Security News > 2021 > February > Microsoft force installs Windows 10 update to remove Flash Player
Microsoft is force installing a Windows 10 update that removes the embedded 32-bit version of Adobe Flash Player from the operating system.
In October, we reported that Microsoft had released the KB4577586 optional update to remove the embedded 32-bit Flash Player from Windows and prevent it from being installed again.
This update marks an end to embedded Flash in the Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows Server operating systems.
Starting yesterday, Microsoft has begun to distribute the 'Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player for Windows 10' update via Windows Update as what they state is an optional update.
IMPORTANT As part of the end of support for Adobe Flash, KB4577586 is now available as an optional update from Windows Update and Windows Server Update Services.
For more details about Microsoft's plans, see Update on Adobe Flash Player End of Support.
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