I am running Windows XP. I have been unable to download the new version of Adobe flash player. I went to the website and tried the following solution.

Troubleshooting system registry issues that prevent Flash Player installation
IssueFlash Player may fail to install if the Windows system registry is damaged or if you do not have the correct permissions.

ReasonThe Windows XP system registry may be damaged or you may not have the correct operating system permissions to update or install Flash Player. To install or update the player, you must have write access to certain registry items and Windows directories.

SolutionBefore you complete the steps below, please see Common Adobe Flash Player install issues (TechNote tn_19166).

Warning: The following solution involves the Windows System Registry. Editing or manipulating the registry incorrectly can result in serious system damage which may require re-installation of the operating system. If you are not comfortable editing the registry, then take your system to a professional. If you choose to proceed, then it is essential that you create a complete system backup and a Windows System Restore Point before proceeding. Adobe Systems cannot be held responsible for damage resulting from this information.

Please login as the administrator and follow these instructions to open the registry and navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.

This example will focus on the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT because the majority of the registry issues that will prevent the Flash Player from installing occur here.

Select Start.
Select Run.
Type: regedit
Right-click HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.
Select Permissions.
Select Advanced.

Now I can't even log onto my computer. I tried using the
F8 key upon startup. I have tried all the options, but all I get is the XP screen with no user box to log in.

Help.

What is the make and model of the computer?

What XP or Recovery CD's do you have?

Depending o the above booting the CD into the Recovery Console offers these 3 options:

FIXBOOT

FIXMBR

BOOTLEG

I have an HP 7410 desktop. I do have the six XP recovery disks. I don't want to lose all my information stored on the computer however. Would using the disks cause this to happen?

Andy

Oops. I doublechecked. It's a Compaq Presario 6000. The other one was my old computer.

Andy