I do not want gooogle chrome installed on this computer

[Garygdroth]

I have had problems with google chrome in the past

[C_F_McBlob]

You're not alone. I use Chrome for testing only because it uses way too much of my system (5 process for a single tab).

During a download and install you DO have the choice NOT to install it. Some updates install it without the "opt out" and that has been reported to Adobe from here.

I recommend you download the offline installer

Windows: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/installation-problems-flash-player-windows.html#main-pars_hea...

Mac OS: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/mac/install_flash_player_11_osx.d...

Bookmark the proper link for your platform and use it whenever you're prompted to update.