Shockwave flash object?

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Quatro

Discussion Starter · Mar 2, 2005

Well I friend of mine downloaded some stuff on the net and there is one that say its file type is a "shockwave flash object"... but the thing is, it is not a flash or shockwave file since a flash or shockwave icon should show up right... can anyone tell me how to open or what program should you use?

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scottlc

· #2 · Mar 2, 2005

What's it's full filename including extention?

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Quatro

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 3, 2005

well I made him do a screenshot and send me the image... here it is...

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KanedA

· #4 · Mar 3, 2005

did you try to open it with internet browser? or media player classic? or just scan it with antyvirus program?

is shockwave/flash/java installed on pc you try to run it?

dunno what more question I should ask

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Quatro

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 3, 2005

yup... since the fil is unknown it always ask me what program to use... tried downlaoding the latest shockwave and flash player over macromedia but nothing happens... no its not a virus or a spyware either...

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Kane

· #6 · Mar 3, 2005

That will open happily in Media Player Classic.
Or if you aren't up to date enough to be using it, you can always drop it into Firefox.... or whatever alternative browser you are using.

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Quatro

Discussion Starter · #7 · Mar 3, 2005

oh.. thanks for the information kane, I'll tell my friend right away... but will it only run on a media player classice and not an ordinary media player?

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Kane

· #8 · Mar 3, 2005

Media Player Classic has the support bolted on, so no.

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Quatro

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 3, 2005

ok... thanks kane... already told my friend and his downloading it now... thanks again...

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scottlc

· #10 · Mar 3, 2005

Use the GNU File utility. It does an excellent job of identifying unknown file types. There's a build for Windows available.

http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/file.htm

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Quatro

Discussion Starter · #11 · Mar 7, 2005

thats a very interesting tool there scottlc, thanks

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