The primary executable is named flashutil32_21_0_0_157_activex.exe. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The most common release is 21.0.0.213, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Adobe Flash Player 21 ActiveX is a software program developed by Adobe Systems.
