active x ? flashplayer ? broken computer .. lotsa ?'s ..?

Question

i been looking thru all the files n stuff on my computer trying to find out what adware or watever is blocking my flashplayer from fully installing and working . i found a few things ....

1. Program Files, InstallShield : has a list of files that say InstallShield Software Corp - then one that says Macrovision Corp - and the last one says InstallShield again . The Macrovision Corp is the second to latest installed .. could this be the problem ??

2. What is - Intel A/V Codes v20 ?? (on my control panel, install/uninstall list)

3. What is - Power Scan (c drive, programs, power scan)

** it looks like i have windows xp security update 4, media player 8, hot fix 4, dream station dxi2, direct x9 hotfix and the Flasher Player Active x is listed too ..

antivirus software u asked .. that would be the mcafee that comes free with comcast right ? i run that thing all the time . even tried to download the remote control tech thing n that got cancelled halfway thru the download . windows updates (service pack 2) gets cancelled halfway thru a download too

Answer 1

flash player doesnt display a install complete dialog box...try visiting broadcater.com or any flash enabled sites...
see if animations are working...
codecs are programs used to make videos work....
poerscan is supposed to ---maybe a spyware removal tool also fuji scanners use this..
also use autopatcher to update ur computer if security pack is not downloading....

Answer 2

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Answer 3

And what antivirus software are you running? Update it and run a scan.