Question : IE is blocking my download of Adobe Flash, I'm getting install error.

I went here:
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
took the check mark out of the google tool bar.
then agree and install button
I keep getting a popup saying "error" installation failed.
There is nothing that can be clicked on but "close download manager"

Then another try and I get this message: your security settings do not allow sites to use Active X on your computer.
I go to for "more info" and go to tools > internet options > security > and look for active X settings and all are disabled. Should they all be enabled?

Answer : IE is blocking my download of Adobe Flash, I'm getting install error.

If you have a time stamp for one of the connection refuse errors, I would look in the system and application event logs to see if there is a corresponding event around that same timeframe that my indicate the reason for the refusal.   Of course, if it is not actually causing any issues, I may be tempted to chalk it up to normal operations.