Macromedia Shockwave
Multimedia extensions for your web browser

Macromedia Shockwave enables you to play interactive multimedia on the web. Shockwave plays Director media. The Macromedia Flash player is also included in this installer.

Copyright © 1998 Macromedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Shockwave is the property of Macromedia and may not be altered, reproduced, or copied in any manner without prior written consent from Macromedia.

Links

Shockwave Help & Resources
Verify your Shockwave installation
Visit ShockRave, Macromedia's Virtual Entertainment Center
Learn how to create Shockwave content
Add interactive learning to Shockwave with the Authorware Web Player

System Requirements

Windows:

• Pentium processor or compatible.
• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4, or greater
• VGA with 8-bit color (256 colors) or greater.
• 12 MB available RAM / 6 MB free disk space
• Windows compatible sound card
• Netscape Navigator: 3.x or greater, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.x or greater, or AOL 3.x or greater.

Macintosh:

• PowerPC.
• MacOS System 7.6.1 or greater
• 8-bit (256) colors or greater
• 12 MB available RAM/ 6 MB free disk space
• Netscape Navigator: 3.x or greater, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.1 or greater, or AOL 4.x or greater.

Completing Shockwave Installation

The first time you play a Shockwave movie, you will be asked to complete your installation by downloading further components. This auto-update feature will enable you to update your installation within the browser without having to download another installer.

To test your Shockwave installation and troubleshoot any problems, go to the Shockwave Welcome Page at Macromedia's web site.

Portions of Shockwave technology licensed from Fraunhofer Gesellschaft/IIs.