Adobe flash player will download but will not install tells me it can't contact trackers when it gos to install on my desk top.i have windows xp with internet explorer 8

Ok, there are a number of issues with you spelling so I am going to assume you meant the Ubuntu OS. If that is the case the Flash Player install is done by the following:

If you are using the more modern versions of Ubuntu, simply install the Adobe Flash application from Ubuntu Software Centre.

If you are using a version that does not support the Software Centre, try:

Go to the Adobe website.

Click on "Download the Latest Player," and choose ".deb for Ubuntu" from the drop down list.

Choose "Save File" from the pop up window.

Open a terminal window.
The terminal window will be found under Applications -> Utilities.

Change to the directory where your downloaded file was saved.
cd Download

Install the libcurl3 library: sudo apt-get install libcurl3

Install the Flash Player: sudo dpkg --install install_flash_player_<version>_linux.deb
Replace <version> with the latest version number.

Restart Firefox.

Check that Flash Player was installed.

Things they don't tell you

When installing the newest version of Adobe Flash Player, it will NOT automatically uninstall the old version.

If the old version is still there, the new version will not install.

Fun stuff, huh?

Use the Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller tool.

http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html

Go down to -
1. Download the uninstaller for Flash Player,
and click on the blue - uninstaller (674KB)

A small window will come up on the Right -
Opening uninstall_flash_player.exe
Click on Save File.

Another small window will come up on the left. (Download window)
After the file has fully downloaded, DOUBLE-click on it.
Click on Next, Next, and Finish.

Run the tool.
When finished restart your computer if not asked to do so.
Now go here,

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

[NOTE*
Suggest clicking on the box to the left of -
Yes, install McAfee Security Scan Plus, ya-da, ya-da.
Removes the green checkmark.
McAfee bl-ows, and just slows your computer down anyway ]

I'm different. I use Mozilla Firefox. Don't care for Chrome, and sure don't care for Internet Explorer.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette

This is because they do not tell you, that the old version has to be manually deleted first.

The new version will not automatically delete the old version, and you can't have both versions on your computer. That is why the new version will not download.

Download and use the Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller,

http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html

Go to the bottom of the page, to the BOLD subheading -
Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller
Click on - Tech Note - at the bottom.

Scroll down a little bit to the bold subheading -
1. Download the uninstaller for Flash Player
Click on the Blue - Uninstaller (674KB)

In the small window at the top right -
Opening uninstall_flash_player.exe
,click on Save File.

Another small window will come up. Allow the file to fully download, then DOUBLE-click right on the file name.
(If a Microsoft 'Squawk Box' comes up, ignore it. Click on Run )

Follow the easy instructions. When finished restart your computer if not asked to do so,
Now go back to Adobe Flash Player Support, and click on -
Get the latest version - in blue, and to the right if the Red square with the white f in it.

Regards,
joecoolvette

This is the solution:
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html#fp10.3

You must installed the Download the Windows Flash Player 11.6 ActiveX control content debugger (for IE)

I try it and it works.

Adobe Flash Player failed to install.

When upgrading to a newer version of Adobe Flash Player, it (AFP), will not install if there is a previous version installed.

AND, it will Not automatically uninstall the older version.

Use the Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller tool. After it is finished, go back to Adobe Flash Player Support, download, and install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller tool, (From Adobe Flash Player Support),

http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html

Adobe Flash Player,

http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/

Regards,
joecoolvette

Hi, regarding your issue in installing adobe flash player in your computer, i'll provide you with the download link and installation instruction link that can be found on the adobe website itself:

download link for adobe flash player 10:

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

note: just click on download now then just follow the steps provided on the link below
It is recommended that you close all other open browser windows before continuing with the installation.

Installation Instruction link:

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/productinfo/instructions/

Adobe Flash Player

What they do not tell you (Adobe), is that when you go to install the latest version of Flash Player, it Does Not automatically delete the older version.

The new version will not install if an older version is present.

Download, Install, and use the Adobe Flash Player Uninstall Tool.
(From Adobe.com)

Restart your computer.

Then go back to the Adobe Flash Player download page, download and install the latest version.
Restart your computer once more.

(No, going into Add/Remove Programs doesn't net you anything)


This is the Adobe Flash Player Uninstall Tool download page,

http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html

Yep. Same as the latest version page.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Under the heading > Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller Tech Note

Takes you to this page,

http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html

Go down to Number 1.
Left-click on the blue > uninstall_flash_player.exe, and click right on it.

A small window will come up > Opening uninstall_flash_player.exe
Click on Save File

Another small window will come up.
Very quickly look at the heading at the Top of the window.
This is where the file will download to.
Write it down.

In the heading at the top it may have;
1) Desktop
or
2) My Documents {Documents for Vista}
or
3) Downloads

If there is Desktop in the heading the file will download to your desktop screen

My Documents? Click on Start > My Documents

Downloads? Click on Start > My Documents > Double-click on > Downloads

When you see the file name > uninstall_flash_player.exe, Double-click on it.

Follow the easy instructions.

After it has installed run the Uninstaller.
Once the Uninstaller has finished, restart your computer.

Now go back to Adobe Flash Player Support, and download the latest version.
At the top right of the page click on the white > f in the Red square.

After the latest version of Adobe Flash Player has installed, restart your computer.

Regards,
joecoolvette

Download ccleaner and tell it fix your registry. If that doesn't do uninstall flash player and download it directly.

To download the flash player 10 click on this linkhttp://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

Try autopatcher XP. go to autopatcher.com, download and install it. Run it. You'll find flash player for common browsers. Install the patches and you're done!