Problems with Adobe Flash in the Opera browser. Failed to load plug-in in Yandex Browser Why writes plug-in failed to load

A detailed guide to fixing the "Failed to load plugin" error in Google Chrome and Yandex.Browser.

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Many users, when trying to watch any video in the browser, listen to music or play a game, often face the problem of playing them. Instead of displaying the desired content on the screen, the message “ Failed to load plugin", Which indicates a malfunction of the Adobe Flash Player. Most often, this error appears in browsers. Google chrome and Yandex browser... Therefore, in our article we will analyze the most popular ways to solve this problem in these two web browsers.

How to fix the error "Failed to load plugin" in Google Chrome browser?

Correcting the problem of the plugin in Google Chrome

Waste disposal

When this error appears in the browser Google chrome The first step is to remove any useless junk from the system and the browser itself. Accumulated cache, Coocki files and browsing history. To do this, follow these steps:

• Step 1... Launch your browser and left-click on the main menu icon in the upper right corner. In the window that appears, find and click on the line " History", Then select the item" History».

Figure 1. Waste disposal

• Step 2... You will be presented with a list of sites previously visited in the browser, at the bottom of which there is a button " Clear the history". Click on it.

Figure 2. Disposal of garbage

• Step 3... The window that expands will display a list of various data that was previously saved in the browser. You need to tick the lines “ Images and other files», « Cookies"And at the top of the window in the line" Remove the following items" set value " For all the time". If necessary, you can delete other data by ticking them. To continue, click on the " Clear the history". After clearing and restarting the browser, the plugin error should no longer appear.

Figure 3. Waste disposal

Updating your browser to the latest version

If deleting history and cache did not solve the problem, then it is likely that your browser version is outdated and does not support the new version of Adobe Flash Player. To check Google chrome for updates, follow these steps:

• Step 1... Launch the browser and in the upper right corner, left-click on the icon for calling the main menu. In the pop-up window, find and hover over the line “ reference". In the additional window, click on the item " About the Google Chrome browser».

Figure 1. Updating the browser to the latest version

• Step 2... In the window that opens, the browser will immediately start checking for updates. If they are found, then in a short period of time the corresponding button will appear on the screen. Update Chrome". If no updates are found, the screen will display “ You are using the latest version of Chrome».

Figure 2. Updating the browser to the latest version

Complete reinstallation of Google Chrome

In the event that the two previous methods did not help solve the problem with downloading the plug-in, then all that remains is to completely remove the browser from the computer and reinstall it. To reinstall Google chrome follow these steps:

• Step 1... Go to « Control Panel". On operating systems Windows 7 and above it is in the main window of the menu " Start».

Figure 1. Complete reinstallation of Google Chrome

• Step 2... For a more convenient viewing in the upper right corner of the panel, click on the line " View"And select the item" Small icons". Next, find the section " Programs and Features". Click on it with the left mouse button to enter.

Figure 2. Complete reinstallation of Google Chrome

• Step 3... You will see a complete list of programs and various applications that are installed on your computer. Find among them " Google chrome", Click on it with the right mouse button and select the line" Delete". After completing the uninstallation process, it is recommended to restart your computer.

Figure 3. Complete reinstallation of Google Chrome

• Step 4... After restarting the computer, reinstall the browser. If you already have the installation file on your computer, delete it and download the latest version Google chrome from official site .

How to fix the error "Failed to load plug-in" in Yandex.Browser?

Fixing a problem with the plugin in Yandex Browser

Flash player update to the latest version

Yandex browser is arranged a little differently, so the steps for fixing an error in the plugin will differ from Google Chrome. First you need to try updating the Flash Player itself to the latest version. To do this, follow these steps:

• Step 1... Open the menu " Start"And on its main window, click on the line" Control Panel».

Figure 1. Upgrading a flsh player to the latest version

• Step 2... In the upper right corner of the unfolded window in the column “ View"Select the line" Small icons". Then, in the updated list with sections, select “ Flash Player».

Figure 2. Updating the flash-player to the latest version

• Step 3... In the window that opens, go to the " Updates"And click on the button" Check now". Within a short time, updates will be searched on the Internet and installed. To enable automatic updating of Flash Player, click on the " Change update settings"And in the expanded window, check the box next to" Allow Adobe to install updates". After installing all updates, you must restart your computer.

Figure 3. Updating the flash player to the latest version

Shockwave Flash Plugin Activation

The most common reason for this error is the disabled plugin “ Shockwave Flash", Which is responsible for the operation of all flash-applications in Yandex.Browser... Usually it is activated automatically, however, during its operation, certain failures may occur that will lead to its shutdown. To turn on " Shockwave Flash"In the browser" Yandex browser»Follow these steps:

• Step 1... Launch a browser and enter the command “ browser: // plugins", Then press the button on the keyboard Enter... The window that opens will display your plugins. Find among them " Adobe flash player", Click on it with the left mouse button and then click on the button" Enable».

Figure 1. Activating Shockwave Flash Plugin

• Step 2... In order for the plugin to resume its work automatically in the future, check the box next to it “ Always run". Even if the browser crashes, the plugin will automatically reload.

Figure 2. Activating Shockwave Flash Plugin

Cleaning visited sites in the browser and removing garbage from it

As with Google Chrome, an error occurred while loading the plugin in Yandex.Browser may occur due to a large number of sites in the browser history, as well as due to the presence of various garbage. To clear your browsing history and cache, follow these steps:

• Step 1... Open your browser and in the upper right corner of the window, click on the main menu icon. In the list that opens, find and click on the line " Settings».

Figure 1. Cleaning up visited sites in the browser and removing garbage from it

• Step 2... Go down to the very end of the page that appears and click on the button " Show advanced settings". Find the section " Personal data"And in it click on the button" Clear download history».

Figure 2. Cleaning up visited sites in the browser and removing garbage from it

• Step 3... In the appeared window in the column “ Delete entries"Select" For all the time". Below, check the lines “ Cached files"And" Cookies and other data". If necessary, you can select other lines with checkmarks.

Figure 3. Cleaning up visited sites in the browser and removing garbage from it

• Step 4... After selecting all the necessary cleaning parameters, click on the " Clear the history". After completing the cleaning process, it is recommended that you restart your computer. After rebooting, the error with loading the plugin should disappear. If it doesn't, uninstall the browser and reinstall it.

Figure 4. Cleaning up visited sites in the browser and removing garbage from it

What if none of the above methods helped?

If none of the methods resolved the error that occurred while loading the plugin Adobe flash player, then, most likely, malicious software has penetrated your computer, which interferes with the correct operation of Internet browsers. It is recommended to fully scan your computer for viruses using a free utility Dr. Web CureITwhich can download from the official site developer.

In the event that the utility did not detect viruses on the computer, you will have to resort to the function “ System Restore". It is possible that you recently installed some software that conflicts with Flash Player. To perform a system recovery, follow these steps:

• Step 1... Open the menu " Start"And click on the line" Control Panel". In the upper right corner of the unfolded window in the column “ View"Set the display option" Small icons", Then find and go to the section" Recovery».

• Step 2... In the window that appears, click on the button " Launching System Restore". You will see a list of checkpoints available for recovery. If the list is empty, check the box next to the line “ Show other restore points". Select the last point and click on the " Further».

• Step 3... The system recovery process will take some time. Keep in mind that the function only affects important system files that are responsible for the correct operation of the operating system and its applications. All your photos, music, games and programs will remain out of touch.

VIDEO: "Failed to load plugin" Google Chrome

A plugin is a special tool that extends the capabilities of your browser. By default, your browser is endowed with a basic set of functions, which it grabs for the correct display of content on the Internet. Today we will look at a common error when the browser failed to load a plugin.

As a rule, a similar problem in most cases occurs with a sensational one, but if you have an error in relation to another plugin, then the steps below will be about the same.

Ways to troubleshoot plugin installation error

Method 1

Open the installed plugins management menu in your browser. For popular browsers, this is done as follows:

1. Google Chrome and Yandex.Browser and other browsers running on the Chromium engine. Launch your browser and, using the address bar, navigate to the following address:

chrome: // plugins /

2. Opera. The transition is carried out in the same way in the Opera browser. To do this, you need to enter the following link in the address bar:

opera: // plugins /

3. Mozilla Firefox. In a running browser, using the address bar, go to the following link:

about: addons

In the left pane of the window, open the section "Plugins" .

When you have successfully navigated to plugins, check the plugin list. If the list contains several identical plugins, for example, two Adobe Flash Players, then click the Show Details button or something similar, and then disable the plugin that has the PPAPI type. Save your changes and restart your browser.

Method 2

If you haven't updated your browser for a long time, then the problem is probably with it.

You can solve the problem if you update the browser or, at worst, if you do not want to update the browser, then download a web browser from any other manufacturer to your computer.

Method 3

If neither the first nor the second methods worked, and the error was not resolved, it is quite possible that the cache and cookies affect the incorrect installation of the plugin.

To solve this problem, you just need to clear this information. For example, in the Google Chrome browser, this is done as follows:

1. Open the browser menu and go to the section "History" .

2. Click the button "Clear the history" ... Make sure you have checked the box "Cookies and other data from sites and plugins" and then clean up.

Method 4

And finally, the final way that can help fix the problem is reinstalling the plugin. But, before you start downloading it, the plugin must be removed.

For example, for Flash Player uninstallation, it is best to uninstall using a special program CCleaner or, which allows you to completely remove the software, including entries in the registry.

Once Flash Player removal is complete, be sure to download and install the new version of the plugin from the link below.

If the error "Failed to load plug-in" appears in the browser, check the status of Flash Player and see the version of the web browser. Perhaps the program or its component requires an update, after which the problem with the playback of media content will disappear.

Working with the plugin

Flash Player is used to work with media content (video, audio, games in the browser). Therefore, when the browser reports that it was unable to load a plugin, it is a Flash Player plugin. To check its status, open the plugins list. Different addresses must be entered depending on the browser used:

• chrome: // plugins / - for Google Chrome.
• opera: // plugins / - Opera.
• browser: // plugins / - Yandex.Browser.
• about: addons - Mozilla Firefox.

If there are several Flash Player plugins in the list, disable the one with the PPAPI type. To identify it, click Show Details.

After disabling the superfluous component, refresh the page where the video did not play or the game did not start.

Browser cleaning

If the error persists after working with the plugin and refreshing the page, clear the cache and cookies. The browser could remember the old state of the page, so even when the page is updated, Flash Player does not load. To remedy this disadvantage:

After clearing the cache and cookie, refresh the page again and see if the flash player has started working.

Browser update

If the browser has not been updated for a long time, then the use of an outdated version of the program may be the cause of the problem. To find out the current version:

The browser information should indicate that it is using the latest version. If there are updates, you need to install them. If your browser does not update, you can download its installer file and manually update your browser.

Reinstall Flash Player

If the above methods do not help, try reinstalling Flash Player. Do not update, but reinstall it, that is, first completely remove it from the computer, and then reinstall it. It is recommended to use Revo Uninstaller for complete uninstallation. With its help, immediately after uninstallation, you can clean the computer from the traces of the application, including deleting the entries in the registry.

The Flash Player should be downloaded from the official Adobe website. Before downloading, do not forget to uncheck "Install free McAfee utility" if you don't want to remove this antivirus from your computer later. All browsers must be closed when installing Flash Player.

In September 2016, Opera users started to complain about Flash Player problems. In some cases, they were helped by the methods described above, but more often the problem remained unresolved. It is noteworthy that in other browsers, Flash Player worked flawlessly, while in Opera, neither video nor audio was played.

There was no explanation from the developers, so the most logical step was to switch to using a different browser. Perhaps the new version of Opera will fix the problem.