Browser won't open swf files

Bob Cooper31 · #1 Jul 26, 2009, 05:18 PM

Previously I have been viewing trainng videos that were accessed via Internet Explorer through the Flash add on. Recently I'm unable to do that and get a message that I need to install flash or allow javascript. I've altered the browser to allow javascript and downloaded and installed flash 10 I've also changed security to medium but I still cant get the files to open & display. Can anyone give me a clue as to how i might solve my problem.

frostyrecordz · Jul 29, 2009, 07:34 AM

hi there.
im new to this site and your the first answer im giving.
there are some small issues with your PC.
firstly flashplayer 10 does have some faults in in, some many disagree but its true. use version9 much better or a higher version.
also use firefox instead of explorer and also down shockwaves player from adobe.com
you can download the flash player from ther, make sure you use a virus free PC when you download it.
im speaking from experience here.
if that doesnt sort it out that go to java.com
and download the latest version of java.
once thats installed if it downt work again
then go to download.com and download java from there or any download or torrent software you use.
when you download java from java.com its not the completer java files you need, as it connects to the internet to download the rest. so using your download methods download java (the full package) around bout 17-20mbs

hopefully that should sort the problem, if not then reinstall sevice pack 3 for xp, downlable at microsoft.com

DrJ · Jul 29, 2009, 04:22 PM

What version of IE are you using? You may need to reinstall the Shockwave Flash add-on. You can find where to manage your add-ons under tools in IE.