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I want to install Adobe Flash Player & Firefox won't allow it - how do I get around this?

greenlandshouse@aol.com
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I need to allow Adobe Flash Player to be installed

I need to allow Adobe Flash Player to be installed

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the-edmeister
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Uninstall that old Shockwave Flash 9.0 r16 program first.

Then do this: Download the Flash setup file from here:
Adobe Flash - Plugin version.
Save it to your Desktop.

2. Close Firefox using File > Exit
then check the Task Manager > Processes tab to make sure firefox.exe is closed,
{XP: Ctrl+Alt+Del = Processes tab}

3. Then run the Flash setup file from your Desktop.

4. Start Firefox and test your installation here: https://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/