What is Micromedia Player and why does it want me to install it?

[Randi]

I keep getting this box on most sites I go to. I have pop-ups blocked. I click on no, but a few seconds it is back. What is it and should I install it?
Can you tell I am a complete computer know-nothing?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Are you running anti-apyware programs?

 

[Randi]

I have AOL 8.0, I never upgraded to the 9.0. I have no clue how to add anything. I have never downloaded anything either.
Am too afraid I will mess everything up.
I don't open attachments on e-mails. I try to be careful.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Give this a try........

Upper right corner............

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm


And this.............

The scan in the center.........


http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/spyxposer/com/spyxposer_principal.htm


Then do this one also..........

http://www.lavasoft.com/software/adaware/

 

[bicker]

I think the OP meant Macromedia Flash Player. It is required to fully enjoy many of the most advanced websites, include Disney's. When you go to a page with Flash content, you will be prompted to install the player, so the web page will work properly.

 

[Dan Murphy]

There is a Micro out there also, bicker, found on a Google search. I assume it is not a variant of Macro. Maybe though.

 

[bicker]

What made me think the OP meant Macromedia Flash is that s/he mentioned s/he was getting the prompt on "most sites".

 

[Randi]

Thank you fellows! It is Macromedia Flash Player. I think my eyes are going too! And it does say that some parts of the site will not display properly without the upgrade installed.
So is it safe to install?

 

[bicker]

The Macromedia Flash Player is one of the most widely-used extensions to web browsers. As far as safety, there are those who would tell you that web browsers aren't "safe". As it is, what I can say about the Macromedia Flash Player is that it isn't an "exploit", it isn't adware, it isn't any of the nasty things "they" warn you against installing.