“Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup - How to remove

“Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup is a fake message claiming that you should get the latest Adobe Flash Player update. Beware that this message has nothing to do with Adobe updates and it was designed by cyber criminals in order to distribute various potentially unwanted programs. “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup might use PremiumVideoUpdates.com and some other domains. Here is what it looks like:

Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue (Required)
Top Video Sites Require The Latest Adobe Flash Player Update.
Updating takes under a minute on broadband – no restart is required
Accept and Install

About “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup

The “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” pop-up is just one version of the fake update scheme described in this article: “Your Flash Player might be out of date” scam.

If you see it in your browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.), stay away from it. If you accept this so-called Adobe update, you will only help computer hackers to make a profit. Some of the programs that are known to be installed after you click on the “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup include Sweet-Page, AwesomeHP, Delta Search, Feven, CouponBuddy and so on. All of them are known for ruining browsing by displaying tons of ads, redirecting to malicious pages, forcing you to download other unwanted applications, etc.

If you want to avoid the “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup, pay more attention to your downloads. Every time you are installing a new freeware, even if it is distributed on a well-known download page, make sure you read Terms and Agreements in order to know what you are agreeing on. Also, follow the installation steps to ensure you do not allow any additional programs to be installed.

As we have indicated, there are various forms in which an offer for Flash Player update can be brought up to your attention. EasyFlashUpgrade.net is another domain that might display the preposition to install or update Flash Player. Basically, it might be that if you happen to stumble upon EasyFlashUpgrade.net pop-up, it will automatically install Flash player or something completely unrelated to cause problems in your device. The content of the message may be the following but can vary:

Please install Flash Player Pro to continue (required)
WARNING: Your Flash Player is outdated
A critical security update has been released and you are required to update your Flash Player. This page will automatically close once the security update has been installed.

Adobe-fr.flash-play.us popup is another site that might show an update alert. Despite looking quite legitimate, it is not, as it offers a fabricated example of an Adobe Flash Player. Crooks attempt to create addresses for such pop-ups that are similar to the original title of the distributed software. Do not get startled by this pop-up or convinced to install the offered update. All that will do is jeopardized your system with parasites or more serious infections, like ransomware. It is no news that a Trojan can be disguising itself as an update to be downloaded. The following message might be introduced to you:

A Flash Player Update is Recommended to View this Content
– 100% FREE UPDATE
– Experience the Web at its fullest
– Beautiful HD video, faster graphics rendering, and high performance
– Richer, more immersive user experiences

However, crooks sometimes use scareware tactics to get users to download an allegedly legitimate update for your Adobe Flash Player. “Warning! Flash Player is infected!” is one of those experiments to construct a believable pop-up for the sake of distributing malware infections that are not always what they seem at the first glance. If the security of your device seems to be threatened, then run a scan with the tool of your choice to see whether your suspicions turn out to be true. Always make sure that you know exactly what is going to be installed into your device. In this case, you will not be appropriately informed about the executable, released from its leash.

Update4.flashplayes.info popup is very similar to the already enumerated ones. The actual visual elements of the presented pop-up might differ from the one you see in the screenshot, but the idea will persist. It might actually seem that this one is originating from the right place but we are going to disappoint you by saying that this is just another hoax. Update4.flashplayes.info popup might not employ childish strategic or anything similar to that, but it is one of the pop-ups to be feared as it actually looks very legitimate. Nevertheless, this is the hook that is intended for online audiences. Pay attention to the address bar of the pop-up. Does Update4.flashplayes.info sound like a trustworthy domain?

In 2014 we also spotted a pop-up that was focused on distributing the offer for an update for people from Poland. Pobierz Flash Player pop-up was first discovered to be spread mostly via freebies. Now, we are sure that similar pop-ups are haunting Internet users with the quest to lure them to download the advertised update. However, as you might have already gathered, you might voluntarily install some completely unrelated and potentially harmful to your device. We did not manage to add an appropriate screenshot for this variant as it might be translated to the Polish language. We strongly believe that the presented content is going to be very similar to the ones we have already submitted or brought to you with slight differences.

The Onlineupdate.autoupdatesafe4allos.top pop-up has probably earned the trust of some of the Internet users. Sadly, they were tricked and mislead into downloading the free update for their Adobe Flash Player for one simple reason: so they would willingly get an application that actually is not coming from a legitimate distribute. Once again it is enough to look at the address bar of this pop-up and raise your suspicion just by looking at it. It’s like crooks are saying: this is an online update, an auto update and it is very very safe for all, please believe us. It is quite a newly discovered pop-up and you should not trust it even if your Flash Player is crashing. Update it only from a legitimate source.

Distribution Methods of “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup

All of the pop-ups that we enumerated in this article can be triggered by a Trojan or adware. Please be careful while surfing online and never download bizarre content from the Internet that has the potential to turn out to be something completely different. On the other hand, such pop-ups can be a part of the online advertising which is a part of your visited website. This is very frequent when it comes to domains that are questionable and the visitation to them is regarded as unsafe.

To remove the “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup, you should uninstall the adware that has brought this fake update message. The easiest way to do it is to use a reputable antispyware program, like Spyhunter for Windows, Combo Cleaner for macOS, and run a scan with it. Full removal instructions can be found below.

Automatic Malware removal tools

We also put manual removal instructions below. Look for PremiumVideoUpdates.com and /or similar items on the list of programs. By default, I recommend removing Yontoo, WebCake, anything “savings” or “coupon” related. Scanning with Anti-Malware programs might give a good idea of what programs you should remove from there as well.

You may need to confirm that you are the administrator on your PC.

If you found an extension that can’t be removed from the browser, it has either to be removed from Control Panel or with antimalware programs (like Spyhunter, Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes) or program uninstallers (like RevoUninstaller).

How to remove “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup from macOS

Delete “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

(Optional) Delete related settings

Some malicious apps make themselves difficult to delete by changing various settings and leaving behind malicious files. Remove settings related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup.

• Click the Apple logo in the menu bar. Open System Preferences.
• Some malicious applications set profiles to enforce unwanted settings. Remove unwanted configuration profiles.

1. 1. In System Preferences, click the Profiles icon. This icon is only visible if there are profiles on your Mac.
   2. Select unwanted profiles and remove them by pressing the minus '-'  button at the bottom.

• Some adware applications set SOCKS proxy to manipulate your internet traffic. Remove unwanted proxies:

1. 1. In System Preferences, click Network, Advanced, Proxies.
   2. If a proxy is set without your permission, uncheck it and click OK.

(Optional) Delete malicious files

Some malicious apps leave behind dangerous files in your Library folders. Delete files related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go -> Computer.
3. In the search box, type in “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup and variations of it.
4. Delete the files that are found and that seem to be related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup.

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How to remove “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup from macOS

Delete “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup. Click on the trash bin icon next to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup. Click on the "Remove" icon next to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to “Please Install Flash Player Pro To Continue” popup, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.