MACROMEDIA FLASH 8-GETTING STARTED WITH FLASH, Getting Started

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Installing Flash 21
To install Flash:
1.
Close any running versions of Flash before installing.
2.
Do one of the following to start the installation process:
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(Windows) If you have a CD, insert it in your CD drive. A movie
clip guides you through the installation choices.
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(Macintosh) If you have a CD, insert it in your CD drive and
double-click the Installer icon.
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If you downloaded Flash from the Internet, double-click
FlashBasic8Installer.exe or FlashProfessional8Installer (Windows),
or double-click the Installer icon (Macintosh) and follow the
onscreen instructions.
3.
When installation is complete, follow the instructions to select the 30-
day trial period, or enter your serial number and activate Flash.
Upgrading from Macromedia Flash Basic 8 to
Macromedia Flash Professional 8
If you’ve purchased Macromedia Flash Basic 8, you can upgrade to
Macromedia Flash Professional 8.
To upgrade to Macromedia Flash Professional 8:
1.
From Flash, select Help > Upgrade to Flash Professional 8.
2.
In the dialog box that appears, do one of the following:
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Select Buy to open a browser for the Macromedia store.
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Select Try and follow the instructions to obtain a serial number for
a trial upgrade.
At the end of the trial period, if you do not purchase the upgrade,
your application reverts to Macromedia Flash Basic 8.
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You can also run Install Flash 8.exe to start the movie clip, if necessary.
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