install disappearing from FireFox 11.0 - 4 times a day

Multiple missing file errors running the batch file ...

MSVCP60.dll not in program path

I searched C: drive .... no such file

Did the batch file run succesfully without this file?

Is this file Ok to download for Windows 2000 pro SP5 ?

Your diagnosis seems to spot on target.

Preliminary results are good.

Clicking "Ok" to the missing file ( about 40 or 50 times ) until the batch file completed seems to have worked Ok.

I will post back in a few days. .... all is good so far.

And, I will post this at Mozilla, if this problem is resloved

Edited _____________________

It just happened again ....

The contents of the C:\WINNT\system32\Macromed\Flash Folder - Ok.

Contents are still present.

So, this means its a FireFox problem?

At least it was 3 days later , and not 4 times a day ...

"

Download and install the Visual C++ redistributable to obtain the missing files: http://download.microsoft.com/download/vc60pro/Update/1/W9XNT4/EN-US/V C6RedistSetup_enu.exe   

"

This download does not install ... It unpacked a file called " vcredist.exe " size 1,765kb.

Clicking  file does nothing.

As for 'disappearing" .... It is not listed as a plugin in Firefox 11.0

This is the last version of Firefox that works with W2K.

And, since I had to re-install ( for Firefox )  I instaled the 10.1.102.64 version again.

As I mentioned before, Flash is still listed in installed programs. And, this time I have confirmed the files install still exist in the system32 folder.

You will have to wait until it is gone again..... before I can use your test page.

But I believe it will show it is not installed in Firefox.

You can follow the discussion at Mosilla ... here ...

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/931884

It just "disappeared" again in the middle of browsing.

No warnings, no messages, just gone.

1  System32 still has files.

2  Tools: Add-ons: Plugins:   -- Missing.

3  Help : Troubleshooter - Enabled Plugins:  Not Listed.

Is there a way to "Hard Code" the "swf" extension to the System32 folder?

I'm waiting this time for someone to help BEFORE I GO INSANE.

To: Pat Willener

Noting shows in the test page, ( As expected )

THIS IS NOT A FIREFOX PROBLEM

I installed Opera yesterday, thinking that it was Firefox that was rejecting the flash plugin.

Well, just a few minutes ago, the Opera flash plugin disappeared also.

So, I opened Firefox, and it was gone there too !.

LETS SEE IF WE CAN FIX THIS !

All the contents of the system32 folder still intact.

Flash still listed in Windows installed programs.

Where do I get the MSVCP60.dll file required to run the windows permission fix properly?

The ball is in YOUR court !

Apparently MS is unaware the download is non-functional or corrupted,

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/259403

Ok, so I see the files in the vcredist.exe file when I use WinZip

How do I install these properly?

Is it Ok just to unzip them to the system32 foder?

HELP !!!!

I unzipped the contents of vcredist.exe to a temporary folder.

There I noticed 2 more EXEs

50comupd.exe = Checks version of "Common Controls"  - Mine was OK

PreSetup.exe  = Does not execute

I also noticed VCRedist.inf.

So, I installed from this file.

Did a search for MSVCP60.dll, and was properly placed in system32.

Rebooted

I executed the SubInACL batch file fix.

No errors.

Rebooted

Ok, so time will tell if this fixes my problem.

My high hopes were just dashed ....

... Plugin gone again.

This is so bad, I have a shortcut on my desktop to reinstall.

Has no one have any diagnostic talent ?

The uninstaller does not execute on my system ...

System error popup  ... screenshot here

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hTxsVQRdEp5jINARbzZVkNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=dire ctlink

The procedure entry point SetDllDirectoryW could not be located in the dynamic link library KERNEL32.dll

I have tried this uninstaller many times before ... never worked on my W2k computer.

I did not do a re-install after running the fix.

It clearly says "if you were not able to install ... do so now "

I only re-booted.

Please be specific in the steps, and I will execute them.

http://forums.adobe.com/thread/965334

https://bugbase.adobe.com/index.cfm?event=bug&id=3120661

As per your last comment on that topic ...

Apparently, W2K users are not important anymore.

Yes, W2000 is old, and MS does not support it.

However, they still have all the Service Packs and fixes available on thier website.

This computer I'm writing with to you now, is the MOST RELIABLE COMPUTER I EVER BUILT.

( I did a Dual Boot with W7, and the OS would not install with the hardware.)

My W7 x64 computer has had 3 motherboard failures in 4 years.

( I stated in my OP that I am unable to replace it now )

Your support staff should be able to dig up the old un-installer that works for W2K, and leave a link for those who still have working W2K computers.

( Or include the uninstaller in the ZIP file archives )

Ok, so I created a uninstaller HACK that is invokable.

However I did not run it yet.

I need you to be specific in the steps that you beleive will fix my problem.

From what I interpret, you want me to :

1. Run the uninstaller HACK.

2. Re-boot

3. Remove any files remaining that the uninstaller was suposed to remove.

4. Re-boot

5. Run the permisions fix batch file.

6. Re-boot.

7. Install Flash.

8. Re-boot.

I cleaned up, ran the fix, and re-installed after it "disappeared" again tonight.

... wait and see now ...

THIS DID NOT FIX MY PROBLEM !

IT IS GONE AGAIN !

Maybe this problem is with validation certificates and ActiveX controls.

I also have this problem at MS.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-windows_update/error-code-0 x800b0109-is-displayed-when-visiting/a75a5d8c-deb0-4b39-9982-42f0a72ad848?auth=1

There is no way to uninstall IE6, However if you re-execute the installer there is a option to re-install.

I have just re-installed IE6, and all its runtime componects.

But, I still have the error code in windows update.

Maybe I can write over IE6 with IE 5.5 on my OS install disk.

Was unable to "rollback" to 5.5

Howver, I did "rollback" the defective ActiveX.

Pligin "disappeared" again.

I tried a different order to the fix after posting here, and it did not work either.

1. Uninstaller hack.

2.delete directories

3. 2 different Registry cleaners.

4. Install

5. Run permisions fix.

"Disappeared" again a few minutes ago.

Is anyone reading or thinking of something to try?

I'm going to install the IE version with the non-IE version this time.

To see if it "disappears" from IE6 at the same time.

Permissions Fix Log _______________________

rm. ACE 5 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ProgID : delete Pe

rm. ACE 4 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ProgID : new ace f

or builtin\users

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}

\ProgID : 3 change(s)

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Programmable : del

ete Perm. ACE 5 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Programmable : del

ete Perm. ACE 4 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Programmable : new

ace for builtin\users

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}

\Programmable : 3 change(s)

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ToolboxBitmap32 :

delete Perm. ACE 5 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ToolboxBitmap32 :

delete Perm. ACE 4 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\ToolboxBitmap32 :

new ace for builtin\users

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}

\ToolboxBitmap32 : 3 change(s)

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\TypeLib : delete P

erm. ACE 5 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\TypeLib : delete P

erm. ACE 4 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\TypeLib : new ace

for builtin\users

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}

\TypeLib : 3 change(s)

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Version : delete P

erm. ACE 5 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Version : delete P

erm. ACE 4 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\Version : new ace

for builtin\users

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}

\Version : 3 change(s)

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\VersionIndependent

ProgID : delete Perm. ACE 5 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\VersionIndependent

ProgID : delete Perm. ACE 4 builtin\users

SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}\VersionIndependent

ProgID : new ace for builtin\users

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}

\VersionIndependentProgID : 3 change(s)

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:       18, Modified       18, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Last Done  : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-

444553540000}\VersionIndependentProgID

=========================

Repairing Flash Player File System Permissions. One moment please...

=========================

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : delete Perm. ACE 5 builtin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : delete Perm. ACE 4 builtin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : new ace for builtin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : new ace for builtin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : 4 change(s)

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        1, Modified        1, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Last Done  : C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : delete Perm. ACE 5 builtin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : delete Perm. ACE 4 builtin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : new ace for builtin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : new ace for builtin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : 4 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : delete Perm. ACE 4 builtin\admin

istrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : new ace for builtin\administrato

rs

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : delete Perm. ACE 2 builtin\a

dministrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : new ace for builtin\administ

rators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : delete Perm. ACE 2 builtin\ad

ministrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : new ace for builtin\administr

ators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : delete Perm. ACE 2 b

uiltin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : new ace for builtin\

administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : delete Perm. ACE 2 b

uiltin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : new ace for builtin\

administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : delete Perm. ACE 2 bu

iltin\administrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : new ace for builtin\a

dministrators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : delete Perm. ACE 2 builtin\admini

strators

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : new ace for builtin\administrator

s

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : 2 change(s)

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        8, Modified        8, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Last Done  : C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : delete Perm. ACE 3 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : delete Perm. ACE 2 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : 4 change(s)

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        1, Modified        1, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Last Done  : C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : delete Perm. ACE 3 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : delete Perm. ACE 2 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : 4 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : delete Perm. ACE 3 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : delete Perm. ACE 1 builtin\u

sers

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : delete Perm. ACE 1 builtin\us

ers

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : delete Perm. ACE 1 b

uiltin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : new ace for builtin\

users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : delete Perm. ACE 1 b

uiltin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : new ace for builtin\

users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : delete Perm. ACE 1 bu

iltin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : new ace for builtin\u

sers

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : delete Perm. ACE 1 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : 2 change(s)

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        8, Modified        8, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Last Done  : C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : delete Perm. ACE 7 nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : delete Perm. ACE 6 nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : new ace for nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : new ace for nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : 4 change(s)

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        1, Modified        1, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Last Done  : C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : delete Perm. ACE 7 nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : delete Perm. ACE 6 nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : new ace for nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : new ace for nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : 4 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : delete Perm. ACE 5 nt authority\

system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : new ace for nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : delete Perm. ACE 3 nt author

ity\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : new ace for nt authority\sys

tem

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : delete Perm. ACE 3 nt authori

ty\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : new ace for nt authority\syst

em

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : delete Perm. ACE 3 n

t authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : new ace for nt autho

rity\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : delete Perm. ACE 3 n

t authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : new ace for nt autho

rity\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : delete Perm. ACE 3 nt

authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : new ace for nt author

ity\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : delete Perm. ACE 3 nt authority\s

ystem

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : new ace for nt authority\system

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : 2 change(s)

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        8, Modified        8, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Last Done  : C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : delete Perm. ACE 3 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : delete Perm. ACE 2 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed : 4 change(s)

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        1, Modified        1, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Last Done  : C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : delete Perm. ACE 3 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : delete Perm. ACE 2 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash : 4 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : delete Perm. ACE 3 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10l.ocx : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : delete Perm. ACE 1 builtin\u

sers

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashInstall.log : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : delete Perm. ACE 1 builtin\us

ers

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\flashplayer.xpt : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : delete Perm. ACE 1 b

uiltin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : new ace for builtin\

users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.dll : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : delete Perm. ACE 1 b

uiltin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : new ace for builtin\

users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_ActiveX.exe : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : delete Perm. ACE 1 bu

iltin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : new ace for builtin\u

sers

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10l_Plugin.exe : 2 change(s)

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : delete Perm. ACE 1 builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : new ace for builtin\users

C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll : 2 change(s)

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        8, Modified        8, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Last Done  : C:\WINNT\System32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        0, Modified        0, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        0, Modified        0, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        0, Modified        0, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        0, Modified        0, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        0, Modified        0, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        0, Modified        0, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        0, Modified        0, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

Elapsed Time: 00 00:00:00

Done:        0, Modified        0, Failed        0, Syntax errors        0

=========================

Finished.

=========================

Press any key to continue . . .

Plugin 'dispappeared' from Firefox again, but NOT from IE6.

And, It is the 2nd time it's gone after playing a game called Unreal.

Im going to search the registry after I reinstall again.

But, I dont see the point in doing the total uninstall routine anymore.

When will someone help me with this?

I will be looking at the FireFox plugin registry items after re-install.

It would be helpfull if someone could tell me where, and what to look for.

[ Edit ]

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@adobe.com/FlashPlayer]

"Path"="C:\\WINNT\\system32\\Macromed\\Flash\\NPSWF32.dll"

"ProductName"="Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Plugin"

"Vendor"="Adobe Systems Incorporated"

"Description"="Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 Plugin"

"Version"="10.1.102.64"

"XPTPath"="C:\\WINNT\\system32\\Macromed\\Flash\\flashplayer.xpt"

Why doesn't Java appear here also?

Strange

THESE ARE CURRENT VALUES WITH FLASH PLUGIN WORKING_____________

I did a search for "npjp2.dll" and found nothing.

However a search for 'x-java-applet" and "x-shockwave-flash" have 2 entries each. both in the same places.

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-java-applet]

"CLSID"="{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0027-ABCDEFFEDCBA}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-java-applet]

"CLSID"="{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0027-ABCDEFFEDCBA}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-shockwave-flash]

"Extension"=".swf"

"CLSID"="{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-shockwave-flash]

"Extension"=".swf"

"CLSID"="{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000}"

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I discontinued the Mozzilla forum discussion after flash disappeared for Opera also.

( that determined its a flash / W2K problem )

I'm not going to wonder why Java is not in the mozilla plugins registry.

Since, I have similar entries for the "x-" applet entries.

Hopefully this is where I will see something happen, when it 'disappears" again.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KpZFAaWvl19DLuA-nYbBb9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=dire ctlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kbGBd1Im2ArtLeAiWcoiHdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=dire ctlink

Java 6 update 27 --- is the last version suported in W2K.

Firefox must be modified NOT to automatically DISABLE this plugin,

(Because it's so old )

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@adobe.com/FlashPlayer]

"Path"="C:\\WINNT\\system32\\Macromed\\Flash\\NPSWF32.dll"

"ProductName"="Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Plugin"

"Vendor"="Adobe Systems Incorporated"

"Description"="Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 Plugin"

"Version"="10.1.102.64"

"XPTPath"="C:\\WINNT\\system32\\Macromed\\Flash\\flashplayer.xpt"

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THIS IS THE REGISTRY ITEM THAT IS MAKING THE PLUGIN "DISAPPEAR".

THIS ENTRY IS BEING DELETED FROM MY REGISTRY.

No re-install necessary, just re-apply this regisrty item.

Now,    WHAT IS DELETING THIS ENTRY FROM MY REGISTRY?

How do I track this down?

Is it possible to "protect" this registry item from being deleted?

I got a response from Mozilla on this.... here is the link again.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/931884#answer-353337

They don't seem to know why the key is dissapearing.

But, they are trying to tell me how to create a different way for firefox to find the files needed.

It was difficult finding the last version of ProcessMonitor for W2K.

I found it here ... Process Monitor 2.01

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/general/download_splash.cfm/process_monitor?software_id= 1359&version_id=13466

I have never seen or used this tool before.  Looking forward to learning this one.