MY macbook will not install anything

I got a macbook pro for christmas and it wont install anything. Whether it be updates, adobe flash player, etc.. Anyone know how to fix this?

Joey, greetings; You certainly are correct: With that said, I did download from two sources on the Internet and got this response:
Clearly both times I should have checked if it was OS or Windows. Not having I need for this application, it was a failure to pursue a thorough investigation.
Perhaps though this is one of the problems that melaniefromkaufman is having. I still hope that melaniefrokaufman will provide us with additional information.
Thanks for keeping me honest.
Ciao.

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Joey, greetings; You certainly are correct: With that said, I did download from two sources on the Internet and got this response:
Clearly both times I should have checked if it was OS or Windows. Not having I need for this application, it was a failure to pursue a thorough investigation.
Perhaps though this is one of the problems that melaniefromkaufman is having. I still hope that melaniefrokaufman will provide us with additional information.
Thanks for keeping me honest.
Ciao.

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