Watching *.swf in Media Player

Started by Rui 'Trovatore' Pires, Thu 07/12/2006 13:40:28

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Rui 'Trovatore' Pires

Thu 07/12/2006 13:40:28
Sorry, but I can't seem to find any help in the MP's help file. Quick question, really - I've noticed quite a while ago I could play SWF files (flash) in Windows Media Player. But I can't right now, it tells me my security settings don't allow that. This is probably a silly question, but can anyone please tell what should I change in the security settings to allow view of SWF files? Can't seem to do it meself...
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Thu 07/12/2006 14:19:13 Last Edit: Thu 07/12/2006 14:23:25 by ManicMatt
Maybe this is of some use:



Some forum


Did .swf stop working for you when you installed SP2? That's what it is about in the above link.

You could just play the .swf file in IE, apparently, because as far as I can tell, a .swf file links you to the internet, and that's why windows media blocks it, because maybe your security settings are set too high.

Also, have you heard of google? It's great!

Rui 'Trovatore' Pires

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Thu 07/12/2006 14:23:02
Thank you very much for the link, it's a starting point. No, it wasn't related to pugrading to SP2, but it'll help.

Yeah, I know I can play it in IE, I just wanted to play it in MP.

Also, thanks for the help, but next time hold the "google" sarcasm, ok? With problems like this, in which I don't even really know what to type in the search box - not to mention I thought the problem were my security settings, as opposed to an actual problem other people have found - I preferred to ask around here, where I know a lot of people know their stuff.
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ManicMatt

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Thu 07/12/2006 14:27:43
What do you think I typed in google?

".swf media player security settings"

I really do think it is your security settings! Where does this .swf file link to on the internet? Is there a way of finding out? If so, try typing the address into the bar inside the "trusted zones" in your media player. Sounds a bit risky security wise to me though.

Rui 'Trovatore' Pires

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Thu 07/12/2006 14:30:33
I don't think an SWF file links to the internet at all, at least if it's local. Well, not unless the file maker's made it so that it connects, I guess, but mostly it's pretty much like an HTML file in that respect.

Anyway, your link led me to Media Player Classic, which solves all my problems. So thanks again!
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Kneel. Now.

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ManicMatt

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Thu 07/12/2006 14:35:45
Ah, I am pleased I helped you!  :)

Sorry about the sarcasm!
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