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rodrigo7366
rodrigo7366
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July 23, 2018
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Macromedia Flash 8.8.0 Don't open on Windows 10

  • July 23, 2018
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Recently I started using Macromedia Flash 8, I started making sprite animations and so on, however, today (23/07/2018) I was going to "Trace Bitmap" a huge image, and the app stopped responding, then I closed it, when I was going to open it again, it didn't open, I already tried deleting it and installing again, but it won't work, no matter what I do the app simply don't open, can someone help me please?

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    Correct answer jeromiec83223024

    Yeah, I have to agree.  I'm surprised it runs on Windows 10.

    Given that it was working then stopped, "when in doubt, reboot" applies.  If you've rebooted and the problem persists, it's most likely that one or more of the application files is corrupted.  You could check the disk for errors (performing a backup before any disk maintenance is always a good idea), but you'll probably end up needing to reinstall it.

    Of course, you could also get a free trial for the current version (Adobe Animate CC) over here:

    https://www.adobe.com/products/animate.html?sdid=JRSIQ&mv=search&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!104820598243!e!!g!!animate%20cc&ef_id=WzamzwAABFNYO0gj:20180723211430:s

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    _maria_
    Community Manager
    _maria_Community Manager
    Community Manager
    July 23, 2018

    I'm a little confused as to which product you are referring to.  If you're referring to Flash 8 (the authoring tool), I'm surprised it installed on Windows 10, considering how old it is.

    If you're referring to Flash Player, then as OP said, it's over a decade old and not recommended at all. However, I suspect you're referring to the Authoring tool.  For help with the Authoring tool, please post to Adobe Animate CC (formerly Flash CS) forum.

    I can move the discussion to that forum after you confirm which product you're referring to.

    jeromiec83223024
    jeromiec83223024Correct answer
    Inspiring
    July 23, 2018

    Yeah, I have to agree.  I'm surprised it runs on Windows 10.

    Given that it was working then stopped, "when in doubt, reboot" applies.  If you've rebooted and the problem persists, it's most likely that one or more of the application files is corrupted.  You could check the disk for errors (performing a backup before any disk maintenance is always a good idea), but you'll probably end up needing to reinstall it.

    Of course, you could also get a free trial for the current version (Adobe Animate CC) over here:

    https://www.adobe.com/products/animate.html?sdid=JRSIQ&mv=search&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!104820598243!e!!g!!animate%20cc&ef_id=WzamzwAABFNYO0gj:20180723211430:s

    avid_body16B8
    avid_body16B8
    Legend
    July 24, 2018

    jeromiec83223024  wrote

    "when in doubt, reboot" applies.

    Reboot is the mother of all cures (pretty much!) anyway most of the time!

    Robert Mc Dowell
    Robert Mc Dowell
    Legend
    July 23, 2018

    are you talking about flash plugin browser?

    if yes, so you have 12 years in late, today it's flash version 30.0.134 so it's very important

    to update is asap.

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