I have already tried that with the same results., both machines run the same programs but there is obviously something different with the configuration of my notebook. I have also tried safe mode with networking with the same results Was having problems with windows 3.1 installer and Java, possibly IE, not sure where the problem was but did a master reset on IE, ran sfc /scannow, reinstalled windows 3.1 installer and was finally able to update Java and as a result able to install Adobe flash, problem resolved. Thanks for input..........O