How do I install the Flash Debug Player with IE10?

9
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For the same of testing (and debugging...) my Flex application on Windows 8 (which comes with IE10), I just downloaded the Flash Debug Player 11.4.402.287 - however, trying to install it merely shows a message box saying

The installation encountered errors: Your Microsoft Internet Explorer browser includes the latest version of the Adobe Flash Player built-in. Windows Update will inform you when new versions of the Flash Player are available.

I'm using Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16384 on Windows 8. A bit of Google research suggested that IE10 has a Flash player built-in (similiar to what Google Chrome has) so I looked for a way to disable the player. It seems that this is indeed possible by clicking the Cogwheel icon in the IE10 toolbar and then selecting 'Manage Add-ons'. The dialog which shows up shows a 'Shockwave Flash Object' entry. However, even with the built-in Flash player disabled, the Flash Debug Player installer keeps giving the same message.

Does anybody know how I can install the Flash Debug Player in IE10?

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According to the release notes (even the 11.5 beta), the “ActiveX Flash Player in this release is not compatible with Windows 8. Flash Player for Windows 8 is available as part of the Windows 8 release preview.” - poke
having the same issue :( - Danny G

2 Answers

3
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Adobe posted on their forum about this:

Sorry for the lack of information on the content debugger for Win 8. The debugger will be available for download on Microsoft's website a few weeks after Windows 8 general availability (10/26).

So it seems like it's not available yet, but should be in the next few weeks.

Update

The flash debug player is now available on the adobe website.

2
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The Flash debug player for IE10 is now available at Adobe Flash Player Support Center.