Configuring Flash to work on Windows Server 2012

Installing Adobe Flash on Windows Server 2012 can be complicated; certain filters must be disabled before it can be used properly by AppScan Enterprise.

Procedure

  1. Add the Desktop Experience feature:
    1. On the Windows Server 2012 computer, open Server Manager from the taskbar or from the Start menu.
    2. In the Dashboard section, click Add roles and features.
    3. In the Add Roles and Features wizard, select Server Selection > Features.
    4. In the Features list, select User Interfaces and Infrastructure > Desktop Experience.
    5. Click Next, and then click Install and respond to the wizard prompts to complete the wizard.
  2. Enable the Flash Player in Microsoft Internet Explorer. Follow the instructions at http://forums.adobe.com/thread/885448.
  3. Disable the ActiveX filtering in Internet Explorer. Follow the instructions at http://forums.adobe.com/thread/867968.