Adobe update popup

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Adobe update popup

How do I know if the "Update Adobe Flash Player is available" popup is legitmate or a virus?I thought Flash was updated along with official OS updates.

iPad

Posted on Oct 22, 2013 3:49 PM

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Answer 1

dominic23

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Oct 22, 2013 3:57 PM in response to flag8r77

Don't install it. Dismiss it.

Install Adobe Flash Player

System Preferences > Other/Flash Player > Advanced > "Check Now"

or from here:

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Best.

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Answer 2

a brody

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Oct 22, 2013 4:04 PM in response to flag8r77

Use command-option-escape to force quit the program that put it up. And follow dominic's advice.

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Answer 3

flag8r77 Author

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Oct 22, 2013 4:05 PM in response to dominic23

Thank you. Looks like it was legitimate as I followed your steps and there was indeed an update. Thanks!

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Answer 4

flag8r77 Author

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Oct 22, 2013 4:06 PM in response to a brody

I believe it's popping up because I have it set to remind when updates are available.

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