Download and install Windows 10 update KB4577586 for removal of Adobe Flash Player

Microsoft has released a supplementary update for February 2021 that will remove the Adobe Flash Player completely. The Windows 10 update KB4577586 has a single agenda and does nothing else. This release…

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Microsoft has released a supplementary update for February 2021 that will remove the Adobe Flash Player completely. The Windows 10 update KB4577586 has a single agenda and does nothing else.

This release has the same KB number across all versions of Windows 10 for which it has been released for.

Get the full details on what this update has to offer and how to download it in the article.

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What’s new in KB4577586

Adobe Flash Player has reached the end of its service life (EOL) as of December 30th. Since then, all major web browsers have updated their products to eliminate support for the Adobe Flash Player, including Firefox 85 and Chrome 88. Installing this update on your computer will wipe out the Adobe Flash Player from your computer forever.

Having said that, it will only be removed if it is installed by the operating system itself. Microsoft says that if you had installed Adobe Flash Player using another source, this update would not remove it.

This update only removes the Adobe Flash Player that was installed by your version of Windows. If you installed Adobe Flash Player manually from another source, it will not be removed.
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There are currently no known issues with this release and it is likely that there will be none as it does not bring any other security or non-security updates to the Windows platform.

Download Windows update KB4577586

Install KB4577586 using Windows Update

However, Microsoft claims that this release is an “Optional update.” However, it is installable using the regular Windows Update method.

To install this update using Windows Update, please go to Start Menu –> Settings –> Update & Security –> Windows Update. In the right-hand pane, click on the Check for updates button. You will then be able to see the update and should install it automatically.

If you have not yet received this update, it is likely that it is yet to be publicly released in your region. If you are anxious to install it, you may use the offline installation links provided below.

Download offline installers for KB4577586

These updates can also be installed on any computer that has the relevant version of Windows 10, without having an internet connection. Download the offline installers below as per your Windows 10 version and platform requirements:

To install the update, simply run the downloaded MSU file and Windows will automatically install the cumulative update. It should not take long as all of the updates are very small when compared to other regular updates by Microsoft.

You can check out your current Windows build by launching Run and then typing winver.

To download any other updates related to any of the above, please check the Microsoft Catalog.

Uninstall the cumulative updates

You can uninstall this update using the guide provided ahead in the article. However, let us warn you that uninstalling this update will not restore Adobe Flash Player. In case you want to restore Flash Player on your PC again, Microsoft suggests performing either of the following:

Restore your device to an earlier time using a system restore point. This would only work if you had already created a restore point before installing this update.
Reinstall the entire operating system and then not install this update.

Only these 2 methods would work if you want to continue using the Flash Player.

If you face any other issues with this update, here is a quick guide on how you can uninstall the update on your computer.

Uninstall updates using Windows Update History tool

Navigate to the following:
Start Menu ->Settings –> Update & Security –> Windows Update.

From the right-hand pane, click on View Update History.
Now click on Uninstall updates.
Select Update for Microsoft Windows with the relevant update name and press the Uninstall button.

Uninstall update using command-line

You can also delete the update by entering several commands in the Command Prompt. Here is how:

Open Command Prompt (Run –> cmd)
Run the following command:
wmic qfe list brief /format:table

This will show all the updates installed on the computer. Make sure the relevant updates are on the list.
To uninstall the update, run the following command
wusa /uninstall /kb:UpdateName
Replace UpdateName with the number from the update. For example, if the update that you want to uninstall is KB4577586, you will enter the following command:
wusa /uninstall /kb:4577586

Restart your computer once the update is removed.

Please note that even if you are able to uninstall this update, you will not be able to get the Flash Player back. It should be gone forever.

Cleanup after installing Windows Updates

If you want to save space after installing Windows updates, you can run the following commands:

dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore

dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

Tags: Windows 10 Updates, Windows Updates

Subhan Zafar

Subhan Zafar is an established IT professional with interests in Windows and Server infrastructure testing and research, and is currently working with Itechtics as a research consultant. He has studied Electrical Engineering and is also certified by Huawei (HCNA & HCNP Routing and Switching).

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Download and install Windows 10 update KB4577586 for removal of Adobe Flash Player

What’s new in KB4577586

Download Windows update KB4577586

Install KB4577586 using Windows Update

Download offline installers for KB4577586

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Uninstall the cumulative updates

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Cleanup after installing Windows Updates

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