Im having big problems in downloading Macromedia Flash Player. I can get up to the page where it says it will start downloading and that there will be an animation at the top of the screen when it is completed, but this does not appear. I have checked all of its help pages on downloading problems but they do not help. I am unable access some websites properly, is this because I do not have flash player? Can anyone help please?

Did you see these pages:

flash faq

flash troubleshoot

This is from the first link:

Before installing the Flash Player please ensure that you have the following settings correctly set:

Internet Explorer ActiveX settings
Although your browser security settings should be chosen by you or your system Administrator, the 'Medium: Default Level' will allow you to view Macromedia Flash content. For any Custom Level, ensure that both "Download Signed ActiveX controls" and "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins" are not disabled. (Enable or Prompt will work).

To view your Security Level do the following:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Choose Tools then Internet Options.
3. Select the Security tab.
4. Choose Internet.
5. Ensure that "Download Signed ActiveX controls" and "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins" are not disabled.

If you are having trouble installing make certain that your Internet Explorer security level is not set to High or at a custom level which does not allow viewing of ActiveX controls.

Hopes this helps