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I can't load local SWF files, and all other swf files have no sound

michael2323
michael2323
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I was able to load local swf files by changing the plugins.http_https_only preference value from true to false, however these files also refuse to play sound. All SWF files were working last week, and I have installed no new software outside of a firefox update and flash is also up to date. Is there an additional setting I need to turn off or disable to get audio back in SWF files?

I was able to load local swf files by changing the plugins.http_https_only preference value from true to false, however these files also refuse to play sound. All SWF files were working last week, and I have installed no new software outside of a firefox update and flash is also up to date. Is there an additional setting I need to turn off or disable to get audio back in SWF files?

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Does Firefox receive audio from the plugin? If so, you should see a speaker icon on the tab (the mute button). If not, is there any volume control on the media itself? Obviously the "stand-alone" Flash player may not be as full-featured as websites that draw their own control bars.

You might also check the Windows Volume Mixer. Right-click the speaker icon down in the notification area (taskbar system tray) and choose Open Volume Mixer. You may find separate sliders for Firefox and Flash.

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cor-el
cor-el
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This is because the file:// protocol is disabled for plugins.

You can set this pref to false on the about:config page.

  • plugins.http_https_only = false

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can accept the warning and click "I accept the risk!" to continue.

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Chosen Solution

Does Firefox receive audio from the plugin? If so, you should see a speaker icon on the tab (the mute button). If not, is there any volume control on the media itself? Obviously the "stand-alone" Flash player may not be as full-featured as websites that draw their own control bars.

You might also check the Windows Volume Mixer. Right-click the speaker icon down in the notification area (taskbar system tray) and choose Open Volume Mixer. You may find separate sliders for Firefox and Flash.