Application requires an Xtra (vector Shape)...?

I am getting the error "This application requires an Xtra
(vector Shape) that either does not exist or failed to initialize
properly. Please make sure the appropriate Xtras are in the Xtras
folder(s)." and when you click on OK it gives another similar error
with the Xtra parenthesis name changed.
I am working on XP and on the same computer it works perfect
for the local admin user but whenever you do it with another user
it gives the error. (Even if that user is given local admin user
rights). I am going nuts!
Please help

Chris Will wrote:
>
http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/default/english/win95nt/latest/Shockwave_In staller_Full.exe%3E
>
> HTTP 404 Not Found.
What's with the %3E entity on the end of the URL you posted?
What
happens if you remove it ;-)
Here's a tinyurl that hopefully won't wrap (being the reason
I bracketed
the original in with <> characters)
http://tinyurl.com/2f2brm

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