I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.

I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available so I clicked 
to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's website to 'test' 
which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.

When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash Player 10.1 Beta 
users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior to 
installation.' Since this is true and nothing was uninstalled, why did it 
'claim' to install without any issues?

Thanks!

Weird.

When I went to Adobe's website again to 'test' Flash, it stated that I do 
have 10.1.53.64 installed, which I assume is the latest version.

Why was the latest version able to install when it states that ''Flash 
Player 10.1 Beta users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior 
to 
installation?' 

Also, why did I receive an 'update' for Flash but not for Shockwave when 
there is a later version for that as well (I have version 11.5.1.r601 and the 
latest version is 11.6.7.609)?

"Summer1" wrote:

> 
> I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.
> 
> I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available so I clicked 
> to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's website to 'test' 
> which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.
> 
> When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash Player 10.1 Beta 
> users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior to 
> installation.' Since this is true and nothing was uninstalled, why did it 
> 'claim' to install without any issues?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 

Summer1 wrote:
> Weird.
> 
> When I went to Adobe's website again to 'test' Flash, it stated that I do 
> have 10.1.53.64 installed, which I assume is the latest version.
> 
> Why was the latest version able to install when it states that ''Flash 
> Player 10.1 Beta users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior 
> to 
> installation?' 
> 
> Also, why did I receive an 'update' for Flash but not for Shockwave when 
> there is a later version for that as well (I have version 11.5.1.r601 and the 
> latest version is 11.6.7.609)?

The Adobe update checker may not regularly check in with their web
site, for updates. I suspect it might check every week. It could be,
that the day they check for Shockwave, is some other day. They have to
stretch out the checking, so all the users don't download during the
same minute.

I always grab the installer package, so I have all the files at hand.

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

    "Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Update for Flash CS5 Professional 6/10/2010"

    "Download the Adobe Flash Player 10 Update for Windows and Macintosh (ZIP, 56 MB)"

    http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/updaters/10/flash_player_update_201006_flash10.zip

Out of that package, the Players/Release/InstallAX.exe file will install
10.1.53.64 in Internet Explorer. And the InstallPlugin.exe file in the
same directory, handles Firefox or Netscape. You can use the FlashPlayer.exe
file, as a standalone player application (no install). Downloading that
whole package is a waste, but if you're having any trouble installing,
that is an alternative way of doing it.

    Paul

> 
> "Summer1" wrote:
> 
>> I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.
>>
>> I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available so I clicked 
>> to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's website to 'test' 
>> which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.
>>
>> When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash Player 10.1 Beta 
>> users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior to 
>> installation.' Since this is true and nothing was uninstalled, why did it 
>> 'claim' to install without any issues?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>

Summer1 wrote:

> I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.
> 
> I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available so I clicked 
> to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's website to 'test' 
> which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.
> 
> When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash Player 10.1 Beta 
> users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior to 
> installation.' Since this is true and nothing was uninstalled, why did it 
> 'claim' to install without any issues?
> 
> Thanks!

Where are you visiting to find which version of Adobe Flash Player is
installed on your host?  http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ is
the one that I remember.

http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/155/tn_15507.html shows you the currently
installed version ... maybe.  As the article notes, you might see an
older version reported.  The idea is that you have to close ALL
instances of the web browser (Internet Explorer) and then use just ONE
instance to do the install.  After exiting IE, use the sorted Processes
panel in Task Manager to ensure there are no instances of iexplore.exe
running.  

Similarly, to do an uninstall, also make sure that no instances of any
web browser are still running by using Task Manager to check.  In fact,
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html says to do the uninstall and
then reboot your computer before doing the install.  Can't see why a
reboot is needed since the de-registration of an AX control doesn't
require a reboot.  After using their normal Add/Remove Programs entry
for Adobe Flash Player to uninstall it, I also run their uninstaller
utility to do any possible further cleanup.  You can find it at:

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

Make sure you are logged on with administrator rights when doing both
the uninstall (and uninstaller cleanup utility) and the install.  Even
if you are logged in under an admin-level account, make sure some
security software isn't reducing privileges on your web browser's
process; for example, using 3rd party software (like Online Armor's
RunSafer option) and other security software or by using SRPs (Software
Restriction Policies) in Windows, you can force a process, like the web
browser, to open under a LUA (limited user account) token which reduces
its privileges.

If you got stuck with installing their download manager then uninstall
that, too.  For installs, I don't bother using their normal web page
since that pollutes my host with their superfluous download manager.
Instead I retrieve the installer file itself and do the install (and
with no download manager installed or needed).  Rather than hunt around
for their download page and link, I usually fail the install to find a
separate link for the download of the install file When I click on the
yellow "Agree and Install Now" button, I ignore the popup alerting me to
allow the download or install and instead click on the link at the
bottom of the page labelled "If it does not start, <click here> for
troubleshooting information".  At the bottom of the troubleshooting
page, I click on the link labelled "If you are still having problems,
<click here to download>".  Also make damn sure to always uncheck their
bundled Google Toolbar foistware.

"Summer1" <Summer1@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:65376F16-9DB8-448D-9AB7-6448A5C61B60@microsoft.com...
>
> I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.
>
> I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available so I clicked
> to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's website to 
> 'test'
> which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.
>
> When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash Player 10.1 
> Beta
> users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior to
> installation.' Since this is true and nothing was uninstalled, why did it
> 'claim' to install without any issues?

Do yourself a favor and don't rely on the online Flash Player installer.

When you need to update the Flash Player, first download and run the Flash 
Player Uninstaller available here:
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/current/uninstall_flash_player.exe

Then download and install the latest version of the Flash Player Installer 
available here:
http://www.macromedia.com/go/full_flashplayer_win_ie

Good luck,

Donald Anadell


>
> Thanks!
>
> 

==
....And remember that by the year 2020 Adobe may have learned how 
to properly present their products to the public without all the 
present bullshit entailed in installing and uninstalling.
==

"Donald Anadell" <danadell@nospamersmikrotec.com> wrote in 
message news:OPiiT8tDLHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
> "Summer1" <Summer1@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
> news:65376F16-9DB8-448D-9AB7-6448A5C61B60@microsoft.com...
>>
>> I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.
>>
>> I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available 
>> so I clicked
>> to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's 
>> website to 'test'
>> which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.
>>
>> When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash 
>> Player 10.1 Beta
>> users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior 
>> to
>> installation.' Since this is true and nothing was 
>> uninstalled, why did it
>> 'claim' to install without any issues?
>
> Do yourself a favor and don't rely on the online Flash Player 
> installer.
>
> When you need to update the Flash Player, first download and 
> run the Flash Player Uninstaller available here:
> http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/current/uninstall_flash_player.exe
>
> Then download and install the latest version of the Flash 
> Player Installer available here:
> http://www.macromedia.com/go/full_flashplayer_win_ie
>
> Good luck,
>
> Donald Anadell
>
>
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>
> 

No one has answered this part of the question though: 

Why was the latest version able to install without running the uninstaller 
when it states that ''Flash Player 10.1 Beta users must uninstall previous 
versions of Flash Player prior to installation?'

Should I uninstall Flash and Shockwave and reinstall the latest versions 
manually? 

"Summer1" wrote:

> 
> Weird.
> 
> When I went to Adobe's website again to 'test' Flash, it stated that I do 
> have 10.1.53.64 installed, which I assume is the latest version.
> 
> Why was the latest version able to install when it states that ''Flash 
> Player 10.1 Beta users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior 
> to 
> installation?' 
> 
> Also, why did I receive an 'update' for Flash but not for Shockwave when 
> there is a later version for that as well (I have version 11.5.1.r601 and the 
> latest version is 11.6.7.609)?
> 
> "Summer1" wrote:
> 
> > 
> > I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.
> > 
> > I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available so I clicked 
> > to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's website to 'test' 
> > which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.
> > 
> > When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash Player 10.1 Beta 
> > users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior to 
> > installation.' Since this is true and nothing was uninstalled, why did it 
> > 'claim' to install without any issues?
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > 
> > 

See http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=44180
-- 
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


Summer1 wrote:
> I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.
>
> I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available so I clicked
> to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's website to 
> 'test'
> which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.
>
> When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash Player 10.1 
> Beta
> users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior to
> installation.' Since this is true and nothing was uninstalled, why did it
> 'claim' to install without any issues?
>
> Thanks! 

Perfect! Thanks PA Bear for that link.

Flash 10.1.53.64 is a critical update and that's why I was able to install 
it without having to uninstall the 'previous version.'

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> See http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=44180
> -- 
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
> 
> 
> Summer1 wrote:
> > I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.
> >
> > I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available so I clicked
> > to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's website to 
> > 'test'
> > which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.
> >
> > When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash Player 10.1 
> > Beta
> > users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior to
> > installation.' Since this is true and nothing was uninstalled, why did it
> > 'claim' to install without any issues?
> >
> > Thanks! 
> 
> .
> 

You're welcome & thanks for your feedback.

Summer1 wrote:
> Perfect! Thanks PA Bear for that link.
>
> Flash 10.1.53.64 is a critical update and that's why I was able to install
> it without having to uninstall the 'previous version.'
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> See http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=44180
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>
>>
>> Summer1 wrote:
>>> I currectly have Flash Player version 10,0,45,2 installed.
>>>
>>> I received a message that version 10.1.53.64 is now available so I 
>>> clicked
>>> to install it and it installed but when I went to Adobe's website to
>>> 'test'
>>> which version I have, it stated that I still had 10,0,45,2.
>>>
>>> When I checked Adone's website again, it stated that 'Flash Player 10.1
>>> Beta
>>> users must uninstall previous versions of Flash Player prior to
>>> installation.' Since this is true and nothing was uninstalled, why did 
>>> it
>>> 'claim' to install without any issues?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>
>> .