Adobe Flash was already dead, but an upcoming Windows update will kill it some more

Adobe Flash will be removed entirely from Windows with an update this July.

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What you need to know

The impending death of Adobe Flash on Windows 10 has been known for some time. Microsoft started removing Flash Player from its Edge browser last year. Adobe Flash reached its end of support on December 31, 2020. Soon, it will be removed from Windows through an update. Anupdated blog post by Microsoftspells out when the upcoming “Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player” will roll out.

The update that permanently removes Adobe Flash from Windows 10 will roll out at some point in July 2021.

As explained by Microsoft, even older versions of Windows will receive the update that removes Flash. The company also notes that any PC upgraded to Windows 10 version 21H1 or later will have Flash removed.

Since we’ve known about the death of Flash for quite some time, we’ve had time to reminisce about the tool. Our senior editor shared hisode to Adobe Flashat the end of last year.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.