PinbalX not starting after Windows Update 13/3/21

**PiAnt** · March 15, 2021

Hi All,

PinballX will no longer run on my WIP cabinet after a Windows Update on 13 March. The update included removal of the Flash Player. PinballX Log below.

06:49:02.57 3/15/2021: PinballX - Version 4.80
06:49:02.64 3/15/2021: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (16GB)
06:49:02.64 3/15/2021: Loading Settings
06:49:02.66 3/15/2021: Initialize Component
06:49:02.71 3/15/2021: Initialize Display
06:49:02.76 3/15/2021: Testing Flash engine.
06:49:02.77 3/15/2021: Error initializing flash engine.
06:49:02.77 3/15/2021: Please try deleting flash.ocx in the installation folder and then reininstall PinballX.
06:49:02.77 3/15/2021: You may need to change security properties on the file.
06:49:02.77 3/15/2021: If PinballX does not initialize you should address this issue.
06:49:03.98 3/15/2021: Loading PlugIns
06:49:04.00 3/15/2021: Loaded Plugin:"DirectOutput PinballX Plugin" Version 1 By Swisslizard
06:49:04.05 3/15/2021: PlugIn Did not initialize. Disabling PlugIn
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: Error. Exiting
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021:
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: An error occurred creating the form. See Exception.InnerException for details. The error is: Class not registered
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021:
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: Class not registered
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021:
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: at c.a.a[a](a A_0)
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: at c.a.i()
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: at PinballX.FrmMain.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Boolean A_5, Boolean A_6)
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: at PinballX.FrmMain..ctor()
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: Disposing Plugins
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: Showing Taskbar
06:49:04.11 3/15/2021: Unhiding Mouse Cursor
06:49:04.12 3/15/2021: Bye

PinballXLite works ok, but only runs the playfield, not the BG or DMD screens.

This update hasn't yet happened on my desktop, where PinballX still works. I've disabled updates for a month on that in the meantime.

I've downloaded Flash from a reputable download site to install, but the installer won't initialise - I assume it's been disabled in some manner.

Unfortunately, System Restore was not enabled, so other than reinstalling the original Windows and disabling updates, what other options are available?

I could also install W7 if there are no other options.

Cheers for any insight.