Flash 9 Replaced My Flash 8.
I went to try the Flash 9 beta preview, it downloaded, works great, but it totally overwrote my Flash 8 professional. Is this ok? is the Flash 8 end of it complete and working ok? just figured i should ask since i am now using a beta program for business critical reasons Sen, your probably the best one to answer this, am i ok? or do i have to re-install 8?
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Posted on: 08-31-2006, 12:39 AM
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____________________________
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____________________________
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Code:
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Best regards
/s
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