Flash folder

[wmk]

I have the following files in my Flash folder with the path  C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash\
   Flash10a.ocx
   FlashUtil10a
   install
   uninstall_activeX

My OS is Microsoft Windows Vista Basic.  My problem is that I am unable to delete the above 4 files, not even in safe mode.  Access is denied.
Can anyone help?

[patio]

OK i'll bite...since noone else did...why do you need to remove them ? ?
Why not use the uninstaller instead ?

[wmk]

I do not have the Adobe Flash program in the program list.  I want to delete the file Flash10a.ocx because my Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 listed this file as having a vulnerability that is very dangerous.

[patio]

Adobe and Macromedia are 2 different Flash applications.....

Macromedia Uninstaller

Adobe Uninstaller

[wmk]

I do not have Macromedia Flash in my program list either.  Can I still use Macromedia uninstaller to remove Flash10a.ocx?

[patio]

According to the path you posted above you DO have it...

[wmk]

I downloaded the Macromedia Uninstaller, but when I tried to open it, I got a message saying "Windows cannot open this file
             uninstall_flash_player.hqx"

What can I do, please?

[brundle]

They tend to be protected. I have a vague idea that running the official uninstaller with the /clean switch removes the files but I've never used it. They have unusual permissions applied to them.

Additionally, they're out of date - the current Flash version lists Flash10b etc. If you actually run the FlashUtil10a.exe file, it ought to download the update and remove the old files itsef.

[brundle]

Oh and your error message mentioning "uninstall_flash_player.hqx"" means you tried to run the Mac version of the uninstaller...

[wmk]

Problem solved.  Thank you all

[patio]

You're Welcome....stop by anytime !