Like many other people apparently, I cannot install Flash Player. I have XP
Home SP2 and IE 6 and have gone through the Macromedia trouble shooting
instructions, uninstalled and reinstalled and deleted a particular registry
entry that was previously suggested. I still cannot install this software and
therefore cannot enjoy certain content at many websites. I would be most
grateful for expert assistance!

I am having the EXACT same issue. And now, at this point, because Macromedia
recommended deleting the version, I have no FLASH at all and cannot look at
many websites. I tried to install an older version of FLASH to at least get
that version but cannot.

I also tried to log onto Macromedia to post the problem but their message
board is down today. I'm wondering if this is getting to be a big problem?!

Help anyone!! Thank you!!

"jterk" wrote:

> Like many other people apparently, I cannot install Flash Player. I have XP
> Home SP2 and IE 6 and have gone through the Macromedia trouble shooting
> instructions, uninstalled and reinstalled and deleted a particular registry
> entry that was previously suggested. I still cannot install this software and
> therefore cannot enjoy certain content at many websites. I would be most
> grateful for expert assistance!

Do you have any toolbar or other helper application that blocks Flash? Some
toolbars that block pop-ups also have a Flash-blocker.

See this site for .reg file to make sure Flash is enabled in the registry:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm - line 363 on the left.
Download to your desktop and double-click to merge to your registry or right
click and choose Merge - or Edit to see exactly what modifications it will
make to your registry.

Check your security settings - Tools...Internet Options...Security tab,
click Internet Zone, click Custom, and make sure automatic downloads are
enabled. Ensure that "Download Signed ActiveX controls" and "Run ActiveX
controls and plug-ins" are not disabled.

If you are behind a proxy server or are in an administered network
environment - they may be blocking Flash.

If you are trying to install via a web page, try installing via the
downloadable installer:
http://www.macromedia.com/go/full_flashplayer_win_msi or
http://www.macromedia.com/support/fl...player7_ax.exe

This is a silent installer - you will get no feedback if the install is
successful. You can check for your Flash install status here:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/

Tools...Manage Add-ons...change menu to "Add-ons that have been used by IE"
and make sure that "Shockwave ActiveX Control" and "Shockwave Flash Object"
are set to "enabled".

Try posting your issue to the Macromedia Flash support forum:
http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/we...184&forumid=44
As you'll see, you are not alone in having trouble installing Flash, and
they have support engineers there monitoring the group.

--

Jon R. Kennedy MS MVP/IE
Charlotte, NC USA
(E-Mail Removed)


"jterk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:693C85A7-2A7E-485B-99E5-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Like many other people apparently, I cannot install Flash Player. I have
> XP
> Home SP2 and IE 6 and have gone through the Macromedia trouble shooting
> instructions, uninstalled and reinstalled and deleted a particular
> registry
> entry that was previously suggested. I still cannot install this software
> and
> therefore cannot enjoy certain content at many websites. I would be most
> grateful for expert assistance!

Jon you are a legend! This problem was driving me nuts until I read your
suggestions.

Cheers
--
PaulC


"Jon Kennedy" wrote:

> Do you have any toolbar or other helper application that blocks Flash? Some
> toolbars that block pop-ups also have a Flash-blocker.
>
> See this site for .reg file to make sure Flash is enabled in the registry:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm - line 363 on the left.
> Download to your desktop and double-click to merge to your registry or right
> click and choose Merge - or Edit to see exactly what modifications it will
> make to your registry.
>
> Check your security settings - Tools...Internet Options...Security tab,
> click Internet Zone, click Custom, and make sure automatic downloads are
> enabled. Ensure that "Download Signed ActiveX controls" and "Run ActiveX
> controls and plug-ins" are not disabled.
>
> If you are behind a proxy server or are in an administered network
> environment - they may be blocking Flash.
>
> If you are trying to install via a web page, try installing via the
> downloadable installer:
> http://www.macromedia.com/go/full_flashplayer_win_msi or
> http://www.macromedia.com/support/fl...player7_ax.exe
>
> This is a silent installer - you will get no feedback if the install is
> successful. You can check for your Flash install status here:
> http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/
>
> Tools...Manage Add-ons...change menu to "Add-ons that have been used by IE"
> and make sure that "Shockwave ActiveX Control" and "Shockwave Flash Object"
> are set to "enabled".
>
> Try posting your issue to the Macromedia Flash support forum:
> http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/we...184&forumid=44
> As you'll see, you are not alone in having trouble installing Flash, and
> they have support engineers there monitoring the group.
>
> --
>
> Jon R. Kennedy MS MVP/IE
> Charlotte, NC USA
> (E-Mail Removed)
>
>
> "jterk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:693C85A7-2A7E-485B-99E5-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Like many other people apparently, I cannot install Flash Player. I have
> > XP
> > Home SP2 and IE 6 and have gone through the Macromedia trouble shooting
> > instructions, uninstalled and reinstalled and deleted a particular
> > registry
> > entry that was previously suggested. I still cannot install this software
> > and
> > therefore cannot enjoy certain content at many websites. I would be most
> > grateful for expert assistance!
>
>
>

Thanks for the kind words, and for posting back. For the benefit of others,
what did you do to resolve your problem?

--

Jon R. Kennedy MS MVP/IE
Charlotte, NC USA
(E-Mail Removed)


"Paulc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:260D5F61-00FE-4531-8C0A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Jon you are a legend! This problem was driving me nuts until I read your
> suggestions.
>
> Cheers
> --
> PaulC

Jon,
I was having the same problem and frustrations. Thanks for your input.
Loading flash via the downloadable installer resolved my problems. Thanks
again!!

"Jon Kennedy" wrote:

> Thanks for the kind words, and for posting back. For the benefit of others,
> what did you do to resolve your problem?
>
> --
>
> Jon R. Kennedy MS MVP/IE
> Charlotte, NC USA
> (E-Mail Removed)
>
>
> "Paulc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:260D5F61-00FE-4531-8C0A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Jon you are a legend! This problem was driving me nuts until I read your
> > suggestions.
> >
> > Cheers
> > --
> > PaulC
>
>
>

"jterk" wrote:

> Like many other people apparently, I cannot install Flash Player. I have XP
> Home SP2 and IE 6 and have gone through the Macromedia trouble shooting
> instructions, uninstalled and reinstalled and deleted a particular registry
> entry that was previously suggested. I still cannot install this software and
> therefore cannot enjoy certain content at many websites. I would be most
> grateful for expert assistance!

Here was my work around solution: install FireFox. It recognizes the
macromedia flash player. For some reason this is an unfixed bug with IE only

If you mean from Macromedia/Adobe website...I did that and it still doesn't
work. I checked the KB's and deleted the files mentioned also Macrmedia from
add/remove programs...still doesn't work. I somehow found that I have flash
player 8 and 10 and the KB said to apply patch to older version which I
evidently don't have cuz I get the infamous "The version of Macromedia Flash
you have installed does not match the update you are trying to install."
This is really sucky and my brain is mush now :-) how can I fix this!
P.S. Yes it does work on Firefox but that is not always convenient-thanks
Uncle Bill!

--
Joni M.


"memheights" wrote:

> Jon,
> I was having the same problem and frustrations. Thanks for your input.
> Loading flash via the downloadable installer resolved my problems. Thanks
> again!!
>
> "Jon Kennedy" wrote:
>
> > Thanks for the kind words, and for posting back. For the benefit of others,
> > what did you do to resolve your problem?
> >
> > --
> >
> > Jon R. Kennedy MS MVP/IE
> > Charlotte, NC USA
> > (E-Mail Removed)
> >
> >
> > "Paulc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:260D5F61-00FE-4531-8C0A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > Jon you are a legend! This problem was driving me nuts until I read your
> > > suggestions.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > --
> > > PaulC
> >
> >
> >

Do you have any toolbar or other helper application that blocks Flash? Some
toolbars that block pop-ups also have a Flash-blocker.

See this site for .reg file to make sure Flash is enabled in the registry:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm - line 363 on the left.
Download to your desktop and double-click to merge to your registry or right
click and choose Merge - or Edit to see exactly what modifications it will
make to your registry.

Check your security settings - Tools...Internet Options...Security tab,
click Internet Zone, click Custom, and make sure automatic downloads are
enabled. Ensure that "Download Signed ActiveX controls" and "Run ActiveX
controls and plug-ins" are not disabled.

If you are behind a proxy server or are in an administered network
environment - they may be blocking Flash.

If you are trying to install via a web page, try installing via the
downloadable installer:
http://www.macromedia.com/go/full_flashplayer_win_msi or
http://www.adobe.com/go/full_flashplayer_win_ie - current version

http://www.macromedia.com/support/fl...player7_ax.exe
or
http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get...p7_archive.zip
(previous version)

This is a silent installer - you will get no feedback if the install is
successful. You can check for your Flash install status here:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/

Completely uninstall any Flash you currently have and try to reinstall:
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowled...fm?id=tn_14157

More info http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowled...fm?id=tn_19166

Tools...Manage Add-ons...change menu to "Add-ons that have been used by IE"
and make sure that "Shockwave ActiveX Control" and "Shockwave Flash Object"
are set to "enabled".

Try posting your issue to the Macromedia Flash support forum:
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/webforu...184&forumid=44
As you'll see, you are not alone in having trouble installing Flash, and
they have support engineers there monitoring the group.


--

Jon R. Kennedy MS MVP/IE
Charlotte, NC USA
(E-Mail Removed)


"Joni M." <jemster_(at)hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:30AD18BA-6376-463F-AD75-(E-Mail Removed)...
> If you mean from Macromedia/Adobe website...I did that and it still
> doesn't
> work. I checked the KB's and deleted the files mentioned also Macrmedia
> from
> add/remove programs...still doesn't work. I somehow found that I have
> flash
> player 8 and 10 and the KB said to apply patch to older version which I
> evidently don't have cuz I get the infamous "The version of Macromedia
> Flash
> you have installed does not match the update you are trying to install."
> This is really sucky and my brain is mush now :-) how can I fix this!
> P.S. Yes it does work on Firefox but that is not always convenient-thanks
> Uncle Bill!
>
> --
> Joni M.
>
>
> "memheights" wrote:
>
>> Jon,
>> I was having the same problem and frustrations. Thanks for your input.
>> Loading flash via the downloadable installer resolved my problems. Thanks
>> again!!
>>
>> "Jon Kennedy" wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks for the kind words, and for posting back. For the benefit of
>> > others,
>> > what did you do to resolve your problem?
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> > Jon R. Kennedy MS MVP/IE
>> > Charlotte, NC USA
>> > (E-Mail Removed)
>> >
>> >
>> > "Paulc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> > news:260D5F61-00FE-4531-8C0A-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > > Jon you are a legend! This problem was driving me nuts until I read
>> > > your
>> > > suggestions.
>> > >
>> > > Cheers
>> > > --
>> > > PaulC
>> >
>> >
>> >

Thanks for your reply Jon!
I guess if I have a flash-blocker, I don't know how to find it. I don't
think I do cuz it worked before all the updates.
I went to Kelly's registry checker for flash and when I did a right or left
click I received:
Registry Error
Cannot import C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Flashenable.reg;not
all data was successfully written to the registry. Some keys are open by the
system or other processes. I had all other windows closed.
My security settings are all OK.
I think I will try to completely uninstall everything flash related and try
to redownload.
I'm not in a network I am just a retired ol' bat working on a home
computer...and not very well I might add!!!!
--
Joni M.


"Jon Kennedy" wrote:

> Do you have any toolbar or other helper application that blocks Flash? Some
> toolbars that block pop-ups also have a Flash-blocker.
>
> See this site for .reg file to make sure Flash is enabled in the registry:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm - line 363 on the left.
> Download to your desktop and double-click to merge to your registry or right
> click and choose Merge - or Edit to see exactly what modifications it will
> make to your registry.
>
> Check your security settings - Tools...Internet Options...Security tab,
> click Internet Zone, click Custom, and make sure automatic downloads are
> enabled. Ensure that "Download Signed ActiveX controls" and "Run ActiveX
> controls and plug-ins" are not disabled.
>
> If you are behind a proxy server or are in an administered network
> environment - they may be blocking Flash.
>
> If you are trying to install via a web page, try installing via the
> downloadable installer:
> http://www.macromedia.com/go/full_flashplayer_win_msi or
> http://www.adobe.com/go/full_flashplayer_win_ie - current version
>
> http://www.macromedia.com/support/fl...player7_ax.exe
> or
> http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get...p7_archive.zip
> (previous version)
>
> This is a silent installer - you will get no feedback if the install is
> successful. You can check for your Flash install status here:
> http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/
>
> Completely uninstall any Flash you currently have and try to reinstall:
> http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowled...fm?id=tn_14157
>
> More info http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowled...fm?id=tn_19166
>
> Tools...Manage Add-ons...change menu to "Add-ons that have been used by IE"
> and make sure that "Shockwave ActiveX Control" and "Shockwave Flash Object"
> are set to "enabled".
>
> Try posting your issue to the Macromedia Flash support forum:
> http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/webforu...184&forumid=44
> As you'll see, you are not alone in having trouble installing Flash, and
> they have support engineers there monitoring the group.
>
>
> --
>
> Jon R. Kennedy MS MVP/IE
> Charlotte, NC USA
> (E-Mail Removed)
>
>
> "Joni M." <jemster_(at)hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:30AD18BA-6376-463F-AD75-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > If you mean from Macromedia/Adobe website...I did that and it still
> > doesn't
> > work. I checked the KB's and deleted the files mentioned also Macrmedia
> > from
> > add/remove programs...still doesn't work. I somehow found that I have
> > flash
> > player 8 and 10 and the KB said to apply patch to older version which I
> > evidently don't have cuz I get the infamous "The version of Macromedia
> > Flash
> > you have installed does not match the update you are trying to install."
> > This is really sucky and my brain is mush now :-) how can I fix this!
> > P.S. Yes it does work on Firefox but that is not always convenient-thanks
> > Uncle Bill!
> >
> > --
> > Joni M.
> >
> >
> > "memheights" wrote:
> >
> >> Jon,
> >> I was having the same problem and frustrations. Thanks for your input.
> >> Loading flash via the downloadable installer resolved my problems. Thanks
> >> again!!
> >>
> >> "Jon Kennedy" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Thanks for the kind words, and for posting back. For the benefit of
> >> > others,
> >> > what did you do to resolve your problem?
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> >
> >> > Jon R. Kennedy MS MVP/IE
> >> > Charlotte, NC USA
> >> > (E-Mail Removed)
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Paulc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> > news:260D5F61-00FE-4531-8C0A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > > Jon you are a legend! This problem was driving me nuts until I read
> >> > > your
> >> > > suggestions.
> >> > >
> >> > > Cheers
> >> > > --
> >> > > PaulC
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>
>
>