Metafile Download Failed (Fix)
So you get the message “Metafile Download Failed Error” when you try to download Adobe Reader or Flash for that matter. Fear not!
The only reason I’m posting this fix is because so many people i’ve talked to have spoke about it, so here’s the easiest way to get around it I guess.
Download the installer from http://get.adobe.com/reader/enterprise/ for your Adobe Reader errors, this should fix it, if not let me know. If you are looking to download Flash and your getting that error, then go to http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/fp_distribution3.html to download it via the download manager.
This is pretty much the easiest way to get around that error. I think its just an error with the air app that’s trying to install reader/flash or something like that. If you are having this problem after you try this method, drop a comment below and I’ll see if I can help you out.
Thank you very much, it’s such a helpful suggestion since I put my effort for this problem for two days!!!.
No problem, glad i could help.
Thanks…like others I have trying for a few days to find a way round these problems with Flash and Reader.
No problem, glad i could help =)
still having the same problem:( downloading adobe reader
Even when yo use the download manager? If you have a look in your control panel, check and see if Adobe Reader is installed, if so, un-install. Visit the download manager page and try again.
Can you ‘download’ the actual file? Or can you not install it ?
Thanks so much for your solution – problem solved.
Glad i could help, thanks for stopping by.
Thanks very much, problem sorted.
Glad i could help.
hi i’m from Iran.facing “Metafile error’ after downloading flash player.i followed your prescription but the site you mentioned above does’nt let me download it.And the sentence below occures for me :
” Access Denied
You don’t have permission to access “http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/
current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe” on this server.
Reference #18.e5a61645.1317641471.98c0b50
” :(:(:(
I think they have now fixed the issue with this, haven’t heard any more news saying it isn’t working.
You can go to http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ it should work fine, if not feel free to let me know, but im sure its working now.
Sidenote: Google Chrome has Flash build in. Just a thought.
I was almost frustrated when I found your fix. Thank you.
No problemo, glad i could help.