# The Dreaded Flash Detection Problem

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-dreaded-flash-detection-problem/196327>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [August 7, 2006, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-dreaded-flash-detection-problem/196327 "2006-08-07T18:19:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![jd76](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/da6949/32.png) [@jd76](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jd76)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2006, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-dreaded-flash-detection-problem/196327/1 "2006-08-07T18:19:23Z")

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I have some websites that have flash animations included. The client loves them and using the “[SWFObject: Javascript Flash Player detection and embed script](http://blog.deconcept.com/swfobject/#howitworks)” fix I was able to overcome the evil “click here to activate this control” box. I had hoped that this would also work as a panacea for flash detection, but I have come to understand that if I use the express install option, it will only work for flash player 7+

I am chasing my tail and am confused about the best possible combinations of flash detection scenarios.

I look forward to the response from anyone willing to provide input.