Flash Player Removal Problems

I have been having problems with flash player since I updated to 10. I downloaded the uninstaller and followed instructons exactly. I then followed instructions exactly to install 10. It installed fine. But it started crashing my IE8. I have tried everything. Now, I have it uninstalled but I noticed there is a folder, downloaded program files, that seem to have parts of the old flash player still. But it will not let me delete them. and the files that they say are dependant on them I cannot locate either..Under the status, instead of saying installed it says unknown.it also says this for the file when I click properties..Type:Active X control.Codebase:http//fpdownload2/macromedia.com/get/flashplay/current/swflash .cab.Is this what is causing my problem.PLEASE HELP ME. I am using Vista Home Premium 32 bit.I don't download a lot of junk. I use this computer for my school mostly and I am using Norton.Please I am at my wits end...Thank you for your time and patience