How to Reinstall Flash

Install Flash onto your computer.

Flash, the online video and graphics player, is used by a variety of websites, most of which provide short video clips directly on the webpages. If you are experiencing problems with your Flash player, they may be due to a defect in the download or the file having become corrupt. You'll need to remove the program from the computer and reinstall Flash onto the system.

Instructions

1. Click "Start," "Control Panel" and choose either "Programs" or "Add or Remove Programs." A window appears with all the files installed on the computer.

2. Scroll through the list of programs until you find "Flash." Click the selection and choose "Remove." A prompt window appears, asking if you are sure you want to delete the program from the computer. Click "Yes" and an uninstall wizard appears on the screen. Follow the prompts to completely remove Flash from the computer.

3. Make your way to the Adobe Flash download page (see Resources section). Click "Download" to download the file to your computer.

4. Double-click the downloaded file. The installation wizard appears on the screen.

5. Accept the license agreement, leave the installation name and location as is, then click "Install" to complete the reinstall process of Adobe Flash.

References

• Adobe: Flash Player

Resources

• Adobe: Flash Player Download