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title: "VB.NET - How to check if Webbrowser supports flash?"  
description: "VB.NET - How to check if Webbrowser supports flash?"  
author: "Anonymous User"  
published: 2013-06-11  
updated: 2013-06-12  
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# VB.NET - How to check if Webbrowser supports flash?

Hi [Developers](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12875/blunders-you-must-avoid-while-hiring-java-developers-to-get-the-best-fulfilling-your-needs), \
I have created one [web application](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13069/progressive-web-application-pwas-all-you-need-to-know-about) that used for plays flash videos. I have to [check if](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/12878/how-to-check-if-an-asp-dot-net-file-upload-control-has-a-file-in-jquery) they have flash for the [Internet](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44650/what-should-you-do-during-an-internet-outage) [Explorer](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/34658/want-to-developed-windows-explorer-without-using-telerik) (the WebBrowser Element) installed. How can I check this? I saw this in another [tool](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12857/customization-software-a-perfect-tool-for-e-store-owners-to-make-big-bucks) before, but I have no idea how it's working.\
Thanks in advance.

## Replies

### Reply by AVADHESH PATEL

Hi Hugh,\
You can try as following using jQuery\
**var _flash_installed = ((typeof navigator.plugins != "undefined" && typeof navigator.plugins["Shockwave Flash"] == "object") || (window.ActiveXObject && (new ActiveXObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash")) != false));**\
I hope it helpful for you.


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