Flash Player not working on my new Windows 8 computer

Question

Hi;
I recently got a new computer two months ago. There are sites that I go to that require Flash Player. So, I tried to get into them from the start menu and the Explorer app, I got messages Flash Player was not installed in my computer. When I went to the manage add-ons list there it was and enabled. I was able to use it in desktop mode so that was fine and been using it as such. It was running slow, but working. Today it says even in desktop mode that Flash Player is not installed in my computer, I check again there it is in the manage add-ons and enabled.
How do I fix this problem? I'm not sure what to do here. I've had people tell me to uninstall Explorer and reinstall it, but that has not worked.
Thanks for any help. Is it a compatibility issue or what?
llamattude

Answer 1

@ Del27 -
Also from pcwizard:
Follow the steps below, and let me know what happens?
Step one: Clear temp directory
Type %temp% in the run or search for programs and files field
Highlight all the files in this folder, and then press the delete key to delete. If you get a message that the file is in use you will need to skip this file(s).
Continue with Step 2 below
Step two: Downloaded and extracted to your system:
1. Download the full feature software and drivers
http://goo.gl/P27lI
2. Once the download is finished double click on the file to extract the software.
3. When the installation window opens press the cancel button to stop the installation
4. Type %temp% in the run or search for programs and files field
5. Look for, and open the folder starting with 7z (Example: 7zS2356)
6. Right click on the folder, and select Copy
7. Close that window, and all your open windows, and then in the middle of the desktop right click your mouse, and select Paste. This will move the 7z folder to your desktop.
8. Open the 7z folder you just copied to your desktop
9. Open folder Util
10. Open folder CCC
11. Run the uninstall_L4
12. When the uninstall has completed restart the computer
13. Run Disk cleanup from Accessories\ System Tools folder under all programs
14. Download and install the latest version of Adobe flash player
http://goo.gl/R1hy
15. Open the 7z folder, and then double click on the Setup.exe file which will be toward the bottom of the open window. Follow the on screen instructions to reinstall your printer.
Let me know if you are able to successfully install the software and driver, and are able to print & scan?
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