Flash8.ocx is crashing IE 6

I recently had to reformat my hard-drive. I re-installed Windows ME, then
did my upgrade to Windows XP and updated it to service pack 2. All seems
fine on the computer except for when I browse the internet on IE 6 after a
while a pop-up comes up that says that Internet explorer has encountered an
error with flash8.ocx and is shutting down.
I tried re-installing flash among other things and nothing seems to work.
Finally I reformatted again and re-installed the OS and again the same
problem arises.
What can I do?

How to remove Flash Player from your computer:
http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/kn...n_15511#remove

> If you have problems uninstalling, to uninstall on earlier Macintosh operating
> systems, or to uninstall from only one browser for testing purposes, perform a
> manual uninstall. For instructions, refer to

> How to uninstall the Macromedia Flash Player plug-in and ActiveX Control
> http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/kn...fm?id=tn_14157


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


experiencing technical difficulties wrote:
> I recently had to reformat my hard-drive. I re-installed Windows ME, then
> did my upgrade to Windows XP and updated it to service pack 2. All seems
> fine on the computer except for when I browse the internet on IE 6 after a
> while a pop-up comes up that says that Internet explorer has encountered an
> error with flash8.ocx and is shutting down.
> I tried re-installing flash among other things and nothing seems to work.
> Finally I reformatted again and re-installed the OS and again the same
> problem arises.
> What can I do?

Thanks Mow but I Un-installed, restarted and re-installed flash. That didn't
work.
Any other suggestions?

"MowGreen" wrote:

> How to remove Flash Player from your computer:
> http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/kn...n_15511#remove
>
> > If you have problems uninstalling, to uninstall on earlier Macintosh operating
> > systems, or to uninstall from only one browser for testing purposes, perform a
> > manual uninstall. For instructions, refer to
>
> > How to uninstall the Macromedia Flash Player plug-in and ActiveX Control
> > http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/kn...fm?id=tn_14157
>
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> experiencing technical difficulties wrote:
> > I recently had to reformat my hard-drive. I re-installed Windows ME, then
> > did my upgrade to Windows XP and updated it to service pack 2. All seems
> > fine on the computer except for when I browse the internet on IE 6 after a
> > while a pop-up comes up that says that Internet explorer has encountered an
> > error with flash8.ocx and is shutting down.
> > I tried re-installing flash among other things and nothing seems to work.
> > Finally I reformatted again and re-installed the OS and again the same
> > problem arises.
> > What can I do?
>

You're welcome ... so, you have an upgrade CD for XP ? Then just install
from that, insert the Win ME CD when proof of an existing OS Product ID
is asked for.
BTW, I never said to reinstall Flash

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


experiencing technical difficulties wrote:
> Thanks Mow but I Un-installed, restarted and re-installed flash. That didn't
> work.
> Any other suggestions?
>
> "MowGreen" wrote:
>
>
>>How to remove Flash Player from your computer:
>>http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/kn...n_15511#remove
>>
>>
>>>If you have problems uninstalling, to uninstall on earlier Macintosh operating
>>>systems, or to uninstall from only one browser for testing purposes, perform a
>>>manual uninstall. For instructions, refer to
>>
>>>How to uninstall the Macromedia Flash Player plug-in and ActiveX Control
>>>http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/kn...fm?id=tn_14157
>>
>>
>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
>>===============
>> *-343-* FDNY
>>Never Forgotten
>>===============
>>
>>
>>experiencing technical difficulties wrote:
>>
>>>I recently had to reformat my hard-drive. I re-installed Windows ME, then
>>>did my upgrade to Windows XP and updated it to service pack 2. All seems
>>>fine on the computer except for when I browse the internet on IE 6 after a
>>>while a pop-up comes up that says that Internet explorer has encountered an
>>>error with flash8.ocx and is shutting down.
>>>I tried re-installing flash among other things and nothing seems to work.
>>>Finally I reformatted again and re-installed the OS and again the same
>>>problem arises.
>>>What can I do?
>>

uninstall KB89905915..........see if that works

Marcus


"experiencing technical difficulties" <experiencing technical
> wrote in message
news:7A05BEFE-3D0A-44D9-A4FC-...
I recently had to reformat my hard-drive. I re-installed Windows ME, then
did my upgrade to Windows XP and updated it to service pack 2. All seems
fine on the computer except for when I browse the internet on IE 6 after a
while a pop-up comes up that says that Internet explorer has encountered an
error with flash8.ocx and is shutting down.
I tried re-installing flash among other things and nothing seems to work.
Finally I reformatted again and re-installed the OS and again the same
problem arises.
What can I do?

Marcus,

A little too many characters in that file you suggested.

Pete

"Marcus" wrote:

> uninstall KB89905915..........see if that works
>
> Marcus
>
>
> "experiencing technical difficulties" <experiencing technical
> > wrote in message
> news:7A05BEFE-3D0A-44D9-A4FC-...
> I recently had to reformat my hard-drive. I re-installed Windows ME, then
> did my upgrade to Windows XP and updated it to service pack 2. All seems
> fine on the computer except for when I browse the internet on IE 6 after a
> while a pop-up comes up that says that Internet explorer has encountered an
> error with flash8.ocx and is shutting down.
> I tried re-installing flash among other things and nothing seems to work.
> Finally I reformatted again and re-installed the OS and again the same
> problem arises.
> What can I do?
>
>
>

Sorry.......KB905915...........also its predecessor: KB896688........if
there.



"experiencing technical difficulties"
< rosoft.com> wrote in
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Marcus,

A little too many characters in that file you suggested.

Pete

"Marcus" wrote:

> uninstall KB89905915..........see if that works
>
> Marcus
>
>
> "experiencing technical difficulties" <experiencing technical
> > wrote in message
> news:7A05BEFE-3D0A-44D9-A4FC-...
> I recently had to reformat my hard-drive. I re-installed Windows ME, then
> did my upgrade to Windows XP and updated it to service pack 2. All seems
> fine on the computer except for when I browse the internet on IE 6 after a
> while a pop-up comes up that says that Internet explorer has encountered
an
> error with flash8.ocx and is shutting down.
> I tried re-installing flash among other things and nothing seems to work.
> Finally I reformatted again and re-installed the OS and again the same
> problem arises.
> What can I do?
>
>
>

"experiencing technical difficulties" schrieb:

>I recently had to reformat my hard-drive. I re-installed Windows ME, then
> did my upgrade to Windows XP and updated it to service pack 2. All seems
> fine on the computer except for when I browse the internet on IE 6 after a
> while a pop-up comes up that says that Internet explorer has encountered an
> error with flash8.ocx and is shutting down.

"Tools | Add-Ons" and disable Flash. Any other Add-Ons showing up
there?

And please ignore Marcus' dump advice to uninstall KB905915!

Just to show all the importance of having KB905915 installed:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/998297

| The problem
| A specially crafted HTML document can cause Internet Explorer to skip
| the kill bit check. This means that any ActiveX control that has been
| disabled solely through use of the kill bit may still be used by
| Internet Explorer.
|
| Impact
| By convincing a user to view a specially crafted HTML document (e.g.,
| a web page or an HTML email message), an attacker could execute arbitrary
| code with the privileges of the user. Depending on the ActiveX control
| being used, an attacker may be able to take other actions.
|
| Solution: Apply an update
| Install the 905915 update (MS05-054) or a more recent Internet Explorer
| cumulative security update.
[...]
| Date Public 26.01.2006

Bye,
Freudi

Just to show all the importance of having KB905915 installed:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/998297

Jeepers Freudi..........according to Microsoft Tech Support you don't really
need 905915.........that is........ if it screws things up!....... More
double talk !!!







"Ottmar Freudenberger" <> wrote in message
news:43e19d23$0$16301$...
"experiencing technical difficulties" schrieb:

>I recently had to reformat my hard-drive. I re-installed Windows ME, then
> did my upgrade to Windows XP and updated it to service pack 2. All seems
> fine on the computer except for when I browse the internet on IE 6 after a
> while a pop-up comes up that says that Internet explorer has encountered
an
> error with flash8.ocx and is shutting down.

"Tools | Add-Ons" and disable Flash. Any other Add-Ons showing up
there?

And please ignore Marcus' dump advice to uninstall KB905915!

Just to show all the importance of having KB905915 installed:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/998297

| The problem
| A specially crafted HTML document can cause Internet Explorer to skip
| the kill bit check. This means that any ActiveX control that has been
| disabled solely through use of the kill bit may still be used by
| Internet Explorer.
|
| Impact
| By convincing a user to view a specially crafted HTML document (e.g.,
| a web page or an HTML email message), an attacker could execute arbitrary
| code with the privileges of the user. Depending on the ActiveX control
| being used, an attacker may be able to take other actions.
|
| Solution: Apply an update
| Install the 905915 update (MS05-054) or a more recent Internet Explorer
| cumulative security update.
[...]
| Date Public 26.01.2006

Bye,
Freudi

"Marcus" <> schrieb:

>> Just to show all the importance of having KB905915 installed:
>> http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/998297
>
> Jeepers Freudi..........according to Microsoft Tech Support you don't really
> need 905915

That has *never* been stated by any MS Tech Support Personal - but
from you. And no, Windows 98 isn't Windows XP. Really.

Bye,
Freudi