Every time i try to update adobe shockwave i get a cannot configure messege

when i run the add - on manager check to see if your plug-ins are outdated --- it tells me i need to update adobe shockwave--- i go through the steps to download and it gives me an error Host cannot configure--- i have a gateway pc with windows 8 that will not update to windows 8.1 is there anything you can do to help?

Perform a clean installation of Flash Player as follows.
# From the following page, save the uninstaller somewhere handy, like the desktop.
#* [http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html#main_Download_the_Adobe_Flash_Player_uninstaller Uninstall Flash Player for Windows | Adobe Support]
# From the following page, save the installer for other browsers. If you also use Flash Player in Internet Explorer, also save the ActiveX version.
#* [http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/installation-problems-flash-player-windows.html#main-pars_text_4 Direct downloads of Flash Player for Windows | Adobe Support]
# Exit all applications.
# Run the uninstaller.
# In Windows Explorer, try to open the following folders. If they still exist, delete them manually.
#* <pre>C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\</pre>
#* <pre>C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\</pre>
#* <pre>%AppData%\Adobe\Flash Player\</pre>
#* <pre>%AppData%\Macromedia\Flash Player\</pre>
# Restart your computer.
# Run the installer for other browsers.
# Run the ActiveX installer if you downloaded it.

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