Adobe says it is installed, but it isn't

I keep trying to install Adobe Flash Player on my new macbook pro, and it isn't working. It says that it is finished installing, but then it is nowhere on my computer. Help!

System Preferences > Other / Flash Player
Does it show up there?
Click the "Check Now" button for details.
http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html?promoid=ISMRY
Plugins have to be enabled/ Allowed.
    Enable Plug-ins
    Safari > Preferences > Security
    Internet Plug-ins > "Allow plug-ins"
    Enable it.
    Press " Manage Website Settings" button for more options.
Best.

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