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How and Where can I find NPSWF32.DLL on my PC

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If I allow Adobe Flash Player, my PC literally stops. PC usage goes to 80-99%...

If I allow Adobe Flash Player, my PC literally stops. PC usage goes to 80-99%...

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C:/Windows/System32/Macromed/Flash

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Kaspersky is known to cause issues. As a test, disable it.


check this:

  • see if there are updates for your graphics drive drivers

https://support.mozilla.org/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

  • disable protected mode in the Flash plugin (Flash 11.3+ on Windows Vista and later)

https://forums.adobe.com/message/4468493#TemporaryWorkaround

  • disable hardware acceleration in the Flash plugin

https://forums.adobe.com/thread/891337 See also: