#1 Aug. 1, 2010, 10:15 vorm.
Verfasst von: KK K. (kk5000)

Well done Axel. This is currently the only known method to patch Internet Explorer for this because the other Hex editing based methods described elsewhere on the web only work for Firefox/Chrome other plugin based browsers.

This patch works for IE/Firefox/Chrome without any hex editors/hacking.

Great work!

#2 Sept. 23, 2010, 5:23 vorm.
Verfasst von: flameboarder777

Hello Axel,

I just registered to tell you how great Ignoflash is. In fact, I am using it now as I leave this thank you message. Keep up the good work because there are lots of us out there that appreciate it!

-Kevin

#3 Sept. 23, 2010, 10:45 vorm.
Verfasst von: panservolvo

Hello!

This is exactly what I need, but i cant get it to work. I press Apply and this message pops up in the log:

Applying patch(es)... ERROR: Failed to remove the ACLs!

you know how to fix this?

-Daniel

#4 Sept. 27, 2010, 1:02 vorm.
Verfasst von: James G. (JamesGeddes)

Hey!

As others have said, exactly what I need (I want to watch the gadget show while researching my Cybernetics PhD lol) but I can't get it to work even when I "run as administrator". The error I get is

ERROR: Failed to find the patch location!

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!

James

#5 Okt. 1, 2010, 12:14 vorm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

@panservolvo

Are you trying to patch a file on a FAT32 volume?

@James:

Could you email me the file you are trying to patch?

#6 Okt. 2, 2010, 4:58 vorm.
Verfasst von: ukb

i'm having trouble getting this to work too. i keep gettin errors when i try to patch the file npswf32.dll C:WindowsSysWOW64MacromedFlash -- any tips?

#7 Okt. 2, 2010, 4:59 vorm.
Verfasst von: ukb

oh yeah, my error is that it can't backup the file. i'd be thankful for any help you can give me!

#8 Okt. 2, 2010, 11:13 nachm.
Verfasst von: orreporre

AWESOME!!

I had some troubles installning. But it was only because I wasn't running the program as an administrator.

So for everyone: Right click --> RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR

#9 Okt. 3, 2010, 9:29 vorm.
Verfasst von: ukb

yeah that did the trick, thanks for that info!

#10 Okt. 4, 2010, 3:38 nachm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

I'll probably add elevation prompts into the next version. Thanks for the report.

#11 Okt. 16, 2010, 2:33 nachm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

OK, I made the failure to remove ACLs a warning and added an elevation prompt via manifests in SVN. I'll release the next version soon. It will also have a digital signature from my new CA.

#12 Okt. 16, 2010, 2:37 nachm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

BTW, I'll also try to get it to link statically to Qt to reduce the file size.

#13 Okt. 17, 2010, 10:57 nachm.
Verfasst von: eschiesser

I'm getting the "Failed to find patch location" error. I'm running as admin, and im 99% no browsers are running. Also, im running windows 7 64-bit. Any advice?

#14 Okt. 17, 2010, 11 nachm.
Verfasst von: eschiesser

Scratch that. I got it to work by selecting "Netscape" rather than "ActiveX". I'm running firefox. Why did that matter?

#15 Okt. 19, 2010, 7:08 vorm.
Verfasst von: choecn

What am i missing? how do you "run" the patch the file in the zip folder has no file extension... Do i use a separate program?

#16 Okt. 19, 2010, 9:54 vorm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

@eschiesser

Usually it should auto-select based on the selected filename. Did you choose the file by hand ? The files should already be in the dropdown.

@choecn

You extract the .zip file and double click on the contained file.

#17 Okt. 20, 2010, 2:24 nachm.
Verfasst von: choecn

Thanks for the reply.

When i double click on the file i get a message saying "windows can't open this file - use the web service to find the correct program or select a program from a list of installed programs"

I tried to rename the file to IgnoFlash-1.3.1.exe but that didn't work.

#18 Okt. 25, 2010, 9:06 vorm.
Verfasst von: m202748

@choecn

I was having the same problem. I think the file was compressed twice, or thats how WinRar is seeing it. Make .zip as the file extension instead of .exe, and extract it again. You should now see 3 files; the .exe & 2 .dll files.

#19 Nov. 2, 2010, 7:32 nachm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

Hmm, I wonder how that can be. I'm using 7-Zip to create the files using Ultra compression level. I guess I should create a .msi installer for the program.

#20 Nov. 5, 2010, 3:18 vorm.
Verfasst von: Kevin K. (KKB9750)

Thank you so much for this fix! I was able to apply the fix for ActiveX which made my IE flash work, but my Firefox is still not working.

I tried applying the patch to Netscape, but received the following error:

Applying patch(es)... Applying Netscape 10.0 Win32 fullscreen patch... ERROR: Failed to find the patch location! Applying Netscape 10.1 Win32 fullscreen patch... ERROR: Failed to find the patch location!

Thoughts?

Thanks

#21 Nov. 6, 2010, 7:27 nachm.
Verfasst von: Rick

My issue is identical to Kevin's, above. I ran the patch elevated and I believe I followed protocol in all other respects.

Firefox in Windows 7, 64-bit.

#22 Nov. 7, 2010, 5:16 nachm.
Verfasst von: kira

Hello, THank you for the patch! However, when I opened the full screen of flash, it appears on my primary screen instead of my second screen. Is there any method to fix it? Thanks!

#23 Nov. 8, 2010, 5:02 vorm.
Verfasst von: Jonatan S. (Taxititan)

I cant get it to work with flash player 10.1.102.64 Fullscreen closes in chrome.

#24 Nov. 8, 2010, 5:10 vorm.
Verfasst von: Jonatan S. (Taxititan)

Also tried Flash Player 10.2.161.23 Beta 2 (IE) And I use Vista. Same problem.

#25 Nov. 8, 2010, 12:34 nachm.
Verfasst von: choecn

@m202748

Thanks! double unzipping solved my problem. Axel thanks for such a useful program.

#26 Nov. 18, 2010, 11:03 vorm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

@Taxititan

I'm sorry, I wasn't able to reproduce this with a fresh install of Flash 10.1.102.64 in Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer and Chrome.

I didn't test the beta yet, but I guess I should get started on it.

Could you please send me the original and the patched files you are using via email ?

#27 Nov. 18, 2010, 11:03 vorm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

@KKB9750

Could you also send me the file you are trying to patch please ?

#28 Nov. 30, 2010, 6:14 nachm.
Verfasst von: concretequeen

I await with baited breath for the new flash fix for internet explorer.

#29 Dez. 2, 2010, 9:20 nachm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

@concretequeen

What flash version are you using ? I can patch the latest one for IE fine. Can you send me the file you are trying to patch ?

#30 Dez. 3, 2010, 12:04 nachm.
Verfasst von: Steffen R. (Meowcat)

Hey google chrome just updated and now it doenst work. =(

8.0.552.215 is the version of chrome

#31 Dez. 6, 2010, 12:33 nachm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

@Meowcat

I just tried here and I cannot reproduce the problem. Patch works with 8.0.552.215. Please send me the file you are trying to patch. Also please be aware that the path of the plugin changed after updating.

#32 Dez. 9, 2010, 12:22 nachm.
Verfasst von: otobusmzn

Hi! I always have the same problem: Applying patch(es)... ERROR: Failed to create a backup of the original file! I run the program as adminisstrator and Nothing. I have W7 Ultimate x64. Thanks!

#33 Dez. 10, 2010, 10:25 vorm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

@otobusmzn

Something is still using the flash plugin. There are quite a few programs that do this, for example the Logitech G19 Youtube video player. You're gonna have to use Process Explorer or something to find out which process is using it. I plan to integrate detection for this in the next release.

#34 Dez. 13, 2010, 8:51 nachm.
Verfasst von: huxstable

I am having a problem with the most recent Adobe update and Ignoflash. I am running Windows 7 Ultimate / 32 bit and Ignoflash is pointing to this directory when I run it as an administrator:

C:UsersBobAppDataLocalGoogleChromeApplication7.0.517.44gcswf32.dll

But I get this message:

Applying patch(es)... Applying Netscape 10.0 Win32 fullscreen patch... ERROR: Failed to find the patch location! Applying Netscape 10.1 Win32 fullscreen patch... SUCCESS!!!

But it does not work. Is there a recommended version of Adobe you could direct me to so that IgnoFlash will work once again?

#35 Dez. 13, 2010, 9:24 nachm.
Verfasst von: huxstable

Actually, the file I was trying to patch was in:

C:WindowsSystem32MacromedFlashNPSWF32.dll

Is that the correct file?

#36 Dez. 16, 2010, 8:04 vorm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

The error message is actually normal. This only means that the 10.0 patch failed and the 10.1 patch succeeded, which would be normal for flash 10.1. The next version of IgnoFlash has version probers which only apply the needed patches.

Anyway, what browser are you talking about? The first file is only for Chrome 7.0.517.44 and the second file is for Mozilla Firefox and Opera.

#37 Dez. 18, 2010, 8:21 vorm.
Verfasst von: Rogue58

I was trying to patch

C:Windowssystem32MacromedFlashNPSWF32.dll

However I received this error message:

Applying patch(es)... ERROR: Failed to create a backup of the original file!

So how would I work with/around this. I'm running Chrome and Windows Vista. Also, I'm not too tech savvy so the more simple the instructions the better hehe. Keep up the great work.

#38 Dez. 21, 2010, 4:05 nachm.
Verfasst von: Dan H. (danatoakhill)

Hi there,

I've been using this fine on Chrome, but have just updated to Chrome 9.0.597.10 and get the error message ERROR: Failed to create a backup of the original file!

Does the patch support this version of Chrome? I've tried stopping any processes that might be using flash so thought I'd check if it was supported yet!

Thanks for the patch though, it's been fantastic!

#39 Dez. 26, 2010, 7:09 nachm.
Verfasst von: o0Loiter0o

I can't get this to work. I'm getting combinations of the errors above depending on whether I choose Active X or Netscape. I am running it as admin and restarted to make sure that nothing is using Flash. How can I send you the files that I'm trying to modify? Thanks.

#40 Dez. 27, 2010, 4:46 nachm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

Adobe seems to have fixed this in 10.2, so go try that instead: Flash Player 10.2 Beta

#41 Dez. 31, 2010, 6:15 vorm.
Verfasst von: Logunn

To fix almost all the errors listed above not only run as admin but be sure to click on each drop down then click netscape then patch then click the next srop down and so on. i have tested this with Firefox and Chrome on windows 7 ultimate x64 with the latest flashplayer and have had no problems. Also the 10.2 beta isnt available for 64-bit yet but does work on 32-bit. Thanks for the download

#42 Feb. 1, 2011, 7:18 nachm.
Verfasst von: alex d. (alex)

Hi,

Thanks for the work.

Couple of people have complained about the "backup" error:

Applying patch(es)... ERROR: Failed to create a backup of the original file

I am having the same problem, but didn't find any reply for this here. Could please comment on it, whether you have or have not any response for it yet.

BTW, I am running Win7 64bits.

Thanks

#43 Feb. 20, 2011, 3:26 nachm.
Verfasst von: otobusmzn

@alex d. (alex)

See coments number 32 and 33

#44 März 19, 2011, 4:09 vorm.
Verfasst von: thedopefish

Great project! I'd love a version of this that works with the 64-bit plugin for Linux (http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/flashplayer10_square.html).

#45 April 2, 2011, 8:42 nachm.
Verfasst von: flash u. (flashuser)

great patch!!!!!! is patch for 10.2 coming????

#46 Juni 22, 2011, 1:23 nachm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

For 10.2, the problem should be fixed on Windows at least. Can't say I've had any more problems since. For Linux someone sent me a patch with support for later flash versions, which I will publish in git (I will abandon the SVN repo).

#47 Aug. 23, 2011, 3:17 nachm.
Verfasst von: Axel G. (Ago)

Ok, there is a new revision in git that improves the Linux support. It just supports more versions and is more relaxed about the original data. If you want a version added, just tell me the version number and the libflashplayer.so md5sum.