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Play .swf files in Firefox?
« on: December 19, 2010, 10:43:30 AM »
It seems like I can't play .swf files in firefox, it just re-download the file.

The .swf file is working, I got the latest flash player, I have restored all the options it will do with files (like open/download  file etc) I have the latest updates on the Win7 OS, CC+ 2005/2008, DirectX 11/10/9>.

I think I didn't forget anything now.
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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2010, 10:50:54 AM »
.swf files on web pages, or some downloaded files?

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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2010, 10:52:11 AM »
I have a .swf file on my computer that I want to open.
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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2010, 10:55:15 AM »
Then, you need a standalone Flash Player, like this one: http://www.wimpyplayer.com/products/wimpy_standalone_flv_player.html

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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2010, 11:23:40 AM »
Nope, didn't work.
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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2010, 11:31:08 AM »
You can always download a freestanding player (ie, VLC, GOM, etc)

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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2010, 11:41:51 AM »
Bad file?

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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2010, 12:42:12 PM »
It was working with Internet explorer, but I got sick of all those pop-ups who opens randomly with it, so I removed it.
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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2011, 02:43:39 AM »
So there is noway I can run a .swf file?

None of the programs you guys have said worked, Internet Explorer won't run it, it behave same as Firefox and want to open/save it, I have reseted the Download/open choice thing, re-install Firefox. The file is not bad because it has been working before and I tried to download some new/different ones.
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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2011, 09:36:39 AM »
Upload the file(s) here: http://www.filedropper.com/
Post download link (copy URL: link):

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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2011, 11:03:17 AM »
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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2011, 11:12:29 AM »
It opens just fine in FF and IE for me.

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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2011, 12:27:04 PM »
It keep downloading it for me, you have any addons? Or do I need something to run them? I got Java and Shockwave.
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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2011, 12:28:56 PM »
I'm not sure what your problem may be.
Did you try IE?

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Re: Play .swf files in Firefox?
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2011, 12:32:46 PM »
Yes, I did download the beta version today, but it also just want to download it.
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