It is difficult to see from the normal Adobe web site, but there are
different plugins for IE and Firefox.  It sounds like you need to open IE,
go to the Adobe site and download/install the latest one.


On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 8:52 PM, Peter Ekkerman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> I know this is your 2nd attempt to get an answer to this. Sorry ,nobody
> picked this up.
>
> Some of the causes that prevent flash- or .swf files from playing in your
> browsers , is because of security settings.
> Another reason is if Flash ActiveX plugin is either not loaded or enabled.
> Also try reinstalling the .swf plug-in from Adobe - Although the fact that
> Firefox plays it , would indicate that Flash was installed correctly.
> Also security programs, like anti-malware scanners may be set to prevent
> flash from loading.
>
> Eg in IE7  you could try to enable the Flash add-on.
> Or try  Tools>Internet Options>Advanced(tab)>Security(section)
> Remove the checkmark next to the box that reads "Allow active content to
> run in files on My Computer"
>
> An older but still valid thread is here
> http://www.eggheadcafe.com/software/aspnet/28985109/issues-with-ie7--flash.aspx
>
> For Chrome you may also have to change your settings.
> Click on Tools (the wrench) > Options > Under the Hood tab > Content
> Settings button > Java Script and Plug-ins settings.
> For those 2 ,you have the choice to Allow all sites or Not allow any sites.
> Depending on which you choose ,you may have to allow exceptions.
>
> Example: Suppose you allow all sites to run plug-ins, you can set
> exceptions for certain sites ,so they have no access to your plug-ins.
> There is also an entry below to disable individual plug-ins.
> In you case , check if the Flash or .swf plug-in is disabled.
>
> Hope this helped,
>
> Peter.
>
>
>
>
> From: John Sowders
> Sent: Friday, 01 October, 2010 9:54 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PCSOFT] Internet Explorer and .swf files
>
>
> I have a Dell Inspiron 530, Home Edition, SP3 ,with I E -7 , Google Chrome,
> AOL, aYahoo , and Bing ,  and  until recently could open .swf files in I E
> -7 and other browsers with no problem.
> The .swf files still open immediately in Firefox , but not any other
> browser .
> Now when I click on a .swf file to open  in anything other than Firefox, I
> only get a blank page, with Done at the bottom.
> Any ideas as to what is causing it and/or have a solution to this , PLEASE
> ?
>
>  THANKS
>
> John
>
>
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