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 requesting storage space.
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OS 10.5.8
Recently I was surfing and a small window appeared requesting permission to store information on my computer. This is in regard to Adobe Flash Player Settings giving a choice of allow or deny. Is this possibly a virus?
Has anyone else seen this request?
jaybass
OS 13.6.6 iMac (Retina 5K, 27", 2017, 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5, 24 GB RAM, 2400 MHz DDR4. SuperDuper. 1 TB Lacie HD
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Re: requesting storage space.
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There are three local storage settings in Flash player - Allow sites to save information on this computer (the default)
- Ask me before allowing new sites to save information on this computer
- Block all sites from storing information on this computer
It would appear you have option 2 selected in System Preferences > Flash Player.
If we knew what it was we were doing, it wouldn't be called research, would it?
— Albert Einstein
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Re: requesting storage space.
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No, this is not a virus.
Web sites can store information in Flash objects. This is a bit like storing information in a cookie. Newer versions of Flash pPlayer ask for your permission before allowing a site to store these Flash objects by default, that's all.
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Re: requesting storage space.
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You are right, I have option 2 selected. I appreciate your reply.
And thank you Tacit for input regarding a virus. My mind is at rest.
jaybass
OS 13.6.6 iMac (Retina 5K, 27", 2017, 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5, 24 GB RAM, 2400 MHz DDR4. SuperDuper. 1 TB Lacie HD
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