Problem installing Adobe Flash Player

Question

Hi,I have been trying to install the Adobe Flash Player on my Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit laptop.  I navigate to the download page and select the appropriate version (v23.0.0.162).  It starts downloading the file and the install begins.  It prompts me to allow to install.  I click "Yes" and it continues.  Before the install gets started good, I close all of my browsers and disable my virus software (Norton v22.7.1.32).  The install seems to work.  A browser opens and shows me other products that I may want.  But, when I go to verify if the install was successful (Flash Player Help) and click the "Check Now" button, it states it was not installed and points me back to the Downloads page.  I have tried to install and then reboot my laptop, but it still does not help.  I have even tried to install an earlier version of Flash Player and it still does not work.  Any help to correct this issue is much appreciated!!Thanks,Ray

ra1906 · Accepted Answer

I had to fully uninstall the Flash and Shockwave Objects. Once I did that, I reinstalled the Flash Object and it started working.

AdobeJuanKenobi · Answer

first let me say Adobe flash player is a woeful piece of software for installing, for browser integration and as invasive ware. I used to work for Adobe but dont have much to do with it now. Its sad what a pirate organization it is now. Forcing nuisance "update" installs in the guise of security just to give the installer another chance to install "optional" crap like antivirus (really?) and now i read here that to fix MY flash issue i may need to manually install a bunch of things. What a farce.

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