The Adobe Flash Media server plays audio, video and data files using the Adobe Flash Player. Flash media files use the file extension SWF, and the files are stored in your computer's hard drive by default. Transfer flash media files from the hard drive to a portable storage device, if you wish. If along the way you accidentally delete your SWF files, retrieve them using a data recovery program, which you can download for free online.
Instructions
1. Download a free data recovery program online; for example, FileRestorePlus, Smart Recovery 4.5 and EASEUS (see Resources). Install the program on your computer and open the program.
2. Choose the "C:/" drive from the drive selection menu when prompted to do so. The data recovery program scans the drive for deleted files, including SWF files. The files are displayed as a list of thumbnails.
3. Select the SWF files you want to restore and click the "Restore" tab to return the files to your PC's hard drive.
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