We know this is exactly what we want to uninstall because the version and name is the same as the plugin. While this works, it’s quite possible it could accidentally get re-enabled.įind and remove the installed program with something like IObit Uninstaller. This first is obvious: Just disable this from running. “Facebook Video Calling Plugin” has been installed via Skype Limited, but I don’t use video for Facebook.Ī few options are available to stop this plugins use. Take a look around your own plugins page to verify whether these instances are the same for you. On the same note, “Chrome PDF Viewer” is installed an enabled so I actually don’t even need the Adobe Reader plugin enabled. It could potentially be many, many versions old and I won’t be told of this until I manually check this page. It gives you the direct link for download but has never notified me in the past. This has been enabled by default but is indicating it’s an outdated version that requires a critical security update. While you wouldn’t think it’d do any harm, consider the “Adobe Reader” PDF plugin. This is a clear example of Chrome adding and enabling a plugin that isn’t necessarily needed. Disable it at any time by choosing “Disable.” If Chrome is the only browser you use, making Opera and Internet Explorer’s need for Flash nonexistent, consider only enabling the built-in Chrome instance. Chrome has automatically found this dll file and enabled it for us when flash was first installed.
Looking at Flash Player, we see the first to be the built-in plugin provided by Chrome while the the other is the one installed by the system, outside of the browser. This will expand every plugin to view information pertaining to the description and location. View more details about each plugin with the upper right “Details” link. Notice the first entry of “Adobe Flash Player” mentions “2 files” after its name. Ones currently enabled have a regular white background while disabled items are grey.
Open Chrome’s Plug-ins from the chrome://plugins address or through the menu’s “Settings” item called “Disable individual plug-ins” under “Content settings.” This page lists all the plug-ins Chrome finds and allows for use. Though this is unlikely, it’s important to shield yourself. Some plug-ins are enabled that aren’t being used and could potentially be compromised to enable a remote exploiter to gain access to your system. Having too many plug-ins attempting to run at the same time can cause both security risks and performance issues.
If you’re using Google Chrome, consider taking note of what plug-ins you use and need on a daily basis.
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