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February 7, 2014
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update install will not accept password

I am trying to update flach player to 12.0.0.44 A  dialog box saying "install adobe flashplayer wants to make changes. Type your name and password" My name came up automaticlly but it would not acept my password. I reset my password  and am able to log into my account but still ot able to install the software.

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C_F_McBlob
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Inspiring
February 8, 2014

It's not your Adobe password, It's your OS password.

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patoldmanse
Participant
November 30, 2014

I meant to reply to Mike M.  Right answer, thanks! Somebody should change that wording - whether it is Adobe or Mac.  It sounds like a Mac mistake.

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patoldmanse
Participant
November 30, 2014

Right answer, thanks!  Adobe should change their wording. 

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Participant
November 5, 2014

How do I find out my administrator password

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pwillener
Legend
November 6, 2014

Ask the person who installed your operating system.

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C_F_McBlob
C_F_McBlobCorrect answer
Inspiring
February 8, 2014

It's not your Adobe password, It's your OS password.

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Participant
July 28, 2014

what is that?

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pwillener
Legend
July 28, 2014

Your Administrator password.

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MichaelKazlow
Legend
February 7, 2014

Moved to Installing Flash Player

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Bernd Alheit
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 7, 2014

Try the forum for Flashplayer.

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