Can't install Flash Player with WIN XP SP2 IE

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Alan P. Biddle

I recently installed SP2 in my WIN XP Home system, and noticed a few
sites I could no longer access. Usually they came up with a gray
screen and nothing else. Finally, I hit a site which informed me that
I did not have the Flash Player Plug in installed. It had been, prior
to the upgrade. However, when I go to the Macromedia site and click
on the install button, the screen just flickers, and comes back to the
same page.

It almost appears as if something, possibly a security setting, is
blocking the installation. I have installed another plugging with no
problem. So, any help on where to look?

Alan
 
Hi Alan :-)

Try the following see if it helps:

First, disable the SP2 popup blocker, or any other popup blocker program you
may have.

Also.....try adding macromedia.com to your Trusted Sites in IE"
IE\Tools\Internet Options\Security tab....click on Trusted Sites\Sites
button

Review this article and see if it will provide helpful information on this
issue:

Windows XP error installing Macromedia Flash Player ActiveX control
http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/xp_player_installerror.htm

also.....

Allow active content to run in files on My Computer - Windows XP Service
Pack 2:
http://www.winxptutor.com/lmzunlock.htm

Remove Flash from Add/Remove programs, including all registry entries for
it. Reboot, then go to Macromedia's site. Since it is Flash based you should
get the dialog to install Flash.
http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/playerfaq.htm

However, if you are getting error messages when you click the link, then
your host file, blocked sites under restricted area in IE, or other security
apps that you might be using that can block sites is interfering. Check
your Antivirus, and your Zone Alarm if you have it.

If you have any type of Toolbar or 3rd Party program with an ad blocker,
disable it or uninstall it. Set your security to Medium if you have not
already done so.


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
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Additionally, make sure that kill-bit is _NOT_ set to Flash ActiveX Control:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/noflash.htm

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


I recently installed SP2 in my WIN XP Home system, and noticed a few
sites I could no longer access. Usually they came up with a gray
screen and nothing else. Finally, I hit a site which informed me that
I did not have the Flash Player Plug in installed. It had been, prior
to the upgrade. However, when I go to the Macromedia site and click
on the install button, the screen just flickers, and comes back to the
same page.

It almost appears as if something, possibly a security setting, is
blocking the installation. I have installed another plugging with no
problem. So, any help on where to look?

Alan
 
Additionally, make sure that kill-bit is _NOT_ set to Flash ActiveX Control:

Bingo!

I cleared the kill-bit, and now it loads. Probably the result of one
of my anti-spam programs. Thanks for the help Ramesh.

Alan
 
You're welcome Alan. Glad that helped!

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Tips, Fixes and Tweaks
http://windowsxp.mvps.org



Bingo!

I cleared the kill-bit, and now it loads. Probably the result of one
of my anti-spam programs. Thanks for the help Ramesh.

Alan
 
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