'cannot open file' message

[AC Question]

I have a Polaroid tablet w/ an andoid o.s. when I download a file I get a cannot open file message. I've tried to download adobe flash player and cannot open the file. I've tried it in the downloads app as well as the file manager and cannot get it to open. VERY FRUSTRATED!!! any suggestions?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Are you saying you tried to download the Flash Player apk and want to open it? From where did you download it?