Flash update now forces installation of Google Toolbar

[JOvadya]

I am exceedingly disappointed that Adobe is forcing this add-on upon my system, and am amazed that a company respected for its integrity and consumer trust would betray that trust and attempt to sneak one past its trusting users. I should like to update my flash product without any add-ons. Please direct me to a download package that does not bundle Google's or any other third party's products. Thank you for listening.

[pwillener]

What is your operating system & version?

What is your web browser?

[topic moved to Flash Player forum]

[JOvadya]

Thank you for your response.

I am running Windows 7 Ultimate + SP1, and use all popular browsers.

Upon installation, the installation window displays three line graphs each representing a different installation, the first is the Flash update, the second is Google's toolbar and the third is Google Chrome. Although I download the update via my browser, I save it to disk and run the installation from there.

Google Chrome is already installed on my machine, and I do not want any toolbars.

Previously, Adobe's updates provided users with a preferences window wherein third-party offerings may be omitted from the installation, and I wonder why Adobe suddenly decided to disconcern itself with customers' interests.

Will Adobe be offering the update without the 'extras'?

[DenverDeveloper1]

It's unacceptable that an Adobe Flash “update” is installing extras beyond just the update, and without permission.  @#)(*%()@#*%)(@#% ADOBE!!! 

I’m glad HTML5 has the promise of removing most, if not all, the need for Flash. 

I cannot trust Adobe and I hope the user community rejects this hijacking of our computers.

[moanrose]

Im very disappointed to.

Installing software on my computer without my permission -  I would consider illegal!!!!!

This is a very bad business decision by Adobe.

Shame on you!!!