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When trying to update Adobe Flash Player, message says no ActionList found.

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When I try to view videos on CNN home page, it tels me that the video is optimized for flash player 10, and when I click on the appropriate buttons to download that, it tells me "ActionList not found".

When I try to view videos on CNN home page, it tels me that the video is optimized for flash player 10, and when I click on the appropriate buttons to download that, it tells me "ActionList not found".

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There are two versions of Flash, one for IE (ActiveX) and another (Plugin) which is used by other browsers, such as Firefox. I don't see the Flash plugin in your list of installed plugins.

1.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.

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Chosen Solution

There are two versions of Flash, one for IE (ActiveX) and another (Plugin) which is used by other browsers, such as Firefox. I don't see the Flash plugin in your list of installed plugins.

1.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.

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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally now I can view videos on CNN. It took several tries, but I kept at it nad it finally worked. Thank YOU!

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i have IE 8 and same message. NEED SOLUTION!

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forgot to mention i am not admin so i got the admin to do it for me and no actionlist found message

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(For Vista Users)

Download the latest version http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Save it on desktop and right click on the installer and chose Run as Administrator (Worked for me) Hope it helps!

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The Problem is: Actionlist not found

Solution: Try this direct download link, and the problem is solved

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/fp_distribution3.html

If you still have problems with you type of windows, try the following likg:

http://www.jiagouyan9.com/archives/firefox-flashplayer-install-issue-actionlist-not-found.html/

Modified by popefreedom