Unusual Problem caused by/with flash?

An unusual problem recently developed from flash and cannot resolve. I am running windows XP service pack 3 and i have flash 10.1 running. The problem that i have run into is this, when i have the internet browser open and i leave it idle for 5 minutes a windows error message comes up that says:
Could not find file "Flash.ocx"
Prior to 8/10/2010 this never happened, additionally I have looked in the appropriate folders on my system and the program seem to be there. I have also checked the program with Adobe and there system says program is up to date and functioning properly on both internet browsers that I use which are: IE8 and Google Chrome. Can anyone help to identify this problem as i am unsure of what steps to take to correct this issue and Microsoft has become completely useless.

Hi, I would not suggest a System Restore, especially if you have all Flash Player files and the SWO correctly Installed.
There could be another reason if you continue to get that message. System Restore is not a "fix" per se, it is there for your Windows Operating System in case of failure. I know people use it for other reasons, but just speaking for myself, I never have. I just research and find out the solution to whatever issue I may have at the time.
Any add on in your IE browser from whatever source can conflict with the browser, Flash Player (the SWO ActiveX Control) or other add ons. Especially any Anti-Virus program add ons. So you may want to check those to see if that is happening. Toolbars and their browser add ons also.
Go to C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash Open Flash and post back all files listed there just to make sure they are correct.
Thanks,
eidnolb

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