NPSWF32.dll error when installing flash player

[Guest]

I've been trying to install flash player but I keep getting the same error when I try:

Error opening file for writing              C:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\NPSWF32.dll

When I ignore that one I get another error

Error opening file for writing               C:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe

and then when I ignore this it 'finishes downloading', but it's basically useless and does not work. I went to the location above to see if I could find the file- NPSWF32.dll, but it's not there. There is a macromed and Flash folder but it is empty inside. I downloaded the NPSWF32.dll and tried to put it in the flash folder but the system wouldn't let me. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but I keep getting the same error. it is driving me insane, please help me if you are familiar with this problem. i googled this and saw that a lot of people had this problem as well but i've yet to find a working solution. I'm on windows vista and im using 3.6 firefox.

[Guest · Accepted solution]

Hi , The files you are speaking of are removed with the Adobe Uninstaller and then the Installer will install the needed

files into the Flash folder.

http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html  Download this Uninstaller and put it on your Desktop

http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player.exe This is the FF Installer, SAVE it to your Desktop

Since I don't know what add ons, extensions or plugins you have, Just disable them all for now.

Follow the instructions for the Uninstaller, close all browsers, check the system tray. No programs that use Flash should

be running.

Disconnect from the Internet

Disable any and all Anti-Virus/Spyware programs that run in realtime.

Disable any Firewall that you use, except Windows Firewall

Run the Uninstaller from your Desktop, then Reboot. Wait until fully Rebooted, then Reboot again

Run the Installer from your Desktop, then Reboot

Enable your Firewall and your Anti-Virus/Spyware programs

Connect back to the Internet

Go to this Adobe test site to confirm you have the FP vs 10.0.42.34 installed http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about

Go to your plugins and make sure you have SWF(Shockwave Flash) vs 10.0.42.34 there and it is Enabled

Enable Java-the latest is JRE 6 update 18.

Then check your Flash folder and post back with the files that are now installed.

Now if you have old versions of Java installed(check the Add/Remove) you would need to Remove them via Add/Remove

and install the latest Java. NOTE: You can do this prior to the Uninstall/Install process. Post back and I'll give you the Java install procedure.

Thanks

eidnolb

Message was edited by: eidnolb  add'l

[Guest]

ahhhh wow thank you so much! it finally worked!! I successfully installed the java as well. i think the problem might've been the antivirus or i didn't reboot enough. you saved me a lot of trouble, thanks so much again! you're the best!!!!

[Guest]

Hi r, glad that it worked for you. It's always surprising how one thing overlooked can "spoil the soup". It probably was

the Anti-Virus like you said.

Thanks for the feedback and marking the thread as answered. A lot of people use Firefox and other browsers and will

recognize that NPSWF32.dll file.

Regards,

eidnolb