Can't download via the direct link for IE (HTTP 403 Forbidden)

Win7 Pro SP1 32-bit
IE 10.0.9200.16635
When I try to download/install from  http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ I get the "cannot contact reliable source", so I then tried the Direct link for ActiveX/IE:
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/current/support/install_flash_player_ax.exe
and I get a HTTP 403 Forbidden. I have also tried that link in Firefox and Opera, but all I get is an empty page. I've also tried with antivirus off, firewall off etc... no luck.
BUT... If I try the second direct link(Plug-in/All other browsers)
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/current/support/install_flash_player.exe
it works in both IE, Firefox and Opera.
Then I started up an old XP PC just to compare, and the download ActiveX version were succesful.
Why doesn't the direct link for ActiveX work on my Win7 PC, regardless what browser I use?
(I have never had any problems with updating/installing Flash Player before, on any computer including my Win7) 

Maybe I was unclear: The "Direct Links" I referred to, ARE the offline installer links.
The link Flash Player for ActiveX (Internet Explorer) doesn't work(forbidden access),
but the link Flash Player Plug-in (All other browsers) works.
BTW, is there perhaps any other URL to a offline installer, besides the one that doesn't work on my PC?
(http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/current/support/install_flash_player_ax.exe)
Added screenshot of trying to download offline installer

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