# Flash 8 unexpected format (I know the problem but no idea to start)

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-unexpected-format-i-know-the-problem-but-no-idea-to-start/263829
**Category:** flash
**Created:** [June 19, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-unexpected-format-i-know-the-problem-but-no-idea-to-start/263829 "2008-06-19T15:39:07Z")
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### Author: ![jeffrob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/97f17d/32.png) [@jeffrob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeffrob)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-unexpected-format-i-know-the-problem-but-no-idea-to-start/263829/1 "2008-06-19T15:39:07Z")

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Ok. I get unexpected formato n flash 8 but I know the problem. I once said to export .swfs on swf decomplier to save them at flash 5 or something and flash 8 wont open it. But I dont no how to stop it from doing it auto s I choose instead of it hcoosing for me.

many thanks