Adobe Flash Player is software needed to access certain types of content on the internet.  Websites such as Youtube.com, MSN.com, and Myspace.com utilize flash player to show videos, stream music, and upload picture slideshows.  If you do not have the latest version of Flash Player downloaded, you cannot view this content.

Errors Associated with Flash Player
If you have downloaded the latest version of Flash Player and still cannot view content on websites, usually you get a warning like:

“Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Macromedia’s Flash Player.  Get the latest Flash player.”

If you know you have downloaded the latest version of Flash player, there may have been an error in the installation process.

This error occurs often when downloading from the Adobe website and can be caused by any number of things.  The most common cause is that your security software is interfering with the installation or download or the installer is just corrupted.  In addition, your user rights may not be set at the correct level or there may be a registry error on your computer preventing installation.

How to Fix and Update Flash Player
To fix this error, Flash Player must be re-installed.

• To do this, you must go to the Adobe website and use their uninstall tool to uninstall the corrupted version.
• Reboot your computer.
• Then search for the Adobe Flash Player standalone installation file.
• Download, reboot, and you should be set.

To prevent botched installation of Flash Player, download and use a registry cleaner to clear your system’s hard drive of registry errors.  These errors can inhibit the installation of files or software onto your computer and cause problems.  Utilize a good registry cleaner to maintain Flash Player and help optimize your PC’s performance.

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