Flash Player Won’t Install On AOL – How To Fix Flash Player Will Not Install On AOL Desktop Manager

Posted by Catherine in Blog System Error Codes
on November 14th, 2011 | 8 Comments

Adobe Flash Player is a widely used application designed to view animations and movies using computer programs like a web browser. However, users who are attempting to install it on the computer are encountering problems, and are not able to perform this task. The error occurs when the “AOL Desktop Manager” prevents the installation of the software. This is a big problem which prevents even the most up-to-date Windows computers from working correctly, and is actually caused by a very specific problem inside the settings of Windows.

What Prevents Flash Player From Installing On AOL

The problem is caused by AOL Desktop Manager blocking the installation of Flash Player. As this error arises, your system will be unable to load up the necessary settings for it to run the installation process. As with other computer errors, it is important to identify the cause of the error and then resolve the issues that make it happen.

How To Install Flash Player Onto AOL Desktop Manager

The way to solve this is to first download and install Google Chrome on your computer, a user friendly browser which features a built-in Flash Player version that goes with it. Once you downloaded and installed Google Chrome, browse the YouTube site and check if you can play any videos. If you can view them, then it is an assurance that you can install the software via other methods.

The next step is to close down the AOL Desktop Manager application. This is first done by clicking the “exit” in the top right hand part of the Window, but is also done by pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE and then clicking onto the “Processes” tab of the application that loads. After this, you should see a list of applications that your computer will have running. This will disable the AOL Desktop Manager and stop it from interfering in the installation of Flash Player.

If you still encounter the issue after performing the suggested steps above, then you may have some setbacks in your registry. The registry is a big reason why Flash Player will not install onto your computer. This is a central database which stores all the important settings & options which Windows requires to run, making it highly important that you’re able to use a program that’s able to remove any of the problems that your computer could have inside. This is a common reason why Windows will not be able to install programs onto your system, making it vital that you’re able to fix any of the potential registry errors that your computer could have. To do this, you should download Advanced PC Tweaker and let it scan & fix any of the problems that your PC may have.

8 Responses to Flash Player Won’t Install On AOL – How To Fix Flash Player Will Not Install On AOL Desktop Manager

  1. Tam -  November 15, 2011 at 12:13 am

    What is this error message I am getting: runtime error 429 Active component can;t create object? I am getting an Authupdater: Runtime error 429 ActiveX component can’t create opject. I just installed a new anti-virus program and now this error keeps showing up. What does this mean, and how do I correct it.

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  2. Melba -  November 15, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    What is the permanent error code on a ps3 system?
    I have looked it up and the code looks similar to the code on my ps3 system. I haven’t had the chance to check to be completely sure. I hope the error code does that match with the permanent ban code because I have hacked or have done anything like that. I have no idea how anyway.

    Also, Is the code I am getting probably because of the playstation network outage?

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  3. Ajax -  November 16, 2011 at 1:47 am

    How do I fix error code 14 when using my yahoo email?
    My Yahoo mail does not ask for my password. It jumps to my emails then gives me error code 14 so that I cannot read them or answer them. I am an Apple person.

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  4. Bajer -  November 16, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    What does the F2 Error code on a Haier HWMP50F washing machine mean?
    I have a Haier Washing machine (HWMP50F) & it displayed an error code F2, This code is not in the user manual.

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  5. Woods -  November 17, 2011 at 1:26 am

    How to resolve “ERROR CODE 80072EFE” which i get when i try to update windows?
    Whenever i try to download & install windows updates i get this error code 80072EFE, i tried every possible solution which i got from Google search, tried trouble shooting, system restore, exited firewall (windows own in build) & anti virus (avast pro) also but the problem is still there. Is there any solution to this problem, if yes please. OS windows 7 ultimate. THANKS

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  6. Forrest -  November 17, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    Not able to get my email and continue to receive the error code 17?
    I am able to sign in but there is no email and I continue to get an ouch message with the error code 17. This has been happening now for the last 3 hrs. It recognizes my ID info but it will not reveal email nor will it let me send. PLEASE help.

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  7. Art -  November 17, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    It use to get internet until I moved and switched to AT&T. I do not have a router, I’m running wired connection straight from the modem. It is a Motorola modem. It gives me the DNS error code even though I have switched the IP address, DNS codes, and restarted my modem. Any ideas?

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  8. Early -  November 22, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Okay, so I’m playing Black Ops online, when I’m disconnected. So I search for a local router. (One of those wireless routers that are shared throughout the neighborhood, that nobody owns, it’s just for anyone’s use.) So I put in the password, and test the connection, when I get the error code “51330″. Since no one can just go access the router regularly, what can I do?

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