the upper right corner). Go to the end of the page and open the “Show advanced settings” section, which will be highlighted in blue.

2. In the “Personal Data” block, click on the first button “Content Settings”.

3. Go to the “Plugins” section, and then follow the “Manage individual plugins” link.

A new tab will open in which you will see the installed plugins.

4. To find out more information about the module, click on the “Details” button.

Method number 2

To quickly go to the page where you can view plugins, enter the address in the browser line: browser://plugins. In this way, you can immediately get to the window with a list of plugins in Yandex Browser.

Download and install

When you need a certain plugin to view the contents of a page or update an outdated module, the browser itself will notify you about this, offering to download and install it immediately.

One of the main plugins is Flash Player. You need to download it from the official resource, like all other programs. The system itself will transfer you to a secure site. You just need to click on the “Install” button.

If the system needs to update a module, you will see an alert at the top of the screen:

Click on "Update module". It is better to do this as early as possible so that the browser can continue to function as before.

Enable and disable

What should you do if suddenly there is an urgent need to enable certain plugins in Yandex? Is it possible, on the contrary, to disable plugins that slow down the browser? It's easy to do all this.

1. Go to the plugins menu using any of the methods indicated above.
2. Click “Enable” if the plugin is not working, or “Disable” if you need to pause its operation.

You can disable the module, but it is important to remember that by stopping its operation, the user deprives the browser of the ability to perform certain actions with the media. It is likely that you may stop loading videos on websites. This applies to plugins, not extensions. The first can be called service browser add-ons, and the second can be called user add-ons, that is, optional or optional.

However, some extensions, for example, a translator in Yandex Browser, are already built into the system, that is, they do not require additional downloading.

How to delete?

The question should be different: is it possible to remove a module? The user does not have this option. Removing modules from the browser system is a matter for developers. This usually happens due to the fact that plugins become outdated. Instead, more modern solutions are appearing. For example, NPAPI. This plugin is no longer supported. Now, instead of it, they use its improved version - PPAPI.

One more example - . This module can no longer be connected to Yandex Browser as an add-on or activated in the options as an integrated module.

Plugins and ad blocking

Yandex Browser launched a new test feature in Android versions last year. Every mobile browser user will find the line “Hide annoying ads” in the settings.

In Yandex Browser Add-ons you will also find the “Blocking Flash Banners and Videos” extension. Setting up these add-ons comes down to changing the list of filters, as well as disabling and enabling them on certain pages.

However, use just one plugin, otherwise the program will freeze.

Bypass blocking on sites with FriGate

Some resources may not be available to users for one reason or another. We will not go deeper into them. Let's just say one thing: the blocking can be easily bypassed with a plugin already built into the updated Yandex Browser called FriGate. It uses a proxy server to access restricted sites.

Open the “Add-ons” tab. We look for the extension and set it to “On”.

Plugin errors

As we have already emphasized, the main module in the browser is Flash Player. Without it there would be no video playback.

No matter how reliable Yandex.Browser is, glitches also occur in its operation. One of the common problems is the flash error. Sometimes when you try to launch a video or game in the browser, a gray window appears with a notification that the plugin could not be loaded. Why is this happening?

The problem is most likely due to the fact that your computer already has another Flash Player (an outdated version that was installed to work with other browsers). There is a conflict between two players running at the same time. What to do in such a situation?

Check if you have the latest version
1.Go to the Menu and click on the “Advanced” item in the drop-down list.

3.If there is an “Update” button in the tab, then click on it. This means that you have an outdated browser version. This can naturally cause problems with other modules. The update downloads quickly and installs immediately.

4.Click on “Restart”.

Since Yandex Browser is now updated automatically, there may be a message: “You are using the latest version of Yandex Browser.” In this case, it's not a matter of updating. Remove the second outdated player.

Getting rid of an outdated plugin

If you only use Yandex on your PC, you have the right to remove the Adobe Flash Player plugin that you installed earlier.

1.Launch Control Panel via Start or otherwise.

2.Find the “Uninstall programs” section.

3. Find Adobe Flash Player and remove it. Restart the browser.

Clear cache and browser history

Often plugins for Yandex Browser do not run properly on the site due to a full cache. You can clean it using special programs, for example, CCleaner, or through the tools of the browser itself. Let's consider the second option.

1.Go to Browser Settings.

2.Go to the end of the page and click on the “Show additional settings” button.

3.Click on the second button “Clear download history”.

4.Set the “All time” parameter.

5.Leave all the marked items as they are and click on “Clear history”.

If the problem continues to bother you from time to time, you can use the following trick: disable the built-in module and install the Adobe Flash Player plugin from the official resource.

Plugins are an integral part of browsers. It is highly not recommended to disable them yourself if the browser is working stably. Also make sure your browser receives regular updates.

Almost all Internet users who work with web browsers know that browsers in their pure form have very limited functionality. This is due to the fact that to improve their performance it is necessary to use additional extensions and add-ons called plugins (Browser Plugins). It's easy to turn them on. True, depending on which browser is used, solutions for activating them may vary, if only because some extensions are built-in, but are in an inactive state, while others need to be installed additionally, for which they can be used as third-party Internet resources , and built-in storage tools available directly in the browser settings.

Browser Plugins: what is it and what is it for?

Let’s begin our consideration of the main issue of activating add-ons with what they actually are. Among all the Browser Plugins add-ons, Adobe Flash Player occupies one of the first places, since without its presence in any web browser it will be impossible to reproduce multimedia content presented on Internet resources. An exception is the similar player Shockwave Flash, which is a powerful alternative.

On the other hand, extensions are created not only to provide multimedia functionality. Among the most common and popular add-ons is, say, DJVU Browser Plugin, which is aimed at reading e-books in the appropriate format. Various types of VPN clients deserve no less attention; they have recently become especially popular due to the increasing frequency of blocking of some resources almost at the state level (in Ukraine, Russian social networks, email, search services and news sites were banned, including Facebook, Twitter or YouTube are actively blocked in China or the DPRK).

How to enable Browser Plugins: general principles

Actually, enabling or disabling all add-ons/extensions uses the principle of entering the appropriate settings, where the desired section is selected.

In different browsers, the access menu may be located in different sections, but in most of them you can use special addresses that are entered directly in the address bar (at least in all browsers based on the Chromium engine, this is done using the same methods). So, for example, in Chrome you can use the address chrome://plugins/. Sometimes direct access to plugin libraries is used by entering the address www.browser/plugins directly into the browser, where the name of the browser used is written instead of browser.

In the list that appears, opposite each plugin or below its name there is a button/link for activation/deactivation/removal.

Browser Plugins "Yandex": installation and use method

With Yandex.Browser, despite its direct similarity to Chrome, not everything is so simple. The fact is that in Chrome most of the plugins are pre-installed, although their package can be supplemented.

In Yandex, the solution to the question “how to enable Browser Plugins” initially comes down to going to a special section of the extensions catalog, then selecting the desired add-on, installing it and activating it.

Enabling and disabling, depending on the type of plugin itself, can be done in different ways. Some of them (for example, VPN services like Hola or friGate) integrate their own switches into the main browser panel when installed (they are usually located in the upper right). Turning it on and off is done with a single click on the icon, and additional parameters are called up through the RMB menu.

Some specific extensions are installed from sources other than the main directory (for example, an extended version of AdBlock Pro).

Additional extensions and add-ons

Some additional plugins can be installed. However, there are some caveats to note here. The fact is that the more extensions and panels a browser has, the slower it will launch, and opening pages will not be done as it should have been initially, since each plugin first scans the resource for content that corresponds to its specifics content processing.

Features of activating and updating Flash Player

Finally, a few words about how to access Browser Plugins with Adobe Flash Player. Typically, the player is installed by completely deactivating all installed browsers, after which its installer integrates and activates the plugin in all browsers automatically and independently.

If this does not happen, you should go to the extensions/add-ons section and enable the player manually.

As for the installation of updates, they are monitored by a special updater, which is installed along with the player and loaded when the operating system starts. But the update itself, alas, does not consist of an automatic update, but of downloading a newer version of the player from the official website with further manual installation.

Note: sometimes it is necessary to uncheck the activation boxes for installing additional affiliate software, and also remove previous versions of the plugin, since they are not always uninstalled automatically. To do this, you can use the standard programs and components section or uninstaller programs like iObit Uninstaller.

Instead of a total

As you can already understand from all of the above, enabling Browser Plugins is not particularly difficult, unless, of course, you are using desktop operating systems and not their server versions, since in this case you will have to use Active Directory settings on the server to activate or prohibit the use of add-ons in browsers child terminals. Such issues were not considered initially, since the main material is aimed exclusively at ordinary home users.