detect if flash is installed without js

Question

If flash is not installed, i want to replace the flash animation with a jquery animation. BUT if flash and js are not installed, i want to display a div with a message to the user. how is it possible to check if flash is not running at the clientside without using js?

kind regards,

Answer 1

Use a javascript event to replace your message with the Flash animation. If Javascript is not running, you will see the message instead.

SWFObject is a great little tool for completing exactly what you want.