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sorry to be a pain but i've tried constantly restarting IE and my PC but when i go to the flash player page on Adobe, i install it like mentioned and then it says "failed to install". i've done everything the website says to do to make sure it works but nothing. i really needed it installed to watch tv shows on the ITV web player. does anyone know why it doesn't want to install?

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Important update (for anyone reading this years later): Adobe ended support for Flash Player on December 31, 2020 and blocked Flash content from running beginning January 12, 2021. Installing old Flash builds from third-party sites is unsafe; Adobe recommends uninstalling any copy you still have. Adobe Flash Player EOL. ()

If this thread is being used to solve the original IE install error (like described), the IE case is usually ActiveX/plugin and leftovers-related rather than a generic browser crash. Useful, concrete steps that go beyond “restart and try again”:

  • Run Adobe’s official Flash uninstaller to remove old files and registry entries, reboot, then install the correct installer for Internet Explorer (ActiveX). .
  • In IE, make sure ActiveX Filtering is off and ActiveX settings allow signed controls; install while running IE as Administrator. See Microsoft’s guidance on ActiveX controls. Use ActiveX controls for Internet Explorer. ()

Folders you can expect the uninstaller to target (verify before deleting anything manually):

C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash
%appdata%\Adobe\Flash Player
%appdata%\Macromedia\Flash Player

If old Flash is required for archived content, do not install random legacy players into a live browser. Prefer emulation or preservation tools instead: Ruffle (a browser and desktop Flash emulator) or BlueMaxima’s Flashpoint (offline archive/launcher) let you run SWFs without exposing the system to unpatched Flash vulnerabilities. Ruffle · Flashpoint Archive. (ruffle.rs)

Quick checklist summary: run the official uninstaller, reboot, use the IE/ActiveX installer while running as admin, temporarily pause AV or add an installer exception, turn off ActiveX Filtering, and match installer type to browser (ActiveX vs NPAPI/PPAPI). Credit to for the troubleshooting line of thinking and to for noting 64‑bit/IE issues historically — today, the safer route is emulation or archived playback rather than reinstalling unsupported Flash.

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Do you have a previous installation of flash? If you do, remove any previous versions from your computer. Then under the internet properties, delete all of your browsing history and add-ons. After this try to re-install. If you still can't after this, post what AV (Anti Virus) you are running. It may be your issue. Anyway, good luck and keep us up to date!

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i do because i have adobe flash and i uninstalled the flash player but it still said the error.

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What AV do you have? Also did you try deleting your history, etc?

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i tried everything - system restore. i cant wipe the system cos i have so much stuff on here.

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When you say you have tried everything, does that mean you have tried everything I mentioned? I am a bit confused about that. Also you have never posted what anti-virus you are running-this seems to be the culprit lately for plug ins and other downloads. You did say that you uninstalled the flash player, but did you also delete your history before you retried the install? Another thing you can try is to download the flash install on a flashdrive or portable harddrive. Then install it to your computer. Let me know if any of this works and also please post your AV!

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i have AVG. yeh i did my internet options to delete all. i dont have a portable hard drive or flash drive.

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If you can borrow a drive, or buy one ($10-$30 USD), this would allow you to do some control testing. Or you can burn it to a disk. I have not heard of AVG causing issues with flash, but that is not to say it could not happen. You might uninstall and reinstall your AVG. Then try to download flash....If this fails, I will come up with something else!!

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well i had to install a new version of AVG but flash player was messing up before that. i cant afford to uninstall it.

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i also cant afford to buy a drive and the fact no one i know has one.

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So do you know anyone who has a cd-burner and a disk that they could use to burn it for you? What is your rights on the computer? If you are the owner, you should have administrative rights on the computer that would allow for the download. If your account does not have administrative rights, it will not allow the download......just something to check on, let me know what you find out!

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sorry to be a pain but i've tried constantly restarting IE and my PC but when i go to the flash player page on Adobe, i install it like mentioned and then it says "failed to install". i've done everything the website says to do to make sure it works but nothing. i really needed it installed to watch tv shows on the ITV web player. does anyone know why it doesn't want to install?

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