From: Gregg N 

Mike N. wrote:
>    ... Recently Flash magically found its way onto my computer.  I don't
> remember installing it.  I uninstalled it, but it has embedded itself
> deeply into Firerfox.   I disassocaited all extensions from Firefox.  I
> can't find plugin management, plugin uninstall for Flash.  The last thing I
> want is another hole for malware to come in and another form of cookie
> tracking for advertisers.   The only thing I can think of is that it came
> in with the last 'security update' for Firefox.
>
>    How do I get rid of it short of nuking files that look like they're
> Flash binaries?

I don't know how to get rid of it, or how it got installed (I don't
remember how I got it), but I heartily recommend this extension:

http://flashblock.mozdev.org/

It suppresses Flash on any page you visit, and in its place inserts a blank
rectangle with a "play" button. If you click the play button, you
activate that particular flash. You can also elect not to block flash on
the site by right-clicking the play button and selecting that option from
the menu.

Gregg

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