Private i, x
On Error Resume Next
FlashActiveXInstalled = False
For i = 6 To 1 Step -1
   Set x = CreateObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash." & i)
   FlashActiveXInstalled = IsObject(x)
   If FlashActiveXInstalled Then
       FlashActiveXVersion = CStr(i)
       Exit For
   End If
Next