Can you use Silverlight on a Mac?

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Can you use Silverlight on a Mac?

Compatibility. As of 2010, Microsoft Silverlight is compatible with Mac OS X. More specifically, the Microsoft Silverlight Web browser plugin is compatible with Safari, Firefox and Google Chrome, so you can use it with whichever browser you prefer.

Can I uninstall Microsoft Silverlight?

Silverlight is a web framework, similar to Adobe Flash, that once enabled rich media content in your browser. You won’t lose anything by uninstalling Silverlight.

How do I uninstall Silverlight on Mac?

How to uninstall Silverlight manually

  1. Quit all your browsers.
  2. Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
  3. Find the Microsoft Silverlight alias and remove it.
  4. In Finder, go to the following location: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Suppor/Microsoft.
  5. Find the Silverlight folder there and remove it into the Trash.

How do I completely remove Silverlight?

How to uninstall Silverlight

  1. Quit all open internet browsers.
  2. Click on the Start button.
  3. Select Control Panel.
  4. Select Programs & Features.
  5. Locate and click on Microsoft Silverlight, then click Uninstall.
  6. Your PC will notify you when the uninstall process is complete.

How do I enable Silverlight on Chrome for Mac?

Enable Silverlight in Chrome To re-enable Silverlight you have to take the following steps: Enter chrome://flags/#enable-npapi in the address bar of your Chrome browser. You will get the following window: Click “Enable” in the section “Enable NPAPI” and then click “Relaunch Now”.

Should I use Mirkat?

Mirkat helps you protect your online accounts and personal information from data breaches and privacy incidents. Once activated, Mirkat monitors for compromised account credentials and data, providing you alerts when new incidents are detected, and recommended actions you should take in response.

Is it possible to get Silverlight for Mac?

Micosoft stopped developing Silverlight for Mac in late 2016. It is a dead product, and particularly so for Safari 12. Firefox ESR 52 does support Silverlight but it won’t run on Mojave.

What version of Firefox do you use for Silverlight?

I am using Firefox ESR 52.1.0 on a MacBook. I was on Mac OS High Sierra and Silverlight was working on Safari until I installed Safari 12. At that point Firefox ESR 52.1.0 still ran Silverlight. I along with other users of a company Silverlight application have updated to Mac OS Mojave.

Does Silverlight work with Mojave?

Silverlight works fine in Mojave using Firefox 52.9.0. ESR If the version of Firefox still supports Silverlight, Mojave should not cause any issues. I have not tested it, however there’s no reason for it not to work. Is Silverlight not working? Micosoft stopped developing Silverlight for Mac in late 2016.

What is Microsoft Silverlight used for?

Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of .NET based media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. Silverlight offers a flexible programming model that supports AJAX, VB, C#, Python, and Ruby, and integrates with existing Web applications.