Adobe Community: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP)

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1. Pat Willener,

Aug 11, 2011 5:39 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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Try downloading the installer from http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/fp_distribution3.html

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2. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 12, 2011 5:40 AM in reply to Pat Willener

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That simply produces same results: "Installation encountered errors. Failed to initialize." Tried to install installer.exe and the rest. Got errors 1722, 1316.

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3. Pat Willener,

Aug 12, 2011 6:35 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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Gigi-Gigi wrote:

Tried to install installer.exe and the rest. Got errors 1722, 1316.

Sorry, I don't understand; what is the file name you downloaded from my link, and what is its size?

Also, can you post the contents of the FlashInstall.log file? (C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash)

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4. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 13, 2011 5:57 AM in reply to Pat Willener

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Reply: Here are your instructions (which is what I did): Try downloading the installer from http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/fp_distribution3.html

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5. Pat Willener,

Aug 13, 2011 5:15 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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I cannot help you if you don't answer my questions.

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6. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 13, 2011 5:25 PM in reply to Pat Willener

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I'm sorry. I honestly thought I'd answered your question in the forum response I posted. Your exact instructions are as follows (Try downloading the installer from http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/fp_distribution3.html), which is exactly what I did (got same error msg, as I mentioned) I do not know what you mean by "Try downloading the installer from http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/fp_distribution3.html." I'm not that computer savvy. But I totally appreciate your help.

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7. Pat Willener,

Aug 13, 2011 5:41 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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Sorry if my instructions and questions were not clear enough; let's start this again.

I don't know what web browsers you use, so my instructions are for both browser types (Internet Explorer, and other browsers like Firefox).

go to http://forums.adobe.com/thread/889580
download the installer for Internet Explorer and save it to disk;
if you use other browsers, then also download the other installer and save it to disk;
close all browser windows, then use Windows Explorer to run the installers you downloaded (install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe and possibly install_flash_player_10.exe).

If you still get errors

please give the exact error message you are getting
list (copy & paste) the contents of the FlashInstall.log file in C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash

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8. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 13, 2011 6:15 PM in reply to Pat Willener

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OK, I followed your instructions and it seemed to work, said it was completed. But I can't find it anywhere. Any suggestions? I ran a search for Adobe Flash Player and it's not finding the downloaded file, only old versions from years before.

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9. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 13, 2011 6:40 PM in reply to Pat Willener

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OK, no error message, but here is the copy/paste of the flash install.log file. Please help. THANKS.

=O====== M/10.3.181.14 2011-05-17+14-45-46.609 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mason\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\ICE4WWG5\uninstall_flash_player[1].exe" -force

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/PlayerPath 2

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001018

0006 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10a.ocx 20

0007 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000018

0008 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10a.ocx 20

0009 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce/FlashPlayerUpdate 2

0010 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/ 2

0011 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayer/FlashPlayerVersion 2

0012 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayer/SwfInstall 2

0013 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000}/ 2

0014 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001021

0015 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0016 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/PlayerPath 2

0017 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\Extended Properties\{2CA4F306-B280-4ab2-B5E1-1DFA3583F046}/C:\WINDOWS\system32 \FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 2

0018 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001040

0019 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/PlayerPath 2

0020 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001018

0021 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@adobe.com/FlashPlayer/ 2

0022 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@adobe.com/FlashPlayer/ 2

0023 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Adobe Flash Player Plugin/ 2

0024 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001019

0025 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001020

0026 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce/FlashPlayerUpdate 2

0027 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/ 2

0028 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayer/FlashPlayerVersion 2

0029 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayer/SwfInstall 2

0030 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001021

0031 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0032 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/PlayerPath 2

0033 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\Extended Properties\{2CA4F306-B280-4ab2-B5E1-1DFA3583F046}/C:\WINDOWS\system32 \FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 2

0034 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001040

0035 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10a.ocx 20

0036 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000018

0037 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10a.ocx 20

0038 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Mozilla\Firefox\extensions/Plugins 2

0039 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Mozilla\Mozilla Firefox\extensions/Plugins 2

0040 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Opera Software/Last CommandLine 2

0041 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Opera Software/Last CommandLine 2

0042 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Opera Software/Plugin Path 2

0043 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Opera Software/Plugin Path 2

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0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\FP_AX_CAB_INSTALLER.exe" /RegServer

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayer\SafeVersions/10.0 2

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayer\SafeVersions/10.0 2

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Adobe Flash Player ActiveX/ 2

0006 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000013 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10q.ocx

0007 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10q_ActiveX.exe

0008 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000016 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10q_ActiveX.dll

0009 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000019 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

=X====== M/10.3.181.14 2011-05-17+17-58-01.078 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.14 2011-06-03+16-12-31.625 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10q_ActiveX.exe" -update activex

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000011 0

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=O====== M/10.3.181.16 2011-06-03+16-13-06.828 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\DOCUME_1\BRIANM1\LOCALS~1\Temp\3.dir\InstallFlashPlayer.exe" -iv 0

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000013 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10r.ocx

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10r_ActiveX.exe

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000016 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10r_ActiveX.dll

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000019 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001024 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 183

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=O====== M/10.3.181.16 2011-06-09+00-37-43.328 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10r_ActiveX.exe" -update activex

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000011 0

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=O====== M/10.3.181.23 2011-06-09+00-38-00.765 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\DOCUME_1\BRIANM1\LOCALS~1\Temp\18.dir\InstallFlashPlayer.exe" -iv 0

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000013 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10s.ocx

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10s_ActiveX.exe

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000016 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10s_ActiveX.dll

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000019 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001024 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 183

=X====== M/10.3.181.23 2011-06-09+00-38-23.375 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.23 2011-06-19+15-49-35.640 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10s_ActiveX.exe" -update activex

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000011 0

=X====== M/10.3.181.23 2011-06-19+15-50-12.687 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.26 2011-06-19+15-50-12.750 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\DOCUME_1\BRIANM1\LOCALS~1\Temp\26.dir\InstallFlashPlayer.exe" -iv 0

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001039

=X====== M/10.3.181.26 2011-06-19+15-50-16.390 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.23 2011-06-23+20-07-18.343 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10s_ActiveX.exe" -update activex

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000011 0

=X====== M/10.3.181.23 2011-06-23+20-07-38.265 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.26 2011-06-23+20-07-38.328 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\DOCUME_1\BRIANM1\LOCALS~1\Temp\19.dir\InstallFlashPlayer.exe" -iv 0

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001039

=X====== M/10.3.181.26 2011-06-23+20-07-40.531 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.23 2011-07-13+18-04-53.687 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10s_ActiveX.exe" -update activex

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000011 0

=X====== M/10.3.181.23 2011-07-13+18-05-16.968 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.26 2011-07-13+18-05-17.234 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\DOCUME_1\BRIANM1\LOCALS~1\Temp\19.dir\InstallFlashPlayer.exe" -iv 0

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000013 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10t.ocx

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10t_ActiveX.exe

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000016 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10t_ActiveX.dll

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000019 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001024 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 183

=X====== M/10.3.181.26 2011-07-13+18-05-48.046 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.26 2011-08-07+16-54-51.078 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10t_ActiveX.exe -maintain activex

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10t_ActiveX.exe 5

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000018

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10t_ActiveX.exe 5

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce/FlashPlayerUpdate 2

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/ 2

0006 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayer/FlashPlayerVersion 2

0007 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayer/SwfInstall 2

0008 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000}/ 2

0009 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001021

0010 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0011 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/PlayerPath 2

0012 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10t_ActiveX.exe 5

0013 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000012

=X====== M/10.3.181.26 2011-08-07+16-55-15.687 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.34 2011-08-07+17-21-25.500 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mason\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\RI72Z1H3\fp_10.3.181.34_archive[1]\fp_10.3.181.34_a rchive\10_3r181_34_debug\flashplayer10_3r181_34_winax_debug.exe"

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX/PlayerPath 2

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Adobe Flash Player ActiveX/ 2

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000013 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10u.ocx

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10u_ActiveX.exe

0006 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000016 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10u_ActiveX.dll

0007 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000019 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0008 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000020 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

=X====== M/10.3.181.34 2011-08-07+17-22-02.375 ========

=O====== M/10.3.181.34 2011-08-07+17-22-52.828 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mason\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\RI72Z1H3\fp_10.3.181.34_archive[1]\fp_10.3.181.34_a rchive\10_3r181_34_debug\flashplayer10_3r181_34_win_debug.exe"

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/Version 2

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/PlayerPath 2

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/PlayerPath 2

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001036 Software\Macromedia\FlashPlayerPlugin/PlayerPath 2

=X====== M/10.3.181.34 2011-08-07+17-23-26.234 ========

=O====== M/10.3.183.5 2011-08-11+16-30-22.968 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mason\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\ICE4WWG5\install_flash_player_ax[1].exe"

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10u.ocx 20

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000018

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10u.ocx 20

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000013 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10v.ocx

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10v_ActiveX.exe

0006 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000016 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10v_ActiveX.dll

0007 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000019 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0008 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000020 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0009 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001024 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 183

=X====== M/10.3.183.5 2011-08-11+16-32-18.218 ========

=O====== M/10.3.183.5 2011-08-12+12-32-49.031 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mason\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\O0H3DBNI\install_flash_player_10_active_x[1].exe"

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000013 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10v.ocx

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10v_ActiveX.exe

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000016 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10v_ActiveX.dll

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000019 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000020 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0006 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001024 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 183

=X====== M/10.3.183.5 2011-08-12+12-33-24.093 ========

=O====== M/10.3.183.5 2011-08-12+12-36-49.765 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\DOCUME_1\BRIANM1\LOCALS~1\Temp\InstallAX.exe" -install activex -msi

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10v.ocx 20

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000018

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10v.ocx 20

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000013 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10v.ocx

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001025 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10v.ocx:32

=X====== M/10.3.183.5 2011-08-12+12-36-51.984 ========

=O====== M/10.3.183.5 2011-08-14+00-55-00.937 ========

0000 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000010 "C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mason\Desktop\install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe"

0001 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001037 SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Adobe Flash Player ActiveX/ 2

0002 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000013 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10v.ocx

0003 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000015 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10v_ActiveX.exe

0004 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000016 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10v_ActiveX.dll

0005 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000019 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0006 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00000020 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl

0007 Re: Tried to install Flash Player. Failed to initialize (XP) 00001024 C:\WINDOWS\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 183

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10. Pat Willener,

Aug 13, 2011 6:48 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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It seems that the install ran, but it has two warnings in the log file, which I do not understand.

Can you now see the Flash animation at http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ ?

If not, can you list what other files are in C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash ?

Do you now use Internet Explorer or Firefox?

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11. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 13, 2011 7:08 PM in reply to Pat Willener

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Flash10v.ocv

Flashinstall.log

FlashPlayerTrust (folder)

FlashUtil10v_ActiveX.dll

FlashUtil10v_ActiveX.exe

Flash Asset.x32

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12. Pat Willener,

Aug 13, 2011 7:12 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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Can you see the Flash animation (rotating red 'f') at http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/

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13. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 13, 2011 7:17 PM in reply to Pat Willener

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Yes. I see it move, then it stops.

I'm using Internet Explorer

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14. Pat Willener,

Aug 13, 2011 7:35 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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That is the correct behavior; it means that Flash Player is now installed and working.

Do you still have any problems with Flash Player?

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15. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 13, 2011 7:42 PM in reply to Pat Willener

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Can you help me download ShockPlayer?

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16. Pat Willener,

Aug 13, 2011 8:15 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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You should be able to get Shockwave Player from http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/

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17. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 13, 2011 8:25 PM in reply to Pat Willener

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Error Msg resulted: "Windows has blocked this software because it can't verify the publisher." When I click on the download link you sent, it takes me to the page that says: "Note: If your browser "Security Warning" dialog box appears, you will need to click "Yes" to install the player." But there is NO dialog box.

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18. Pat Willener,

Aug 13, 2011 8:37 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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Ok, download the installer from this page http://www.adobe.com/products/shockwaveplayer/shwv_distribution3.html (Windows, full EXE installer).

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19. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 13, 2011 8:42 PM in reply to Pat Willener

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Fantastic!! Finally!! I was about to give up! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

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20. Pat Willener,

Aug 13, 2011 9:00 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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You're welcome! Good timing also, as I am going out now (to the hot springs on Odaiba island).

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21. Gigi-Gigi,

Aug 14, 2011 7:46 AM in reply to Pat Willener

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Wish I knew how to say "Bon Voyage" in Japanese. Hope you have a great time!

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22. Pat Willener,

Aug 14, 2011 5:29 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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Thank you; it was not such a big trip - 10 minutes by train, then 20 minutes by bus (over the Rainbow Bridge).

It was very enjoyable, although terribly crowded (this is the Japanese "Summer Holiday Week").

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23. cuesportpro,

Sep 30, 2011 2:03 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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........................................

Well let's see... I have a WAY easier suggestion!!!

The ONLY reason you're getting those errors are because your computer clock isn't properly synced up with the ITS (Internet Time Servers), hence it's not in sync with Adobe's servers, so it rejects your computer. I bet if you guys/gals try to download any Windows Updates before fixing your time, then it would also give you an ERROR as well.

FIX: Go and adjust your Date/Time settings, click on the tab 'Internet Time' (same for all versions of Windows) and once you have successfully synchronized with any of those ITS (Internet Time Servers) then you should be all set to rock!

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24. fransniko,

Nov 25, 2011 2:49 AM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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i still can't install it

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25. Pat Willener,

Nov 25, 2011 6:30 PM in reply to fransniko

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fransniko wrote:

i still can't install it

Start your own topic and supply all relevant information.

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26. Cavilover,

Dec 2, 2011 6:44 PM in reply to cuesportpro

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Omg thank you! Who knew something as simple as that would work. I'm so glad I didn't have to go through what that other person was saying it sounded messy lol.

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27. Zilibabva,

Sep 1, 2012 8:54 AM in reply to cuesportpro

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My solution was very unexpected...

I did what you said with time, but this didn't help me, so, i continued my google journey (I had my old flash player uninstalled by that time), and i found youtube link which had solution for my problem, When i entered this link plug in appeared, offering me to instal missing Plug-ins, I clicked it, and it was done. Very unexpected -_-

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28. tagsulat,

Feb 26, 2013 8:10 PM in reply to Gigi-Gigi

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Riddle me this -- with all the antivirus and firewalls OFF, it still had the identical problem. Failed to initialize at 50% install... and as per the thread you conveniently locked, the exe that launches the installer nicely disappears. On FF and Windows XP. Shockwave is updated. Time is synched up to internet time. It didn't work adding the exe to the AV whitelist either, in case you were wondering.

The only way I can get Adobe Flash to update is to wait another few days for the weekly auto-update. Which is a problem since I need that urgent, urgent security patch to go from 11.6.602.168 to .171.

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29. Pat Willener,

Feb 26, 2013 8:46 PM in reply to tagsulat

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Download and the offline installer from http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/installation-problems-flash-pla yer-windows.html#main-pars_header

Next time please start your own topic and not resurrect a two year old topic with a completely different problem.

This topic is now closed.

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