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cannot install for firefox. need adobe flash player 11. keeps saying general instalation error. someone with a brain plz help.
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What operating system are you using?
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i use a microsoft windows xp, home edition, version 2002, service pack one
ps. im a computer retard
can u help!!?
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Ok, what happens if you try and install using this installer?
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its says my system doesnt meet the requirements for this something something
what does that mean?
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I'm going to need the exact error if you can. Windows XP should be fine with that installer.
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The installation encountered errors:
A required file
(C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/FlashPlayerApp.exe:5) could not be written due to insufficient permissions.
is what it says
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Try a clean install according to http://forums.adobe.com/thread/928315
After you finish the above procedure, download and run the offline installer from the link that Chris posted earlier.
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i tried several times...it still doesn't work.
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And you have manually deleted C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/FlashPlayerApp.exe ?
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i did the uninstall thing you sent me and then i did the flash player 11 for other browsers chris sent me...
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With that error, it sounds like you're running into a permissions issue. I would recommend running through steps 2 - 6 in this FAQ:
How do I fix Windows permission problems with Flash Player?
Then do an clean install using these steps: