Unable to open SWF file locally

[MrParrot]

When SWF files are saved locally, the will not run.
This issue started occurring recently and may be related to an IE security
update three weeks ago.

I have tried every possible combination of security settings including
defaults within IE.
In IE Tools - Internet Options - Advanced, I have made sure that there is a
check in front of 'Allow Active Content to run in files on My Computer' and I
also made sure all Add-Ons are Enabled. I have tried all the changes
recommended by Macromedia.
I Also disabled the ZoneAlarm Firewall and made sure no pop-up blockers were
present.

When a SWF file is opened, a IE window opens and quickly says 'done' at the
bottom but nothing opens - just a blank page.
I have tried with several different files that opened fine in the past and
tried with fresh versions.

I even tried uninstalling and then reinstalling both the Flash and Shockwave
Players.
Any ideas would be appreciated.

[MrParrot]

Resolution:

Either reinstall SP2 or download and use the stand-alone Flash Player.
I chose the player.
Search for SAFlashPlayer or SAFlashPlayer.exe