everytime I am reminded to download an adobe flash player upgrade, all I ever get is the adobe download manager - not the flash player. What gives?
simple. every time I attempt to download the upgrade for adobe flash player, that you are so adamant that I do, all I get from the the download (using the link you provide) is the adobe download manager, and not - repeat NOT - the upgrade to adobe flash player....
Alla svar (1)
See the sections on testing and updating Flash in this article:
Flash Plugin - Keep it up to date and troubleshoot problems
If you are still unable to update to the latest Flash version, these articles offer more help on installation issues and troubleshooting suggestions: