Why is Adobe bombarding me with software I do not want?

Virtually every time I open a new window on Firefox, Adobe tells me to update Flashplayer.  When I click OK the subsequent window tells me I am downloading Flashplayer and another program.  I DO NOT want the other program, nor do I want to change my home page or get a new tool bar.  Why can I simply update the outdated software without all the other SPAM you think I need?

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