Windows 7 Flash Player update error "no disk in drive"

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Every time I try to update Flash Player the installation program starts correctly but than stops and says "no disk in drive" and the installation cannot continue.

Searched the net in vain for any good answer to this.

 

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It seems like you're encountering an issue with the Flash Player installation where you're getting a "No disk in drive" error preventing the installation from continuing. This error could be due to various reasons, but here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and resolve the issue: 1. Clear Temporary Files: - Clear your temporary files to ensure there are no conflicting files causing the issue. You can do this by: - Pressing Win + R, type in %temp% and hit Enter. - Delete all the files and folders in the Temp folder. 2. Check Drive Letters: - Sometimes, changing drive letters can cause this issue. Ensure that your drive letter configuration is correct. - To check and modify the drive letters: - Right-click on This PC or My Computer and select Manage. - Go to Disk Management and verify the drive letters. 3. Reinstall Flash Player: - Uninstall the current Flash Player installation and then attempt to install it again. Make sure you download the installer directly from Adobe's official website. 4. Registry Edits (Advanced Users Only): - Warning: Editing the registry incorrectly can cause serious issues. Proceed with caution. - You can check if there are any incorrect drive references in the registry that might be causing this issue. 5. Use the Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller: - Before reinstalling, use the official Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller to completely remove any existing Flash installations. - Download the uninstaller from the Adobe website and follow the instructions. 6. Run Installation as Administrator: - Right-click on the Flash Player installer and choose Run as Administrator to ensure necessary permissions are granted for the installation process. Try these steps one by one and see if any of them resolve the issue with the Flash Player installation. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more details, and we can explore further solutions.