The automatic update mechanism is used for some updates, security patches that address zero-day vulnerabilities and when users, who have selected to be updated automatically, have not updated within 45 days after a regularly scheduled update release of Flash Player. When installing Flash Player, select the update option 'Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)'. This opts the system into background updates (similar to how Firefox and Chrome update silently in the background).
Suppose you're surfing and suddenly you see a notification that software on your computer needs to be patched. Sounds urgent, right? You don't want to be wandering the Web with outdated software, and you might be inclined to click through the update process without a second though.Adobe Flash Player Updates Windows 7
How To Protect Yourself
Instead of trusting a mysterious pop-up window that appears on your Mac, here's how you should check to see if your Flash player needs an update. Press command and space bar to bring up Spotlight, then type in 'Flash Player' and click on the system preference for it. Click on the 'Updates' tab, and then click 'check now.'
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