Silverlight is a Microsoft product that allows you to view video on certain websites much like Adobe Flash Player is required to watch most video online. It
is not a virus
but the notification you are receiving may indicate you have or had a infection of some sort that corrupted it.
Do I really need Microsoft Silverlight?
Its not a requirement to have it installed
, but as noted, some web pages utilize it for streaming multimedia content. I believe the last Olympics which MSNBC had exclusive rights to stream on the web, required Silverlight. Its what you call a Rich Internet Application, similar to Adobe Flash.
Is Microsoft Silverlight safe?
Leo says Silverlight
is safe
, it’s made by Microsoft and is pretty much a Flash equivalent.
What is Microsoft Silverlight and do I need it?
Microsoft Silverlight is a
free web-browser plug-in
that enables interactive media experiences, rich business applications and immersive mobile apps. … Silverlight works on all major OS’s plus all major browsers, including Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, and yes, Internet Explorer.
Is Silverlight a security risk?
Silverlight, like all applications, will require
a security patch to address issues that may be exploited in an attack
. … Until organizations keep Silverlight — and all other applications and systems — patched and up to date, hackers will continue to exploit the vulnerabilities in it.
Is it OK to uninstall Microsoft Silverlight?
Microsoft Silverlight
Silverlight is another media framework, similar to Java. … As under 0.1% of sites use Silverlight, you’re unlikely to come across any pages that require you to use it.
Feel free to uninstall it
, as the modern web is mostly leaving plugins like this behind.
Does Netflix use Silverlight?
You can use the Netflix HTML5 player or the Silverlight plug-in to watch Netflix TV shows and movies on: PCs running Windows XP or later. Intel-based Macs running OS X Tiger (v10.
Why was Silverlight discontinued?
The Mono Team abandoned development of Moonlight, a free and open-source implementation of both the Silverlight 1 and 2 runtimes. Development was discontinued in 2012
due to the poor acceptance of Silverlight and the restrictions imposed by Microsoft
.
What is replacing Silverlight?
- Adobe AIR.
- Visual Studio IDE.
- Rider.
- Adobe Animate (formerly Flash)
- Azure App Service.
- FortiGate.
- ASP.NET.
- Progress Telerik UI.
Why do I need MS Silverlight?
Silverlight is
Microsoft’s technology to improve web content and your overall Internet experience
. With Silverlight, browsers can play MP3, WMV and WMA files without Windows Media Player opening or the WMP ActiveX control. It supports multi-media content such as animation, video playback, and interactive features.
Where is Microsoft Silverlight used?
Microsoft Silverlight is a component in many web browsers that
helps them stream and display video, music, clickable menus, and other types of “rich media” content
. Launched in 2007, it was intended as a replacement for Adobe Flash, which was the de facto plugin for playing media online at the time.
Does Chrome use Silverlight?
In the newest release of Google Chrome (v42),
you can still use Silverlight but you have to explicitly enable it
. Below you will find instructions on how to enable Silverlight in Chrome and Firefox.
Is Microsoft Silverlight dead?
Microsoft Silverlight will reach the end of support on
October 12, 2021
. Silverlight development framework is currently only supported on Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11, with support for Internet Explorer 10 ending on January 31, 2020.
Why do I need Microsoft Silverlight for Netflix?
If you see repeated prompts to install Silverlight when you try to watch Netflix, it usually means
there’s an issue with the permissions on your computer
, or that your browser isn’t compatible. Follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issue.
How can I tell if Silverlight is installed?
- Press windows key + R together on your keyboard and type in “control appwiz.cpl” and click ok.
- Check if you have Microsoft Silverlight appearing in the list.
- If its not listed then you need to install Silverlight from the link below and follow the steps from the link.
Can I Uninstall Microsoft news?
Go Settings, Apps, scroll down to News, click on it and
click on Uninstall
.
