# .FLV won't play when externally linked to MC!

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-wont-play-when-externally-linked-to-mc/255430>\
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**Created:** [March 22, 2008, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-wont-play-when-externally-linked-to-mc/255430 "2008-03-22T15:00:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![laasvegas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3ab097/32.png) [@laasvegas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/laasvegas)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2008, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-wont-play-when-externally-linked-to-mc/255430/1 "2008-03-22T15:00:45Z")

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Hi guy,

I have a .flv flash video using the ‘steelexternalall’ component that works fine when I preview it from it’s .fla file to it’s .swf.

The problem is when I link to it from my main movie (clicking on a btn to open it in a blank movie clip’ it will not open!!! I can’t get my head round this & am losing my marbles! :stare:

I have all the files (including the ‘steel’ component) saved into the same folder.

Any ideas!!! please help!!!

Thanks

LV