Author Topic: Play .swf files in Firefox? (Read 30980 times)

Frejoh466 · « **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.

Broni · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2010, 10:50:54 AM »

.swf files on web pages, or some downloaded files?

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2010, 10:52:11 AM »

I have a .swf file on my computer that I want to open.

Broni · « **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

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2010, 11:23:40 AM »

Nope, didn't work.

Allan · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2010, 11:31:08 AM »

You can always download a freestanding player (ie, VLC, GOM, etc)

Broni · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2010, 11:41:51 AM »

Bad file?

Frejoh466 · « **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.

Frejoh466 · « **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.

Broni · « **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):

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:03:17 AM »

http://www.filedropper.com/tetris

Broni · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:12:29 AM »

It opens just fine in FF and IE for me.

Frejoh466 · « **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.

Broni · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2011, 12:28:56 PM »

I'm not sure what your problem may be.
Did you try IE?

Frejoh466 · « **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.

Broni · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2011, 12:46:53 PM »

Can you explain: "just want to download it"?
Download what?

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:00:54 PM »

I open the file with ether Firefox or Internet explorer, The web browser open and I get the choice to Save the file or open it, If I open the file It open a new window and give me the same choice, if I save the file I get a copy of it to my desktop.

Broni · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:11:02 PM »

Weird...

What will happen, if you open FF first and go File>Open file?

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:15:46 PM »

The same thing.

I have tried to open it with no addons, I have tried to reinstall Firefox

Broni · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:20:25 PM »

Uninstall Flash, using this tool: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html

Download the Latest Adobe Flash for Firefox and IE Without Any Extras: http://www.404techsupport.com/2010/04/27/download-the-latest-adobe-flash-for-firefox-and-ie-without-any-extras/

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:39:25 PM »

Didn't work, I did have some problems to remove Flash, every time I removed it and restarted my computer it automatically Downloaded/Installed flash, but I disconnected and then it worked,

But as I said, still not working.

Broni · « **Reply #21 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:41:04 PM »

Frankly speaking....I'm out of ideas....

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 16, 2011, 09:46:15 PM »

Can't you force it to start? You can't tell Firefox to run the .swf file in Flash?

It all did happen when I got Win7, I also isn't able to watch .gif (moving picture) in anyway if I don't get a 3'rd party program.

deargodpleasehelp · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:44:21 AM »

Huh, that's weird, in IE in Windows 7 I was always able to play a .gif or .swf standalone in the browser...

Running IE8 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 bit...

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2011, 07:54:16 AM »

No one good at .swf files?

But what do you guys have if you go Tools=>Options=>Programs then find .swf files? is it that you just run it in flash or should it even exist there?

patio · « **Reply #25 on:** January 20, 2011, 04:35:53 PM »

It's a corrupted file...
It won't open with anything.

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #26 on:** January 20, 2011, 04:53:02 PM »

it downloaded for me as well; I had to "open containing folder" on the download and then rightclick the swf and choose Open With->Adobe Flash player to get it working (mostly because winamp has decided to somehow steal the swf association and it crashes when it tries to play SWFs, and I am so far to lazy to fix the association).

CBMatt · « **Reply #27 on:** January 20, 2011, 08:18:36 PM »

I just dragged and dropped it into a Firefox window and it worked just fine. Same goes for IE. To be perfectly honest, I'm not quite sure what the problem might be.

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:46:32 PM »

Quote from: patio on January 20, 2011, 04:35:53 PM

It's a corrupted file...
It won't open with anything.
Quote from: Broni on January 16, 2011, 11:12:29 AM
It opens just fine in FF and IE for me.

Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 20, 2011, 04:53:02 PM

it downloaded for me as well; I had to "open containing folder" on the download and then rightclick the swf and choose Open With->Adobe Flash player to get it working (mostly because winamp has decided to somehow steal the swf association and it crashes when it tries to play SWFs, and I am so far to lazy to fix the association).

So you did open it with Flash... is there even a .exe file with Flash?

Quote from: CBMatt on January 20, 2011, 08:18:36 PM

I just dragged and dropped it into a Firefox window and it worked just fine. Same goes for IE. To be perfectly honest, I'm not quite sure what the problem might be.

Isn't that like the same thing if you just double click on it?

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #29 on:** January 20, 2011, 11:10:36 PM »

Quote from: Frejoh466 on January 20, 2011, 10:46:32 PM

So you did open it with Flash... is there even a .exe file with Flash?

I don't know. It either was part of what was installed with the flash player itself or is a component of Flash CS4. I believe the term adobe uses to refer to them is a "projector"; you can get the latest version on this page, or just download the current version here.

One has to bear in mind that "Adobe Flash" is a commercial product you must pay for; Adobe Flash Player is the product you get for free that allows you to view the content created in Flash; Generally, the Flash Player comes as a plugin or add-on for the browser.

Making things even more confusing is Shockwave; Shockwave came first and w as basically just a way to play sounds and animation on a page, and the they were created with Macromedia Director (another commercial product) so Macromedia Shockwave was the plugin for netscape and IE that allowed you to view those sounds and animation; when Flash was first introduced it was called "Shockwave flash" for a few versions before being simply called "flash" but the default publishing format, SWF, still stands for "Shockwave Flash".

When you save a SWF file locally, you can open it in a browser just fine; as long as the browser has the flash plugin/addon installed. Or, you can just use the standalone projector.

alex365 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 21, 2011, 12:19:05 AM »

Did you check the settings in Tools > Options > Applications ?

See "Reset Download Actions": http://kb.mozillazine.org/File_types_and_download_actions

CBMatt · « **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:38:30 AM »

Quote from: Frejoh466 on January 20, 2011, 10:46:32 PM

Isn't that like the same thing if you just double click on it?

As long as the file is associated with your browser, yes.

Right click on the file and go to Properties. There should be a line that says Type of file: Shockwave Flash Object. Beneath that is Opens with: with a program name listed to the right. What program is listed next to Opens with?

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:23:38 AM »

Thank BC_Programmer for the information on the .swf file.

Quote from: alex365 on January 21, 2011, 12:19:05 AM

Did you check the settings in Tools > Options > Applications ?

See "Reset Download Actions": http://kb.mozillazine.org/File_types_and_download_actions

If you would have read the post you would know that I already tried that.

Quote from: CBMatt on January 21, 2011, 07:38:30 AM

Right click on the file and go to Properties. There should be a line that says Type of file: Shockwave Flash Object. Beneath that is Opens with: with a program name listed to the right. What program is listed next to Opens with?

I get;

Type of file: SWF File (.swf)
Opens with: Firefox

If I change it I could find in the recommended programs, Adobe Flash Player, Firefox, Java(TM) platform binary and Internet explorer, but I'm sure I did uninstall that...

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 30, 2011, 12:06:54 PM »

But what does your browser say it open with? just flash or what?

CBMatt · « **Reply #34 on:** February 03, 2011, 04:50:20 PM »

I don't think I fully understand your question. My browser doesn't say anything specific about the file...

But I thought I would point out that I just noticed that earlier, you mentioned something about popups. I don't receive any popups when playing the file, so you could possibly have an infection that may or not may be related to this issue. If you haven't already done so, I would suggest heading over to our malware section for some assistance.

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 04, 2011, 09:58:25 AM »

Virus? I don't think so, no strange Processes, services or startup program I don't know.

But the pop-up I think (If I get the question right) It's so I can chose if I want to Save or open the file. But you can't start it manual, you can't tell flash to run it, no program wants to run it, So... I will never be able to play a .swf file will I?

deargodpleasehelp · « **Reply #36 on:** February 04, 2011, 04:45:45 PM »

Quote from: Frejoh466 on February 04, 2011, 09:58:25 AM

Virus? I don't think so, no strange Processes, services or startup program I don't know.

But the pop-up I think (If I get the question right) It's so I can chose if I want to Save or open the file. But you can't start it manual, you can't tell flash to run it, no program wants to run it, So... I will never be able to play a .swf file will I?

Like Allan said a bit back, the file may just be damaged. Try another one, like a YouTube video.

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 05, 2011, 12:14:52 PM »

Quote from: Broni on December 19, 2010, 11:41:51 AM

Bad file?

Quote from: Broni on January 16, 2011, 11:12:29 AM

It opens just fine in FF and IE for me.

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 27, 2011, 03:45:38 AM »

I get the same with a .html file as I get with the .swf file, the browser only want to download it.

Broni · « **Reply #39 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:14:43 AM »

I suggest, you perform clean Firefox reinstallation: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_Firefox

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:50:06 PM »

Done that, I also tried to install IE9.

Frejoh466 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 19, 2011, 10:32:11 AM »

Ok, after sometime I got it;

Open your Firefox profile and find mimeTypes.rdf
Open the mimeTypes.rdf and find the .swf line
Delete the .swf line, save and exit
Set mimeTypes.rdf as Read-only

And now I can play .swf files.

mick22 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:46:51 PM »

fixed

patio · « **Reply #43 on:** September 19, 2011, 05:57:07 PM »

Quote from: mick22 on September 19, 2011, 03:46:51 PM

fixed

HuH ? ?
The Topic is from April...
Are you the OP ? ?

patio · « **Reply #44 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:16:01 PM »

The Topic is over 2 years and already been necromanced twice...

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