How do I tell Windows 7 to open SWF files with Shockwave

Windows 7 asks for a program to open SWF, and I installed Shockwave, but I cannot find the program in Program Files or Program Files (X-86).
On Windows XP, SWF files automatically opened with Shockwave, but now W7 says I need a plug-in for my Firefox browser to open it.

Please ask your question on a forum for the Flash Player

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