Adobe Flash Player assistance please - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jackebear · 04-07-2009, 01:46 AM

This just happened in the past couple of days and I have spent hours trying to get it to work. All of a sudden, everything says I am required to update my flash player (to version 10). Of course nothing works until I can update. A dozen times I get to the Adobe site, click update, click on "Allow Active X control" and wait but nothing. I never see the successful completion flash.

So, I now go into troubleshooting and download the uninstaller flash player program, run it and then download the Install Flash Player Active X .zip and run it. Nothing.

Then I try to reset my Security features in my Internet tools, try it again, and again nothing.

Running IE7, Windows Vista Home Premium.
I guess I'm not the only one; over a million hits regarding this.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Wyodiver33 · 04-07-2009, 06:58 AM

Not exactly a fix for your problem, but maybe try ditching IE7 for Firefox 3. It's a better browser anyway, and the Flash problem might go away. Or, if you just HAVE to use IE, maybe try upgrading to IE8.

Cynthetiq · 04-07-2009, 07:26 AM

I find that FF doesn't work with all my flash needs either, having followed that same advice... ditch IE7 etc. etc.

No.. I still have to use multiple browsers from time to time.

I've had to uninstall Adobe Flash from the control panel and not the uninstaller program.

Jackebear · 04-08-2009, 03:38 AM

Thanks so far. I've been checking around and this seems to be a pretty big problem for many people. And many are very angry with Adobe, including me. I didn't actually do anything upon myself to get into this predicament. One day I could watch YouTube and the next nothing played and it told me to update my flash player. Jeez. I did get it to work last night with FireFox and for that I am happy.

However, I am a problem solver and now I have this problem with IE and Flash 10 I would like to get it solved someday. So, I will keep my eyes and ears posted online and see what happens. Maybe there will be a patch or new version 10 someday. Until then, If you, my fellow Tilters have a solution, please let me know. Thanks for your support.

Craven Morehead · 04-08-2009, 06:35 PM

Had the same issue with same results. I think this is what I did to get it to work, which it eventrually did, but honestly, I can't say this is the final, I tried so many things. Uninstalled every Flash through Windows Control Panel. Restarted Windows. Then I ran the Flash uninstaller that you referred to. Restarted Windows. Then I tried the install again. Good luck.

04-07-2009, 01:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jackebear Insane	Adobe Flash Player assistance please This just happened in the past couple of days and I have spent hours trying to get it to work. All of a sudden, everything says I am required to update my flash player (to version 10). Of course nothing works until I can update. A dozen times I get to the Adobe site, click update, click on "Allow Active X control" and wait but nothing. I never see the successful completion flash. So, I now go into troubleshooting and download the uninstaller flash player program, run it and then download the Install Flash Player Active X .zip and run it. Nothing. Then I try to reset my Security features in my Internet tools, try it again, and again nothing. Running IE7, Windows Vista Home Premium. I guess I'm not the only one; over a million hits regarding this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. __________________ Life's jounney is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out shouting, "Holy sh*t! What a ride!" - unknown

04-07-2009, 06:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	Not exactly a fix for your problem, but maybe try ditching IE7 for Firefox 3. It's a better browser anyway, and the Flash problem might go away. Or, if you just HAVE to use IE, maybe try upgrading to IE8. __________________ I like stuff.

04-07-2009, 07:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	I find that FF doesn't work with all my flash needs either, having followed that same advice... ditch IE7 etc. etc. No.. I still have to use multiple browsers from time to time. I've had to uninstall Adobe Flash from the control panel and not the uninstaller program. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

04-08-2009, 03:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jackebear Insane	Thanks so far. I've been checking around and this seems to be a pretty big problem for many people. And many are very angry with Adobe, including me. I didn't actually do anything upon myself to get into this predicament. One day I could watch YouTube and the next nothing played and it told me to update my flash player. Jeez. I did get it to work last night with FireFox and for that I am happy. However, I am a problem solver and now I have this problem with IE and Flash 10 I would like to get it solved someday. So, I will keep my eyes and ears posted online and see what happens. Maybe there will be a patch or new version 10 someday. Until then, If you, my fellow Tilters have a solution, please let me know. Thanks for your support. __________________ Life's jounney is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out shouting, "Holy sh*t! What a ride!" - unknown

04-08-2009, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Craven Morehead Custom User Title	Had the same issue with same results. I think this is what I did to get it to work, which it eventrually did, but honestly, I can't say this is the final, I tried so many things. Uninstalled every Flash through Windows Control Panel. Restarted Windows. Then I ran the Flash uninstaller that you referred to. Restarted Windows. Then I tried the install again. Good luck.