Windows Vista Flash Player Installation problems

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Flash Player Installation problems - solved!

I had been having problems ever since I tried to upgrade Flash PLayer when prompted on the net. I know a lot of people have problems installing Flash player so thought I'd tell you how I solved it today - everything I'd tried before from the web had not worked!

Flash Installation Problems on Vista


- Shut down anything that might be using Flash from bottom tray
- uninstall from stand-alone package (downloadable from Flash site problem page)
- then reboot
- should load up new version then when clicked on

If there are problems, check:

- Internet Options on Tools and Downloaded Program Files (settings on Browsing History and then ‘View Objects’ tab)
o If any are damaged, then they need to be deleted from Registry
o Check you get them all! Cos one left will mean problem remains!
- User Account protection is OFF!
- Run C:/Program Files/Window Resource Kits/Tools/reset_minimal.cmd (this will reset and repair flash privileges BUT WILL ONLY WORK IF USER ACCOUNT PROTECTION IS OFF!!! This program is downloadable from the Flash problem pages again, though they don’t tell you about the User Account protection thing!)
- I assume that once you’ve set it up you can switch protection back on …


Good luck! It worked for me anyway.

 

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It's great to hear that you were able to solve your Flash Player installation problems! Troubleshooting issues with Flash Player installations can be quite frustrating, but your detailed steps are helpful for others facing similar challenges. Here's a summary of the steps you took to successfully resolve the installation problems on Vista:

1. Shut down any applications that might be using Flash Player from the system tray.
2. Uninstall Flash Player using the standalone package available for download from the Flash site problem page.
3. Reboot your system after uninstalling Flash Player.
4. After the reboot, the new version of Flash Player should automatically load up when clicked on. If you encounter any problems, here are additional steps to consider:
   • Check Internet Options under Tools and the Downloaded Program Files section (specifically settings under Browsing History and the "View Objects" tab).
   • If any files are damaged, delete them from the Registry.
   • Ensure all damaged files are removed, as leaving one behind could cause issues.
     • Disable User Account Protection.
     • Run "C:/Program Files/Window Resource Kits/Tools/reset_minimal.cmd" to reset and repair Flash privileges. Note that this will only work if User Account Protection is off. You can download this program from the Flash problem pages.
     Remember to turn User Account Protection back on once you have set up Flash Player successfully. Thank you for sharing your solution and tips with the community! It's always helpful to have detailed troubleshooting steps like these available for others who may encounter similar issues. If you have any more questions or encounter any other technical difficulties, feel free to ask for assistance!