Unistalled flash player and can't re-install

Hi
  I have a Dell Computer, with Windows 7 and use Firefox and IE.  I had flash player installed on firefox but could not get it installed on IE so I followed directions that said I would need to unistall flash player and then install it on IE.  I probably misunderstood the directions. However, that is what I did.  Now I cannot install flash player on IE or firefox.  I gave up with IE, it doesn't even attempt to download the install.  With firefox I get to the point where I accept the terms and click install.  The instruction box then tells me that I need to completely quit firefox to install flash player. I've closed as many screens as I can, but if I quit close all open firefox screens there is nothing on my computer to continue the install.
I'm not computer savy at all.  Can anyone help me figure out what I did wrong and get flash play on firefox or IE?

Hi, You can download and SAVE the IE Installer to your Desktop:
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/fp_distribution3.html    Use the Windows/Internet Explorer/EXE Installer
Then Close all browser Windows, you only want to be looking at your Desktop. If you have any messenger services running in the system tray, disable them.(area near the clock).
Run the Installer and when it is finished, Reboot(restart) your computer.
Then test here:  http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ 
You should be able to see the Flash logo animate(spin) and the version of FP will be displayed also.
Thanks,
eidnolb
Message was edited by: eidnolb   adding link

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