Flash player ugh!

[ANGCHIEF]

I have downloaded flash player repeatedly, where it says it is loaded, however it doesn't show up as a program nor does it work.  It does however show up on the control panel to uninstall, but not installed anywhere else...totally lost and fustrated? 

[pwillener]

Flash Player is a browser add-on, not a standalone player.

What means "doesn't work"; can you see the Flash animation at http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/find-version-flash-player.html ?

If you need more help, please provide your operating system and browser details.

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