Adobe/Macromedia Flash is and probably will always be an inefficient resource hog. However, sometimes there really is no other choice since some websites won't make an alternate version available if you're on a computer vs maybe a tablet
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Simply having it installed probably isn't going to slow down your system any more than any other plug-in if it's not being used. But displaying Flash content is going use a lot of CPU resources. The worst is when you're viewing a web page with several ads (especially 'floating' ads) that each have their Flash content.
Yes it is safe if you only download direct from Adobe.
You can check here: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/ to see which version you should install for your Mac and OS.
![Adobe player for mac Adobe player for mac](/uploads/1/1/7/7/117768006/167108944.png)
You should first uninstall any previous version of Flash Player, using the uninstaller from here (make sure you use the correct one!):
Adobe Flash Player Free Download For Mac
and also that you follow the instructions closely, such as closing ALL applications (including Safari) first before installing. You must also carry out a permission repair after installing anything from Adobe.
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After installing, reboot your Mac and relaunch Safari, then in Safari Preferences/Security enable ‘Allow Plugins’. If you are running 10.6.8 or later:
When you have installed the latest version of Flash, relaunch Safari and test.
If you're getting a 'blocked plug-in' error, then in System Preferences… ▹ Flash Player▹ Advanced
click Check Now. Quit and relaunch your browser.
Mar 30, 2014 12:23 PM