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Application Initialization Error Adobe Flash Win7 64 w/ Firefox 32 OR 64 bit

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TVsWindows7
TVsWindows7
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Can't update Adobe Flash. Get "Application Initialization Error". Tried the Mozilla post recommendation to download "full" version - takes me to the same location have been using. Have been trying for ~ 2 months. Have removed old version Flash - same problem. Restarted numerous times - same problem.

File from Adobe: flashplayer25_xa_install.exe

Running: 

  Win7 Pro 64bit
  Started with Firefox 32bit
  Updated to Firefox 64bit (v53.0.2 64bit) - same problem
  Administrator privileges
  No problem downloading other files

Please advise how an individual user can get Adobe to install with Firefox 64. (Don't want to have to use another browser - but this is a big issue.)

Thanks

Can't update Adobe Flash. Get "Application Initialization Error". Tried the Mozilla post recommendation to download "full" version - takes me to the same location have been using. Have been trying for ~ 2 months. Have removed old version Flash - same problem. Restarted numerous times - same problem. File from Adobe: flashplayer25_xa_install.exe Running: Win7 Pro 64bit Started with Firefox 32bit Updated to Firefox 64bit (v53.0.2 64bit) - same problem Administrator privileges No problem downloading other files Please advise how an individual user can get Adobe to install with Firefox 64. (Don't want to have to use another browser - but this is a big issue.) Thanks

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FredMcD
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Your system details shows no flash is installed.

Flash Player Version: 25.0.0.171

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

Adobe Support https://forums.adobe.com/community/flashplayer

http://helpx.adobe.com/shockwave/kb/troubleshoot-shockwave-player-installation-windows.html Troubleshoot Shockwave Player installation | Windows http://helpx.adobe.com/shockwave/kb/troubleshoot-shockwave-player-installation-mac.html Troubleshoot Shockwave Player installation | Mac OS

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/adobe-flash-plugin-has-crashed

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-issues-with-plugins-fix-problems

TVsWindows7
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Correct. I uninstalled the old Flash and tried a fresh download - WITH THE SAME RESULTS: "Application Initialization Error".

Now I have NO Flash, and still cannot download it.

Please read my initial post!!!

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Did you check out the links I posted?