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Prompted for serial number when Flash launches on Macintosh

Issue


Every time Flash is launched on the Macintosh, the serial number prompt appears.

Reason


This symptom is frequently caused due to corruption in the Flash Preferences file.

Solution


To solve the problem, do the following:

  1. Quit Flash, then delete the file Flash Preferences. The preferences are located in the System Folder, inside a folder named Preferences on the hard drive.
  2. Restart the Macintosh.
  3. Launch Flash.
  4. Reenter the serial number.


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ID:tn_12396
Browser:Chrome
Internet Explorer
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Opera
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Products Affected:

flash