Could this be the same problem you have? -
http://www.wimpyplayer.com/support/faqs/known.html
"Sandi_1960" <Sandi1960.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> my pc says macromedia flash player 8 runs to slow is there away to speed
> it up?
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> Thanks Sandi