Whenever I open Flash MX 2004, it gets to that welcome window thing and the rainbow ball just keeps spining, then it'll stop and I close that welcome window, then it the rainbow ball comes back. It does that over about 3 times or so. Then the app just doesn't really work and I have to force quit it. I also notice when Flash is opening and on that window that tells you what its opening up, when it gets to 'intalizing fonts' it stays there for a while then continues on again. Any idea to why Flash is freezing up?
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Flash MX 2004 freezing
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I got that error 3 times or so and I always fixed it somehow although I can't remember the exact procedure I did.
Try removing flash preference files from /library/preferences in both home and system folder and then *restart* your mac, it should work.
Remove also flash files from /library/application support
If it still doesn't work, experiment with removing certain system files, but restart after you did.
In worst case try reinstalling your Flash MX 2004.
Try removing flash preference files from /library/preferences in both home and system folder and then *restart* your mac, it should work.
Remove also flash files from /library/application support
If it still doesn't work, experiment with removing certain system files, but restart after you did.
In worst case try reinstalling your Flash MX 2004.
have you installed the Flash MX 2004 updates? i think they fix some bugs.
also, if it jams while loading fonts - you might have answered your own question.
you could try turning off your extra fonts and see if it starts up with just the standard fonts. i seem to remember fonts being the source of many troubles.
also, if it jams while loading fonts - you might have answered your own question.
you could try turning off your extra fonts and see if it starts up with just the standard fonts. i seem to remember fonts being the source of many troubles.
You really should upgrade your copy of Flash to 7.2 if you haven't yet. It's a free download, and it made a huge difference when I installed it on my machine.
http://macromedia.com/software/flash/special/7_2updater/?promoid=pu3_homepage_flashupdater_072604
http://macromedia.com/software/flash/special/7_2updater/?promoid=pu3_homepage_flashupdater_072604
Welcome to Flash, it freezes.
I don't have the 7.2 update so I can't attest to it's effectiveness, but it's worth a prayer.
I don't have the 7.2 update so I can't attest to it's effectiveness, but it's worth a prayer.
Wacom Tablet?
Believe or not but after Tiger install, Flash couldn't start anymore .... 10x reinstall, no effect. A quick search on google gave the answer: If you have a wacom tablet, download and install the latest driver ..... It works!
Believe or not but after Tiger install, Flash couldn't start anymore .... 10x reinstall, no effect. A quick search on google gave the answer: If you have a wacom tablet, download and install the latest driver ..... It works!