Everytime I visit a site that uses Adobe Flash, it tells me I need to update to the latest version.. I download and re-install, and it works for awhile.. But eventually it asks me to update to the latest version again.. I keep updating to the same version, there is nothing new.. Why does it keep asking me to update, when I have the latest version?
Try downloading, and running the latest stand alone Flash Uninstaller: |MG| Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller 10.3.183.10 Download
Then do the same with the latest Flash version:
IE - Download Flash Player 10.3.183.10 (IE) - FileHippo.com
Non IE - Download Flash Player 10.3.183.10 (Non-IE) - FileHippo.com
Then once you have done this, go to: control panel > Flash Player and in the flash settings, select "don't look for updates to flash". If you do this, you'll be responsible for checking for flash updates every so often yourself. You can do that be bookmarking this site: Adobe - Flash Player
If the Flash uninstaller suggested doesn't work for you. Suggest you d/l and run Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) It will tell you if you have older (insecure) versions of Flash still installed (they are not routinely removed when you update). The scan results will show you the path to manually remove any and all older versions. It is possible these older versions are being detected, and are insecure in any case. Also PSI is a good idea, as you may discover you have other insecure programs.
A Guy
I had the same problem:
Another Flash Player problem
Spookily I later formatted and reinstalled W7 and IE9 and the prob never materialised. Like I said in the thread Windows never installs 100% for me.
HTH
For future reference, the following links to manual installers for Flash are hosted directly at Adobe and will always be up-to-date (which is not guaranteed for other sites):
IE 32-bit: http://download.macromedia.com/pub/f...r_ax_32bit.exe
IE 64-bit: http://download.macromedia.com/pub/f...r_ax_64bit.exe
Non-IE 32-bit: http://download.macromedia.com/pub/f...ayer_32bit.exe
Non-IE 64-bit: http://download.macromedia.com/pub/f...ayer_64bit.exe
Another link worth keeping for up to date information on the latest Version of Adobe Flash Player etc is below
Latest Version of Adobe Flash Player
32-bit & 64-bit WHQL Version: 11.0.1.152
Date Released: October 3rd 2011
Note
The 64-bit Flash Player installer includes both a 32-bit and 64-bit version of Flash Player
- The stable Flash Player now supports for playback in a 64-bit browser.
- Remember to uncheck the Google Toolbar option if you do not want it installed to.
- See release notes.
- If you have problems installing the Adobe Flash Player, then you might use the uninstaller program to remove the old Adobe Flash Player version and try installing the new version again afterwards.
- How to uninstall the Adobe Flash Player plug-in and ActiveX control
- If you use Firefox, then it uses a separate plug-in than Internet Explorer. You will need to select your OS, click Continue, and select "other browsers" to install the separate plug-in for Firefox from this link instead.
- If you like, you can check your Adobe Flash settings and clear all visited websites list history at this link or from the Flash Player icon in the Windows Control Panel.
- Standalone ActiveX and Plugin downloads link (bottom of page)
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