"Please close the following program...Safari."

[clothsline1]

Each time I try to install Adobe Flash Player a box appears stating "Please close the following programs to continue...Safari.

I have tried closing Safari and I still get this notice.

[_maria_]

You need to actually terminate the application, not just close the window.  See How do I quit Safari (or another browser/app) in OS X.

[CL114C0777498D]

safari is not opened. safari was never opened since boot. safari is not listed in the activity monitor (with 'all applications' view enabled). but still flash insists i must close it somehow.

[brianm74126563]

I am having the same problem, I even have rebooted and took all steps to ensure Safari is OFF. Still will not load.