With MS 7 IE 10 when installing FP I get prompt to close IE but it is closed - I retry to no avail

Internet explorer 10 was recently updated on my computer from IE 9.  Now I can't install Flash Player any more.  I get the prompt to close Internet Explorer so I do then the prompt shows back up.  I wait a few minutes and retry again.  Still I get the prompt to close Internet Explorer.  I retry over and over but to no avail.  This is frustrating!