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For More Help: http://www.macromedia.com/support/flashplayer/ Some Info From Macromedia's Support Site: If you have problems installing the Macromedia Flash Player, follow the troubleshooting steps below. If one step does not correct the problem, move onto the next step. After each step you may want to restart your machine to ensure your changes take effect before moving onto the next step. Where can I find instructions for installing Macromedia Flash Player? Before installing the Flash Player please ensure that you have the following settings correctly set: Internet Explorer ActiveX settings Although your browser security settings should be chosen by you or your system Administrator, the 'Medium: Default Level' will allow you to view Macromedia Flash content. For any Custom Level, ensure that both "Download Signed ActiveX controls" and "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins" are not disabled. (Enable or Prompt will work). To view your Security Level do the following: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Choose Tools then Internet Options. 3. Select the Security tab. 4. Choose Internet. 5. Ensure that "Download Signed ActiveX controls" and "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins" are not disabled. If you are having trouble installing make certain that your Internet Explorer security level is not set to High or at a custom level which does not allow viewing of ActiveX controls. Computer user permissions User permissions determine whether or not you are allowed to install ActiveX controls or plug-ins. If you don't have Administrator access to your Windows NT, 2000, or XP equipped computer, you may not be able to install the Flash Player successfully. Permissions can be tricky but, in general, you should be able to install and use the Macromedia Flash Player if your system Administrator has provided full access to the Macromed directory (C:\Winnt\System32\Macromed\). Macintosh OS X users must also have proper access to run the Flash Player on Netscape 6. All web browsers must be closed When installing Flash Player with the standalone installer, all of your web browser windows must be closed. You will also need to close any application that makes any HTTP requests using the browser. Examples of this type of software include but are not limited to weather applications, messenger services, or audio or video media players. Previous versions of Macromedia Flash Player should be removed Uninstall any previous version of Flash Player before using the standalone installer. After these settings are in place, you are ready to download and/or install the Flash Player. I have installed Macromedia Flash Player but still don't see any Flash content. What is wrong? The most common reasons that Flash content fails to display are: Pop-up blockers blocking Flash The most common cause of Flash movies failing to display is the presence of a pop-up/ad blocker software that specifically targets Flash content. Internet Explorer Settings on a Macintosh On the Macintosh there is a setting in Internet Explorer to enable plug-ins. This setting is located in the Explorer > Preferences menu of the browser. In the Preferences dialog box, select Web Content under Browser Display. Then ensure that the Enable Plug-ins option is selected. Internet utilities blocking ActiveX Some Internet Utilities, such as Norton Internet Utilities, perform functions similar to a firewall and may restrict viewing of ActiveX controls. You need to ensure that your firewall or utility settings are set to allow ActiveX controls or you will not be able to view Flash movies in Internet Explorer. What if the installer fails, or displays an error message? Error message encountered during installation are usually due to incorrect browser settings. Please check the settings required before installation in the Where can I find instructions for installing Macromedia Flash Player section above. .