# Preventing Video Playback Problem (AS2)

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preventing-video-playback-problem-as2/254467>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [March 12, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preventing-video-playback-problem-as2/254467 "2008-03-12T13:53:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preventing-video-playback-problem-as2/254467/1 "2008-03-12T13:53:59Z")

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I imported a video using progressive download method (so not embedded). I don’t want the video to play until the user clicks on it. Right now, it’s playing as soon as I get to the frame it’s on. Is there a way to prevent it from playing until the user activates it?

I’m using AS2

Thanks!!!