I can't get the Macromedia Flash player version 4 to install in IE5 under W2k. It will install the Shockwave 8 plugin but simply refuses to continue and load Flash!

Anyone else have this problem and how did you fix it?

I had exactly the same problem.

I have no idea why it wouldn't install, but like you, the Shockwave stuff was fine.

I have recently wiped and re-installed my machine, and Flash is now working as expected.

I can only assume that some bit of software I installed along the way broke it.

Before the wipe I meant to install Flash 4 to see if that fixed the problem. Unfortunately I forgot, so I don't know if that would have worked or not.

I know it's a drastic solution, but I had to do the wipe anyway, so it was no real loss.

You could always try to mail Macromedia, or even Microsoft to see what they have to say about it.

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PIII 500
Intel 440BX-2 Motherboard
2x128MB PC 100 RAM
Maxtor 92049U6 20.4GB 7200RPM UDMA66
Maxtor 52049U4 20.4GB 7200RPM UDMA66
Matrox Millenium G400 MAX
Sony DDU220E IDE DVD-ROM
Yamaha CRW4416S SCSI CD-RW
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer USB
Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro
US Robotics Sportster Flash v90 External modem
Iiyama Vision Master Pro 17
3Com EtherLink XL PCI (3c900B Combo)
Adaptec 2940 Ultra Wide SCSI controller
Sound Blaster Live! Value
Windows 2000 Professional

And no overclocking in sight!

Alright, here is the link to the patch that fixes the problem!
http://www.macromedia.com/support/director/ts/documents/ie_iod.htm

I hope this helps all the people with this same problem.

I've found that updating to IE 5.5 works, i also had the same problem, so i went through windows update and downloaded & installed the beta 5.5 browser 'n' tools. Works a treat now.