Sometimes the video does not play, giving the error "Adobe Player Flash Player already installed, but disabled.....". The Flash player is based on the Netscape Plug-in Programming Interface (NPAPI). The official Google website reports that all plugins created using this technology harm browser security, and most of the functions of some plugins are taken over by HTML5 code. For this reason, it was decided to 01.09.15 refuse such plugins. But below is a way to deal with this.
Ways to enable the Adobe Flash Player plugin
The hard way
First of all, let's check whether you have the latest version of the browser, if not, then update to latest version. If Flash Player does not work after the update, then you will need to enable this plugin in Google Chrome. Open the menu on the right top corner Settings and management windows Google Chrome and select Settings
In the settings that open we look for Show additional settings...
Find the Personal Data section and click the button Content customization
After that, look for the Plugins subsection and click management of individual plugins
In the plugins window, find Adobe Flash Player and enable it.
Wait way
In order to avoid searching through menus, submenus and generally a useless waste of time searching for settings buried in the depths of the browser, simply enter chrome://plugins/ in the address bar and press Enter in the loaded page with plugins, find Flash player - turn it on or off and check the box "Always run". In the address bar, enter chrome://components/ and find the “pepper_flash” section, click Check for updates. - This advice is relevant if you want to enable flash player in google chrome versions 56 and below. In 57 the option was removed.
Sometimes it happens like this - you installed Flash Player while Google Chrome or another browser is turned on, then you just need to restart the browser. If the problem is not solved by this method, then we can advise you to switch to another browser, for example, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, etc. The latter is interesting because it installs the latest version of the plugin. All you need to do is
Allow flash on sites when there is content that is not displayed (check the "run" checkbox when the browser asks). If something doesn’t work, we recommend writing to the program’s support service.
The software may not operate normally without additional programs and utilities. For example, browsers are unable to recognize video and audio unless they contain one application. It's called FlashPlayer. Almost every Internet user is familiar with this component. But how to enable Flash Player in Google Chrome? What will it take? Is it possible to somehow update this software with minimal losses? What errors do users most often encounter?
Description
First of all, let's figure out what Flash Player is. Maybe the user can easily do without it? But no. As we already said, this utility necessary for the browser to work correctly with graphic data. And with music too. Without Flash Player, you won't be able to watch the video or listen to the song. This is normal.
Ideally this application should be on all computers. And from time to time it requires updating. How to enable Flash Player in Google Chrome? Where to begin?
Download
Let's start by downloading the appropriate utility to your computer. This is the simplest procedure of all existing ones.
The user will need:
- Open the Adobe website.
- Find Flash Player there.
- Select the version for your operating system.
- Click on the "Download" button.
The installer will begin downloading. This operation usually takes a few seconds. You can get to the program download page by opening any video in your browser. Then the message “Download Flash Player” will appear in the window. After clicking on it, the user will be redirected to the utility download page.
Installation
How to enable Flash Player in Google Chrome? Once the download of the latest version of the program has completed, you can begin installing it. 
To do this you will need:
- Close the browser.
- Disable antivirus and firewall. This step is not required, but it will eliminate problems with installing the software.
- Run the previously loaded initializer.
- Follow the installation wizard's instructions and complete the operation.
You can launch your browser and check if FlashPlayer is enabled. Most likely, after installation the utility will be activated automatically. If this does not happen, do not despair. Now we will figure out how to enable Flash Player in Google Chrome.
Enable via address bar
Some advanced users enable and disable plugins using the address bar of their browsers. This technique significantly speeds up the implementation of the task. However, not everyone knows about it.
Is Flash Player for Google Chrome installed on your computer? Then the following steps will help you enable it:
- Open browser.
- IN address bar write about://flags. You can use the address chrome://plugins.
- Click on "Enter".
- Find in the list that appears the desired program. If it is not there, it means the installation was completed with errors. In this case, you will need to try initialization again.
- Click on the "Enable" button in the Flash Player block. If the application is enabled, a control called "Disable" will appear.
It is done! In fact, this is not the only solution to the problem. There is one more trick that will help activate Adobe Flash Player. 
Via the menu
Which one? How to enable Flash Player in Google Chrome? This can be done using the browser menu settings. Only in the case of Chrome, the procedure for finding the said application is a little confusing.
It comes down to the following steps:
- Login to browser.
- Click on the button with the image of 3 dots. It is located in the upper corner of the application, on the right side.
- Click on the "Settings" line.
- Select the "Show advanced settings" menu.
- Click on the "Content Settings..." control element.
- In the Flash section, check the box next to "Allow Flash Player".
- Click on "Done".
This technique allows you to fix the error when video and music still do not work when Flash Player is turned on. 
Update
We already know the main secrets of the topic being studied. Now you can learn less important techniques. Updating Flash Player in Google Chrome is not difficult. Usually the system itself offers to do this. All that remains for the user is to agree to download the latest version of the software and wait for the operation to complete.
Manual updating comes down to the following steps:
- Go to get.adobe.com/ru/flashplayer.
- Click on the line "System module".
- Refuse or agree to install additional software.
- Click on the "Install Now" menu item.
Next, the operation will be reduced to normal program initialization. In this case, it is advisable to get rid of old version"Flash Player". This is extremely important for Google Chrome and other browsers. Otherwise, software conflicts cannot be ruled out.
Removal
It is clear how to enable Adobe Flash Player. What should I do if I need to disable this application?
In such circumstances, you must follow the same instructions as when turning on the software. Removing an application comes down to the following manipulations:
- Open "Start" - "Control Panel".
- Click on "Add or Remove Programs".
- Select "Uninstall applications".
- Find Adobe Flash Player in the menu that appears.
- Select the corresponding line and click on “Delete”.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
Typically, these steps will help you get rid of the software mentioned. In reality, everything is simpler than it seems. 
Operation failure
It’s clear how to enable Flash Player in Google Chrome. What should you do if there are any problems with the program?
- update Flash Player;
- disable and re-enable the utility;
- refuse one version of the plugin (if it turns out that there are several of them);
- refresh the page.
Typically, one-time failures should not be a cause for concern. And they are corrected either by restarting the browser. Otherwise, you may need to reinstall not only FlashPlayer, but also Google Chrome as a whole.
Adobe Flash Player is special program, which is an integral part of Google Chrome. She is always in active mode.
If you want to use it in other Internet browsers, you only need to download it. Its condition directly determines whether you can view videos and pictures or not.
These improvements are often associated with errors that Google programmers are constantly trying to detect and eliminate.
How to install Flash Player
If you need to find and install the program, you should do this using the official website. Go to it and find the “Install” button.
If your parameters were determined incorrectly by the system, you should change them manually using the “I need Flash Player for another computer” / “Install now” item.
Options for how to enable Adobe Flash Player in Google Chrome
The Chrome home page is convenient and concise, so even a beginner who has nothing to do with programs can easily figure it out. And for a professional it will take five minutes at most.
To install, you need to have at least administrator access to the computer.
In order to enable Flash Player in Google Chrome, you need to launch an Internet browser.
Carefully examine the page that opens and find an icon in the upper right corner in the form of three parallel lines.
Hover your mouse over it and click. A new page will appear with all the configurations.
Here you need to go down to the hidden “advanced synchronization settings” item. It's at the very bottom of the page.
Click on it using the left mouse button. The following dialog box will appear. It's called "content settings".
Here you need to select the “Request permission to use Flash” options and confirm the action with the “Finish” button.
Download and install Adobe Flash Player for Android
The described method of how to enable Adobe Flash Player on Android is accessible to both experienced specialists and beginners.
First you need to download the program to your phone. This installation option works with Android versions 4.4.4., 5 and 6. It is the most understandable, simple and multifunctional. I advise you to use your personal Android website to download.
Important! Always use official sources to download programs. This will protect you from unwanted consequences.
Select the first version in the list. Installing the program occurs without much effort, and an icon belonging to it will be created on the screen.
But don’t rush – this program is not working yet. You need to install a browser that will support the flash plugin.
I managed to install the browser. Let's move on. Here you need to double-check two points:
- Where activated standard settings, must have Dolphin Jetpack active.
- Select "Flash Player" and check the "Always on" box. All this is located in the web content section.
Methods for updating Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome
Although the application should update automatically, sometimes there are situations when the auto-update fails and the program does not work correctly.
There are two types of reasons why pictures and videos do not open in Chrome:
- Flash player is outdated.
- Incorrect settings Flash plugin Player.
In such cases, you should resort to manual settings. The player's system module also knows how to track personal updates, and you will most likely see the following picture the next time you connect to the Internet.
Do not neglect such offers, they will make your life much easier.
For convenience and correct service, there is a special extension for all types of browsers called Surfpatrol.
It will immediately inform you about the presence in the OS of archaic versions of browsers, players, etc., the weak points of which have every chance of leading to infection of your computer.
In case you install this software you have no desire, but you want to be aware of all the latest changes, you can use online checking.
It is carried out by the official creators. You will need to go to their website from time to time and run a check.
Everything should now work.
How to deactivate Adobe Flash Player
If necessary, remove Flash Player - this is also quite simple.
The following algorithm of actions should be performed:
1 Download the removal program for the desired version of the flash player.
2 Close all running programs that use Flash Player. Otherwise, the uninstaller will not be able to start.
3 Run the uninstall version. To do this, you need to double-click on the delete icon and follow the path built with the help of hints.