You did go through all 10 points in the article? (Just make sure.)
GeneralZap wrote: This uninstaller stuff, when did this start being required? |
It's not really required; the installer should uninstall all older versions, but unfortunately does not always do it completely. That's why we recommend to run the uninstaller separately when there are any problems.
GeneralZap wrote: Also if someone would find a link to install an older version of FP that works w/ Xp 32 SP3 IE7, that'd be nice for a in-the-mean-time fix! |
Most previous FP versions can be found at http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/142/tn_14266.html, but I'm afraid that if you cannot install the current version (because the ActiveX cannot be registered), you may encounter the same problem with an older version as well.
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Hi, I think Pat suggested the SubInACL link. It has helped users before. If you have tried it and it didn't help then I don't see any need to repeat it. What I would like you to do before we do anything else, is to take a look at the Revised Adobe Troubleshooting Guide than came out on 7/21/10. It has a section on Permissions needed to Install Flash Player and something you can do rather easily to confirm that you do have permissions.
I just finished working with someone that had RealPlayer and the add ons and no matter how many times he Disabled the add ons, they would automatically re-enable themselves during the Reboot(during the Uninstall/Install) So you could try to Disable them and check right after running the Uninstall and after the first Reboot.
Since you used the DLM, check in your IE add ons to see if there is a getplus, get_atlcom Class or a DLM Control listed.
If so, Disable them all.
The Uninstaller is used to remove old Flash Player files. If you want to check your Flash folder, or have done so and can confirm that there are no Flash files whatsoever, then no you don't need to use it.
I would still Disable SuperAntiSpyware during the Install. The Windows Firewall would not block Flash Player, but you can Disable it if you like.
While you are doing that I'll give you the link for the McAfee Removal Tool unless you have it.
