Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit, Swiff Player, Flash 10 installation

OK, so here's a work-around for you who have not been able to play .swf files on your Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit systems.

I have tested this on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with instant success. However, I make no guarantees or warranties and YMMV. What I can tell you is that after after a few hours of research and banging, it works for me.

This "fix" is simple. Really, it is.

- 64-bit systems
1) Install Adobe Flash 10 (Adobe Flash Player Standalone Installer, version 10.0.42.34) from
http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe.
2) When installation is completed, navigate to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash and make a copy of Flash10d.ocx in the same directory.
3) Rename the copy of Flash10d.ocx to Flash.ocx (you will still have a copy of Flash10d.ocx)
4) Install Swiff Player 1.5 (http://www.globfx.com/downloads/swfplayer/)
5) Run Swiff Player and load your .swf files.
6) Enjoy!

- 32-bit systems
1) Install Adobe Flash 10 (Adobe Flash Player Standalone Installer, version 10.0.42.34) from
http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe.
2) When installation is completed, navigate to C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash and make a copy of Flash10d.ocx in the same directory.
3) Rename the copy of Flash10d.ocx to Flash.ocx (you will still have a copy of Flash10d.ocx)
4) Install Swiff Player 1.5 (http://www.globfx.com/downloads/swfplayer/)
5) Run Swiff Player and load your .swf files.
6) Enjoy!

Note 1: There is also a differing link to Adobe Flash 10 here:
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/

Here's another link that I leaned on that helped me through this nagging issue:
Adobe Flash Player Standalone Installer?
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/c8fe6d6f-ca63-4f2d-aa39-0365ca9c8b2d

- Robert

Updated Feb 5, 2010 - 1:32PM