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After you apply security update 936782, you cannot open.swf files in Windows Media Player

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Symptoms

After you apply security update 936782, you cannot open .swf files in Windows Media Player. You also receive an error message that resembles the following:
you must install a later version of the Macromedia Flash Player...

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Cause

This issue occurs after you apply the security update that is described in the following Knowledge Base article:
936782 MS07-047: Vulnerability in Windows Media Player could allow remote code execution

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Workaround

To work around this issue, install a later version of Adobe Flash Player. For example, install Flash Player v.9.0.47.0.

Note On April 18, 2005, Adobe Systems Incorporated acquired Macromedia. Macromedia Flash Player was superseded by Adobe Flash Player.

To install the most recent version of Adobe Flash Player, visit the following Adobe Web site:
http://www.adobe.com
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Article Info
Article ID : 941197
Revision : 4
Created on : 4/17/2018
Published on : 11/6/2019
Exists online : False
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