Is Adobe reader 9 the same thing as Adobe flash player?

I have an issue with my screen constantly blinking. I have Internet Explorer 8 and was told to update my flash player. I did that but it does not show up under my programs. I have an icon on my desktop that says adobe reader 9. Is adobe reader and adobe flash player the same thing?

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Nope adobe reader is a pdf file reader, like microsoft word opens .doc files adobe reader opens .pdf files. Flash is a piece of software use to play flash animation or games, like watching videos on youtube that requires flash player to be installed. If your screen is constantly blinking since you first start you computer id recommend looking at your graphics card or taking it into a shop.

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