DOCUMENT:Q281525  12-NOV-2001  [msnetwork]
TITLE   :Can I View Shockwave Files?
PRODUCT :The Microsoft Network
PROD/VER::1.0,2.0
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:

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The information in this article applies to:

 - MSN Companion, versions 1.0, 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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 - The customer wants to view Shockwave games or animations.

CAUSE
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 - Shockwave is not supported on the MSN Companion. This functionality requires
   downloading a special Shockwave ActiveX control, and MSN Companion does not
   support downloaded applications.

RESOLUTION
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 - Tell the customer that Shockwave is not supported on the MSN Companion,
   because Shockwave requires download of a special Shockwave ActiveX control.
   Customers who would like to view animations should look for "Flash"
   animations. Flash files are supported on the MSN Companion.

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: kbimu

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbMSNSearch kbMSNCompanion
Version           : :1.0,2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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