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Anybody who’s used Macromedia Flash 8 on a Windows Vista computer would have noticed how LONG it takes to edit a symbol by double-clicking it on stage. The surrounding marquee takes about 10-15 seconds to expand. Anyway, the solution is simple and doesn’t require downloading updates or patches. Here are the steps to take:

1. Right-click on a shortcut to Flash
2. Click Properties
3. Go to the ‘Compatibility’ tab
4. Check “Run this program in compatability mode for:”
5. Select “Windows XP (Service Pack 2)” from the list.
6. Click “Ok”

That’s it. Now when you run Flash, you won’t be wasting one minute every five minutes you work. There is one drawback, though. While Flash is running, the Vista theme is switched to “Basic”, but returned as soon as you close it.

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