Open Issues with build 7,0,2,0 of Flash Player
Please remember that this is a BETA build. Do not use this build on mission-critical machines or for production purposes. Below is a listing of things you should know before installing and using this build, as well as major issues existing in this build.
Please read this entire file before using the build or logging a bug.
- Before Installing
- Partial Feature List on Windows and Macintosh
- How to Change or Remove Macromedia Flash Player 6
- How to Remove Macromedia Flash Player Public Beta
Before Installing
Macromedia Flash Player System Requirements
| Platform | Browser |
|---|---|
| Windows 98 | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11 |
| Windows Me | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11 |
| Windows 2000 | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, CompuServe 7, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11 |
| Windows XP | Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, CompuServe 7, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11 |
| Platform | Browser |
|---|---|
| Mac OS 9.x | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1, Netscape 4.8, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, and Opera 6 |
| Mac OS 10.1.x, or Mac OS 10.2.x | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, AOL 7, Opera 6, and Safari 1.0 (Mac OS 10.2.x only) |
Partial Feature List on Windows and Macintosh:
This provides an overview of the features in Macromedia Flash Player. More details will be available at the time of product release.
To check which version of the Flash Player you have installed (debug or release), play this movie.
Changes in the Macromedia Flash Player Platform
- As with every release of Macromedia Flash Player, Macromedia is making every attempt to preserve Macromedia Flash content on existing web sites when accessed using Macromedia Flash Player.
- Changes to the Macromedia Flash platform could impact a small number of sites that are accessing information. If you see an unexpected dialog regarding data loading errors, please contact us and follow the process indicated.
Macromedia Flash Player Update mechanism
- Overview:
This release of Macromedia Flash Player offers a new capability to both notify users about the availability of new versions and install the latest version of the Flash Player. The update mechanism is designed to provide Flash Player users with an easy and convenient mechanism to update their software in a timely and convenient manner. This notification and update mechanism will be initially available for users running on the Microsoft Windows platforms (98/ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP) with Internet Explorer only. The update capability will be available for the web players (when hosted by a browser). The debugging and standalone players will not offer this new capability. - Functional Description:
The update process includes two primary capabilities; a notification tool and an updating system. - The notification tool provides a non-intrusive means to inform the user that a new version of the Flash Player is now available. On Window 2000 and XP systems, the notification leverages pop-up bubbles linked to system tray icons.
- The update system is initiated when the user chooses to proceed with the download and install. In this case, an executable installer is downloaded from macromedia.com using a secure connection. Once the download has completed, the installer is executed. The installer delivers the new version of the Flash Player.
- Frequency and User Control:
- This new notification and update system checks Macromedia servers every 30 days. This is the default duration which can be reset by the user using setting options.
- If a new version of the Player is available, then the user will be notified via balloon dialog box (Windows 2000 and XP), 5 minutes after they have viewed any Flash content. A user can close the balloon dialog box and will receive no additional notification and will reset to the default period.
- The bubble will reappear 3 additional times with a 15 minute interval. After the fourth notification, the update process terminates under the assumption that the user has chosen not to proceed.
- When a user clicks on either the balloon or icon they are presented with a dialog box with 3 choices.
- Install now" which initiates the download process.
- "Remind me later" which terminates the process and resets the notification to the default period.
- “Settings” which brings the user to the Settings Manager on Macromedia.com where they can configure their options to not be notified or to change the notification frequency from the default 30 days to 7 or 14 days .
- Summary:
The new Macromedia Flash Player update service is intended to provide users with a simple, convenient, and secure mechanism to update their Macromedia Flash Player on a timely basis. The process was designed to offer an intuitive and non-intrusive mechanism is designed not to interrupt the user and prevent rebooting. It provides the user with the control to not participate in this notification and update mechanism.
Video Performance
- Video performance has been improved in the player by 15-70%.
Improved video quality
- Video quality concerning gradients should now be improved.
ActionScript performance increase
- You should experience an ActionScript performance increase with respect to Text scrolling and component initialization.
Changing or Removing Macromedia Flash Player 6:
Use these instructions if you wish to change or reinstall the version of Macromedia Flash Player that you've installed.
To change or reinstall the ActiveX control for Windows (Internet Explorer or AOL):
- Quit your browser before installing a new version of the ActiveX control.
- Remove any currently installed versions of the ActiveX control. See the Removing the Player tech note for instructions.
- Execute the AX player installation file in your "Players" folder to begin the installation.
- Open the browser. The new version of the ActiveX control should be installed and working.
To change or reinstall the plug-in for Windows (Netscape, CompuServe or Opera):
- Quit your browser before installing a new version of the plug-in.
- Remove any currently installed versions of the plug-in. See the Removing the Player tech note for instructions.
- Execute the appropriate Player installation file in your "Players" folder to begin the installation.
- Open the browser. The new version of the plug-in should be installed and working. To verify on Netscape, choose Help > About Plug-ins from the browser's menu.
To change or reinstall the plug-in for Macintosh (Netscape, Internet Explorer for Macintosh, Opera or CompuServe):
- Quit your browser before installing a new version of the plug-in.
- Remove currently installed versions of the plug-in. See the Removing the Player tech note for instructions.
- Execute the appropriate Player installation file in your "Players" folder to begin the installation.
- Open the browser. The new version of the plug-in should be installed and working. To verify on Netscape, choose Help > About Plug-ins from the browser's menu.
