Flash Player is integrated with Google Chrome as Pepper plug-in. Sometimes, it's necessary for developers to install the Content Debugger to debug their code. These instructions outline how to install and enable the Content Debugger.
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Go to https://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/debug_downloads.html and download the Content Debugger installer for the OS in use (Mac OS or Windows).
If installing the Content Debugger for Mac OS, note the version number.
Proceed with installing Flash Player Content Debugger.
At the prompt, type the launch command in the following syntax:
<path to chrome app> --ppapi-flash-path=<path to PPAPI plugin> --ppapi-flash-version=<PPAPI Version Installed>
For example:
/Applications/Google Chrome.app/Contents/MacOS/Google Chrome --ppapi-flash-path=/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/PepperFlashPlayer/PepperFlashPlayer.plugin --ppapi-flash-version=19.0.0.185
To confirm that Chrome is using the Content Debugger, navigate to http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html.
The results indicate that the debug version is in use:
Your system information | |
Your Flash Version | 19.0.0.185 (debug version) |
Your browser name | Google Chrome (PPAPI) |
Your Operating System (OS) | Macintosh (OSX) |
In the address field, type the following and press enter: chrome://plugins
Click Details and scroll down to the Flash section.
Disable the integrated Pepper version by clicking Disable. The Location of the integrated version is in the Programs Files directory path.
To confirm Chrome is using the Content Debugger, launch Chrome and navigate to http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html.
The results indicate that the debug version is in use:
Your system information | |
Your Flash Version | 19.0.0.185 (debug version) |
Your browser name | Google Chrome (PPAPI) |
Your Operating System (OS) | Windows (Windows 7) |