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L. - Latest answer on May 10, 2011 07:19AM

I am using Vista and cannot download Adobe Flash Player 10. I need to use it with Mozilla Firefox 3. I have read the download instructions at get.adobe.com. The download doesn't start automatically, so I click the provided link, as instructed. Apparently, I am supposed to be given the option to "run" or "save" and then click "run." However, I am only given the option to "save" or "cancel." I choose "save." Then, another box opens up and I click on "install_flash_player.exe" I then get a message that this is an executable file which may contain viruses. I choose "ok" and "continue." Finally, I get a message saying that Firefox must be closed before Adobe Flash Player plugin can be installed. I close Firefox and all other programs, yet this message continues to be displayed.
I have Flash Player on my IE browser, but need Firefox for work. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

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dt Jun 7, 2009 12:23PM

Hi guys,

i know many still having the problem of installing flash into firefox (problem: close firefox before proceeding)

try this method instead if you are really desperate. (installing the plugin manually)

The link addresses a different problem but coincidently solved this problem as well

Step 1: download this file
http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/xpi/current/flashplayer-win.xpi

Step 2: Rename the file to flashplayer-win.zip

Step 3: open up the zip file

Step 4: copy 2 files flashplayer.xpt and NPSWF32.dll

Step 5: go to explorer and navigate yourway to C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins

Step 6: paste the flashplayer.xpt and NPSWF32.dll files into that directory

Done: Restart your firefox and it will work!

Credit due to author of link below. i basically searched for manual installation plug-in rather than try to fix the installer problem.
http://www.varesano.net/...

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drag - Jun 11, 2009 04:42PM

When I clicked on the link it would not allow me to download it, its said the script was invalid? help what do I do now?

malz - Apr 3, 2010 05:27PM

Thanks, it worked like a charm

stinger - Apr 19, 2010 03:43AM

this is the only thing that worked for me with Firefox.. many thanks

Lola - May 4, 2010 10:01PM

Thankyou so much this worked for me!!

Happy now - May 4, 2010 11:03PM

Genius! This worked perfectly, thanks!

wooooooot - May 15, 2010 06:19PM

this was very helpful when the adobe autoinstaller would not install flash 10 for me. great tip!

stcardiff - Jun 16, 2010 07:33AM

Great work, thanks heaps. What a pain this has been. Thnaks again

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abh Apr 11, 2009 05:37AM

Download Adobe Flash Player 10 into Firefox 3

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jamestown1771 Feb 13, 2009 08:40PM

I fixed mine after hours of frustration. What I had to do was go into my Internet Exporer and then go to where you install the Adobe Flash Player. When I got to the installation screen I clicked on "Different operating system or browser?" and selected Windows Vista/XP, then I selected Firefox. After it finished installing I opened up my Firefox and it immediately played everything with the Flash Player. Yay! Hope this helps...

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lemmy thg lurch - Feb 14, 2009 08:04AM

thank you very very much that was the answer I had not spotted the "other" browser and operating sytem options but this was the solution firefox works fine now

5Strings - Feb 18, 2009 07:58PM

Thanks, Brotha'! That was the fix I needed as well. I never noticed that link before so it was kind of a "duh" moment for me.

Frustrated - Mar 7, 2009 03:36AM

This corrected the problem!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!! Thanks!!!!

kimba - Mar 30, 2009 06:54PM

Thank you so much!!! My flash player hell is over thanks to your advice.

bob - Apr 1, 2009 11:32AM

i love you. thank you

lol the security code for me is azit
haha
ok bye

Kimmy_Jean - May 7, 2009 08:00AM

OMG!!!! I've had this problem for 3 weeks. I'd keep trying, give up, and start over another day. I've spent so many hours trying to fix this problem. I hate IE and really didn't wanna go back to crashing every 15 min. Thank you SO much!!!!!!!!!

gene - Jul 20, 2009 02:31PM

Hours of frustration is right!!!!! You made my day today, thank you very much!!!!!!

The Gotebo - Aug 3, 2009 12:58PM

I need help to get adobe flash player to work on my computer using firefox.

The Gotebo - Aug 3, 2009 09:46PM

I need to get adobe flash player to work with firefox.

peeweepal153 - Dec 27, 2009 09:14PM

Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou

reefenerina85335 - Dec 27, 2009 09:17PM

This helped me so much! YOU ARE THE BEST jamestown1771!

paul - Mar 21, 2010 10:56AM

this was the solution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love you man!

Fantasywriter - Mar 24, 2010 02:38PM

Genius, pure genius. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

paras - Apr 9, 2010 12:38AM

this help solve my problem thanks james

Tom - Apr 19, 2010 09:19PM

Argh, so obvious, but it took me hours to realize I'd been overlooking what you pointed out here. Thank you so much.

sammy - Apr 20, 2010 05:51PM

you are the best u should be google

shanley - Apr 28, 2010 07:41PM

thank you very much james as u have helped to solve my problem..

CB - May 3, 2010 09:11PM

I have been trying to fix this for weeks!!! Thank you!!

Hari08 - May 18, 2010 02:06PM

Thanks mate. Works like charm

noni - May 10, 2011 07:19AM

thanks so much!!!

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ali Jun 7, 2009 05:28AM

i cant install adobe flash player 10 on fire fox when i opened the adobe flash player installation an error is appeared that first install plugins i cant install plugins because i am not know the web site of plugins please help me

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rubrami281 211Posts Tuesday September 30, 2008Registration date Nov 15, 2008 10:01AM

firefox? - if so,
If you use Firefox AdBlock extension and you have upgraded to Firefox 1.5 you may notice that Flash is now disabled on your browser. This micro tutorial will show you how to enable Flash on your Firefox 1.5 browser.
1. Type Ctrl-Shift-P and click on AdBlock Options.
2. Uncheck OBJ-TABS
You are done!
Now you can feast on the (un)healthy diet of Flash on the web.

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FunkyTowne - Jan 9, 2009 10:19AM

Hey, i have the newest firefox and i tried that and it still doesnt work any other help???

james - Jan 9, 2009 10:11PM

me either man. whats the deal. every time i have had to update i have to go through hell and back to get it to work. how the hell do i do it this time? stupid vista. ARRRRGGGG!!!!!

Rashelle - Feb 3, 2009 04:33PM

i had the same problem someone told me to try opening task manager, and under processes try closing firefox.exe it worked for me

shane › FunkyTowne - May 28, 2009 03:38PM

this i s simlpe and work fine you cant install flash player with firfox i had this problem my self and took me 2 days to sort out all you have to do i download flash player 10 in internet explore save it to your desktop
when you have done this click start then default programs then click on set default program then click fire fox
then set as default then go back to your desktop left click on flash player that you downloaded click run addministrator this will put flash player into firfox you are done rember when you download flash player save to desktop

tom › FunkyTowne - Jan 11, 2010 10:47AM

Goto this page for a fresh install of Adobe flash player:http://digitdiary.blogspot.com/2009/09/cant-play-youtube-videos-on-mozilla.html

Nita8 - Feb 9, 2010 06:49PM

Tom, itt worked! I have been all over the place trying to find a fix for this. Thanks so much.

adam - Jan 23, 2009 05:05PM

niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ;)

Dave - Jun 1, 2009 11:13AM

Firefx dwnlds problems, did yu say where to type "ctrl shift p" in ? I type it in Firefox, nothing registers, where to type that in? No idea. But I like the idea of sticking Flashplayer on the desktop and linking it to Firefox, seems kinda silly, but should work. Microsoft thwarts Mozilla if possible, all works smooth in IE but I down want AOL and all the baggage.

surendra chouhan - Jul 30, 2009 06:43AM

i want to download flash player 10 into mozilla firfox

pls help for the same

chu - Aug 27, 2009 07:03AM

i was downloaded adobeflash player in mozila fire fox but when i try to run it i cannot
to run it ask administrator pass word my computer has no password what can i do what is the solution
to advice me

i am waiting you be fast

thanks

doge373 - Mar 2, 2010 12:45PM

Thanks Rami, I tried numerous fixes to no avail! It wasn't until I entered my AdBlock Options , which was: Tools > AdBlock Plus Preferences> Filters> Remove all custom filters, did this fix the problem. YouTube videos launch & play every time now!!!

sammy - Apr 20, 2010 05:39PM

ram\ican u make it into a youtube video

Eliran - Jun 11, 2010 12:18AM

In FireFox Tools->Options->Security there are 3 checks up first that I removed.
After that the installation successfully gave me to install the latest Adobe Flash Player.
if you want you can check back those 3 but remember that this was the problem.
Thanks!

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lim Feb 25, 2009 12:24AM

actve my adobe flash pleyer 10

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mooseman65 Mar 21, 2009 02:00PM

I had the same problem what you do is,
While on firefox try and download it. Continue through the downloading process until it says you need to close firefox to complete the installation. Then go control alt. delete and get the task manager open. The click on the firefox screen, close it and then hit try again on the adobe flash download screen. Then it completes and everything works hope that helped

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vicsmith - Jul 22, 2009 02:13PM

Thanks Moose. Finally it worked.

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ravindra003@gmail.com May 18, 2009 11:23AM

giv me Adobe Flash Player 10 into Firefox 3

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dragon808 Apr 21, 2010 06:59PM

Aloha,

I have both IE and Firefox on my Vista computer and downloaded the AFP three times with no success.

Finally, I decided to "check" the Google Toolbar and the AFP was installed along with the Google Toolbar successfullly.

Then I rebooted and went to my CCleaner and removed the Google Toolbar, and my flash worked. You can also go to "add and remove" if you don't have CCleaner.

Hope this helps.

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fadi May 4, 2010 08:29PM

because i need latest version to work my computer properly

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BPG Jul 16, 2009 08:15AM

I simply used IE to download Adobe Flash 10 and there was an option to download an IE version or version for all other browsers. Clicked "other browsers" version, opened Firefox, and it worked.

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tia Jul 19, 2009 04:40AM

I've tried just about everything that has been suggested in trying to solve this problem but without any luck! I've tried using Internet explorer to open the flash download page, then selecting "different operating system/browser" while on the flash download page, then selecting "windows xp/vista", then i can choose between "internet explorer or "other browsers" which lists firefox, opera, etc but doesn't give me the option of choosing them. Then I try to install flash again and I get the same "firefox must be closed before installation, etc"! I've also tried the control alt delte function to open the task bar but firefox is not one of the programs listed! I've even tried to uninstall firefox but I get the same "firefox must be closed" message.....now, firefox won't even open! I'm beginning to think firefox is the devil!!! How can I solve this problem...I've recently discovered google chrome and I'm much happier...

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surendra chouhan Aug 4, 2009 12:54AM

Dear Conncern ,

I want to download the same ASAP.

Kindly do the needful .

Thanks & Regards
Surendra Chouhan

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trydis Jan 11, 2010 02:52AM

Hey try this!
I had the exact same problem but with windows xp 2000!
Fist go up and click tools>Options...(or Internet options if options isn't there).
Then click the "main" tab
Click always ask me where to save files
Then go and download the adobe thingy
now click save and it will ask you where to save it, save it to desktop.
Now the problem will appear now, where it won't start.
So just close it and firefox, then on you desktop there should be a install_flash_player.exe icon.
Double click it and it will suddenly download it, when it's done click close.
Open up firefox and test it out on youtube or what ever you wanted to load.

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owais Mar 19, 2010 05:51AM

Please assist me how to install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. I am trying for the longest while and it is not completing, it keep telling me to try again. Please help me.

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jh Mar 29, 2010 10:52PM

windows vista,) firefox, unable to install flash 10:
go to windows\system32\macromed\Flash
run uninstall_plugin.exe
then (firefox not running) run install_flash_player.exe (admin rights)

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hesham music Apr 1, 2010 08:04PM

thnx

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akash Apr 6, 2010 06:42PM

why i can not see my face book photo no my profile if i use fire fox

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salih Apr 11, 2010 08:18AM

thank

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Wimacky Apr 8, 2009 04:05PM

Please assist me how to install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. I am trying for the longest while and it is not completing, it keep telling me to try again. Please help me.

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