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What do I do if I only see a black screen when I open the game?

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First make sure your file downloaded properly by checking the file size (it should be several MB). If not, try re-downloading, or try one of the other .swf files on that page. If you have downloaded the full game but it doesn't work properly, you can try downloading an external program such as Adobe Flash Player or SWF Opener, and use the 'play' or 'start' button in one of these programs to run it properly.

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I cant find the .swf at the source code. What should I do?

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If you couldn't find the .swf file, it is possible that it was hidden from source by developers in JS code. Look for the .swf path at the .js source.

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How can I save my progress in a flash game?

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If you download it onto your PC, it will be saved automatically. If you are playing online, unfortunately it will be reset whenever you leave the site.

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My computer says that there is no application available to open the file. What now?

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You need to download software which runs .swf files. There are many available online with Adobe Shockwave Player being one of them.

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Do I have to copy up until the .swf in the URL, or do I copy it until the quotes?

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You have to copy up until the .swf in the URL, because the quotes will make the file unsaveable.

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What if there's no .SWF file?

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If you couldn't find the .SWF file, it is possible that it was hidden from source by developers in JS code. Look for the .SWF path at the .JS source.

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Where can I find my downloaded programs on my computer?

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Wherever your browser defaults to, most commonly (on Windows anyways) the "C:\Users\\Downloads" folder. This can usually be changed from your browser's settings.

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What do I do if my flash game doesn't start downloading?

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Try a few attempts, then that should work indefinitely. If not, I suggest if you try them again, or even better, try to use Newgrounds Player. This should work, but if not, try a few attempts until it works. If not, try restarting your PC.

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Will a Flash game work without an internet connection after being downloaded?

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If you download it onto your PC, it will be saved automatically. If you are playing online, unfortunately it will be reset whenever you leave the site.

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I'm stuck on the 9th step of Firefox. How do I download it? I'm using Windows.

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After you have opened the SWF link in a new tab, the download should begin automatically. If it does not automatically download, a small window should pop up and prompt you to 'Save file'.

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If an swf file needs a certain website to use, how do I get around that?

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A raw SWF file does not require to be played through a specific website. After you have retrieved the SWF file from its website, you should be able to play it offline using a Shockwave Player.

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Will the flash game still work in 2021, after flash player's end-of-life?

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No, it will be replaced by HTML5. However, if you download the flash game, and have downloaded Adobe flash player or SWF Player, you can still play it.

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What programs besides Adobe Shockwave can open swf files since it has been discontinued?

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You can use Adobe Flash Player or some other external SWF players like SWF Reader or SWF Player.

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What should I do if page source isn't available?

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You can always just download a program that can run SWF files and check to see if the creator the flash game has uploaded the SWF link to download it. If the game is popular, then there will most likely be a link.

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