meets the requirements. tried 8 and 9 no joy. do you think it may have anything to do with my security settings ?

Sorry to be away for so long. I've moved and an getting things set up again.

Security programs could certainly have something to do with it. However, they usually ask if you want to allow something.

nothing asks when i try to download.

I'm having the same problems that you had and tried allthe same things to try and remedy. Did you manage to sort it out and get the Flash Player working again. Eric.