Flash Player same as Windows Media Player

Hello,
I try to upgrade Adobe Flash Player but it would not let me install it. It always says I should deinstall older versions first.
But I can't find any older versions. All I can find is Adobe Windows Media Player. Is that the same? Do I have to deinstall
this one in order to install Flash Player?
Thanks,
Tanja

Thank you so much for your help!!!
I could finally install it on my pc.
Have a great day.

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