Flash Player 11 update has killed Flash for me in all browser/ web pages

Hi, I updated Flash player when prompted
Version: 11.9.900.117
Now no matter what browser all Flash media fails - most commonly (like on this very page at the top) I get the "Could not load Shockwave Flash"
I have uninstalled and reinstalled both Shockwave Flash player and I guess the regular Flash player. I have updated Java. In Chrome I have done the whole enable/ disable rigmarole in every permutation. In Firefox I have tried to fix the pluginn using their internal troubleshoot which says it failed.
What's the deal?
Windows 7

@ktulu - Unfortunately, not all problems are the same (as you noted with the different solutions not working for you.)
I run Chrome as my primary browser and haven't encountered any problems on Windows 7 and 8.  We don't have any current widespread critical Chrome issues that I'm aware of.
Typically, you don't see Flash failing on all browsers, especially if you've tried Chrome, IE and Firefox.  These all use a different technology (PPAPI, ActiveX, and NPAPI) so it's usually something else (virus/security software, etc) if all are failing.
In Chrome, can you navigate to the "about:flash" page and copy/paste the results in a forum reply?
It might also be helpful to get a screenshot of what you're seeing.
Please visit the link below for Instructions on capturing and posting screenshots or video In the forum.
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1070933

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